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Welcome to Private Equity Secrets! This show will teach you the skills needed to start and scale your career in private equity. If you're interested in real estate, business acquisitions, venture capital, capital raising, or startups, this is the show fo

Jahlen Brown


    • Sep 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    63. How To Make The Most Of Mentorship Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 13:43


    In this episode, I'll give some tips to help get the best out of a mentorship relationship. Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter! Let's Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    62. How To 10X Your Deal Flow By Networking With Real Estate Brokers | Chris Thompson Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 24:35


    This episode I will be interviewing Christ Thompson. He is a commercial real estate broker and shared how to meet, build relationships with, and win deals from them. If you are struggling with lack of dealflow, this is the episode for you. Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let's Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    61. How To Land Your Dream Role In Private Equity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 24:05


    In this episode, I share my story of how I landed multiple jobs in the private equity industry. I truly believe that anyone out there can break into the field if you put in the effort and use some unique strategies. Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let's Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    60. Capital Raising Secrets Five Pillars | Ketan Patel Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 33:52


    Learn the 5-Pillar Framework Of High-Performance Capital Raisers. Connect With Ketan Patel: https://KetanPatel.com Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let's Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    59. How To Raise Capital Through Podcasting | Brian Briscoe Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 40:03


    Ever wanted to launch your own thought leadership platform? In this episode, Brian shares how he launched and scaled his podcast Diaries of An Apartment Investor. Connect With Brian Briscoe: https://www.fouroakscapital.com/ https://www.diaryofanapartmentinvestor.com/podcast https://www.thetribeoftitans.com/ Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let's Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    58. How He Launched His Own REIT ETF | David Auerbach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 29:09


    REITs and ETFs explained. In this episode, David explains how he built his carer in commercial real estate and eventually launched his own REIT! David Auerbach's Socials https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-auerbach/ https://twitter.com/dailyreitbeat Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let's Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    57. How To Raise $1 Million With Just One Check | Rob Beardsley Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 25:36


    Institutional investors explained. In this episode, Rob explains how he built a list of and raised capital from institutions. Rob Beardsley's Website https://lscre.com/ Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let's Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    56. What is Crowdfunding and How Can You Use It To Raise Capital For Your Deals? | Adam Gower Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 31:48


    Learn how to create an online capital raising machine to fund your deals. Dr. Gower's Website https://gowercrowd.com/ Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let's Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    55. Why Everyone In Their 20's Should Start A Business (Even If You Fail)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 14:23


    Starting a business is easy, but starting a successful one is much harder. However, even if you fail you'll still learn skills that you can take with you to future projects. Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    54. Move The Needle Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 6:16


    You Already Know What You Have To Do. Let's Do It. Too many times we get caught up doing tasks and action items that lead to no result. It's time to figure out what you need to do and focus on it. Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let's Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    53. Should I Raise Capital Through A 506b Or 506c Offering?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 8:46


    A big question for capital raisers is, "how can I raise capital legally?" In this episode, I share how to avoid taking your company public by taking advance of the Regulation D exception. As always, I am not a securities attorney. I recommend double-checking with your own council for your own state's law. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    52. What to Expect On A Buyer's Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 9:14


    In this episode, I share what the brokers will ask you on a buyer's call. It may be intimidating, but if you know the asset well and prepare beforehand it will be easy. Here are the questions that they will ask you: Why are you excited about the deal? Tell us about your background How will you conduct due diligence? Tell us about your equity? Tell us about your debt? What is the business plan? This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    51. I Lost My First Real Estate Deal. Here's 3 Things I Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 17:01


    After two months of hard work, we ended up losing the bid for my first deal. We made it to the best and final round, but lost in the end. In this episode, I share what I learned from this experience. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    49. HUGE Milestone! We Made It To The Best And Final Round!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 5:42


    Finally, after months of hard work, my team made it to the best and final round on a deal! We've been consistent with our contact with the broker and were able to submit a great offer with our underwriting. Super excited to see if we win it. Reaching milestones really motivates you and gives you another push to keep going. And ontop of that reaching this point on future deals will be easier after learning from the mistakes we've made. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    46. How He Went From A Top 1% Amazon Seller To An 8 Figure Multifamily Real Estate Investor | Carlos Salguero Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 26:59


    In today's episode, I will be interviewing Carlos Salguero. Recently Carlos added The Gateway Village in Murfreesboro, TN to his portfolio. He built out an incredible team to take down the $20M+ mixed-use apartment deal. We'll discuss business principles from a serial entrepreneur and ways for hungry young people to get started in business. Connect With Carlos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcarlos10x/ This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    45. Advanced Networking Strategies For Wall Street Professionals | Mike Strug Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 20:31


    This week I interviewed Mike Strug of YREPNY. Mike is the founder of the Young Real Estate Professionals of New York, the premier commercial real estate networking group in the tri-state area. He has mastered the art of networking and his passion is teaching this skill to others. In this episode, we discuss advanced networking strategies that students and young professionals can take advantage of. The YREPNY website is YREPNY.org This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    44. How He Landed His Dream Role In Private Equity | Jared Nemet Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 24:00


    This week I will be interviewing Jared Nemet. Jared studied real estate and hotel administration at Cornell University. He is currently an investment analyst at KHP Capital Partners. A private equity firm focused on investing in boutique and independent hotels. In this episode, we go in-depth into how young professionals can land their dream internship or full-time role. Resources mentioned: Selectleaders.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/collegiate-real-estate-network https://tamidgroup.org/ YREPNY.org Email: jared.nemet@khpcp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarednemet/ This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    43. The Number One Thing Passive Investors Must Look Out For

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 4:10


    Do you really understand the returns you're expecting? In this episode, I share a trick to properly understanding the risk of your investment. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    42. How He Started His Own Podcast | Yvan Sison Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 27:09


    In today's episode I will be interviewing Yvan Sison. Yvan runs his own podcast called the Startup REI Show. He also founded Next Opportunity Capital, a real estate investment firm. In this episode we discuss: - Starting A Platform - Productivity Hacks - Time Batching Yvan's Website: Startupreishow.com This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    41. How to Gain Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 3:25


    How did I gain the confidence to start a show and put myself? Out there? Here are three things to do: - Put yourself in uncomfortable situations - Continue to put yourself in those situations - And realize you don't have a choice This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    40. How He Started His Own Family Office | Peter Fioretti Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 20:10


    Peter Fioretti is the Founder and CEO of Mountain Funding and Mountain Real Estate Capital (collectively “Mountain”), as well as The Fioretti Family Foundation. He has 35+ years of owning and managing various successful real estate investment and development companies, investing over $3B equity. Since founding Mountain in 1993, Peter is responsible for the company's vision, strategic partnerships, and investment decisions. Mountain's family office provides strategic and co-GP equity, to extraordinary real estate companies that excel in a specific market niche. https://www.mountainfunding.com/ This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    39. How I Landed My Dream Internship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 6:43


    Landing great internships is hard, and landing one during covid was even harder. Come learn an advanced networking tip that can 50X your reach. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    38. How He Launched A Real Estate Fund While Running His Own Medical Practice | Dr. Gabriel Bietz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 28:53


    Today on the show I will be interviewing Dr. Gabriel Bietz. Gabriel has been investing in multifamily for the past 14 years but has been in real estate for 21 years. He has done apartments, office buildings, fix n flips, and even hard money lending. Recently Gabriel launched Mosaic Equity Group. An investment fund that invests in apartments in texas that are valued at over $10M. Gabriel is also a partner at Peripheral Vascular Associates. The largest single-specialty vascular group in Texas. Gabriel has been a personal mentor of mine for a while now and I have grown so much since we first met. There are some big takeaways in this episode so make sure you stay until the end. Let's get right into it! Gabe@MosaicEquityGroup.com MosaicEquityGroup.com This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    37. My Background and How I Got Into Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 5:32


    If you asked me a few years ago what industry I'd be in today, I would have never said real estate. In this episode, I share how I got into real estate and my background before it. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    36. From $100 to 1500 Apartment Units | Maricela Soberanes Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 25:52


    Maricela Soberanes is the Managing Principal and founder of Up Plex, a veteran-owned and operated real estate investment firm and a commercial syndicator. She has been investing in real estate since 2006 in Austin, TX. She and her husband help aspiring medical professionals become passive investors as she practices with them side by side in the medical field as an anesthesia provider. She is an advocate of passive investors and shares her knowledge in the series "The Savvy Passive Investor," where she empowers passive investors to make confident investing decisions. Maricela Soberanes on Facebook and Instagram Maricela's Website: Up-plex.com Book: Real Estate Made Simple: The road map I used to go from 0 to 1500 units in less than a year. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L41ZP31/ref=kwrp_li_stb_nodl Maricela's YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCKiO3M1Ncl73GRk2rdJzHxA The Savvy Investor Guide free PDF: https://mailchi.mp/1d54dd2c2227/the-savvy-passive-investor-series?fbclid=IwAR2TCyrmn328nudEc-DyBuBxcKRsIvQZBFCodeo2F8VrEwq20ekb8013vnw This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    35. How I Graduated College Debt Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 11:31


    College does not have to be super expensive. It is possible to graduate debt-free or with very little in debt. Pick a great major in STEM, business, or the medical field. Consider learning a trade as well. Attend community college than a public school. Avoid private schools unless they are Ivy League. Put up with your parents for 2-4 more years. Land an excellent internship junior year. Win merit-based scholarships through your school. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    34. How I Keep Track of 1000+ Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 4:38


    Use a CRM! Following up is the most important part of networking and where most people fail. Networking is almost useless if you don't follow up consistently. If you haven't interacted with someone in years, are they really still your friend? They might be a totally different person. Quick tips: Be likable Be consistent Use a CRM. The best CRM is the one you'll actually use. At a bare minimum, you need to track contact info, notes, and ideally when your last interaction was. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    33. How Investors Were Scammed Out of Over $50 billion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 8:08


    Do. Your. Due. Diligence. Bernie Madoff, Mike Milken, and Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wallstreet) were just a few people who scammed billions of dollars from investors. These people took money from the most vulnerable and didn't have their best interests in mind. Red flags popped up, but they were ignored by everyone. Don't allow a financier to take advantage of you. For a complete due diligence guide for active and passive investors, visit: https://www.arlencg.com/ebook/ This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    32. Most Disappointing Week Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 7:59


    Starting a business is hard. Sticking with it is even harder. In this episode, I share one of the most disappointing moments that made me want to quit. Will I stick with it? Let's find out. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    31. How He Started Three Funds Before Turning 26 | Bridger Pennington Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 38:08


    Bridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 317 deals in the last 3.5 years. He has started helping others launch their own funds through Investment Fund Secrets, an online program with over 4,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. Bridger has spoken on stage to thousands of people across the United States and is determined to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses through launching their own funds. https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com/freegift IG @bridger_pennington This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    30. Partner with Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 1:19


    Real estate investing is a team sport and I'm always looking for great partners to work with. If you have an amazing deal, access to capital, or are just driven let's chat. Connect with me on social media. I'm Jahlen Brown on LinkedIn and @JahlenBrown on other platforms. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    29. The Future of This Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 1:31


    Big things are coming soon. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    28. What is a Cost Segregation Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 6:59


    Save thousands on your tax bill with a cost segregation study. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    25. How to Choose the Best Firm to Invest With

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 3:03


    As a passive investor, the most important decision you will make is who to trust your capital with. In this episode, I share the formula for picking the right team. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    24. Let's Talk About Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 9:47


    Debt is everywhere, but how can you tell which is good and which is bad? This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    23. What is a Real Estate Syndication and How Do They Make so Much Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 11:07


    What is a real estate syndication and how do they make so much money? This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    22. What is Due Diligence and What Questions Should I Ask?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 5:22


    To download our free due diligence guide visit: www.arlencg.com/ebook This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    21. My Prediction for the Future of Multifamily

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 4:22


    My Prediction for the Future of Multifamily. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    20. How to Network and Build Strong Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 7:14


    I've networked with top performers in the finance industry and share how I made those connections. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    19. Top 10 Books for Real Estate Investors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 10:38


    Top 10 Books for Real Estate Investors. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    18. Why You Need to Learn How to Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 5:38


    In this episode, I make the case for why you should start reading more and share what reading has taught me. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    17. How to Learn Investing Without a Finance Degree

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 8:20


    A degree in finance helps but is not essential to learn how to invest. Come find some of the best resources that have helped me and other successful investors. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    16. What I Learned From a Degree in Finance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 9:23


    Ever wondered what people who work on Wall Street studied while they were in college? In this episode, I share what a finance degree, directly and indirectly, taught me. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    15. Believe in Yourself - A Message to Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 3:30


    No one will believe in your more than you will believe in yourself. If you're surrounded by unhelpful, can't-do people seek out communities that are more supportive. Masterminds are a great place to find like-minded people as well as forums. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    14. IRR Explained and Other Popular Metrics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 5:56


    As a passive investor, you must understand the returns that your sponsorship team is giving you. I'll be teaching you what IRR, Equity Multiple, Cash on Cash, and other return metrics are. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    13. What is Asset Management?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 6:22


    I just closed on a deal! Now what do I do? As a former asset manager, I'm going to share an overview of asset management and things to think about during your hold period. Having a plan is crucial to prevent losses and increase profits. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    12. Opportunities in Today's Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 7:03


    Apartments are on fire in today's market. But are they the only good real estate investment out there? Come learn about other strategies investors are using to achieve strong returns. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    11. Seek Out Mentors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 10:30


    Mentorship from successful people is the shortcut to reaching your goals. In this episode I share how you can find mentors and get them to want to help you succeed. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    10. Long Term Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 12:34


    Figuring out a vision for the future is key to your success. You must have an idea of where you want to go so you can work backward and figure out the steps that you must take. In this episode, I share my long term goals for the future. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    9. Why I Spent $5000 on Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 6:46


    I've spent at least $5,000 in the past year on education and coaching. I'm a big believer in investing in yourself and have grown so much professionally because of it. College isn't the only place you can learn from and I share a few resources I got value from. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

    8. Why More People Should Become Passive Investors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 13:19


    In this episode, I share my thoughts on why more people should invest passively and let experts in the field run their deals. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

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