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MapableUSA.com: When you want to dive deep into the effectiveness of crowdfunding, you go to the guys who wrote the book on it – or at least helped in getting the legislation passed. In this podcast, Woodie Neiss, a partner at Crowdfund Capital Advisors, explains how his company is taking a data-driven approach to equity crowdfunding and explains how investor sentiment has taken crowdfunding from a unknown concept to a $2.5 billion dollar industry!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mapable-usa--3164091/support.

MapableUSA.com: Is the opportunity Zones program working? By the looks of what's happening at the Caliber Companies, the answer is a resounding YES! In this podcast, their VP of Wealth Development – Brion Crum – goes over his company's vision, the state of the market in general, and provides a number of real world examples of why you should be looking into his fund if you have capital gains tax exposure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mapable-usa--3164091/support.

MapableUSA;com: What does Regulation A crowdfunding, SPACs, OTC listings, Investment Portals, going public, stock, warrants, and expert marketing all have in common? Water! And specifically “Water on Demand”. On this podcast, Origin Clear's CEO Riggs Eckelberry goes over how his “Philanthro Investing” is providing some very interesting investment deals all built around a product that everyone needs every single day just to survive.

MapableUSA.com: When the Opportunity Zones program was first announced, it was all about real estate, real estate, real estate. Fast forward a few years now and many are creating Opportunity Zone Funds to take advantage of the tremendous tax benefits offered by developing businesses within the Opportunity Zones marketplace as well. What kind of businesses? In this podcast, HCVT tax partner Blake Christian goes over some of the new and unique target markets and interesting developments within the industry and how some inventive businesses are using this program in many unique ways.

MapableUSA.com: The ugly truth of crowdfunding is that a very high percentage of businesses that try to raise money never raise money. Why is that? In this podcast, Mike Brette from Small Cap Equity Advisors explains why hiring outside consultants makes sense depending on the stage of your business – as well as the step-by-step process on how to raise that capital you need to take your business to the next level!

MapableUSA.com: Crowdfunding definitely is not easy, but many companies have already proven that it's certainly worthwhile when done properly. However, startup companies sometimes feel they're left in limbo with no resources at their disposal. Listen to this podcast where Manuj Grover from Public Yield Capital and Kevin Morris from Atlas Road explain how to build a brand and turn your loyal customers into investors to help your company grow, regardless of your size.

MapableUSA.com: Are you down on social impact investing? This podcast may change your mind. Listen as Eric Schaffner from ZeLoop talks about how his “Impact and Earn” program is combining crowdfunding, blockchain, philanthropy, and technology with impact investing – all under one opportunity .. and making a difference in the World in the process.

MapableUSA.com: Many real estate industry insiders are saying the next few years will be tough ones for real estate, especially commercial real estate. On this podcast, Paradyme Investments founder and chairman Ryan Garland explains how his new real estate projects are addressing these concerns with the development of fully customizable "Man Caves / Barn Caves" for both investors into his fund as well as end users of these condo-like units.

MapableUSA.com: Did you know that many companies are successfully using Regulation A+ to complete their public offering and list their deals on the capital markets? Do you want to know how it's done? In this podcast, Mark Elenowitz - the managing director at Digital Offering - goes over the current status of the US capital markets for small cap IPOs and explains the path to going public with a Reg.A offering from start to finish, including why Reg.A+ works versus tradition S1 deals, NASDAQ listing requirements, procedures on book building, key tips for Regulation A to IPO success, and much more!

MapableUSA.com: Multifamily investing can only go up because housing is always a concern, right? Well, the truth of the matter is that the multifamily and commercial real estate markets are experiencing an unprecedented level of stormy turbulence. In this podcast, Neal Bawa, the CEO and founder of MultifamilyU and Grocapitus explains the many factors wreaking havoc on this investment landscape – and how you can find the silver lining present in every storm many call “opportunity”.

MapableUSA.com: When you want to learn all about Opportunity Zone investing, you go to an Opportunity Zones tax expert! So who better than HCVT's Blake Christian for an update on the status of the newest QOZ legislative bill, the “Opportunity Zones Transparency, Extension, and Improvement Act”? Then, listen as Mr. Christian provides all the details in his latest OZ Fund for his MIT Modular project, a project which definitely illustrates how transformational the Opportunity Zone program can be!

MapableUSA.com: Is the Opportunity Zone program just another tax strategy that many individuals facing capital gains tax exposure should know about? Yes, but it's much more than that! There are many under-appreciated aspects of OZ Fund investing that are going under the radar that will blow your mind! In this podcast, securities attorney and OZ expert Gerry Reihsen takes you through some examples and provides some thoughts on what makes a great Opportunity Zone investment!

MapableUSA.com: Raising capital is quick, inexpensive, and easy, right? If you believe that, then you're really going to want to listen to this podcast where Mike Brette - the CEO of Small Cap Equity Advisors - debunks some myths of crowdfunding, and explains why so many fail at raising money, as well as providing some pointers on how to do the entire process the correct (and legal) way.

MapableUSA.com: So you think you've heard it all regarding Opportunity Zones? Not so fast! In this podcast, securities attorney Gerry Reihsen from Reihsen & Associates not only goes over the current state of the entire QOZ Marketplace and latest legislative initiatives, but also explains the many unique usages of Opportunity Zone investing that often go overlooked by investors of all types.

Do you think you're going to get financing from a bank? Good luck with that! Instead in today's world, crowdfunding has increasingly become the money raising vehicle of choice for many companies. In this podcast, Mike Brette – the CEO of Small Cap Equity Advisors – explains all the reasons why crowdfunding is a better bet over traditional bank financing if you really want to raise money successfully – especially if you're just starting out or have a pre-revenue deal.

MapableUSA.com: Due diligence is crucial when you're trying to raise money. In this podcast, Tom Schenck – the CEO of Co-optrade – provides some tips and advice on how his educational/training company is navigating a sometimes confusing Regulation A crowdfunding landscape - and describes his experiences and “playbook” with laying the foundations of a successful crowdfunding raise.

The popularity of investing in crowdfunding deals continues to gain traction, and obviously investors want to make money. But what if there was a way to do that with projects pertaining to philanthropic causes? On this podcast, Skye Logan – CEO of Philanthro Investors – describes how to get involved with his company as a “Philanthro Investor”, where not only are you investing in carefully vetted deals, but also enjoy great returns while bettering the planet in the process.

MapableUSA.com: Everyone knows how much gas they have in their car, or how much money they have in the bank. But few know exactly what chronic or terminal diseases they may be predisposed to regarding their health. That's about to change with “Predictive Health”! In this podcast, David Quinney – the Co-founder of FHIOS Health – explains the origin of his company, how the entire process works in detail, how his platform combines the best in predictive disease screening and analysis, and the investment opportunity for investors into his deal – all with the goal being to keep you out of the costly medical industry process as long as possible.

MapableUSA.com: With banks failing left and right and the stock market crashing, what's an investor to do? Perhaps acting as your own bank may be an interesting and unique way of investing in passive real estate in a philanthropic manner? In this podcast, CEO Jaime Gomez from "Equity and Help" explains how his company is allowing you to do just that - and keeping families in their homes in the process as well.

MapableUSA.com: In our last podcast, we highlighted the Regulation A crowdfunding process from a theoretical basis. On this podcast, Origin Clear's CEO Riggs Eckleberry explains how his company is actually using Reg.A for real with his “water on demand” opportunity. Learn how his company is making water an investable asset!

MapableUSA.com: Even though you can raise up to $75 million dollars with a Regulation A (Reg.A) offering, many issuers do not understand the flexibility of the program. For many, the goal is to raise a set amount of money, but going public and getting listed on the capital markets may make a whole lot of sense as well. In this podcast, Mike Brette from Small Cap Equity Advisors goes over all the dos and donts on how to make the whole process work for you and your company.

MapableUSA.com: IR used to stand for “Investor Relations”. Now it's more like “Recession” and “Inflation”. Look around you. Recession is at hand no matter what the political “experts” say. But does that mean all is lost? Hardly! In this podcast, Ellavoz Impact Capital CEO Bob Hutchins explains how his shared values approach to social impact investing is providing Opportunity Zone investors with an alternative way to invest in companies with a social purpose.

MapableUSA.com: So you have capital gains tax exposure and you want to take advantage of the Opportunity Zones program. Do you have to do it alone? Of course not. Many are creating Joint Ventures with real estate developers and others to reap the full tax benefits the program offers. In this podcast, Gerry Reihsen, the CEO of the Coasis Coalition, explains how it's all done and everything you need to watch out for.

MapableUSA.com: The Opportunity Zones program provides an incredible opportunity to create tax free upside after a 10 year hold. The program definitely encourages long term investment thinking and entrepreneurialism. But how do you incorporate it for your own investment portfolio, especially if you're not a ultra high net worth individual? In this podcast, Gerry Reihsen from the Coasis Coalition takes you through the whole process showing how any “common person” can take advantage of this program – even with as little as 5-10K of capital gains through what he calls “Captive Opportunity Zone Investment Vehicles”.

MapableUSA.com: Many seeking to raise capital for their business usually use the tried-and-true Regulation D exemption from the IRS. But did you know that going the Regulation A (Reg.A) route may provide you with more flexibility, both in the short and long term? In this podcast, Mike Brette from Small Cap Equity Advisors discusses some of the options, nuances, and advantages that Reg.A provides compared to a private placement under 506(c) Reg D.

MapableUSA.com: U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker and U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly and Ron Kind recently introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill reforming and expanding Opportunity Zones, the tax incentive for individuals who reinvest unrealized capital gains into high-impact projects in underserved communities. In this podcast, Shay Hawkins, the President of the Opportunity Funds Association, discusses how this bipartisan legislation would improve Opportunity Zones as well as the effect of inflation on Opportunity Zones transactions and crowdfunding.

MapableUSA.com: The tax benefits of investing in Opportunity Zones are making investors take notice. Many are considering starting their own Opportunity Zone fund, but does that make sense for everyone? In this podcast, Gerry Reihsen - the founder of Coasis Coalition and Reihsen & Associates - discusses several points as to whether or not you should start your own fund, and if you do, how to do it correctly as well as what to expect cost-wise, what tax considerations should be considered, marketing issues you'll need to understand, and regulatory requirements that you definitely will want to be in compliance with.

MapableUSA.com: Gaming is big business. But besides the actual gaming itself, where do you go to buy and sell gaming assets? In this podcast, GameFlip's Co-founder, CEO & Director JT Nguyen joins his Head of Operations Matheus Arnellas in describing how they've created a leading blockchain-based marketplace ensuring simple, safe transactions for all things digital gaming related, as well as how they're using Reg.CF crowdfunding to allow his customers to be their investors on the StartEngine crowdfunding portal.

MapableUSA.com: Crowdfunding is great! Crowdfunding is easy! Everyone should do it, right? Well... that's not exactly the case. Many issuers seem to have rose-colored glasses on as to what truly happens in the crowdfunding process – as well as thoughts of doing it successfully on a shoestring! Listen to this podcast where Manuj Grover of Public Yield Capital may help you understand the crowdfunding industry a little bit better, and perhaps make you realize that maybe crowdfunding really isn't right for you.

MapableUSA.com: The goal of Opportunity Zones is to revitalize and reinvigorate distressed areas and transform them into vibrant communities, thereby increasing the quality of life for those who live within these designated regions. But revitalizing communities isn't a concept exclusive to Opportunity Zones – it can be done anywhere! In this podcast, Leslie Covington, the Executive Director of the Carying Place, explains how her non-profit organization teaches homeless, working families with children the life skills they need for attaining independent living while providing short-term housing and support services to address their individual needs.

MapableUSA.com: Despite being around for years now, there's still major confusion from issuers regarding the benefits and drawbacks of Regulation A (Reg.A), Regulation CF (Reg.CF), and Regulation D (Reg.D) crowdfunding offerings. What option is right for you? in this podcast, Mike Brette, the CEO and Founder of Small Cap Equity Advisors goes over why he believes Reg.A is the superior choice in most instances, plus provides advice as to what issuers should be doing (and what they shouldn't be doing as well) in order to achieve a successful capital raise.

MapableUSA.com: Everyone wants to be healthy. And everyone needs water to stay healthy. So how does water and health relate to crowdfunding? In addition to his comprehensive preventative medical health project, in this podcast, Ivan Anz – the Founder of Philanthro Investors – explains everything you need to know in order to become a crowdfunding “waterpreneur” with details on how you can take advantage of the explosive philanthropic, environmental, and financial growth of the decentralized water industry.

MapableUSA.com: Crowdfunding investments into farmland are becoming very popular. Many see farmland as an excellent diversification tool to add to their investment portfolio. However, this type of investment has its own unique challenges as well. In this podcast, Artem Milinchuk, the Founder and CEO of FarmTogether, goes over how soaring inflation, the skyrocketing costs of fuel and fertilizer costs, and how the many supply chain issues are impacting the industry, an industry that – despite all these challenges – has posted double digits increases in the past year alone!

MapableUSA.com: The latest real estate trend for investors is the “Build to Rent” (BTR) investment strategy. Why is the demand for BTR properties growing? In this podcast, Ryan Garland – the CEO of Paradyme Investments – explains why build to rent is not only popular, but why it makes sense on so many vantage points. Learn the pros and cons of such a strategy as well as why the build-to-rent asset class is helping create new opportunities for developers, builders, and investors to own property in new rental communities in growing markets throughout the U.S.

MapableUSA.com: There's no question that there's big money in crowdfunding. But how do you get paid LEGALLY in the industry? It's not as simple as it sounds – there are rules that, if not followed, can land you in big trouble with the SEC! In this podcast, Small Cap Equity Advisors CEO Mike Brette goes over all the do's and don'ts that you need to be aware of if you want to make a living raising capital for businesses.

MapableUSA.com: Identifying, reusing, and re-adapting properties to their best use is one of the most profitable real estate strategies for both investors and for the benefit of communities in general. So why don't more Opportunity Zone fund managers target these repurposing opportunities? In this podcast, Brion Crum – the Vice President of Wealth Development at Caliber Funds – explains the benefits of equity investments into OZ projects and how his Caliber Opportunity Zone Fund is leading the way with their unique investment vision.

MapableUSA.com: Crowdfunding has been around for quite some time now, and while many are participating in the crowdfunding process, there's a huge issue that often goes unaddressed: who is the real customer? Is the entire crowdfunding industry upside down? In this podcast Shane Liddell, the CEO of “Smart Crowdfunding”, explains why he thinks the model may be broken, what the impact will be for the industry in general if the topics he mentions are not corrected, and how his XSeedR portal can help solve these issues with accountability, milestone reporting, and transparency

MapableUSA.com: Despite being around for years now, the subject of Opportunity Zones continues to be confusing for many in the industry. With a “Grand Canyon” sized gap of resources, CEO David Sillaman and his Eazy OZ team decided to create a comprehensive educational program to teach people all aspects of the program with his “Certified Opportunity Zone Advisor (COZA) Program. In this podcast, he explains how it all came to be, as well as all the other ways he is providing education and advocacy in the Opportunity Zones space.

MapableUSA.com: OK, You've created a successful brand. What's next? How do you differentiate brand equity with brand value? In this podcast, Howard Lim, the CEO of How Creative” goes over the steps you need to take and things you need to do to build that all-important equity value so you can grab more market share with “instant recall”, thereby making it easier for your potential customers to remember you.

MapableUSA.com: We all know a very high percentage of startups fail. The odds of a company starting from scratch, growing it against many obstacles, making it profitable, crowdfunding a successful raise, and then getting it listed on a capital markets exchange as a publicly traded entity are not good. But on this podcast, you'll get insights from William Santana (Bill) Li, the Chairman and CEO of Knightscope, who did exactly that! Now issuers, CEOs, and business owners: wouldn't you like to do likewise? Use this podcast as motivation on how to do it all correctly!

MapableUSA.com: If you're confused about Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto, and Tokens, you won't be after you listen to Alastair Caithness on this podcast. The CEO of Ziyen and Energy Tokens not only demystifies these terms, but also explains in simple terms how he's providing a platform for tokenizing productive energy assets using permission-based blockchain technology, thereby creating a liquid market for previously illiquid investments – in other words, it's a brand new era for trading energy assets!

MapableUSA.com: Fans of the TV series Downton Abbey certainly know of Highclere Castle. But did you know there's a crowdfund opportunity with gin made at those very grounds? In this podcast, Adam von Gootkin, the CEO and Co-Founder of Highclere Castle Gin, takes you through a journey of their crowdfunding process, including how he got started, why they chose Reg.CF crowdfunding to begin with, the steps involved in getting his deal listed on an investment portal, his marketing strategy, and the regulatory issues he faced throughout.

MapableUSA.com: Raising capital is such a confusing (and scary) endeavor. Many entrepreneurs are fearful of the entire process because they don't have experience in taking their company to the next level and don't know a step-by-step process for doing so. In this podcast, Nevada Gubernatorial candidate and business owner Guy Nohra provides a detailed roadmap on how to achieve money-raising success for entrepreneurs of all sizes.

MapableUSA.com: It's no secret that gas prices are soaring, but why? How? What's going on in this industry? In this podcast, Mike Brette – the CEO of Small Cap Equity Advisors – gives a top level overview of the entire oil and gas market, the strategies his clients use to profit from the industry, the upsides and downsides of drilling and fracking, how it all relates to crowdfunding and investment opportunities, and why most government officials tend to be completely useless in almost all aspects of production – but be warned: he does not hold back!

MapableUSA.com: Plastics are everywhere. And because of that, most people don't place a value on it, and therefore, it becomes litter. But would you litter with gold? In this podcast, Eric Schaffner, the CEO and Co-founder of ZeLoop, explains how he's using blockchain technology and tokenization to provide value to one of the world's biggest issue: creating an impact that protects the planet!

MapableUSA.com: Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) are all the rage these days. But what are they exactly? On this podcast, listen to Samson Williams, the President of the Crowdfunding Professional Association, as he explains in simple terms everything you need to know about NFTs and Distributed Autonomous Organization (DAOs). But be warned: you may be floored by the truth bombs being presented on this podcast!

MapableUSA.com: Is it really worth investing in Opportunity Zones anymore? When you listen to this podcast with HVCT's Blake Christian and MIT Modular's Chief of Operations Roi Maufas, not only will you be convinced that the opportunity is still there, but there are also many projects that are currently available for investors with exposure to capital gains taxes to explore. Opportunity Zones projects still allow you to trigger gains you otherwise wouldn't generate, all the while investing in ESG green efforts into neighborhoods that have been underserved economically – which also happens to be MIT Modular's main focus!

MapableUSA.com: Wouldn't it be great if there was a reality show concentrated on the crowdfunding industry where you could not only learn about the participants, but also invest in the deal in real time? Crazy, right? Well, it's here. And in this podcast, Darren Marble – the executive producer of Going Public and co-founder of Crush Capital - explains the concept, how it came to be, the ups and downs of developing such a series, how issuers can get involved, and why it's probably the best example of “out of the box” marketing you'll see so far when it comes to equity crowdfunding!

MapableUSA.com: You have an idea for a business. Now what? What's stopping you from moving forward? In this podcast, Howard Sherman from Crowdfund Buzz explains exactly why execution of that idea is so important if you want success (in crowdfunding and just about every other aspect of life) and provides tips, pointers, and advice on how to defeat the element of fear that holds so many aspiring entrepreneurs back.

MapableUSA.com: Branding and Marketing are the same, right? Well, after listening to Howard Lim, the Founder of “How Creative” on this podcast, you may think differently. In fact, very few understand the difference between branding and marketing. But with Mr. Lim's “SIM” system, you'll learn exactly why strategy, implementation, and management are the keys to positioning (or repositioning) companies of all sizes towards greater market share, traction, profitability, and scalability as they build their all-important “brand equity”.

MapableUSA.com: Companies that navigate the crowdfunding process correctly are the ones who reap the rewards, and it doesn't happen overnight! In this podcast, Ruben Figueredo, the COO from Vene Rides, takes you through the ups and downs he experienced en route to his active crowdfunding raise, from the first steps he took all the way through the process on what it takes to create a successful campaign, as well as his number one piece of advice all issuers should be aware of to move the entire process forward.