Welcome to the Art of Value Whispering podcast   In this episode, I’m joined by David Pugh, founder of Scrub the Deck and an expert in helping founders and entrepreneurs get investment. David’s journey began in 2007 after he graduated from university and became a graphic designer. His career was successful, but he took the leap and began freelancing when he wanted more time to spend on his music.  His solo endeavours took a while to take off, but when they did, he realised he had the right experience and network to help entrepreneurs secure investment through well-designed and structured pitch decks. Join us in this episode as David shares his 18-point perfect pitch structure and his insights into exactly how you can land the right investment. ‍ "Celebrate your failures because it's all a step forward to success. The investors will likely relate to your experiences as they probably echo their own journey.” - David Pugh ‍ ‍ In this Week's Episode... In this episode, you will learn: How to understand the psychology of investors How to capture investors in 30 seconds with a pitch deck  The 18-point guide to promote your pitch How to communicate the metrics of your business Impactful face-to-face and written pitches How to nail your presentation and land the right investment ‍ "The people that succeed have a mindset that keeps them knocking on doors and they keep asking. Getting investment takes tenacity.” - David Pugh ‍ About David Pugh David Pugh holds a BA degree and boasts a 20-year career working with some of the world’s biggest brands as a senior designer, consultant, and communicator. He played a pivotal role in facilitating the sale of BBC franchises such as Strictly Come Dancing (Dancing with the Stars), Doctor Who, and Top Gear to the USA and multiple global territories, leveraging interactive pitch decks and presentations securing billions of dollars for the corporation. His portfolio includes crafting pitch decks for CISCO Systems, Adidas, Accenture, Aston Martin, Mercedes, and Hilton, among other global brands. Since founding Scrub the Deck®, David has been instrumental in helping startups and established companies secure millions through his proven ‘Connect and Convince’ strategy. By leveraging his expansive network of over 650 investor connections and implementing his signature 18-point pitch deck structure, he consistently delivers success for his clients. David is not just a professional; he is an educator, public speaker, webinar host, and the creator of a podcast series and YouTube channel dedicated to founders seeking investment. ‍ Connect with David www.scrubthedeck.com www.linkedin.com/in/scrubthedeck https://www.youtube.com/@scrubthedeck      Join the Weekly Live Masterclasses : The Value Sessions ‍ Join the Dream Clients Club to access the Value Sessions, along with other business-building resources, challenges and a wonderfully supportive community. ‍ You can register for this free online event here > ‍ ‍ About Melitta Melitta Campbell is an award-winning business coach who is passionate about helping women confidently build and grow a business that matters, through her award-winning Value Whispering Blueprint programme. ‍ She teaches her clients a unique approach to business growth and promotion that she has termed Value Whispering: the art of gently weaving your true value through everything you do, building meaningful relationships, and gently guiding your clients to the results they seek. So no matter how soft your voice. You can create a powerful impact.   Her expertise comes from three decades of communication, marketing and leadership experience, including more than a decade of running her own businesses. As a certified mindset coach, she also coaches her clients on the inner-game of success, as well as the practicalities of starting and running a thriving business and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. ‍ Melitta