The Investor Relations Podcast

Josh 00:00:01  When it comes to taking these public CEOs and CFOs on these roadshows to meet with investors and investment teams and funds, what's some proper etiquette? And then maybe where etiquette has gone bad in the past. Jennifer 00:00:14  So that's a really good question. I love being proper and having everything formal, and I think that's just my style. So for me, when I set...

In this podcast episode, the discussion focuses on advising public CEOs on effective LinkedIn content sharing practices. Seth Farbman highlights common pitfalls, such as merely posting links to press releases, which often results in low engagement. Instead, they recommend breaking down content into digestible pieces, using compelling quotes, and incorporating visuals to capture attention.  Additio...

In this podcast episode, the discussion centers on the critical role of follow-up in investor relations, particularly after roadshows. Josh inquires about its importance, while Jennifer elaborates on the necessity of timely follow-up to demonstrate respect for investors' time and to maintain efficiency and transparency. Effective follow-up, as emphasized by Jennifer, involves personalized com...

Josh 00:00:00  So, Nicolas, you know, these investor relations companies are working with these issuers and they're looking to get government contracts. And the question comes up, what is an RFP? Why don't you share? What the heck is an RFP? Nicholas 00:00:14  Yeah. So government contracting 101 an RFP stands for request for proposal. This is when the government, whether it's federa...

Josh 00:00:00  So, Nick, in all of your experience working with government contracts, how does government contracts fit into the world of investor relations and how do they kind of play together? Nick 00:00:11  Yeah, well, most public companies are always looking for traction that they can show investors. And one of the easiest ways to show traction to investors is revenue. And government contract...

Josh 00:00:00  So when it comes to investor relations and helping public companies prepare to go on a roadshow or a or an investor meeting, what is your secret sauce when it comes to helping prepare those public CEOs to meet with these investor groups or these roadshows? Jennifer 00:00:16  I think it all boils down to organization on part of the investor relations person, quite honestly. First of...

In this podcast episode, the discussion centers on social media strategy for CEOs, particularly on LinkedIn. Josh inquires about how CEOs can balance personal and professional content in their posts. Seth, the respondent, emphasizes the importance of authenticity and suggests that CEOs should mix personal anecdotes with corporate updates. He advises sharing significant company milestones alongside...

In this podcast episode, the host engages with Seth, a social media strategy professional, to discuss optimizing LinkedIn profiles for executives and companies. Seth emphasizes the importance of a dynamic banner featuring key information like the company's ticker symbol.  He also advises regular content posting to maintain audience engagement, stressing the need to connect with the right audi...

What does it mean to be a reporting company  Well a reporting company is a class of companies that have stock registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 These companies file 10-Ks 10-Qs and current reports on form 8 K It is possible to be publicly traded and not be a reporting company although it's become rarer and rarer these days Most companies that people think of when they think...

Seth Farbman  I think it's more of a lack of just focus on it, and it could be something as silly as, you know, you and I meet at a conference. First thing I'm going to do is Google your name. I don't even have the patience very often to go to the website about us, who we are. I've already, like, gotten bored. I'm just going to Google your name and the first thing that com...

What is an S 3  An S 3 is a short form registration as opposed to an S one which is a long form registration statement Companies once they've been public for 12 months and are on a national securities exchange are eligible to use a short form registration This is a much easier more user friendly form that companies can use at lower expense to raise further funds from public investors Disclaim...

And I'll tell you why. This has been fascinating in my journey from an entrepreneur to investor. I've come to realize why so few great entrepreneurs become great investors and and because and in many ways, it's taken me. It took me about five years to sort of, you know, train the the entrepreneur out of me.  One of the main reasons is because I'm an optimist and entrepreneurs a...

...."If a tree falls in a forest and nobody puts it on LinkedIn, did it really happen?" Josh Wilson 00:00:00  What do you think in the world of investor relations? What is the most critical piece for a public company? Once they're once they're public? What do you think is so important, especially maybe pushing through the LinkedIn audience? Seth Farbman 00:00:13  You know, I th...

What is a national securities exchange  A national securities exchange or market are the primary places where securities are traded in the United States The 2 most commonly referred to are the NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange And then they have various tiers within them It's important to distinguish a national securities exchange from a market which is does not have that designation suc...

After my corporate career. My first sort of brand after a couple failed ventures was Zico coconut water. And I'll come kind of circle back to that. But I started that, built that, and then sold that to Coca-Cola at the end of 2013. And then I became an active angel investor and eventually started an investment firm, first called Power Plant, where we invested in plant based businesses. So the...

What is a follow-on offering  A follow-on offering is an offering that occurs after a company is already public You've already done your initial public offering and now you want to sell more shares to the public raise more capital for your company So any offering that takes place following an initial public offering and usually follow-on offerings are public offerings as well is referred to a...

But what I love is every once in a while you come across that entrepreneur that just says, you know what? I think I'm going to be the exception, but I don't really care. What else am I going to do? Like, I love this, I'm passionate about it. I'm doing it anyway. So it's going to be what it's gonna be. That's the person I want to back, right? Because you just don&...

Josh Wilson 00:00:00  Having 70 conversations with someone who has taken the company public or been a part of the public market. What's a common thread in terms of character traits or personality that you have seen amongst those different interviews? Seth Farbman 00:00:13  Yeah, that's actually a great question. Nobody's ever asked me. you know, it really runs the gamut. I mean, the...

What is a 10-K  A 10-K is a company's annual report Every year reporting companies that have stock that's traded publicly have to put out a report to the public that tells them what their results were for the year end from both a financial and an operations and business standpoint It's a very informative form Anybody who's considering investing in a public company should go out...

A lot of people who are looking to sell their companies, they're not going to go just to a strategic or private equity. They're going to go to a family office if they care about what the company is going to look like in 10 or 20 years. And that's where things like permanent capital with family offices have. It is objectively a superior model. It's just very few families have th...

"What is an underwriting agreement?"  Lou Taubman explains that it is a formal contract between a company and an investment bank, detailing the terms for selling securities. The agreement outlines responsibilities, pricing, share quantity, and timelines, ensuring transparency and due diligence. This document is crucial for the success of public offerings or additional securities sales, m...

Bullet Points Concept of a "north star" as a guiding principle in life. Intersection of prosperity and purpose in personal and professional pursuits. The balance between financial success and making a positive impact. Importance of aligning personal values with professional goals. Examples of notable entrepreneurs and their philanthropic efforts. Influence of personal experiences on char...

What is a 10-Q  A 10-Q is a quarterly report Most public companies put out a tenK once a year their annual report and 3 tenQs one for each quarter of the year So you have your first quarter 10-Q your second quarter 10-Q your third quarter 10-Q and then after the 4th quarter you'll put out your 10-K which is your annual report Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker...

A monumental wealth transfer is set to reshape the dynamics of family offices, bringing both challenges and opportunities. This episode explores practical strategies to enhance connectivity, prepare for the future, and manage the shift of inherited wealth effectively.  • Wealth transfer estimated to rise from $10 trillion to $84 trillion  • Family offices facing overwhelming complexities in wealth...

What is an ATM  An ATM refers to an at-the-market offering If a company is eligible to use S-III they can set up what's called an ATM facility This typically involves hiring an underwriter to act as the ATM underwriter and it allows the company when market conditions are favorable to tell the underwriter they want to sell a certain amount of their shares in an at-the-market offering meaning a...