Podcasts about Blackstone

Here we go again – Blackstone just scooped up San Francisco's Four Seasons hotel for a bargain basement $130 million, roughly $470,000 per room. Is anyone surprised that major institutional investors are swooping in like vultures to buy up premium properties at fire sale prices after years of failed policies drove these cities into the ground?We're breaking down this "coincidental" pattern: How San Francisco's homelessness crisis, crime surge, and work-from-home policies magically created the perfect storm for massive discounts. The Hilton Union Square sold for $408 million – down from $1.5 billion! Meanwhile, taxpayers in cities like Chicago are getting slammed with doubled property tax bills because their downtown cores are worthless.Does this feel orchestrated to anyone else? Drive down property values through terrible street conditions, then let the big money players clean up for pennies on the dollar? What did they expect when they turned prime real estate districts into zombie apocalypse movie sets?Drop your thoughts below – are we witnessing the biggest wealth transfer in real estate history? Hit subscribe if you want the truth about how policy failures become someone else's profit opportunities!

Is AI about to END real estate investing as we know it? Brandon and Cam explore how AI is already changing their day-to-day work—and why you have maybe 5 years left to build wealth the traditional way before the big boys like BlackRock and Blackstone take over.Then things get WILD.In this unfiltered episode, we dive into:- The Epstein files and what's actually happening- Candace Owens: Conspiracy theorist or truth-teller?- Big Pharma, the food pyramid lie, and why nicotine isn't what you think- Social media manipulation and who's really pulling the strings- Algorithms and why sensationalism wins (and how we're all guilty)Plus: Spencer Robbins crashes the recording to discuss social media addiction, spiritual warfare, and the George Soros agenda.⚠️ WARNING: This gets controversial. We discuss politics, religion, and conspiracies most people avoid. If you want safe real estate content, skip this one. But if you want RAW, unfiltered conversation… this is it.

S&P futures are pointing to a flat to slightly higher open today. Asian equities traded mixed, with South Korea leading the region on positive trade news, while mainland China underperformed. European markets are firmer following a weak Monday session. Companies Mentioned: Amazon, Blackstone, Warner Bros. Discovery, Marvell Technology

Industrial real estate is balancing short-term headwinds with long-term opportunity. While new supply and slower leasing are shaping near-term performance, e-commerce, manufacturing expansion and data center growth continue to drive structural demand.In this inaugural episode of Inside Industrial, Link Logistics' CFO Matthew Ostrower discusses how the company is positioning for these shifts and using data to stay ahead of market change.Ostrower oversees corporate finance and also leads strategy and innovation at Link. The company, established by Blackstone in 2019, is the largest U.S.-only owner-operator of last-mile industrial real estate, with a nationwide portfolio of modern warehouses and distribution facilities and customer programs such as the Energy Solutions platform.“Location really matters—spatial economics is everything,” Ostrower said, noting that decisions increasingly hinge on where long-term demand is most durable. He also outlines how insights from Link's portfolio guide capital allocation and why he expects momentum to build again over the next couple of years.Take a listen as Commercial Property Executive's Diana Firtea explores these themes with Ostrower in the first episode of Inside Industrial.

Richard McGirr interviews Hiten Samtani, founder of 1031 Media and creator of The Promote. Hiten shares how his background running the newsroom at The Real Deal shaped his approach to storytelling, why he built a media company that treats real estate like the character-driven, high-stakes world it truly is, and how entertainment is the secret ingredient missing from most industry coverage. He and Richard dig into niche media strategy, viral growth, CRE culture, and why “knowing your audience” is the only real moat. They also explore Twitter/Retweet's rise and collapse, the LP Whisperer saga, the structural issues behind traveling HFCs in Texas, and the massive power shift happening as Blackstone and other institutions move aggressively into retail capital. Hiten explains why syndicators face new competition, why pref is dominating the capital stack, and how storytelling shapes who wins attention—and deal flow. Hiten SamtaniCurrent role: Founder, 1031 Media & Creator of The PromoteBased in: New York, New YorkSay hi to them at: https://www.thepromote.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-promote-podcast/id1801355295 https://x.com/hitsamty https://www.linkedin.com/in/hitsamty Start earning passive income today at gsprei.com/bestever Alternative Fund IV is closing soon and SMK is giving Best Ever listeners exclusive access to their Founders' Shares, typically offered only to early investors. Visit smkcap.com/bec to learn more and download the full fund summary. Join us at Best Ever Conference 2026! Find more info at: https://www.besteverconference.com/  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠⁠ Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Art theft expert, security expert and author of “The Rembrandt Heist: The Story of a Criminal Genius, a Stolen Masterpiece, and an Enigmatic Friendship,” Anthony Amore introduces us to Boston native, Miles Connor Jr., a combination rock star, samurai sword collector, and brilliant art thief. Connor's fascinating motives for stealing art were tied up with his policeman father's passion for collecting, and also for avenging what he felt was a grave insult to his father by a local museum, the Forbes House. His first theft was to break into that museum as a teenager and steal dozens of artifacts. One of his remarkable heists was stealing from the famed Woolworth collection housed in Maine. In one of his more brazen acts, Miles also stole and then helped in repatriating a Rembrandt in order to lessen his sentence for that art theft. Amore's book explores Connors most audacious theft and of the most unusual art crimes in history -- the 1975 theft of Rembrandt's Portrait of Elsbeth van Rijn from the Boston Museum. His reason for stealing the painting was even bolder and more surprising. Today in his eighties, Connor lives on a sprawling property with about a dozen horses in Blackstone, Massachusetts.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

C'è un'onda di cui tutti parlano: i mercati privati. Private Equity, Private Debt, Private Market.Ne avete sentito parlare di recente, ma non siete ancora convinti di cosa si tratti?O siete già investitori e volete capire meglio i rischi reali? In questo podcast, analizziamo con dati alla mano il mondo degli investimenti "privati" (cioè non quotati in Borsa) per capire se sono davvero la nuova frontiera o un costoso vicolo cieco per i piccoli risparmiatori.Vi mostreremo perché siamo scettici, anzi molto scettici e critici, sul futuro di questa asset class che sta diventando accessibile a tutti, anche con un solo euro.Cosa Scoprirai nel podcast:Il Segnale della Borsa: Perché l'andamento in Borsa delle grandi società di Private Equity (Brookfield, Blackstone, KKR) ha rotto la correlazione con l'azionario globale proprio nel 2025. Il mercato sta fiutando qualcosa?La Corsa alle Commissioni: Il vero motivo della "democratizzazione" dei Private Market: come l'aumento della trasparenza sui costi ha spinto il settore a cercare nuove fonti di commissioni con prodotti illiquidi.I Numeri da Capogiro: Quanto è grande il mercato non quotato (l'88% delle grandi aziende) e perché i rendimenti passati del Private Equity e Private Debt (dal +3.5% al +6% annuo) non sono garantiti per l'investitore retail di oggi.La Trappola dell'Illiquidità: Cosa significa che i tuoi soldi restano bloccati per 7, 10 o più anni? E perché i nuovi fondi ELTIF 2.0 non risolvono affatto il problema dei rimborsi in caso di panico sui mercati.Gli Allarmi (FMI e Banca d'Inghilterra): Le recenti avvertenze del Fondo Monetario Internazionale sul rischio sistemico del credito privato, le pratiche poco trasparenti come il Payment in Kind (PIK) e il legame critico con il sistema bancario tradizionale.I Crack Recenti: Dal colosso First Brands ai presunti schemi fraudolenti nel ramo Private Credit di BlackRock: cosa ci dicono questi episodi sulla reale trasparenza del settore.

The Last Trade: Former Blackstone partner David Thayer explains why liquidity—not cycles—drives BTC, how AI and fiscal dominance are steering policy, why gold is leading, what Texas' ETF buy signals, and how JPM's new BTC note underscores spot over wrappers.---

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On this week's episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we pulled up our chairs aroound the digital campfire with someone we've admired in the outdoor cooking world for a long […] The post Easy and Delicious Recipes from The Blackstone Griddle Camping Cookbook With Cheri Reneé appeared first on The RV Atlas.

Schaef is having Blackstone issues and we try to figure out how this Creighton situation works.

This episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast digs into the most sadistic dragons in the Monster Manual: Black Dragons. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 0:38 Themes & Lore 3:36 Stats 10:25 Further Details 27:12 Inspirations 38:49 Outro & Closing Theme 49:54 Post Credits (incl. Blackstone's Corrosive Countermeasures) 54:19 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1:  Pepperina Sparklegem Dungeon Master 2:  Kasi Just Kasi Dungeon Master 3:  Megan Lengle Script By:  Kasi Just Kasi, Megan Lengle, Pepperina Sparklegem Producer:  Kasi Just Kasi Director:  Pepperina Sparklegem Editor:  Adam Nason Executive Producer:  Adam Nason Main Theme:  Adam Nason and Tyler Gibson Musical Scores:  Tyler Gibson Logo by:  Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.

In this macroeconomic update, Randy breaks down the factors driving today's market volatility, such as tech sector sell-offs and persistent inflation. He also shares why major institutions like Blackstone are continuing to deploy capital into distressed multifamily and commercial real estate loans, and what this shift may signal for investors looking ahead.

This week on Talkin' Rock, it's Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry and the guys from Set It Off. Chris started us off by discussing their upcoming EP, which is set to drop on March 6th. There are six new songs and one cover. More about that in a minute. Celebrate is the name of the EP, and the first single to come from it. Chris said that the song is about everyday small victories. The cover song is with Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman, and they covered the Simple Minds classic Don't You (Forget About Me). Chris said he's always wanted to cover that song and add more punch to it. We discussed Detroit rock legends, their European tour with Alice Cooper, and more. They play District 142 on Saturday, November 22.Set It Off wraps up this episode. The guys dived into going independent a couple of years ago, and it seems to have worked for them. They are loving being in control of their path and say it's opened more doors than they thought it would. They also have a new EP that they dropped a couple of weeks ago. We discussed great wings in Detroit, touring with I Prevail, and how well they treated them, and more. They play Saint Andrew's Hall on Thanksgiving Eve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

US equity futures point to a firmer open. Asian markets traded sharply lower, while Europe opened weaker as risk-off sentiment continued. US markets extended their rotation out of Big Tech and AI-linked names as Nvidia surrendered its post-earnings gains amid renewed concerns around stretched valuations, circularity, capex monetization, and broader AI bubble skepticism; Labor-market softness moved into focus after a mixed jobs report showing cooler wage growth, upward pressure on unemployment, multi-year highs in continuing claims; Furthermore, momentum unwind corresponding with doubts about prospect of Fed rate cut in December after delayed September nonfarm payrolls report was mixed and ongoing Fed policymaker divide left markets pricing in ~40% chance of a reduction.Companies Mentioned: GE HealthCare Technologies, Enviri, Blackstone

Your STR business is worth more than you think—if you build it the right way.In this episode, we break down the difference between operators who burn out… and operators who build real companies that survive, scale, and eventually sell for life-changing money.We also cover the hard lessons from companies that grew too fast, collapsed, or went bankrupt—and how to avoid their mistakes.In this episode you'll learn:• Why your STR business already has real enterprise value• What happens if everything lives in your head (and how to fix it)• The operational mistakes that bankrupted a fast-growing STR company• How to build systems that survive without you• What buyers REALLY look for in an STR business• The path to a 7–8 figure STR exitIf you want help building an STR business that actually runs without you — and is worth something one day — click the link below:https://go.strsecrets.com/podcast?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Captivate&utm_campaign=T033&utm_content=STRS00:01:41 - Sonder going bankrupt00:03:15 - talking about exits / long hold / vision00:05:09 - private equity, Blackstone, KKR, etc.00:06:47 - Vacasa, hyper-local focus, selling to PE00:08:47 - SOP playbook, fear of death, what happens if you're gone00:10:20 - CEO role, brand, numbers, game plan00:12:00 - not as easy as it looks, 70% with PMs 20+ units00:13:19 - PE criteria, churn, “can somebody else run my business?”00:14:55 - Built to Sell, books, contracts, “you not being the system”Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/

Your STR business is worth more than you think—if you build it the right way.In this episode, we break down the difference between operators who burn out… and operators who build real companies that survive, scale, and eventually sell for life-changing money.We also cover the hard lessons from companies that grew too fast, collapsed, or went bankrupt—and how to avoid their mistakes.In this episode you'll learn:• Why your STR business already has real enterprise value• What happens if everything lives in your head (and how to fix it)• The operational mistakes that bankrupted a fast-growing STR company• How to build systems that survive without you• What buyers REALLY look for in an STR business• The path to a 7–8 figure STR exitIf you want help building an STR business that actually runs without you — and is worth something one day — click the link below:https://go.strsecrets.com/podcast?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Captivate&utm_campaign=T033&utm_content=STRS00:01:41 - Sonder going bankrupt00:03:15 - talking about exits / long hold / vision00:05:09 - private equity, Blackstone, KKR, etc.00:06:47 - Vacasa, hyper-local focus, selling to PE00:08:47 - SOP playbook, fear of death, what happens if you're gone00:10:20 - CEO role, brand, numbers, game plan00:12:00 - not as easy as it looks, 70% with PMs 20+ units00:13:19 - PE criteria, churn, “can somebody else run my business?”00:14:55 - Built to Sell, books, contracts, “you not being the system”Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/

As markets evolve and the traditional 60/40 portfolio faces new challenges, are hedge funds becoming the next core allocation for resilient investing? In this episode of Beyond Markets, William Fong, Head of Alternatives Specialists at Julius Baer for Asia and the Middle East, speaks with Joe Dowling, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Blackstone's Multi-Asset Investing, about how the endowment model is reshaping portfolio construction.Joe shares insights on why institutions have leaned heavily into alternatives, how multi-strategy hedge funds are delivering uncorrelated returns, and what private investors can learn from the playbook of elite endowments. From risk management to the “democratisation of alternatives”, this episode explores how hedge funds may just be part of the new 60/40 for long-term investors seeking durability and diversification.This episode was recorded on 28 October 2025.(00:10) - – The endowment model (03:24) - – Is it limited to institutional investors? (05:02) - – A typical allocation split (06:28) - – The importance of a long-term approach (07:16) - – Recent criticisms of the endowment model (09:03) - – Hedge funds: a bond substitute? (11:23) - – The rise of multi-strategy funds (13:24) - – How multi-strategy funds have performed throughout volatility (15:13) - – What to look for in a good multi-strategy fund (16:33) - – Absolute return vs index investing (18:33) - – Are multi-strategy funds getting too big? (20:17) - – Are single-manager, single-strategy funds still relevant? (21:32) - – Rebalancing – a critical element (22:44) - – Fund manager expertise, and the art of portfolio construction (27:01) - – Thoughts on private equity and infrastructure (31:33) - – An ivy league education? Or an alternatives portfolio?

Today's episode expands on last week’s episode by explaining why I think Jesus might "double down" on his "woe" for today's Christian lawyers. The reason: lawyers are taught not to believe in law and that can hinder others in coming to know Christ. That was true of my experience as lawyer, legislator, and lobbyist. Blackstone, Kuyper, Holmes, and Einstein help prove my thesis.

Today's episode expands on last week’s episode by explaining why I think Jesus might "double down" on his "woe" for today's Christian lawyers. The reason: lawyers are taught not to believe in law and that can hinder others in coming to know Christ. That was true of my experience as lawyer, legislator, and lobbyist. Blackstone, Kuyper, Holmes, and Einstein help prove my thesis.Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Yanely and she interviews Kenny Johnson, YouTuber, investor, and founder of Kenny Finance. Kenny shares his journey from Detroit to Wall Street and why he's now focused on bringing financial literacy to classrooms across the country. With experience at top private equity firms like Blackstone and KKR, Kenny's mission is to make personal finance approachable, actionable, and relevant for the next generation!

Today's episode expands on last week’s episode by explaining why I think Jesus might "double down" on his "woe" for today's Christian lawyers. The reason: lawyers are taught not to believe in law and that can hinder others in coming to know Christ. That was true of my experience as lawyer, legislator, and lobbyist. Blackstone, Kuyper, Holmes, and Einstein help prove my thesis.

Nick Galakatos, Senior Managing Director, & Global Head of Life Sciences at Blackstone joins Daniel Cassidy at the UBS podcast studio in New York for a comprehensive discussion on trends and developments within Life Sciences, including a look at funding innovations, the regulatory landscape, and the investment case for Life Sciences.

Send us a textStart with a simple audit: what did your last 24 hours reveal about what you truly value? We walk through a practical reset—putting God first, then spouse and family—so your calendar aligns with your convictions. From there, we open Colossians 3 for plainspoken marriage guidance and let 1 John 3 challenge our love to become action, not talk. If faith is real, it should shape how we treat our neighbor, how we spend our money, and how we order our homes.We ground today's anxieties in enduring wisdom. Psalm 122 points us toward worship and peace in the city, while Proverbs 29 warns against stubborn hearts that refuse correction. We remember Boatswain's Mate Robert M. Blair, whose Medal of Honor citation for “cool courage” under fire illustrates how trust in God steels ordinary people for extraordinary moments. That courage extends to cultural clarity: despite modern efforts to cast America as a pagan echo of Rome, the moral sources that formed the founders—Scripture, Blackstone, Montesquieu—bear a Christian imprint. Judge Nathaniel Freeman's early remarks reinforce that aim for a Christian republic with biblical authority in civic life.The heart of our reflection is Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation. He names blessings amid civil war, urges penitence for national sins, and calls the people to thank the “Most High God” while seeking healing and unity. His words carry weight now, when polarization and moral drift threaten peace. Gratitude without repentance is thin; repentance without action is hollow. We make the case that daily obedience—time well spent, marriages guarded, neighbors loved—becomes the seed of public renewal. Join us as we trade vague outrage for concrete faithfulness and ask God to steady our steps.If this resonates, share the episode with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss a moment. Your support helps more listeners realign their days with purpose. What will your next 24 hours say?Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

The full notes and charts are here.I can't get a sense of whether this will scale up. It keeps seeming like it has to; like this is the Achilles heel. I am not getting why it's being made so obvious that he's into pre-teens and underage teenagers right in front of everyone's faces; this is obviously a form of moral torture. The disclosures that Jon Stewart pulled together in July were vexing, including deposition testimony and comments on Howard Stern indicating that a girl 12-years-old was too young but that was his limit. He said this ON AIR in the studio.Stewart pulled this together in July; I saw it about two weeks ago. He is sourcing his documents. I lean toward trusting Jon Stewart as he was the one public presenter, though retired at the time, to question the covid shots, on the Colbert show, and Steve understandably did not appear happy about that. Notably Comedy Central and CBS are now part of the same company (Paramount). Black Rock, State Street and Vanguard all hold large portions of Paramount. So all the “hedge fund parties” are represented here. Well, except for Blackstone.---I assume those who are stage managing the Epstein scenario are the same ones that did Kirk and Butler. (I think the evidence is strong that Erika Frantzve Kirk's nonprofit was involved in child trafficking, though it really was hers in name only.) The three emails (released by Democrats in congress) are here, including one from a political strategy discussion with author Michal Wolff (who allegedly received Epstein's final message before his claimed 2019 death and who wrote three books about Trump claiming Epstein as a cloaked source).From this email you can see the strategy that surrounds Epstein and his handlers, which is kompromat, a Stalin-era KGB word for “compromising material.” That seemed to be the whole Epstein game. But I suspect there is far more; that Epstein is the coverup and not the crime.So the question is, does this pan out? The astrology says this is the thing that ultimately will. Under the rules of litigation and investigative journalism, the emails are primary source materials reportedly released by a government authority and presumed to be authentic; but that is a legal presumption. It can be challenged but it's difficult to refute.Here is the follow up story about 20,000 emails released by Republicans a few hours later. This seems like a pissing match to see who will ultimately take him out.Thank you for visiting. You are listening to Planet Waves. You can hear my full length show every Friday night at https://planetwaves.fm My Substack is: https://planetwaves.substack.com/ Visit the Astrology Boutique https://www.astrology.boutique/

Een paar maanden geleden was het nog ABN Amro zelf die op de snijtafel lag. Het Belgische KBC zou het willen overnemen. Maar nu zijn de rollen omgedraaid, en is ABN degene die het opslokken doet. Voor een kleine miljard euro nemen ze het Haagse NIBC over van eigenaar Blackstone. Een kans om ABN Amro sterker te maken in de Nederlandse markt. En zeker geen beschermingsconstructie tegen een mogelijke overname door KBC, zegt topvrouw Marguerite Bérard. Maar of ze de waarheid spreekt? Dat zoeken we deze aflevering uit. We hebben het ook over de S&P 500. Die heeft voorlopig z'n beste jaren wel even gehad, denkt zakenbank Goldman Sachs. Ze denken dat de Amerikaanse index een mager decennium tegemoet gaat, met maar zo'n 6 procent stijging per jaar. Daarmee zou de VS bij de slechtst presterende regio's horen. Verder hoor je over het volgende topdiner in het Witte Huis. Daar komen hoge piefen van Wall Street langs bij Donald Trump om te luisteren naar wat zijn wensen zijn. En we vertellen je over een topman die al naar die wensen heeft geluisterd, en daarom met radicale eisen voor zijn eigen leveranciers komt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, reviews the YTD performance of Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo, & Carlyle Group.

Don and Tom tackle investor “magical thinking,” especially the belief that private equity, non-traded REITs, and other illiquid “exclusive” investments offer hidden superior returns. They walk through Jason Zweig's recent reporting on a Florida pension fund that locked up money, paid higher fees, and earned under 1% a year. The conversation underscores why liquidity, transparency, and diversification matter far more than complexity or exclusivity. The episode also features listener questions on retirement withdrawal sequencing for a $9M portfolio, evaluating cash balance plans, and deciding between traditional vs. Roth 401(k) contributions. A recurring theme: boring portfolios win. 0:05 Magical thinking and the fantasy of “special” investments 1:52 Private equity realities: higher fees, no liquidity, often lower returns 2:46 The Indian Shores pension fund case 3:44 Withdrawal limits and 0.7% 5-year returns 4:34 Why endowments can do illiquid assets but you probably shouldn't 5:21 “Roach motel” investing and lack of transparency 8:35 How mutual funds must provide daily liquidity vs. private funds that don't 8:49 Excitement is bad; investing should be boring 9:54 Caller: $9M portfolio—withdraw taxable first or convert IRAs? 11:51 Traditional IRAs vs taxable sequencing strategy 14:17 Why taxable first lowers tax impact and preserves flexibility 16:03 Blackstone senior housing REIT losses and why “sure things” fail 17:39 Diversification protects you when single bets go bad 18:06 Why private deals appeal emotionally (exclusivity + status) 20:38 Caller: Tesla & concerns about private equity creeping into ETFs 23:07 Why mainstream ETFs won't adopt illiquid private assets 24:43 REIT ETFs behave more like stabilizing bond substitutes 26:02 LeaveMeAlone email-unsubscribe tool discovery 28:04 Listener questions: send via site or voice form 30:51 Cash balance plan concerns—likely a stable value/insurance product 33:08 Another listener: Edward Jones 401(k) with American Funds C-shares 34:30 High-fee small-plan 401(k)s—why they happen and how to fix 36:27 Caller: Should we switch to Roth 401(k) contributions? Probably not here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textA single Saturday in 1966 changed everything. When a young Ed Rahill paused lawn duty to hear the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the radio, endurance racing planted a seed that would grow into record-setting coast-to-coast drives, a fearless corporate career, and a blueprint for living with grit. We go beyond the spectacle to explore how planning, patience, and partnership carry you through the stretches no one posts on highlight reels.Ed maps the unlikely bridge between CFO and president roles and the “last great American road race,” weaving in a vivid history of endurance—from the Pony Express and thousand-mile cattle drives to the first cross-country auto challenge in 1904. The stories are cinematic: arrests in multiple states, an all-points bulletin, clandestine support from GM engineers, and the relentless math of speed, fuel, and fatigue. Yet the real takeaway is strategic: choose the right teammate, build redundancy, respect the road, and recover fast when everything breaks at once.At the heart of this conversation is a promise. Raised by women who sacrificed their dreams, Ed vowed to break that pattern and treat life as a relay. The baton metaphor runs through every chapter—start strong, absorb the hits, and hand off hard-won wisdom so the next runner goes farther. He shares the razor‑thin moment when a handshake with Blackstone saved his company and his team, reminding us that survival is often the doorway to impact. The message is simple and powerful: you have the right to try, the duty to prepare, and the calling to pass your gains forward.If stories of resilience, leadership under fire, and American car culture light you up, you'll find both adrenaline and guidance here. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a push, and leave a review telling us the toughest mile you've ever run—what baton are you carrying next?Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com. And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/ See you next time on Follow The Brand!

Apollo Global Management has transformed itself from a traditional private equity giant into an insurance-fueled credit powerhouse—thanks to its acquisition of life annuity issuer Athene. CEO Marc Rowan makes a bold bet that an asset-heavy model, which is backed by hundreds of billions in long-term insurance liabilities, can drive repeatable, superior returns and propel Apollo's assets under management to $1.5 trillion. However, public markets award Apollo a multitude on its earnings that is far lower than asset-light peers like Blackstone, which highlights important trade-offs. Harvard Business School professor George Serafeim joins host Brian Kenny to discuss the questions raised by the case, Apollo Global Management, and explore what Apollo's transformation reveals about business-model innovation and risk management in today's rapidly evolving private markets ecosystem, and what it means to be a modern investment firm.

In this episode, reviews the YTD performance of Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo, & Carlyle Group.

Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Timberlake has been making headlines in the past several days, reclaiming his status as a major player in music, hospitality, and business. The biggest story out of Texas is Timberlake's upcoming expansion of The Twelve Thirty Club, his luxury Nashville venue, into Downtown Austin. Austin's CultureMap broke the news that Timberlake, in partnership with Sam Fox, will renovate a historic 100-year-old post office for the $30 million, four-level project—a move described as one of the most significant hospitality investments in recent Austin history. Timberlake announced his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting Austin's deep connection to live music and promising a venue where music and dining blend seamlessly. This club will feature a main Supper Club floor with live performances and dining, a late-night Speakeasy lounge for DJs, a private members club that overlooks shows, and an intimate private event space. ATXtoday and FSR Magazine also covered the announcement, emphasizing Timberlake's intent to create an original experience for Austin while preserving the building's history. Local buzz predicts this development will solidify Timberlake's influence far beyond music, turning him into a Texas hospitality mogul.In his music career, Timberlake is still in high demand internationally. Recent ticket sales and news from timberlake-baku.com confirmed a major appearance at Baku Crystal Hall in 2025 as part of his Forget Tomorrow tour, a concert hyped as a top music event for Europe that year. Fans and media are watching closely for setlists and possible surprise collaborations, signaling that Timberlake retains formidable draw on the live stage.Business news continues to swirl around Timberlake's music rights and catalog deals in the complex world of publishing. Wikipedia and recent business reporting detailed the creation of Recognition Music Group, a merger and rebrand following Blackstone's acquisition of Hipgnosis Songs Fund, which previously purchased Timberlake's song catalog outright in 2022. Now, Sony Music Publishing has acquired the US publishing and administration business that includes Timberlake's catalog as part of Recognition's latest strategic moves. These deals secure Timberlake's legacy, with his works generating long-term cash flows and solidifying his relevance for decades.On the health and personal front, AOL reports Timberlake is taking a temporary break to focus on recovery, citing ongoing health concerns—but specifics remain private. Social media chatter is mostly supportive, with fans expressing sympathy and encouragement, though no official posts from Timberlake himself have appeared in recent days.No controversy, legal drama, or unexpected scandals have broken regarding Timberlake's business or personal life this week. The focus remains squarely on his entrepreneurial ventures and sustained musical influence. If successful, Austin's Twelve Thirty Club launch might rival his Nashville flagship, shaping both his biography and Austin's cultural landscape. For now, the timeline, major investments, and Timberlake's level of involvement are what industry insiders and fans alike are watching most closely.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

In this episode of the Debtwired podcast, Blackstone's Rick Campbell joins Melina Chalkia, Debtwire's primary market reporter for North America, to discuss how the landscape for infrastructure financing is evolving.In this episode, Campbell talks about the shift of infrastructure finance away from traditional banks and toward private credit, alongside a growing demand for power and a global push for digitization. He explains how themes like AI, data centers and renewable energy are converging, with data-center developers starting to build their own generation capacity. Campbell breaks down how these project financing deals are structured and how Blackstone's “corporate solutions” strategy exemplifies that approach.Campbell is a Senior Managing Director with Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI) based in Houston. He is involved with originating and executing investments in the energy transition, renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure sectors. Before joining Blackstone in 2022, Campbell worked as a Managing Director in the Global Infrastructure Finance Group at Citi for nearly 15 years.

In this week's episode of WSJ's Take On the Week, co-host Telis Demos and guest host Miriam Gottfried discuss the Supreme Court case challenging President Trump's reciprocal tariffs and how that's playing out in the markets. Next, they look at affordability as the winning message from recent elections, such as Zohran Mamdani's successful campaign to be the next mayor of New York City. Plus, they explore the recent drama in the private credit market after executives at Blackstone downplayed the “cockroach” fears sparked by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.  After the break, Miriam is joined by Michael Nathanson and Robert Fishman, senior media analysts at MoffettNathanson, to break down the potential Paramount Skydance and Warner Discovery merger. First, the analysts explain why global scale is a necessity for traditional media companies to compete with Disney, and big tech giants like Netflix, Amazon and Google's YouTube. Later, the analysts discuss whether a merger will follow historical examples and fail to generate value for shareholders or whether this time truly is different. This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Gunjan Banerji, lead writer for Live Markets, and Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com Further Reading Warner Discovery Moving Fast on Split or Sale, CEO Says Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Trump's Tariffs Wall Street Couldn't Stop Mayor Mamdani. Now It Has to Work With Him. Private-Credit Earnings Ease Investor Concern Over Asset Class's Health For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Follow Gunjan Banerji here and Telis Demos here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USE MY 5-STEP LITMUS TEST TO SEE THE PROFITABILITY OF A POTENTIAL PROPERTY: https://strlikethebest.com/litmuspodQ4 2025 Market Update: What's Actually Working Right NowMost people think high-income professionals are buying Airbnbs for cash flow. They're wrong.In this episode, Michael and Liz reveal the real reason why employees at Meta, Amazon, Blackstone, and Goldman Sachs are aggressively buying $750K-$1.5M short-term rental properties and it has everything to do with the tax code.We break down:How to legally offset $300K+ in W2 income with a single property purchase (and why paying 40% in taxes is optional if you know what you're doing)The markets actually producing results in 2025 (Tennessee, Colorado, Pennsylvania) and which expensive Northeast markets are complete trapsA real $2M property case study where the owner is leaving $50K+ on the table annually through basic pricing mistakes (this happens more than you think)Why this only works as a long-term hold strategy, and why trying to flip your way through this will get you destroyed by the IRSThe difference between markets with "good regulation" versus those that will make your investment impossible to operateThe bottom line: If you're making $200K-$650K in W2 income, taxes are your biggest expense, bigger than your mortgage, bigger than anything else. This episode shows you exactly how to turn that expense into your biggest wealth accelerator.This is what they don't teach you in business school.LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES

I fear that the entire political Right is going to waste its focus on redistricting and ending the filibuster in the hopes of changing the trajectory.  While I don't oppose either proposition, neither of them will actually change the outcome of the election, because we have slept through primaries for years. We simply don't have enough conservatives to win a national election or accomplish good things even if Republicans gain a tenuous majority. What we need to do is focus on red-state governor elections. We begin that process today by interviewing Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), a Freedom Caucus congressman running for governor in South Carolina. He is promising to go to war with the establishment Republicans and bring an entire new approach to the state. He will focus on broad quality-of-life issues rather than handing the state over to crony corporations under the false pretense of economic development. Finally, in that vein, I delve into the effort of BlackRock and Blackstone to purchase public utilities and work with data centers to strip us of our energy independence. If we don't elect people like Norman in red states, we will lose our red-state land and infrastructure to the globalist networks.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, host Erika speaks with Brent Lieberman of Level and Partners about his journey in the real estate industry, focusing on the industrial sector. They discuss the importance of networking, sourcing deals, navigating market trends, and maintaining high standards in tenant management. Brett shares valuable insights for aspiring real estate professionals and outlines his vision for growth at Levelan Partners.   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   —--------------------

The crew starts off talking about Florence and the Machine and how Dog Days Are Over was that one massive hit that everyone has heard but might not realize who sings it which leads to some fun nostalgia about early 2010s musicJess shares an incredible story about a Mexican TikToker who started with just 700 dollars in his pocket living in his car and now travels to all 50 states reviewing tacos and burritos with his cousin while helping small businesses by buying hundreds of tacos and creating massive community events with DJs and thousands of people showing up for free foodThe breakfast food debate gets serious as Jess reveals that breakfast is his absolute favorite meal and he could eat breakfast foods from any country for every single meal especially American country breakfast which sparks a deep dive into everyone's perfect breakfast setupColton breaks down his ultimate breakfast bowl on the Blackstone griddle starting with crispy hash browns as the base then adding over easy eggs bacon and sausage with shredded cheese and Cholula hot sauce on top because griddle cooked bacon just hits different than any other cooking methodThe guys discover Krusteaz sweet cream pancakes which are apparently the best add water pancake mix you can buy and Colton explains his technique of pouring the batter directly onto a pat of butter on the griddle to create these amazing thick pancakes that are almost like fat crepesDiscussion shifts to thermally modified wood and Shou Sugi Ban which is that Japanese technique of charring wood to make it last forever by crystallizing the sugars so bugs cannot get in and it turns out people in countries without money have been doing similar preservation techniques for centuriesColton brings up his fence building plans and the debate between using pressure treated four by fours versus landscape timbers or trying the Shou Sugi Ban method with Jess strongly advocating that you should just spend the money on pressure treated lumber because it will last forever and save you from having to rebuildThe conversation gets into the new foam method for setting fence posts where you dig a bell shaped hole and pour expanding foam around the post instead of concrete and it sets in just minutes instead of waiting for concrete to cure plus it keeps moisture off the post betterJess explains that the foam technique is way faster because you can set a post every five minutes and move on without waiting for concrete to dry and it is somewhat porous but better than concrete for keeping water away from the wood which is what causes rot over timeRoss wraps things up with an important safety reminder about always working smarter not harder in the shop and thinking about the safest way to accomplish heavy lifting tasks like moving a massive butcher block by using equipment that is actually designed for lifting heavy objects

In this episode I talk about BlackRock and Blackstone, what they actually are, and why people get them mixed up. I break down how each company works, how they're involved in real estate, and what that means for regular people trying to rent or buy a place.I also touch on homeownership for people our age, some quick stats, and why it feels tougher than it used to be. And of course I somehow end up talking about doughnuts along the way.Super relaxed episode with a lot of ad-libbing, but a good mix of finance, real life, and food. Enjoy.Send us a textSupport the show For waterfilter from my viral tiktok we mentioned go here bit.ly/RedGatoradeDestroyer

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Palantir's strong stock performance, Blackstone's struggles amid a slow exit market, and the importance of developing thick skin when facing negativity in business and media.

**Discussion begins at 7:10**The Life and Death Brigade on Gilmore Girls, Chuck Bass being kidnapped by a secret society during a college visit to Yale, Joshua Jackson and Paul Walker joining a dangerous secret society in the 2000 movie The Skulls... These are all pop culture references to one of the most famous secret societies on one of the most elite college campuses in the US.  This society, which selects 15 members annually from one of the most exclusive campuses in the world, was allegedly inspired by the Freemasons.  It is rumored that after graduation, members known as Bonesmen, are placed in high ranking positions in government, banking, law, education, and intelligence agencies to shape policy after graduation.  The 2,600 Patriarchs, or members who have since graduated, include 3 former presidents - President William Taft, George HW Bush, and George W Bush; leaders in business - like the founder of FedEx, founder of Time, Life, and Fortune Magazines, the CEO of Blackstone, and dynasties like the Rockefeller and Ford families; as well was leaders in finance, politicians on the state and federal level, high ranking government advisors, supreme court justices, University professors/presidents, journalists, athletes, and Hollywood stars. The 2004 presidential election actually pitted 2 Patriarchs – George W Bush and John Kerry, against each other, with both refusing to comment when asked about their membership.  What are the odds that the last 2 men standing in a battle for leadership of the US are both members of this secret society?  Is this secret society really a breeding ground for a powerful network of people that are secretly running the US?  Is it a branch of a larger network that with European ties manipulating us from the inside? Today we are going to learn about the secret society, and decide if it's just a club for high achieving college kids, or if there is something more sinister at play.Send us a textSupport the showTheme song by INDA

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Palantir's strong stock performance, Blackstone's struggles amid a slow exit market, and the importance of developing thick skin when facing negativity in business and media.

Is purchasing a Blackstone grill a business investment or just a way to get by?We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food Vendors Association! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. ⁠⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talk to a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support⁠⁠

In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Jeff sits down with Patrick Galleher, Managing Partner at Boxwood Partners, one of the leading investment banks in franchising with over $7 billion in completed transactions. Patrick shares his insider perspective on selling a business the right way—from running a proper process and attracting private equity, to avoiding costly legal and financial mistakes that crush valuations. They also break down how private equity has evolved, why top firms like KKR, Blackstone, and Riverside are moving aggressively into franchising, and how franchise owners can prepare for a life-changing exit—whether as franchisors or multi-unit franchisees. If you're building a brand or thinking about selling one, this is required listening.  

In this macroeconomic update, Randy highlights that institutional investors are increasingly purchasing distressed real estate assets and how challenges in the current market may present opportunities for investors who are ready. Listen to this full update to get Randy's full picture on the macroeconomy and what it may mean for investors.

With Halloween right around the corner, we delve into the spooky side of sleuthing with mysteries involving voodoo, curses, and other hexes. Nick Carter's new client believes her physician practices black magic instead of medicine in “The Drums of Death, or Nick Carter and the White Witch Doctor” (originally aired on Mutual on March 25, 1944), and real-life master magician Blackstone explains how he faced down the living dead in “The Riddle of the Seven Zombies” (originally aired on Mutual on July 17, 1949). Michael Shayne falls into a case of supernatural revenge and a man who supposedly cannot be killed in the syndicated mystery “The Man Who Lived Forever,” and Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall battle a voodoo murderess who kills with poisoned darts in a syndicated episode of Bold Venture. Finally, Dick Powell heads to Haiti to investigate an eerie death threat in “Little Chiva” from Richard Diamond, Private Detective (originally aired on ABC on March 23, 1951).  

If you've ever noticed those ads inside a mobile game, you have Zain Jaffer to thank. He co-founded Vungle and helped popularize rewarded video ads—the ones that revive your character or hand you in-app currency after you watch.  In this Built to Sell Radio episode, Zain explains how he rode the smartphone wave to a $780M all-cash exit to Blackstone—and why he personally took home more than $100M. Then he gets candid about what came next. 

(00:00) Bob Socci is the voice of the New England Patriots on 98.5 The Sports Hub Patriots Radio Network. Bob joins the show for his weekly segment, sharing his takeaways of the Patriots and much more!(17:12) Hardy dives into the details of his Blackstone experience. Plus, the Email Bit — your chance to connect with anyone on the show below! (29:28) We wrap things up with The Stack to cover everything we missed.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Around the NFL: Fred, Hardy and Wallach go around the league to showcase some highlights (and lowlights) from Week 7.(15:50)(30:57) You've all been waiting for it: Hardy's Blackstone/tailgate review!Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Morgan and Eddie answer listener questions. Shoutouts to start, then we get into Eddie sharing pictures of his family on social media, cooking on his Blackstone, and if there is any movement with his 401K. Did Eddie listen to the podcast with Morgan’s boyfriend? And Hawaii recommendations for some newlyweds!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.