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In this episode, Amar shares his journey from IT to real estate investing, leveraging AI tools, and building a scalable business. We explore strategies for raising capital, managing assets, and forming long-term partnerships in real estate. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Today I'm bringing you a special episode with our sponsor EFG Holding. I recently interviewed Karim Moussa, Co-CEO of EFG Hermes Buy-Side, Head of Private Equity & Asset Management & CEO of Vortex Energy. Karim tells me how he got started in private equity, and how the thesis of investing with purpose led EFG to expand renewables, education and healthcare.This episode is brought to you by EFG Hermes One, your one app for investing in more than 35 stock markets. Start investing today!I'll be back with a new guest in a couple of weeks. But before that, we'll be airing the panel discussion on how AI will continue to impact Egypt and the region that I moderated in May. The panel was part of The Shift by e&, organised by the fantastic team at The Narrative Summit.Chapters:0:00 On this episode...2:12 Hustling in Berlin6:48 First Steps in Deutsche Bank9:23 A detour to Dubai11:29 Moving into Private Equity17:46 Building Vortex Energy24:01 Egypt's renewables potential26:56 Investing in education35:00 Lightning RoundMusic ID: 5ROQ12DERYHSUUVQ
Erstes Thema: SearchLeak (CVE-2026-42824). Varonis Threat Labs hat eine dreistufige Angriffskette in Microsoft 365 Copilot Enterprise Search entdeckt: Ein präparierter Microsoft-Link, dessen URL-Parameter Copilot als Prompt interpretiert, kombiniert mit einer HTML-Rendering-Race-Condition und Bings Search-by-Image-Endpunkt als unfreiwilligem Exfiltrationsproxy. Ein Klick reicht – E-Mails, MFA-Codes, Kalendereinträge, alles was der User sehen darf, fließt ab. Microsoft hat server-seitig gepatcht. Das Muster – KI-Assistent wird durch Prompt Injection zur Datenwaffe – ist strukturell: EchoLeak, Reprompt, jetzt SearchLeak, drei Angriffe derselben Klasse.Max bringt einen Blogpost von Google Cloud CISO Chris Betz, der beschreibt, wie Google seine eigene KI intern wie einen Insider behandelt: mit Least Privilege, Monitoring, Auditing und Segmentierung. Was mich interessiert: auch Google musste dafür erst mal sein Asset Management nachziehen und konsolidieren. Die Kernbotschaft bleibt trotzdem richtig – wenn Angreifer mit Machine Speed arbeiten, muss die Verteidigung das auch. Für CISOs bedeutet das: Model Security, Agent Security, Data Governance werden zur Pflicht, nicht zur Kür.Dann Robert über NPM 12: Install Scripts von Dependencies laufen nicht mehr automatisch, bestimmte Remote-Dependencies werden blockiert. Überfällig und sinnvoll – aber 30-40% der NPM-Malware läuft erst beim Import, nicht bei der Installation. Wer einen Maintainer kompromittiert, kommt weiterhin durch. Gute Iteration, kein Allheilmittel.Zum Abschluss: Apple erweitert Private Cloud Compute auf die Google Cloud. Dasselbe Zero-Trust-Prinzip wie bisher – selbst Google soll keinen Zugriff auf verarbeitete Nutzerdaten bekommen. Clevere Partnerschaft statt Frontier-Rennen.SearchLeak / CVE-2026-42824 (Varonis)https://www.varonis.com/blog/searchleakGoogle Cloud CISO Chris Betz: AI Threat Defensehttps://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/how-google-cloud-is-applying-ai-to-threat-defenseNPM 12 / Risky Business Soapbox mit Paul McCartyhttps://risky.biz/soapbox_npm12Apple Private Cloud Compute auf Google Cloudhttps://security.apple.com/blog/private-cloud-compute-google-cloud
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Building community is central to enabling an industry to grow. There are few better ways to build community and foster trusted relationships than to break bread. As the wealth channel continues to expand its adoption of private markets, peer-to-peer learning becomes ever more important. Sharing experiences and perspectives is what will help the wealth channel adopt private market solutions thoughtfully and responsibly.That's what happened at Franklin Templeton's Private Markets RIA Advisory Council event and dinner at BLACKBARN recently. Bread was broken. Relationships were built. We also found time to record a podcast at a dinner table with Franklin Templeton's Head of Private Markets - Americas Wealth Management Dave Donahoo and Summit Wealth Group's CIO Chelsea Ganey. The discussion granted access to a direct, honest, and raw window into perspectives on how asset managers and wealth managers can work together to educate one another and help move the industry forward. And yes, bread was broken before and after the podcast.Please enjoy this fantastic conversation with Dave and Chelsea on the state of private markets and private wealth and how both asset managers and wealth managers can balance customization and differentiation with scale.Thanks, Dave and Chelsea, for such a thoughtful and fascinating conversation.Show Notes00:00 A message from Ultimus, our Sponsor00:57 Meet The Guests01:07 Private Markets Are Eating World01:29 Why Create RIA Council01:49 Franklin Client-First DNA02:09 From Public To Private02:43 Listening Beyond Product03:07 Peer To Peer Insights04:12 Chelsea On The Benefits of Advisory Council04:36 Inbox Overload And Filtering05:10 Serving Diverse RIA Needs06:15 Many RIAs Within One06:30 What CIOs Need Most06:54 Educating Advisors At Scale07:32 GPs Must Listen Better08:26 What Education Really Means09:01 Repeatable Advisor Resources09:54 Avoid Oversimplifying Complexity10:30 Education Shifts To Choice11:50 Balancing Choice And Customization13:13 Centralized Menu For Scale15:10 Sober Selling And Integrity16:30 Franklin Private Markets Platform17:59 Specialist Managers Model18:28 Infrastructure Partnership Play19:22 Do More With Less Managers21:04 Holistic Options For Advisors21:47 Where Product Innovation Goes22:23 Sun Moon Stars Aligning22:53 Future Access 401k Models23:12 Start With Investment Why23:29 Allocator Innovation Lens24:09 Models Versus Customization24:35 Why Innovation Matters24:53 No One Right Way25:18 Whats Still Missing25:33 Scaling And The Middle25:55 Magic Wand Question26:19 Plumbing And Reporting26:32 Perpetual Structure Tradeoffs26:46 Protecting Investment Integrity27:30 Long Term Over Short Term27:42 Need More CIO Mindsets28:03 Strategic Allocation For Alts28:50 Chelsea On Strategic Framing29:34 Making Liquidity Intuitive30:06 Educating On Liquidity Risk30:29 Private Markets Risk Reframe31:32 Dave On Portfolio Construction32:14 Standardizing Industry Terms32:42 Building Trust With Liquidity33:45 A Fun Question38:10 Client Analogies That Stick40:43 Fat Pitch Opportunities Today42:53 Closing Thoughts And ThanksA Word from Our Sponsor, UltimusThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus, the full-service fund administrator and transfer agent powering asset managers in private and public markets. As alts go mainstream, you need real expertise to handle complex fund structures, connect with key distribution partners, and handle sophisticated compliance, reporting, and transparency demands.That's Ultimus: high-tech, high-touch solutions for over 450 clients and 2,500 funds with $775B in assets under administration. Backed by an expert team of over 1,200 employees, they place client service at the core of their business, helping you navigate complexity during your fund structuring or launch and then supporting you through every stage of growth. Whether you're already in the market or thinking about entering private wealth, you can trust their team's deep expertise in retail alternatives to help you reach your goals.Learn more at ultimusfundsolutions.com or email info@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.
Service Management Leadership Podcast with Jeffrey Tefertiller
In this episode, Jeffrey discusses the need to define what good looks like.Email Jeffrey with any questions or feedback (jtefertiller@servicemanagement.us)Each week, Jeffrey will be sharing his knowledge on Service Delivery (Mondays) and Service Management (Thursdays). Jeffrey is the founder of Service Management Leadership, an IT consulting firm specializing in Service Management, Asset Management, CIO Advisory, and Business Continuity services. The firm's website is www.servicemanagement.us. Jeffrey has been in the industry for 30 years and brings a practical perspective to the discussions. He is an accomplished author with seven acclaimed books in the subject area and a popular YouTube channel with approximately 1,800 videos on various topics. Also, please follow the Service Management Leadership LinkedIn page.
In dieser Folge von „Cyber Security ist Chefsache" sprechen Nico und Ann-Kathrin mit Andreas Krüger, Gründer und Geschäftsführer von Laokoon SecurITy, über ein Thema, bei dem in der Praxis ständig Begriffe durcheinandergeworfen werden: Penetrationstests, und warum gerade im OT- und Hardware-Umfeld vieles anders läuft als in der klassischen IT. Andreas kommt selbst aus dem Bundeswehr-Umfeld, hat dort das Hacken von der Pike auf gelernt und betreibt heute ein eigenes Labor für Hardware- und OT-Pentests.Zum Einstieg räumt Andreas mit dem „bunten Blumenstrauß" aus Pentest, Schwachstellenscan, Red Teaming und Hardware-Hacking auf. Sein Bild dafür ist eine Pyramide: Sie beginnt unten bei der konzeptionellen Absicherung, also klaren Dokumenten, Prozessen und einem sauberen Asset-Management. Darauf folgen der breit angelegte Schwachstellenscan, der nur bereits bekannte Muster findet, dann der fokussierte Pentest, der bewusst die Angreiferperspektive einnimmt und auch unbekannte Lücken sucht, und schließlich das Red Teaming, das eher Prozesse prüft und im besten Fall als Purple Teaming gemeinsam mit dem Verteidiger-Team läuft. Seine klare Botschaft an Unternehmen: Überspringt keine Stufe der Pyramide, und beginnt mit dem Fundament statt mit der spektakulären Übung.Besonders ehrlich wird das Gespräch beim Unterschied zwischen IT und OT. Ein OT-Pentest ist für Andreas eine „Operation am offenen Herzen": Man kann nicht einfach einen automatisierten Scanner über eine laufende Produktionsanlage jagen, sondern braucht echtes Prozessverständnis, Referenz- oder Laborsysteme und oft auch den Blick auf physische Sicherheit und Social Engineering. Genau hier sieht er ein Marktproblem: Immer mehr IT-Beratungen drängen ohne echte Expertise in den OT-Markt und machen mit „grünen Häkchen" den Preis kaputt. Wie man einen wirklich kompetenten Anbieter erkennt, woran man Scharlatane entlarvt und warum Pentests, die aus Compliance-Gründen unbedingt „grün" sein müssen, das eigentliche Ziel sabotieren, diskutieren die drei sehr offen.Im Gespräch geht es außerdem um:Den Unterschied zwischen Schwachstellenscan, Pentest, Red Teaming und Hardware-Hacking, ohne Buzzword-NebelWarum Asset-Management und die kritischen Pfade der Ausgangspunkt jedes sinnvollen Tests sindWarum ein OT-Pentest „Operation am offenen Herzen" ist und auf Referenz- statt Produktionssystemen gehörtWie physische Sicherheit, Social Engineering und sogar Drohnen ins Spiel kommenWoran man einen seriösen Anbieter erkennt, und warum manche Beratungen den OT-Markt kaputtmachenWarum Compliance-getriebene Pentests, die „grün" sein müssen, kontraproduktiv sindWie oft man wirklich testen sollte, mindestens jährlich und nach jeder großen Änderung, nicht alle drei JahreWelche Rolle KI im Pentesting spielt, stark beim Report und der Ausbildung, riskant als Ersatz für echtes VerständnisWarum „Prompt Engineering" kein Pentest ist und Leidensfähigkeit zum Handwerk gehörtHardware als Nischenmarkt: offene Debug-Schnittstellen, Seitenkanalangriffe und Firmware als GoldgrubeDie Anekdote mit dem Computerspiel auf dem Geräte-Display, das den Hardware-Zugriff beweisen sollteLieferketten und digitale Souveränität: zugelieferte Chips, versteckte Menüs und Europas blinde FleckenEinsteiger-Tipps für Studierende: erst die Basics verstehen (TCP/IP, Protokolle), dann Plattformen wie Capture the FlagEine sehr praxisnahe Folge für IT- und OT-Verantwortliche, Sicherheitsbeauftragte, Hersteller und alle, die wissen wollen, was ein Pentest wirklich leistet, und die nicht erst im Ernstfall merken wollen, dass „Häkchen grün" eben nicht „sicher" bedeutet.____________________________________________
National's Kiwisaver promise could help address a gender savings gap. The party is committing to raise minimum contributions and make employers contribute for staff over 65, if re-elected in November. It would also make Kiwisaver compulsory - promising a $1500 boost for every newborn. Milford Asset Management's General Manager of KiwiSaver, Murray Harris told Mike Hosking that staff on paid parental leave will also get contributions. He says on average female balances are 25% lower than male, because they usually raise the children and miss out on contributions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eigentlich ist Michael Saylor als Krypto-Dauerthema längst auserzählt, doch diese Woche führt kein Weg an ihm vorbei. Seine Stretch-Aktie, gebaut, um stabil bei 100 Dollar zu kleben, rauscht in einer Liquidationskaskade bis auf 82 Dollar, und dann kommt auch noch raus, dass Saylor das ganze Produkt vor einem Jahr mit ChatGPT vibe-coded hat. Anfang vom Ende des Strategy-Modells oder bei knapp 12 Prozent Dividende ein verlockender Einstieg? Darüber sprechen Julius Nagel und Florian Adomeit in dieser Folge von Alles Coin, Nichts Muss.
What if the silver bullet you're chasing in asset management has been right under your nose all along? In this episode of Assets UNSCRIPTED, host Berend Booms sits down with Johan Jansen van Rensburg, Reliability Manager at SAPPI, to explore why data integrity and discipline matter far more than the next technology trend, how to audit your fundamentals before investing in AI, and the critical mindset shifts needed to build lasting value in maintenance and reliability. Drawing on nearly four decades of experience, from the CMMS revolution of the '90s to today's AI wave, Johan challenges the industry's obsession with quick fixes and reveals what actually separates organizations that thrive from those that stall.
Service Management Leadership Podcast with Jeffrey Tefertiller
In this episode, Jeffrey discusses the need to cultivate culture.Email Jeffrey with any questions or feedback (jtefertiller@servicemanagement.us)Each week, Jeffrey will be sharing his knowledge on Service Delivery (Mondays) and Service Management (Thursdays). Jeffrey is the founder of Service Management Leadership, an IT consulting firm specializing in Service Management, Asset Management, CIO Advisory, and Business Continuity services. The firm's website is www.servicemanagement.us. Jeffrey has been in the industry for 30 years and brings a practical perspective to the discussions. He is an accomplished author with seven acclaimed books in the subject area and a popular YouTube channel with approximately 1,800 videos on various topics. Also, please follow the Service Management Leadership LinkedIn page.
Artificial intelligence (AI) models continue to get smarter and cheaper, spurring adoption and expanding the total addressable market. Pamela Hegarty and Derek Glynn, Co-portfolio Managers of BNPP AM's disruptive technology strategy provide Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, with their expert views of the current AI industry and its investment potential, not least in supporting both training and inferencing applications.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Ist Facility Management der unterschätzte Hebel für die Resilienz des Wirtschaftsstandorts Deutschland? Wie können Gebäude auch in Zeiten von Cyberangriffen, Extremwetter und steigenden Sicherheitsanforderungen zuverlässig funktionieren? In dieser Live-Folge von der Real Estate Arena 2026 diskutiert Christian Schlicht mit Gästen, warum Resilienz weit mehr ist als Technik – und weshalb FM zum strategischen Werttreiber werden muss. Auf der Bühne zu Gast sind: Ebru Niemeyer, Head of Commercial and Data Compliance for ContiTech Sector, Continental Carolin Dose, Managing Director of Asset Management / Member of the Management Board, HIH Real Estate / HIH-Gruppe Thomas Braun, Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter, Geiger Facility Management Clemens Seidel, Managing Director Operations & Investment, FRANK Robert Betz, Partner, Management Consulting Real Estate, KPMG Den Link zum neuen Newsletter, alle Infos & alle Folgen (auch die alten) gibts unter www.innofm.de. Diese Folge wird unterstützt von - Die Möglichmacher – Facility Management. ____________________________________ Werberpartner dieser Folge ist P&N Kanaltechnik. Das Unternehmen saniert Abwasser-Fallstränge mit einer innovativen Spray-Coating-Methode – schnell, kostengünstig und ohne das aufwändige Aufstemmen von Wänden oder Fliesen. Mehr Informationen zur Technologie und den Einsatzmöglichkeiten gibt es unter www.pundn-kanaltechnik.de. ____________________________________ Der InnoFM Podcast war über viele Jahre untrennbar mit dem Namen Markus Thomzik verbunden. Mit großer Leidenschaft, tiefem Fachwissen und echter Neugier hat er Gespräche geführt, die die Facility-Management- und Immobilienbranche bewegt haben. Leider ist Markus 2025 verstorben. Sein viel zu früher Tod hinterlässt eine große Lücke – nicht nur in der Podcast-Landschaft, die er mit InnoFM geprägt hat, sondern vor allem in der Community, die er mit aufgebaut und inspiriert hat. Ab September 2025 wird der InnoFM Podcast von DIGITALWERK produziert. Mit Christian Schlicht als neuem Host gewinnt das Format eine neue Stimme – die den Geist von InnoFM bewahrt und zugleich neue Impulse setzt. Wir danken Markus für seine inspirierende Arbeit – und führen sie in seinem Sinne weiter. InnoFM ist eine Produktion von DIGITALWERK/The Accelerate Company. 02:14 – Das Panel: Perspektiven aus FM, Asset Management, Compliance und Beratung 07:29 – Resilienz beginnt um 3 Uhr nachts: Warum Menschen den Unterschied machen 10:55 – Facility Management als Werttreiber statt Kostenfaktor 12:49 – Kritische Infrastruktur, Sicherheit und neue regulatorische Anforderungen 16:29 – Mehr Verantwortung für FM: Was Resilienz wirklich kostet 20:17 – Die Zukunft der Wertschöpfungskette in der Immobilienwirtschaft 25:09 – Warum FM früher in Strategie und Ankauf eingebunden werden muss 28:52 – Daten, Governance und vernetzte Systeme als Schlüssel zur Resilienz 33:36 – Wer bezahlt Resilienz? Neue Vertragsmodelle und gemeinsame Verantwortung 37:21 – Was die Immobilienbranche vom Business Continuity Management lernen kann 39:20 – Wissensquellen, Netzwerke und persönliche Learnings der Gäste 43:08 – Fazit: Deutschland betreiben – gemeinsam und resilient
In this solo back-to-basics episode, Axel steps away from the AI and current events conversations that have dominated recent episodes to refocus on the real estate underwriting process. He breaks down the entire game of value creation in real estate into one simple equation, using clear numeric examples that any investor can apply regardless of asset class or market.Axel walks through the three-step framework for quality real estate investing: finding an undervalued deal, assessing whether continued investment can generate a meaningful spread over your all-in cost, and financing the deal in a way that matches the business plan. This episode is essential listening for any investor — new or experienced — who wants a clear, simplified gut-check framework for evaluating whether a deal actually creates value, independent of rent growth projections or cap rate compression assumptions.Join us as we dive into:Why understanding the current market cap rate for your specific asset class and submarket is the non-negotiable starting point for any underwriting exercise.How to interpret that 9% yield on cost depending on whether the market cap rate is 9% (no value created) or 7% (significant value created).Why Axel and his team target an 8.5%+ yield on cost in a 7% cap environment — a 150 basis point spread — across Southern New Hampshire and the Greater Boston periphery.Why the same 150 basis point spread creates more value in a lower cap rate market than a wider spread does in a higher cap rate market.Why a deal with a 12% yield on cost in a 10% cap market actually creates less value than a deal with a 6.5% yield on cost in a 5% cap market, despite the spread looking similar.How to gut-check a multi-year cash flow model: calculate your yield on cost at stabilization and compare it against the market cap rate at that point in the hold period.Why a thin or non-existent spread between yield on cost and market cap rate signals that your returns are dependent on rent growth or cap rate compression — both riskier bets than underwriting a real spread on day one.Are you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners
Service Management Leadership Podcast with Jeffrey Tefertiller
In this episode, Jeffrey discusses metrics.Email Jeffrey with any questions or feedback (jtefertiller@servicemanagement.us)Each week, Jeffrey will be sharing his knowledge on Service Delivery (Mondays) and Service Management (Thursdays). Jeffrey is the founder of Service Management Leadership, an IT consulting firm specializing in Service Management, Asset Management, CIO Advisory, and Business Continuity services. The firm's website is www.servicemanagement.us. Jeffrey has been in the industry for 30 years and brings a practical perspective to the discussions. He is an accomplished author with seven acclaimed books in the subject area and a popular YouTube channel with approximately 1,800 videos on various topics. Also, please follow the Service Management Leadership LinkedIn page.
In this deal segment episode with Pat Carino we break down one of the most unique deals featured on the podcast to date: a 300-unit, five-building ground-up development on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, acquired through the state's 40B affordable housing program on a 20+ acre site.Pat walks through how the deal first surfaced through a social media message, how it came back to market through a broker four months later, and how NRP Group ultimately won the deal in a competitive process. The conversation covers the mechanics of 40B entitlements, why the Cape Cod market is more compelling than it looks on paper, how the town's own incentives aligned perfectly with the project's approval, and how the team is navigating the Massachusetts rent control uncertainty heading into November.This episode is essential listening for any investor curious about how institutional ground-up development deals actually work — from 40B entitlements to construction type to exit planning — and what the Massachusetts legislative landscape means for multifamily development in 2025 and beyond.Join us as we dive into:A clear explanation of Massachusetts 40B: what it is, how it works, why towns strategically support "friendly 40B" projects, and how crossing the 10% affordable housing threshold removes the tool from future developersWhy wood-frame, surface-parking construction is Pat's preferred method — and how construction type, affordability requirements, and tax environment are the four key variables in any development site evaluationHow NRP prices development deals: per approved/entitled unit — and why that structure protects both buyer and seller when final unit counts are still in fluxHow the capital stack works at NRP: traditional bank construction debt combined with institutional equity from pension funds and family officesWhy Cape Cod is a stronger demand market than it appears: a large workforce commutes onto the Cape daily with almost no rental housing options — and this project fills that gapPat's honest assessment of Massachusetts rent control: how NRP has stress-tested their underwriting against worst-case scenarios, and why a 10-year new construction exemption is at least partially reassuringState-level tailwinds: a proposed sales tax exemption on building materials and a fast-track provision for the MEPA environmental review process for qualifying projectsSign up for the DealNav CRM HEREConnect with Pat Carino:Follow him on Twitter/XConnect with him on LinkedinLearn more about DealNavAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners
I hope you guys enjoy my Investor Audibles series with these three Q1 2026 letters:SaltLight CapitalBlue Tower Asset Management LLCPLEASE NOTE THAT NOTHING IS INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN WORK. NOTHING IS ADVICE ON THIS PODCAST.
What separates good leaders from great ones? According to Dina Winder, the EVP of Asset Management at Highgate and President of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA), the answer is simple: great leaders create more leaders. In this conversation, Dina shares why she has dedicated so much of her time to mentoring future hospitality professionals through Highgate, HAMA, and AHLA's FORWARD initiative, and why she believes senior leaders have a responsibility to actively pull others up as they advance.You'll hear her perspective on the leadership pipeline challenges facing hospitality, why the industry loses too many talented women in the middle stages of their careers, and how mentorship, visibility, and advocacy help build stronger organizations. This episode offers practical lessons for any hospitality leader focused on developing talent, strengthening teams, and creating lasting impact. A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
Pedro Escudero, CEO y fundador de Silverway Asset Management, presentó el lanzamiento de su fondo Silverway Global Apex Equity Fund, un vehículo registrado por la CNMV que busca acercar al inversor particular una estrategia habitualmente reservada a grandes patrimonios e instituciones. Según explica, la acogida ha sido muy positiva, con numerosas solicitudes de información y apertura de cuentas desde sus primeros días de actividad. Escudero define el proyecto como una “democratización de la inversión de élite”, apoyándose en un historial de rentabilidad que ha logrado superar a los mercados de forma consistente. La filosofía de inversión de Silverway se diferencia de los enfoques tradicionales porque combina tres pilares: Quality, Growth y Value. Para Escudero, la calidad es el factor más importante, ya que permite predecir con mayor precisión la evolución futura de los beneficios empresariales. En segundo lugar sitúa el crecimiento, entendido como la capacidad de una compañía para aumentar sus beneficios de forma sostenida. Solo después considera la valoración o el precio de la acción. Según Silverway, centrarse exclusivamente en el value investing puede llevar a invertir en empresas baratas que nunca generan valor para el accionista, mientras que la combinación de calidad, crecimiento y valoración ofrece mejores posibilidades de superar al mercado. En cuanto a sectores y oportunidades, destaca especialmente la tecnología, que forma parte de la cartera del fondo. Considera que el mercado está infravalorando algunas compañías de software al asumir erróneamente que la inteligencia artificial terminará por convertir ese negocio en una simple mercancía. El CEO de la empresa defiende que los modelos de IA necesitan datos específicos y conocimiento sectorial, algo que poseen las empresas de software especializado. Por ello, sigue viendo oportunidades atractivas en determinados nichos tecnológicos, siempre que presenten ventajas competitivas sólidas, capacidad de crecimiento y una elevada previsibilidad en sus resultados futuros. Además, defiende una cartera relativamente concentrada, ya que considera que una excesiva diversificación acerca los resultados a los del índice y dificulta obtener rentabilidades superiores. No obstante, matiza que concentrar no significa asumir más riesgo, sino seleccionar compañías con flujos de caja independientes entre sí y convicciones de inversión muy fuertes. Para él, la clave no es tener muchas posiciones, sino poseer las mejores empresas posibles y mantener una disciplina capaz de aprovechar las oportunidades que surgen durante las crisis de mercado.
What's really going on in the hotel industry right now?In this episode, Dina Winder, EVP of Asset Management at Highgate and President of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA), shares her perspective on the forces shaping the hotel industry today. Drawing on conversations with owners and asset managers across the industry, she explains why demand has remained the top concern in multiple HAMA surveys and why filling rooms remains the foundation of hotel performance.Dina also discusses how changing consumer behavior, AI-powered trip planning, and evolving booking habits are creating new challenges for hospitality leaders. She compares today's AI moment to the early days of the internet and explores what the industry needs to learn from previous innovation cycles to avoid repeating past mistakes.If you're looking for a clearer view of where hotels are today and what industry leaders are watching most closely, this conversation offers valuable context and practical insight.See the Hospitality Asset Managers Association Spring 2026 Industry Outlook Survey ResultsSee the other episodes in our series here: Asset Management Is Hospitality's Most Misunderstood Career - Dina Winder, HighgateHotel Success Still Comes Down to One Person - Dina Winder, HighgateThe Best Leaders Create More Leaders - Dina Winder, Highgate A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.We went to a mecca of football to film the latest episode. This conversation takes us to Turin, Italy, where we were in the Juventus Creator Lab with Italian football (I mean soccer for the Americans) legend and one of the best defenders of all time Giorgio Chiellini.Giorgio's career and playing style were defined by Juventus' very motto, fino alla fine (“until the end”). It's also a mentality that he brings to every aspect of life on and off the pitch. After an illustrious playing career at one of the world's biggest clubs, Juventus, and a career that also included two World Cup appearances for Italy and winning the Euro 2020 as the Captain of Italy, Giorgio came back home to Turin rejoin the club where he starred for 17 years: Juventus. Giorgio has gone from the pitch to the boardroom, helping to lead Juventus as the Director of Football Strategy. He has brought the player's perspective to the business side of football, balancing the nuances of sports and business.Despite the demands that Giorgio faced on the field as a player to maintain a standard of play at the highest levels of the game, he found time during his career to pursue his passion for business. He received his MBA while playing for Juventus and also was involved in the player development side in his final years as a player at LAFC. More recently, he became an investor in LAFC and in Mercury13, a multi-club investor in women's football teams, including FC Como. He's also an active investor in the European startup community.Giorgio and I had a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation that covered several dimensions of the business of sport. We discussed:How teams, owners, and investors can balance both the sport and business aspects of the game.What it means for sports now that players can have bigger social followings than their clubs or leagues.How Juventus has built and amplified its brand through initiatives like the Creator Lab.How clubs like Juventus can help players build their off-field brand while maintaining a high-quality on-field product.How Giorgio's work off the field while playing informed how he wanted to spend his time post-career in business.What Giorgio's day-to-day is like as Director of Football Strategy for Juventus.Why Giorgio invested in LAFC and what he thinks about the future of the MLS.What American owners and investors can learn from European soccer clubs and owners, and what European clubs and owners can learn from American owners and investors.Thanks, Giorgio, for sharing your wisdom, expertise, and enthusiasm at the intersection of sports and business.Note: this episode was filmed in October 2025 with a plan to publish the conversation around the World Cup.Show Notes00:00 Split Second Decision01:06 A Message from Our Sponsor, Ultimus02:10 Meet Giorgio Chiellini04:17 What Is the Juventus Creator Lab04:36 Building Fans Through Content05:27 Football Brand Goes Global06:15 Revenue From Winning06:43 Two Hearts One Club07:52 Winning Versus Storytelling08:40 Fans Everywhere Now09:27 Too Many Games Problem09:51 Stakeholders and Calendar11:00 Owner Advice Communication11:28 From Kid to Club 14:12 Film Study for Matches15:02 The Saka Tactical Foul17:26 Social Media and Mental Health29:32 US World Cup Reality29:45 Grassroots Long Game30:09 MLS and USL Momentum30:14 Stadiums and Growth30:20 MLS Season vs Playoffs30:46 Supporters Shield Incentives31:11 Travel and Rest Mentality31:33 Europe Stakes Comparison31:54 Highlights Era Question32:24 Bite-Sized Sports Culture33:40 Choosing What to Watch33:55 Sports Must Adapt34:33 Owners Business View35:15 TV Rights and Strategy36:05 Institutional Money Trend36:42 Why Funds Love Sports37:04 Balancing Profit and Emotion38:12 Fiduciary Duty vs Winning39:15 Permanent Capital Advantage40:42 Mission Values Legacy41:54 Juventus DNA and Family44:31 Leadership Lessons Learned45:38 From Captain to Executive47:05 Humanity and Energy48:21 Player to Business Challenges50:00 Investing in Italian Startups51:47 How He Picks Investments52:43 Innovation and AI in Sport53:16 Favorite Alternative Investment54:34 Profitability and Winning55:21 ClosingA Word from Our Sponsor, UltimusThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus, the full-service fund administrator and transfer agent powering asset managers in private and public markets. As alts go mainstream, you need real expertise to handle complex fund structures, connect with key distribution partners, and handle sophisticated compliance, reporting, and transparency demands.That's Ultimus: high-tech, high-touch solutions for over 450 clients and 2,500 funds with $775B in assets under administration. Backed by an expert team of over 1,200 employees, they place client service at the core of their business, helping you navigate complexity during your fund structuring or launch and then supporting you through every stage of growth. Whether you're already in the market or thinking about entering private wealth, you can trust their team's deep expertise in retail alternatives to help you reach your goals.Learn more at ultimusfundsolutions.com or email info@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Service Management Leadership Podcast with Jeffrey Tefertiller
In this episode, Jeffrey discusses the need for speed.Email Jeffrey with any questions or feedback (jtefertiller@servicemanagement.us)Each week, Jeffrey will be sharing his knowledge on Service Delivery (Mondays) and Service Management (Thursdays). Jeffrey is the founder of Service Management Leadership, an IT consulting firm specializing in Service Management, Asset Management, CIO Advisory, and Business Continuity services. The firm's website is www.servicemanagement.us. Jeffrey has been in the industry for 30 years and brings a practical perspective to the discussions. He is an accomplished author with seven acclaimed books in the subject area and a popular YouTube channel with approximately 1,800 videos on various topics. Also, please follow the Service Management Leadership LinkedIn page.
sis Maestre, responsable de distribución de los fondos de Bellevue Asset Management repasa en el Foro de la Inversión de Radio Intereconomía el comportamiento del sector salúd. Bellevue Asset Management es una de las gestoras que mejor conoce y más especializada está en este sector. Maestre analiza la importancia del sector salud porque cada vez vamos a vivir más. La esperanza de vida de 2000 al 2020 ha aumentado en 6,5 años, pero la esperanza de vida “saludable” (llegar a esas edades en buenas condiciones) no aumenta de forma tan rápida. Las empresas de salud invierten cada vez más por un aumento de la esperanza de vida, para que sea cada vez más saludable. Desde 2022 el comportamiento del sector salud loha hecho un 50% peor que el resto del mercado. Esto no se debe a que el sector lo haya hecho mal, sino a que los flujos se están yendo de forma masiva a todo lo relacionado con las tecnológicas. Esto en parte es positivo para el sector salud porque como señala Asis Maestre “La industria de la salúd va a ser de las más beneficiadas de la implantación de la IA” Desde Bellevue Asset Management están poniendo el foco en la parte de tecnología médica. Es una gran oportunidad ya que está en mínimos de valoración de los últimos 25 años. Desde Bellevue están empezando a ver valoraciones similares a las de 2016, dónde tuvieron uno de los mejores periodos de mejor rentabilidad para la estrategia de la historia. El optimismo de la compañía se refleja en un potencial por parte de los analistas de más del 30% para los próximos 12 meses. El crecimiento de los beneficios por acción de las compañías que tiene Bellevue en cartera es del 12%, que es la rentabilidad media de la estrategia de lanzamiento.
What's Working in Ag, the Farm4Profit team welcomes back Luke Stamp from DPA Auctions to discuss the realities of today's farm equipment market and what farmers can do to position themselves for success. With tighter margins, uncertain commodity prices, and increased pressure on farm profitability, equipment decisions matter more than ever. Luke shares how the auction industry has evolved, why online auctions now dominate the marketplace, and what sellers can do to attract the right buyers and maximize returns. The conversation explores: The growth of online auctions in agriculture Why buyer reach matters when selling equipment How DPA Auctions helps simplify the selling process Current trends in farm equipment values What successful sellers are doing differently The importance of realistic expectations and market-based pricing How equipment appraisals and data-driven insights are changing the industry New asset management and valuation tools being developed by DPA Auctions Luke also discusses how access to quality market data helps both buyers and sellers make better decisions, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. Whether you're considering upgrading equipment, reducing machinery costs, or simply trying to understand where values are headed, this episode provides practical takeaways for today's farm operators. If you're evaluating your machinery lineup or looking for strategies to improve your operation's financial position, this quick-hitting conversation offers valuable insights into what's currently working in agriculture. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dr. Bob joins Dorri for a mid-year pulse check, approximately six months after the Club's most recent Annual Economic & Market Outlook. The stakes are high and the signals are mixed. In a moment defined by shifting economic indicators, geopolitical tension, and evolving market confidence, business leaders are looking for clarity they can trust. This podcast episode features Dr. Bob Froehlich, Former Vice Chairman, Deutsche Asset Management, and a long-time speaker for The Executives' Club of Chicago's Annual Economic Outlook. Dr. Bob shares insights on key economic indicators from interest rates to inflation, following his 2025 prediction that the Dow could reach 50,000 by 2026 and his appearance during this year's Annual Economic Outlook. At a time when trust in markets and forecasts is being tested, this conversation focuses on clear analysis, practical perspective, and the opportunities ahead. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones. Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram
Monthly owner calls are often viewed as performance reviews, but Dina Winder sees them differently. As EVP of Asset Management at Highgate and President of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA), she believes the most productive conversations focus less on what happened last month and more on what happens next.In this episode, Dina shares how hotel leaders can prepare for owner calls more effectively, why thinking like an owner builds trust and credibility, and how strong operators use 30, 60, and 90-day planning to drive better results. You'll also hear what separates productive ownership conversations from routine reporting and why bringing ideas, solutions, and a willingness to experiment matters more than having all the answers. A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
Experts are warning investors to brace for a 'choppy' market in the tech sector. Some of the US's leading chip companies have been getting some extra attention on them, as the market looks set to change. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Axel sits down with Pat Carino — a multifamily developer, acquisitions professional at NRP Group, and co-founder of DealNav — for a wide-ranging conversation that spans institutional development, deal sourcing at the highest level, and the origin story of a software tool that Aligned Real Estate Partners actually uses in their own business.Pat breaks down the three-bucket deal sourcing framework he uses at the institutional level — brokers, referral network (architects, engineers, attorneys), and true off-market sourcing. The second half of the conversation dives into DealNav — what it is, why Pat built it, and why a purpose-built deal tracking CRM with a map beats bloated all-in-one platforms for acquisitions-focused operators. This episode is essential listening for any investor who wants to understand how deal sourcing is done at the institutional level — and how the same principles apply whether you're buying a 10-unit or a 300-unit ground-up development.Join us as we dive into:The three-phase development contract lifecycle: due diligence, entitlement approvals (6 months to 1+ year), and closing — and how it differs from a traditional value-add acquisitionThe three-bucket deal sourcing framework: broker deals, referral network (architects, engineers, land use attorneys, economic development offices), and true off-market direct-to-ownerThe story of a vacant 30,000 sq ft retail building: a two-year follow-up campaign, tracking down the decision-maker through her daughter's Instagram DM, and closing the deal after years of patient persistenceWhy having a CRM with clean notes, timestamped follow-up reminders, and a linked map is the only way to manage a multi-year, multi-contact off-market pipeline at scaleThe origin story of DealNav: from colored pins on a Jersey City poster board to an Excel/Google My Maps hybrid to a purpose-built SaaS product — and why 15 demos of competing CRMs came up shortThe three boxes DealNav was built to check: simplicity (prospecting only, no bloat), a map-first interface, and single-user affordable pricingHow DealNav became a deal source for Pat's institutional acquisitions work — and why building a real estate community and a real estate software company often leads to the same peopleWhat makes a good development site: rent comps that justify new construction, favorable taxes (or abatements), manageable affordability requirements, and the right construction typeSign up for the DealNav CRM HEREConnect with Pat Carino:Follow him on Twitter/XConnect with him on LinkedinLearn more about DealNavAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners
Hotels have more technology, data, and operational tools than ever before. Yet some properties consistently outperform while others struggle to execute.In this episode, Dina Winder, EVP of Asset Management at Highgate and President of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA), shares why she believes hotel performance still comes down to leadership. You'll hear why the GM remains the most important role in the building, what effective leaders understand about both people and performance, and why even the best tools are useless without someone willing to champion them.See the first episode in our series here: Asset Management Is Hospitality's Most Misunderstood Career - Dina Winder, Highgate A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
In this episode of Connected FM, host Dean Stanberry sits down with Melissa Kaan, Founder & CEO of NOVA IFM, to explore how facility teams can use CMMS platforms to drive smarter operational and capital decisions. They discuss the importance of quality data, why CMMS systems should function as decision engines rather than digital filing cabinets and how proactive maintenance strategies can improve response times, compliance and long-term asset performance. Melissa also shares practical insights on asset management, technician engagement, data governance and translating operational trends into meaningful capital planning conversations. The conversation highlights how facility leaders can improve CMMS adoption, strengthen reporting practices and use data more effectively to support both daily operations and long-term portfolio planning. This episode is sponsored by SiteMap®, powered by GPRS. Learn more at sitemap.com/ifma Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Minimum Viable CMMS Data 04:52 Must Have Data Fields 06:16 From Records to Decisions 09:16 First 90 Days Wins 11:00 Data to Capital Plans 13:27 Leadership Review Rhythm 14:59 One Step This Week 16:53 Data Quality Wrap Up Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
Dina Winder is EVP of Asset Management at Highgate and President of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA). In this episode, she shares the unexpected path that led her into hospitality, from investment banking and real estate to one of the hotel industry's most influential roles: asset management.Dina explains what asset management means in a hotel context, how asset managers represent ownership interests, and why the role spans everything from investment strategy and underwriting to renovations, financing, and long-term business planning. She also discusses what makes hotels fundamentally different from other real estate asset classes and why that complexity is part of what makes the business so compelling.Beyond asset management, Dina reflects on the career lessons that shaped her leadership style, including analytical thinking, attention to detail, learning the fundamentals, and the ability to turn numbers into a story. If you're looking to better understand how owners think about hotel performance and value creation, this conversation offers an inside look at one of hospitality's most influential and often misunderstood functions.See Highgate's portfolio here A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
Service Management Leadership Podcast with Jeffrey Tefertiller
In this episode, Jeffrey discusses a parable about consultancies.Email Jeffrey with any questions or feedback (jtefertiller@servicemanagement.us)Each week, Jeffrey will be sharing his knowledge on Service Delivery (Mondays) and Service Management (Thursdays). Jeffrey is the founder of Service Management Leadership, an IT consulting firm specializing in Service Management, Asset Management, CIO Advisory, and Business Continuity services. The firm's website is www.servicemanagement.us. Jeffrey has been in the industry for 30 years and brings a practical perspective to the discussions. He is an accomplished author with seven acclaimed books in the subject area and a popular YouTube channel with approximately 1,800 videos on various topics. Also, please follow the Service Management Leadership LinkedIn page.
The US sharemarket took a hit last Friday, largely due to weakness in the information technology sector. The semiconductor sector was hit hard, and experts are unpacking the economic implications. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your home insurance bill is not going up because of inflation. It is going up because of a risk that was mispriced for decades and is now coming due. Episode Sponsor Coalition for an Insurable Future Website: https://coalitionforaninsurablefuture.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Coalition-For-An-Insurable-Future/61584013622275/ What You'll Learn in This Episode Why home insurance is up 74% since 2008 and is not coming back down How one weather event turns into a coverage gap, an un-mortgageable home, and a collapsing property value Why insurance companies are not the villain here and who actually is What happens when state-backed insurance plans run out of money Why one in seven homeowners now has zero insurance coverage What every homeowner should do right now to reduce their exposure Why renters are not off the hook from this crisis either Start Here Join the community built to help you master your money, stay accountable, and reach financial freedom.
The geopolitical pressures forcing Europe to develop an autonomous defence capability are unrelenting. Listen to George Ferguson, Senior Analyst for Aerospace, Defence and Airlines at Bloomberg Intelligence, update Andrew Craig, Co-head of the Investment Insights Centre about prospects for the European defence sector.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's conversation provides a fascinating window into the world of how one of the industry's largest wealth managers approaches private markets.We sat down with the man who holds the keys to the kingdom.Mark Sutterlin is the Head of Alternative Investments within the Investment Solutions Group at Bank of America. He leads the firm's strategy and platform development across hedge funds, private credit, private equity, physical precious metals, and real estate, delivering a broad spectrum of institutional-grade investment solutions to advisors and their clients.Mark brings the advisor's perspective to bear as he builds the alternative investments menu for Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank and helps educate advisors and clients on how and where to thoughtfully and appropriately include private markets in portfolios.Mark and I had a fascinating discussion. We covered:How GPs can work with private banks.What one of the largest private wealth allocators looks for in GPs.How Merrill approaches different product structures to deliver solutions across the wealth client spectrum.What constitutes a manager's edge.I loved this conversation with Mark, who takes such a thoughtful approach and brings a true passion to helping clients and advisors build and protect wealth.Thanks Mark for sharing your expertise, wisdom, and passion on private markets and private wealth.Show Notes00:00 Investor Edge Beyond Returns00:32 Sponsor Message from Ultimus01:41 Meet Mark Sutterlin04:15 Advisor Trust and Responsibility04:24 Penetration Across Wealth Tiers04:38 Scaling Alts Across Books04:49 Evergreen to Drawdown Spectrum05:12 Building the Shelf Challenge05:32 Evergreen Role in Portfolios05:42 Serving Broad Client Needs06:06 Optionality Not One Product06:20 Diligence as Core Identity06:48 Nuance in Private Credit07:27 Long-Term Themes Overlay07:56 Core and Satellite Question08:28 Drawdown vs Evergreen Tradeoffs08:48 Advisor Client Feedback Loop09:25 Evergreens Now Dominate Flows09:49 Evergreen Growing Pains10:14 Education and Expectations10:42 Rotation Within Evergreens11:11 Who Can Run Evergreens Well11:35 Scale Deal Flow Allocation Policy12:29 Post Sale Servicing Matters12:52 How Managers Should Service13:23 Transparency Builds Loyalty14:03 Vetting Managers for Private Banks14:45 Investor Skill Is Table Stakes15:22 Thousand Funds Deep Diligence16:07 Unpacking Firm DNA16:23 Private Wealth Is High Touch16:53 Eyes Wide Open Expectations17:14 Best GPs Listen and Adapt18:12 Customization Versus Scale19:13 Specialists and Custom Funds19:57 Proposal Tools for Advisors20:43 Menu Design From Client Needs21:25 Differentiation in UHNW22:31 Co-Invest and Capacity Access24:43 Tech DLT and Streamlining25:38 Biggest Blocker Education Gap26:45 Misconception Complexity27:52 Alts Invitationals Bootcamp29:45 Where Advisors Are Today30:16 What Why How Framework31:32 Implementation Needs Support31:51 Scaling the Alts Business32:45 Open Architecture Platform33:01 Lifecycle Ops Risk Controls33:40 Where to Invest Next33:53 Infrastructure and DLT Readiness34:42 Future Growth Sources35:37 Advisors Yet to Adopt36:00 Balanced Growth Outlook36:58 Client Sentiment Today38:11 Patience and Long-Term Adoption38:51 Next Gen Investor Mindset40:43 Defining a Manager's Edge41:23 Specialization and Storytelling42:31 Building a Menu of Edges42:47 Business Plan Plus Open Mind43:44 Advice for GPs Pitching Merrill44:39 Platform Differentiation and Exclusivity46:47 What Worries Mark Today48:19 Excited About AI and Infrastructure50:42 Wrap Up and ThanksA Word from Our Sponsor, UltimusThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus, the full-service fund administrator and transfer agent powering asset managers in private and public markets. As alts go mainstream, you need real expertise to handle complex fund structures, connect with key distribution partners, and handle sophisticated compliance, reporting, and transparency demands.That's Ultimus: high-tech, high-touch solutions for over 450 clients and 2,500 funds with $775B in assets under administration. Backed by an expert team of over 1,200 employees, they place client service at the core of their business, helping you navigate complexity during your fund structuring or launch and then supporting you through every stage of growth. Whether you're already in the market or thinking about entering private wealth, you can trust their team's deep expertise in retail alternatives to help you reach your goals.Learn more at ultimusfundsolutions.com or email info@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Service Management Leadership Podcast with Jeffrey Tefertiller
In this episode, Jeffrey discusses an Asset Management story.Email Jeffrey with any questions or feedback (jtefertiller@servicemanagement.us)Each week, Jeffrey will be sharing his knowledge on Service Delivery (Mondays) and Service Management (Thursdays). Jeffrey is the founder of Service Management Leadership, an IT consulting firm specializing in Service Management, Asset Management, CIO Advisory, and Business Continuity services. The firm's website is www.servicemanagement.us. Jeffrey has been in the industry for 30 years and brings a practical perspective to the discussions. He is an accomplished author with seven acclaimed books in the subject area and a popular YouTube channel with approximately 1,800 videos on various topics. Also, please follow the Service Management Leadership LinkedIn page.
Our guest on the podcast today is Don Phillips. Don is a managing director for Morningstar. He joined the company in 1986 as its first mutual fund analyst and soon became editor of the flagship print publication Morningstar Mutual Funds, establishing the editorial voice for which the company is best known. He helped to develop the Morningstar Style Box, the Morningstar Rating, and other distinctive proprietary Morningstar innovations that have become industry standards. Don has served in a variety of leadership roles at Morningstar, most recently head of global research, before paring back his schedule to take on a part-time nonmanagement role. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas and a master's degree from the University of Chicago. Episode Highlights 00:01:57 Viewing Investing From 100,000 Feet Up 00:08:20 The Role of the Manager, From Salesmanship to Stewardship 00:11:18 What Indexing and AI Make Easier—and What They Risk 00:17:50 Private Credit and Private Equity Risks for Retail Investors 00:28:01 Finding the Unmet Needs in Asset Management 00:35:47 Fixed-Income Funds as the Industry's Achilles' Heel 00:43:42 The Value of a Liberal Arts Education and the Power of Storytelling More From Morningstar Morningstar's Why Don Phillips: We're All in the Behavior Modification Business Private Equity Funds Step Into the Spotlight If you have a comment or a guest idea, please email us at TheLongView@Morningstar.com. Follow Christine Benz (@christine_benz) and Ben Johnson (@MstarBenJohnson) on X, and Christine Benz, Amy Arnott, and Ben Johnson on LinkedIn. Visit Morningstar.com for new research and insights from Christine, Ben, and Amy. Subscribe to Christine's weekly newsletter, Improving Your Finances. If you want more Morningstar podcasts, check out The Morning Filter and Investing Insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this solo episode, Axel tackles one of the most overlooked — and potentially damaging — mistakes new real estate investors make: seeking advice from the wrong people. Not wrong because they're unsuccessful, but wrong because they're in a completely different season of life, operating in a different market, or simply too many steps ahead to give advice that's actually actionable for where you are right now.This episode is essential listening for any investor at any stage of their career who wants to think more clearly about where to source advice, who to model their decisions after, and how to find mentors who are actually in a position to give contextually useful guidance.Join us as we dive into:Why seeking advice from someone 10 steps ahead of you is often more harmful than helpful — and why contextual relevance matters more than raw experienceThe three investor archetypes: the 25-year-old (aggressive risk, bridge debt, self-managing, hairy deals), the 40-year-old (moderate risk, stabilized debt, B-class assets, capital preservation), and the 55-year-old (winding down, passive income, protecting net worth)Why the 55-year-old's advice to "avoid risk, buy in great areas, don't partner" is not wrong — it's just wrong for a 25-year-old trying to scale fastHow Axel at 31 can already feel himself shifting from aggressive growth to capital preservation — and why that shift happens naturally as your season of life evolvesWhy market context matters just as much as experience level: an Ohio investor buying at $80K/door and a Boston investor buying at $300–$400K/door are playing fundamentally different gamesWhy lifestyle design matters when choosing who to learn from — and why Axel doesn't want advice from someone running a 5,000-unit operation with a 15-person team if that's not the business he wants to buildWhere Axel currently seeks advice: investors controlling 1,000 units, raising $10–$20M/year, transitioning from small-to-mid deals to 50–100+ unit acquisitionsAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners
Tony was excited to sit down with Dana D'Auria, who recently joined Franklin Templeton's RIA Advisory Council as an Industry Leader. This newly formed group has enabled the firm to work together to help shape how private markets are evolving in the RIA Channel. In this episode Tony and Dana tackle important structural considerations around liquidity, valuation, and the limitations of so-called "semi-liquid" investments, while emphasizing the untapped potential of private equity, private credit, and real assets in enhancing client outcomes. They discuss how technology platforms and model-based approaches can help advisors scale their practices while maintaining their core value proposition: providing clients access to sophisticated investment strategies that would otherwise be out of reach. This is an essential listen for advisors looking to navigate the operational complexities of private markets and deliver differentiated value to their clients. DANA D'AURIA, CFA CO-CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER AND GROUP PRESIDENT, ENVESTNET SOLUTIONS As Group President, Envestnet Solutions and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Envestnet, Dana is responsible for wealth and asset management solutions across Envestnet's ecosystem, including its research, overlay, direct indexing, sustainable investing and retirement services, as well as partnerships with exchanges and other wealth solutions providers. Dana is also a chair of Envestnet | PMC's Investment Committee. Prior to joining Envestnet, Dana was most recently a Managing Director of Symmetry Partners where she also served as President and a Portfolio Manager of Symmetry Panoramic Mutual Funds, the firm's multi-factor family of funds. Dana is a frequent contributor on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg TV and Radio, Yahoo! Finance, and Nasdaq TradeTalks. She has been honored by Money Management Executive as one of the publication's "Top Women in Asset Management" in 2018 and "Women to Watch" in 2017. She has also published articles on factor investing in The Journal of Financial Planning and The Journal of Index Investing. Dana holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and earned both her MBA (in Finance) and BA (in English and International Studies) from Fairfield University. Resources: Dana M. D'Auria, CFA | LinkedInFranklin Templeton Private MarketsTony Davidow, CIMA® | LinkedIn
In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with asset management expert Cyndee Harding and her son Tyler to explore one of the most overlooked—but most critical—aspects of multifamily investing: asset management. While many investors focus on acquisitions and capital raising, Cyndee makes the case that true wealth is created through exceptional operations. She shares her proven framework for working with third-party property managers, implementing effective SOPs, tracking meaningful KPIs, and creating thriving resident communities that improve both tenant satisfaction and property performance. From leveraging AI to streamline operations to boosting renewals through community-building initiatives, this episode offers a fresh and practical perspective on how great asset management can dramatically increase investor returns while making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.Key TakeawaysYou Don't Make Money When You Buy—You Make Money When You Operate Well Strong underwriting is important, but executing the business plan through disciplined asset management is what ultimately drives returns.The Best Asset Managers Partner Closely with Property Managers Clear expectations, weekly accountability meetings, SOPs, and strong communication create alignment and improve property performance.Community Building Improves the Bottom Line Resident events, relationship-building, and creating a true sense of community can lead to higher renewals, lower delinquencies, and stronger occupancy rates.Data Tells You What's Happening—Questions Reveal Why Metrics and KPIs are important, but successful asset managers dig deeper to understand the underlying causes behind vacancies, turnover, and operational challenges.AI Is Becoming a Powerful Asset Management Tool Automating reporting, identifying trends, and streamlining operational reviews allows asset managers to make faster, more informed decisions.Return on Operations (ROO) Drives Return on Investment (ROI) Improving operational efficiency, communication, and resident experience creates long-term value that directly impacts investor returns.Connect with MichaelFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokResourcesTheFreedomPodcast.com Access the #1 FREE Apartment Investing Course (Apartments 101)Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Michael's Team of AdvisorsExplore Michael's Mentoring ProgramJoin the Nighthawk Equity Investor ClubReview the Podcast on Apple PodcastsSyndicated Deal AnalyzerGet the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session526/
Welcome to the 20th episode of the Alts Pulse, a collaboration between iCapital x Alt Goes Mainstream. In the latest episode of the Alts Pulse, we were live from iCapital Connect. iCapital Managing Director, Head of Private Asset Research & Model Portfolios, Kunal Shah, and I had a conversation about how to marry an institutional allocator's mindset with the nuances of serving wealth clients.Kunal brings an institutional allocator's mindset to the wealth channel. At iCapital, he's focused on the identification, selection, and due diligence of private equity funds offered on the Flagship Platform. Prior to iCapital, Kunal was a Principal in the private markets group at Meketa Investment Group, a leading global investment consultant serving pension funds, endowments and foundations, and family offices. In that role, Kunal was responsible for leading and managing private equity fund investments. He joined Meketa in 2006 and invested globally, covering buyouts, venture capital, private debt, natural resources, and infrastructure investments. He also developed and led Meketa's secondary funds purchase practice. Kunal has also served on various LP advisory boards. Prior to Meketa, Kunal was an analyst at The Vanguard Group. Kunal and I finally turned all those hallway conversations we had at iCapital's old office of 441 Lexington into a podcast! We had a fascinating discussion about how to evaluate alternative asset managers and what makes a great manager. We covered:How should wealth managers approach private markets?Why it's important to “always be committed” rather than try to time vintages.Are evergreen structures a “game changer” for the wealth channel and a foundational piece for model portfolios?What features does a GP need to run an evergreen fund structure?What does the centralization of the CIO function and OCIO consolidation in the wealth channel mean for GPs?Thanks, Kunal, for sharing your passion, wisdom, and expertise at the intersection of private markets and private wealth, and for a great conversation that tied together how private markets and private wealth are changing as new product structures and product innovation take shape.
Service Management Leadership Podcast with Jeffrey Tefertiller
In this episode, Jeffrey discusses wa story about some French beekepers in 2012.Email Jeffrey with any questions or feedback (jtefertiller@servicemanagement.us)Each week, Jeffrey will be sharing his knowledge on Service Delivery (Mondays) and Service Management (Thursdays). Jeffrey is the founder of Service Management Leadership, an IT consulting firm specializing in Service Management, Asset Management, CIO Advisory, and Business Continuity services. The firm's website is www.servicemanagement.us. Jeffrey has been in the industry for 30 years and brings a practical perspective to the discussions. He is an accomplished author with seven acclaimed books in the subject area and a popular YouTube channel with approximately 1,800 videos on various topics. Also, please follow the Service Management Leadership LinkedIn page.
In this deal segment episode, Axel sits back down with Phil MacArthur to break down one of Phil's most recent acquisitions: a 20-unit portfolio deal across four buildings in New Hampshire, picked up on the MLS after months of sitting on cash from prior refinances. The conversation gets into the real nuances of buying from long-term mom-and-pop owners: the informal nature of their leases, the difficulty of getting estoppels, and why small-deal variance is just part of the game when you're playing in the 5 to 30 unit space. Phil and Axel also share a candid back-and-forth on tenant retention — and why tenants know the rental market far better than most landlords give them credit for.This episode is essential listening for any investor buying smaller multifamily deals direct from mom-and-pop owners — and who wants a clear-eyed picture of what the due diligence process actually looks like when the seller isn't exactly playing by the book.Join us as we dive into:How Phil found this 20-unit, four-building deal on the MLS after sitting on cash from four prior refinances for six months.Why the appraiser — from a large Boston institution — applied a 5% loss-to-lease penalty on four vacant units and capped the bank's lending at $3M (65–70% LTV)How Phil bridged the $300,000 financing gap with a short-term hard money lender to get the deal closedThe business plan: light CapEx on roofs and exterior, and bumping rents from an in-place average of $1,600 toward a market rate of ~$1,950 — already achieved on newly leased unitsWhy almost none of the existing tenants left — and why that was better than expected given the previous owner's warningsWhy tenants know the rental market better than investors give them credit for — and why that works in your favor when your rents are modestly below marketThe exit plan: refinance out the hard money, stabilize the rent roll, and target a cash-out refi within 12–24 months to recover 75%+ of invested capitalConnect with Phil:Connect with him on LinkedinFollow Windrift Real Estate on InstagramLearn more about Windrift Real Estate, LLCListen to the Previous Episode with Phil: Ep119 - Living in an Expensive Market and Investing out of State + Quickly Building a Personally Owned Portfolio of 70+ Units via Spotify or AppleAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners
What happens when a firefighter working 24-hour shifts decides to build a future through real estate? Thomas St. John, founder of North Corp Capital, who also worked part of his career as a mailman, shares hear how he went from serving his community to building a successful multifamily investment company with over 20 years of experience in the trenches of real estate. Starting with his first duplex back in 2006, Thomas steadily scaled his portfolio and eventually created a vertically integrated operation complete with in-house property management. Today, through North Corp Capital, Thomas specializes in multifamily investing, asset syndication, and helping investors grow wealth through strategic, risk-conscious real estate opportunities. We dive into the lessons he's learned about leverage, scaling responsibly, managing risk, and building strong investor relationships over the long haul. If you're interested in multifamily investing, creating financial freedom outside of a traditional career, or learning what it really takes to scale a real estate business sustainably, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world experience.SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY ✅ http://relfreedom.tv GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!
Service Management Leadership Podcast with Jeffrey Tefertiller
In this episode, Jeffrey discusses what he sees in the consulting world's version of transformation.Email Jeffrey with any questions or feedback (jtefertiller@servicemanagement.us)Each week, Jeffrey will be sharing his knowledge on Service Delivery (Mondays) and Service Management (Thursdays). Jeffrey is the founder of Service Management Leadership, an IT consulting firm specializing in Service Management, Asset Management, CIO Advisory, and Business Continuity services. The firm's website is www.servicemanagement.us. Jeffrey has been in the industry for 30 years and brings a practical perspective to the discussions. He is an accomplished author with seven acclaimed books in the subject area and a popular YouTube channel with approximately 1,800 videos on various topics. Also, please follow the Service Management Leadership LinkedIn page.
In 1990, Marc Rowan walked out of Drexel with his belongings in a cardboard box. Within a year, Apollo was managing $6 billion. David Haber speaks with Marc Rowan, Cofounder, CEO, and Chair of Apollo Global Management, about building Apollo into one of the world's largest alternative asset managers and how private capital is reshaping the global economy. The conversation covers the rise of private credit, and why Rowan believes private markets are becoming increasingly central to financing the real economy. They also discuss AI, data centers, robotics, and the growing intersection between venture-backed technology companies and large-scale private financing. Along the way, they reflect on leadership, institutional culture, and why enduring organizations must adapt rather than protect the status quo. Resources: Follow David Haber on X: https://x.com/dhaber Learn more about Apollo Global Management: https://www.apollo.com Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode brings commercial real estate credit investing to life with someone who has real estate in his blood. Michael Comparato's grandfather started building single-family homes in upstate New York in 1946. He built his first shopping center in 1958. Michael was born into a family where he was on construction sites from a young age. At 13, he was doing landscaping. At 15, he was hanging drywall. Today, Michael is a Senior Managing Director, Head of Real Estate and Portfolio Manager with Benefit Street Partners, as well as Chief Executive Officer of Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: FBRT). He also serves on the US Executive Committee.Prior to joining BSP in 2015, Michael was Head of U.S. Equity Investments at Ladder Capital. Before that, he was President at Bank Atlantic Commercial Mortgage Capital.Benefit Street Partners is part of Franklin Templeton's family of specialists in private markets. BSP is a specialized private credit firm with over $92B in AUM. The firm manages a wide range of private credit strategies, including direct lending, special situations, commercial real estate debt, infrastructure debt, asset-backed finance, structured credit, and liquid credit. It also manages a non-traded Business Development Company and publicly-listed mortgage REIT.Since BSP was acquired by Franklin Templeton in 2019, it has partnered with the $1.7T investment manager to expand how it structures various products and funds, enabling more access to the private credit asset class for wealth investors.From his perch as the Head of BSP's Real Estate business, Michael has the perspective of how one of the industry's scaled real estate investment firms is approaching commercial real estate credit and where the firm sees opportunity. Michael and I had a fascinating conversation about the evolution of CRE credit and why now might be an interesting time in the CRE credit space. We covered:Why CRE, why now.What bank retrenchment means for CRE credit investors today.The relative resilience of multi-family.The maturity wall myth.Is the “extend and pretend” activity a reality?How AI impacts commercial real estate.Thanks Michael for sharing your passion, wisdom, and expertise on commercial real estate credit.Show Notes00:00 Meet Michael Comparato01:17 Real Estate Roots03:25 Early Lessons and Purpose03:35 Hurricanes And Tenants05:05 Story Over Spreadsheet06:49 Why Origination Wins08:43 Family Business Ethos10:59 Trust And Transparency11:27 Lending Through Covid13:05 Structuring For Uncertainty13:56 Boom Times Underwriting Shifts16:54 Crowded Class A Trade18:19 Are Values Fair Today21:46 Operator Shakeout23:59 Scale and Market Structure26:16 Banks Pull Back Credit27:59 Private Credit Fills Gap29:24 Who Holds Last Dollar Risk29:29 Returns and Competition30:35 Competition Compresses Yields30:58 Maturity Wall Myth33:05 How Investors Bucket Credit36:04 Wealth Channel Opportunity37:49 Why Credit Beats Equity Now41:58 Megatrends and AI Fears44:40 Shelter and Multifamily Focus46:11 Community and Social Real Estate48:16 Real Estate Constant Evolution51:06 CRE Credit vs Direct Lending53:21 Final Wrap and OutroA Word from Our Sponsor, UltimusThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus, the full-service fund administrator and transfer agent powering asset managers in private and public markets. As alts go mainstream, you need real expertise to handle complex fund structures, connect with key distribution partners, and handle sophisticated compliance, reporting, and transparency demands.That's Ultimus: high-tech, high-touch solutions for over 450 clients and 2,500 funds with $775B in assets under administration. Backed by an expert team of over 1,200 employees, they place client service at the core of their business, helping you navigate complexity during your fund structuring or launch and then supporting you through every stage of growth. Whether you're already in the market or thinking about entering private wealth, you can trust their team's deep expertise in retail alternatives to help you reach your goals.Learn more at ultimusfundsolutions.com or email info@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.
Axel once again sits down with Phil MacArthur — a Boston-based real estate broker and multifamily investor who has quietly bootstrapped a 125-unit portfolio across some of the most remote, tertiary markets in New Hampshire. Phil's story is a refreshingly honest account of what it actually looks like to build a portfolio the hard way: no outside capital, no institutional backing, just hustle, grinding commissions from Boston condo sales, and reinvesting every dollar back into the next deal.He also shares the management chaos he experienced, contractor war stories, and the key hires that finally allowed him to step back and operate at scale.This episode is essential listening for any investor who wants a real, unfiltered look at what bootstrapping a 100+ unit portfolio actually costs you — in time, stress, and opportunity — and what you'd do differently if you were starting over today.Join us as we dive into:Why Lake Sunapee and Farmington, NH — not Manchester or the Seacoast — were Phil's first markets, and how affordability and personal connection drove the decisionThe reality of self-managing 25+ units across remote New Hampshire while running a full-time brokerage in Boston — and why Phil calls it one of his biggest regretsHow Phil found his generalist property manager through his own tenant network, and why she became the "cork in the bow of the boat" for his portfolioWhy Phil recommends new investors finance renovations rather than self-fund them — and how selling Boston condos to fund New Hampshire renos slowed his growthThe hyperlocal bank strategy: why Phil targeted lenders that already held the existing debt on properties he was buying — and how that unlocked financing others couldn't getWhy New Hampshire has been largely insulated from the distress hitting other markets — flat expenses, stable insurance, and strong meds-and-eds demand drivers from BostonPhil's current buy box: Class B buildings purchased below replacement cost, separate utilities, light cosmetic value add — and why he's deliberately stepping back from heavy renovation workThe 90% tenant retention rate Phil has achieved — and why rapid maintenance response is the single biggest driver of whether a tenant stays or leavesConnect with Phil:Connect with him on LinkedinFollow Brady Capital on InstagramLearn more about Windrift Real Estate, LLCListen to the Previous Episode with Phil:Ep119 - Living in an Expensive Market and Investing out of State + Quickly Building a Personally Owned Portfolio of 70+ Units via Spotify or AppleAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners
In this episode of Real Estate Investing Rocks, Angel is joined by Jason Yarusi, a multifamily investor with over 2,000 units under management, to break down the fundamentals of asset management. They explore how investors can protect and grow their real estate investments by properly overseeing property performance, working effectively with property management teams, and executing strong business plans from acquisition through disposition. This conversation is packed with practical insights for new, stuck, and experienced investors looking to scale smarter.Topics CoveredUnderstanding the role of asset management versus property managementHow to evaluate and choose the right property management companyKey questions to ask before hiring a management teamThe importance of inspections, budgeting, and due diligenceWeekly and ongoing performance tracking for multifamily assetsStrategies to increase net operating incomeRent increases and tenant retention strategiesCreative ways to add income through fees and contractsExpense reduction and utility savings strategiesImportance of underwriting validation during acquisitionTakeover and repositioning planning after closingCoordination between legal, lending, and operations teamsQuotesDid you know that 90 percent of the world's millionaires invest in real estate?Asset management is the oversight of the property from acquisition to disposition. It is about monitoring performance and making sure the plan is executed properly.
In this episode, Axel sits down with Pat Brady — founder of Brady Capital Advisors — for a sharp conversation on the current New England debt market, what makes a great borrower, and where smart capital is flowing in 2026.He brings a uniquely data-rich perspective on where bank spreads are heading, how rent control is reshaping Massachusetts, and why New Hampshire remains the region's most compelling multifamily market.This episode is essential listening for any New England multifamily investor who wants a clear-eyed view of the lending environment and where to focus capital right now.Join us as we dive into:Pat's path from internship at The Claremont Companies to Arbor Commercial Mortgage to boutique brokerage to founding Brady Capital AdvisorsThe value proposition of a mortgage broker for both mom-and-pop operators and sophisticated institutional sponsors — and why it's different for eachWhy lenders perform better when a mortgage broker is involved; more incentive to compete, more willingness to problem-solve, and better negotiating leverage for the borrowerThe 2026 rate reset wave: borrowers locked in at low-3% fixed rates in 2021 are now facing balloon payments and refinances and what the current market looks like for themWhat separates a great borrower from a difficult one: transparency, clean books, and emotional stabilityHow Pat's team is using Claude to eliminate data entry and free up originators to focus on revenue-generating work with strict guardrails around proprietary borrower dataThe Massachusetts rent control breakdown: 60% of investors pencils down, 20% waiting for a smoking deal, 20% calling it a generational opportunityWhy New Hampshire is everyone's market right now and how capital migrating out of Mass is creating ripple effects across the regionConnect with Pat:Connect with him on LinkedinFollow Brady Capital on InstagramLearn more about Brady Capital AdvisorsListen to the Previous Episodes with Pat:Ep231 - Dissecting Current Debt Environment, Working w/ Local/Regional Banks, and How To Be A Great BorrowerAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners