Podcasts about capital raising

Aaron invites Rich Balot to share his remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from starting a DJ business as a teenager with a $3,000 title loan to building a nationwide wireless retail empire, navigating a $13 million loss, rebuilding through mentorship and leadership, and eventually buying his company back for more than $1 billion. The conversation goes beyond business success, exploring resilience, calculated risk, leadership, philanthropy, and the importance of creating a meaningful legacy. Rich shares the five critical responsibilities of a CEO, explains why entrepreneurs must push through setbacks, and reveals how mentors and peer networks transformed his approach to business. His story offers powerful lessons for entrepreneurs at every stage of growth, especially those facing their first major roadblock. Most importantly, Rich makes it clear that success isn't ultimately measured by awards or wealth, but by the people you help, the value you create, and the legacy you leave behind. Key Takeaways:• How a $3,000 loan from his father became the starting point for Rich Balot's entrepreneurial journey.• How Rich transitioned from running a DJ business to launching ABC Phones and building a nationwide wireless retail operation.• What losing $13 million taught him about resilience, leadership, debt, and the importance of learning from failure.• The five essential responsibilities of a CEO—including building the right team, managing key relationships, setting the mission and vision, continuing education, and understanding cash flow.• How acquisitions and strategic growth helped Rich expand the company from dozens of stores into a national operation.Key Timestamps:(00:00) – Growing Up And Discovering An Entrepreneurial Mindset(06:30) – Building A Successful DJ Business As A Teenager(10:00) – Launching ABC Phones With Just $3,000(13:30) – From Beepers To A Nationwide Wireless Empire(17:00) – Losing $13 Million And Facing Business Collapse(20:30) – Finding Mentors And Transforming Leadership(24:00) – The Five Essential Responsibilities Of A CEO(27:30) – Scaling From 32 Stores To Over 100 Locations(31:00) – Selling The Business And Entering Private Equity(38:00) – Buying Back The Company For Over $1 Billion(43:00) – Defining Success Through Family And Legacy Key Topics Discussed:Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Private Equity Podcast, Franchising Podcast, Commercial Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Private Equity, Franchise Ownership, Real Estate Syndication, Capital Raising for Real Estate, Private Equity Fund Structure, Commercial Real Estate Development, Multifamily Investing, Alternative Investments, Breaking Into Commercial Real Estate, Private Equity Career Path, Franchise Growth Strategy, Investment Firm Leadership, Wealth Building Through Real Estate, Real Estate Asset Management, Institutional Real Estate Investing, CEO Interview Podcast, Limitless, Aaron ZuckerMentions:Rich's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbalot/?isSelfProfile=false Web: https://www.victra.com/ More of Limitless:Web: zuckerinvestmentgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-zucker-zig/IG: @zuckerinvestmentgroupX: @ZIG_CRE

Richard McGirr is the co-founder and CEO of Property Llama and Property Llama Capital, an income focused fund sponsor that helps accredited investors move underperforming real estate equity into passively managed, cash flowing investments. He also hosts Unlimited Capital on the Best Ever CRE network, where he covers capital raising, fund operations, and the business of building an investment platform. Richard and his partner Chris Lopez launched their own firm roughly two years ago, after raising about $55 million in 18 months at a previous shop. The first twelve months were a grind. Today the firm runs about $42 million in its own debt fund, raised $24 million last year, and treats capital raising as a measurable sales and marketing operation rather than a relationship exercise. Richard McGirr returns for part two to open the books on capital raising. He starts with why debt funds reshaped his business. Carried interest is collected every month rather than at a sale, which turns a raise into recurring revenue instead of a run of acquisition fees. With rates elevated, investors have pulled in their time horizons, and a fund that distributes within 60 days is a far easier sell than an equity deal that pays on exit in year five. From there Richard walks through the machinery. He explains why launching his own firm nearly failed once the low hanging fruit ran out, why weekly dials are the leading indicator he manages against, and why he pays for access to trusted distribution instead of building an audience from scratch. He also lays out his full funnel, from a single webinar to a 50 email drip to a same day phone call triggered by a link click.       Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Debt fund carry is collected monthly, which turns a raise into recurring revenue Higher rates shorten investor time horizons and favor shorter lockups Manage weekly dials and new qualified leads, because both sit inside your control Buy access to trusted distribution rather than building an audience from scratch One webinar delivered repeatedly outperforms ten new ones Call every investor who clicks a link, the same day     Topics Why Debt Funds Became the Engine of the Business Carried interest is collected monthly, not at a sale About $42 million in the fund throws off just under $2 million a year in carry At their previous firm, the debt fund quietly covered company payroll Why Debt Funds Sell Faster Right Now Higher rates pull investor time preference in LPs receive a first distribution within 60 days Lockups run 18 to 24 months, with monthly loan payoffs providing liquidity Why the Launch Nearly Failed The easy network at the previous firm was already tapped Every personal network runs out eventually Messaging, product selection, sales management, and email drips all had to be rebuilt Dials Are the Metric You Control Sales results are input driven, and inputs are the only controllable variable Richard's team makes 200 calls a week Moving from 25 to 100 dials a week tripled soft commits within two weeks Lead Quality Over Lead Volume Minimums are $100,000, with no exceptions Two paid Best Ever webinars raised $1 million each, at roughly half a percent media cost of capital A webinar swap with an estate planner produced 600 registrants and zero closes Large audiences skew toward broad content and non-accredited viewers Brand Transfer From Paid Webinars Presenting on a trusted platform borrows that platform's credibility Investors arrive already willing to listen, so there is less convincing to do The result is a higher conversion rate in less time Earned Media vs. Paid Media Earned media costs nothing and converts well, but the ceiling is low Richard hosts on Best Ever CRE and Chris Lopez hosts on PassivePockets Paid webinars buy speed, volume, and control over timing One Webinar, Delivered Repeatedly The Intro to Private Lending webinar is the only one they run Staff are tasked with sourcing groups and pricing webinar slots Fear the operator who has delivered one webinar 10,000 times Go Where Buyers Already Gather Publishing content and waiting to be found rarely reaches your ideal investor Target communities built around passive income and financial independence Capital raising is a two sided market, and plenty of people are already looking to deploy Richard's Funnel, Start to Finish A webinar form on the site leads to the replay and a 50 email drip Any link click notifies the sales team on Slack and triggers a same day call Of 25,000 contacts, roughly 100 are actively in market at any given time Winning the Attention Battle Investors triage hundreds of emails a day, and your offering sits at the bottom Rank your list by opens and clicks before you start dialing Ask for a specific commitment, such as watching the webinar within three days Interested investors rarely call to say they are on the fence, they simply go quiet    

In today's RaiseMasters Radio episode, I sit down with Jesse DeLillo to unpack the lessons he's learned from placing roughly $70 million in investor equity and helping hundreds of capital raisers. We discuss the systems, follow-up strategies, and consistent actions that are working right now to get more investor conversations and dollars in the door. Tune in if you want to turn capital raising into a repeatable process instead of a last-minute scramble. Resources mentioned in the episode: RaisingCapital.com Website Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser's Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre        

Raising capital isn't just about getting funding; it's about choosing the right strategy at the right stage of growth. In this episode, James Mendelson shares how businesses can balance debt and equity, prepare for acquisitions, and maximize company value before seeking outside investors. Learn what capital providers look for, why clean financials matter, and how founders can position themselves for long-term success.    Key Takeaways To Listen For Biggest mistakes founders make before raising capital When debt becomes a smarter option than giving up equity Why clean financials can dramatically increase your company's value How private equity firms decide which businesses to acquire The hidden milestones that make companies more attractive to investors   Resources/Links Mentioned In This Episode John Maxwell How to Get a Return on Failure by John C. Maxwell | Kindle and Hardcover   About James Mendelson James Mendelsohn is the Managing Director of Proximo Capital, where he advises businesses on debt and equity financing, capital strategy, and long-term growth. A seasoned financial services executive, James has extensive experience in lending, payments, and capital markets, helping companies optimize capital structures, expand into new markets, execute mergers and acquisitions, and accelerate growth. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions at Capital One, CAN Capital, and McKinsey & Company, where he advised global organizations and emerging fintech firms on strategy, marketing, and business development. Combining deep financial expertise with a practical, growth-focused approach, James helps businesses secure the capital and strategic direction needed to scale successfully.   Connect with James Website: Proximo Capital  LinkedIn: James Mendelson    Connect With Us If you're looking to invest your hard-earned money into cash-flowing, value-add assets, reach out to us at https://slipstreamaii.com/.    Follow Keith's social media pages LinkedIn: Keith Borie Investor Club: Secret Passive Cashflow Investors Club Facebook: Keith Borie X: @BoboLlc80554  

In this episode of The Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson delivers a live session on the deal negotiation tactics, structures, and capital raising strategies he has extracted from interviewing over 1,000 billionaires and family office investors over 19 years. This is a direct, tactical episode for capital raisers who want the actual blueprint behind how the ultra-wealthy negotiate and structure deals. Topics covered: - Deal negotiation tactics drawn from 1,000+ billionaire interviews - Deal structures that sophisticated investors say yes to - What the ultra-wealthy do differently in every negotiation - Capital raising strategies that work at the family office and billionaire level - How to structure a deal so the investor feels protected from day one - The biggest leverage points in any capital raising negotiation - What separates capital raisers who close from those who stall The Capital Raiser Show brings together family offices, billionaires, and elite capital allocators to discuss capital raising, investing, and strategic growth. Subscribe for more interviews with top investors, founders, and family offices.

In this episode of The Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson shares a live presentation on how artificial intelligence is actively changing how capital raisers find investors, how deals are sourced and screened, and how family offices are using AI to make faster, smarter investment decisions. This is one of the most practical AI-focused episodes in the series - built specifically for capital raisers who want to understand which tools matter and how to apply them immediately. Topics covered: - How AI is changing the capital raising process from outreach to close - Which AI tools family offices and investors are actually using - How to use AI to find, qualify, and approach the right investors faster - AI-powered deal screening and what it means for capital raisers - The biggest mistakes capital raisers make when adopting AI tools - How to use AI to improve pitch decks, investor outreach, and follow-up - Where AI creates the biggest competitive advantage in capital raising today The Capital Raiser Show brings together family offices, billionaires, and elite capital allocators to discuss capital raising, investing, and strategic growth. Subscribe for more interviews with top investors, founders, and family offices.

Send us Fan Mail Hi, Richard Wilson here, founder of Family Office Club. I just wrapped our Monthly Live Forum on AI, and I wanted to make sure this one actually gets used, not just watched.Here's what I walked through in this session: why context engineering matters two to three times more than prompt engineering right now, and how to actually build it into your own workflow instead of just chatting with ChatGPT or Claude like it's a search engine. I showed you the three levels of AI maturity most founders get stuck at level one on, and how we built what I call "Intelligence Centers," one Claude project per role on my team, each with four to seven tools built specifically for that person's job. No more guessing which tool to use for what.I also introduced you to Clara, our AI pitch architect who will critique your one-liner, your pitch deck, and your due diligence questionnaire against 1,500 investor talks recorded on our stages. And Dewey and Vetti, our due diligence and real estate stress-testing tools that can rank ten pitch decks against each other in minutes. I explained why a one-line pitch, a 60 to 90 second founder video, and a 30-question due diligence FAQ will put you ahead of 99% of the people currently raising capital, because almost nobody has all three in place.We also got into real questions from the room: how to structure a deal when you don't have a track record or a full team yet, how family offices actually vet trust before they'll wire you a dollar, and why the relationship matters roughly twice as much as the merit of the deal itself.A little about us, so you know why I'm confident saying any of this: I started Family Office Club 19 years ago in 2007. We've hosted 300+ investor events, we host 30+ events a year across the US, we've got 16 million registered members across our LinkedIn groups, 18.5 million followers across social, and our community has closed over $1 billion in deals together. We built 50+ AI tools specifically for founders and investors, based on 1,500 investor talks from our own stages, not random internet data.If you want the full deployment kit for what I showed here, meaning the exact Claude project instructions, prompts, and skills my team uses daily, or you want to see our next event schedule, here's how:Apply for membership and unlock the AI tools + member portal: https://FamilyOffices.com/JoinSee our next in-person investor event: https://FamilyOffices.comDrop your biggest AI or capital-raising question in the comments below and I will personally reply. I read every comment on these training videos.Richard C. WilsonCEO & Founder, Family Office ClubCall/Text: (305) 333-1155Richard@FamilyOffices.comWhat's the one thing slowing down your capital raise right now? https://familyoffices.com/

Aaron invites Chase Emerson to share the unconventional journey that took him from mowing lawns and selling vegetables as a kid to leading franchise development for some of the nation's most recognized brands. He reveals how entrepreneurship, mentorship, servant leadership, and relentless curiosity shaped his success across accounting, renewable energy, automotive franchising, and early childhood education. Chase also breaks down the systems, strategies, and mindset behind scaling franchise growth while putting franchise owners first. Whether you're an entrepreneur, franchise executive, investor, business leader, or someone looking to accelerate your career, this conversation is packed with practical insights on leadership, growth, and building businesses that create lasting impact.Key Takeaways:• Why building systems—not chasing short-term wins—is what creates lasting business growth.• How servant leadership builds stronger teams, better cultures, and organizations that continue succeeding even after leaders move on.• The leadership habits every entrepreneur, executive, and franchise owner can apply to build businesses that scale for the long term.Key Timestamps:(00:00) – Learning Entrepreneurship Through Childhood Businesses(03:05) – Athlete Mindset And Building Competitive Discipline(06:15) – Leaving Comfort Behind To Pursue Bigger Opportunities(07:45) – Discovering Franchise Development By Saying Yes(09:20) – The Power Of Mentorship And Career-Defining Decisions(11:40) – Rebuilding A Struggling Franchise System From Scratch(15:05) – Scaling Midas With Record Franchise Growth(17:30) – Why Chase Left Success For Primrose Schools(19:10) – Accelerating Franchise Expansion Without Sacrificing Quality(23:00) – How Great Schools Transform Communities And Development(27:35) – Best Leadership Books And Career Advice For Entrepreneurs(28:45) – Building A Legacy Through Servant Leadership And Culture(30:00) – Creating Systems That Continue Winning Without YouKey Topics Discussed:Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Private Equity Podcast, Franchising Podcast, Commercial Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Private Equity, Franchise Ownership, Real Estate Syndication, Capital Raising for Real Estate, Private Equity Fund Structure, Commercial Real Estate Development, Multifamily Investing, Alternative Investments, Breaking Into Commercial Real Estate, Private Equity Career Path, Franchise Growth Strategy, Investment Firm Leadership, Wealth Building Through Real Estate, Real Estate Asset Management, Institutional Real Estate Investing, CEO Interview Podcast, Limitless, Aaron ZuckerMentions:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaseemerson/More of Limitless:Web: zuckerinvestmentgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-zucker-zig/IG: @zuckerinvestmentgroupX: @ZIG_CRE

#112: Want to know the exact difference between how a rookie analyzes a deal and how a seasoned pro spots an immediate "yes"? Most investors freeze before their first property because they lack one foundational skill.  Welcome to the Lenders playbook podcast Episode 112- we are your go to podcast for all things private lending, real estate and entrepreneurship, I am your host Matt Rosen In this episode, mortgage expert and real estate investor Gerard Mier shares his journey from high school roots to running a multi-project investment empire. We pull back the curtain on his exact process—from finding a deal to closing it and break down:The #1 skill you must master before buying your first property.The internal systems and key hires that allow him to scale projects while running a mortgage business.His $0 "start-over" blueprint and the habits driving his success.Ready to stop analyzing from the sidelines? Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave a 5-star review if this blueprint helped you plan your next deal!We would like to have you join us! Oct. 9-10 in Las Vegas at the Green Valley Ranch is the most anticipated private lending event of the year! Don't miss it! Go to https://www.americanlendingconference.com/

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Send us Fan MailMost investors see 100+ deals a week and give each one-pager 10 seconds. The panel critiques real one-pagers live — a tech-driven safe deposit box company that nailed the name but buried the product, a luxury real estate fund missing its hold time and minimum investment, a healthcare firm with a billion-dollar track record that still couldn't answer what it actually does, and one that finally scores well. The rule that runs through every critique: graphs not paragraphs.About Family Office ClubThe world's largest investor club in the family office space. 19 years. 300+ events. 16 million members. $1B+ in community transactions.

Building a successful real estate business often means focusing on more than one opportunity. In this episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with real estate developer Brian Fay to discuss how he's simultaneously growing large-scale 55-plus active adult communities while expanding a nationwide senior living investment portfolio. Brian explains how his background in construction helped prepare him for development, why he partners with experienced builders and operators, and what goes into planning communities designed around health, wellness, and active lifestyles. The conversation also covers raising capital, assembling experienced project teams, and why finding the right operating partners has become one of the biggest drivers of long-term success. Whether you're interested in real estate development, senior living investments, or syndications, this episode provides practical insight into building large projects through strategic partnerships. Key Topics Developing 55-plus active adult communities Building amenity-focused rental communities Investing in senior living facilities Creating experienced development teams Partnering with third-party operators Raising capital for large development projects Structuring development deals for stronger investor returns Growing through strategic partnerships Guest Information Brian Fay is a real estate developer, investor, and founder of Trinity Development Partners. He specializes in active adult developments, senior living investments, and large-scale real estate projects across the United States. LinkedIn: Brian Fay – Trinity Development Partners Mastermind: Ground Up Development Mastermind Call to Action Connect with Brian on LinkedIn to learn more about Trinity Development Partners, his development projects, and the Ground Up Development Mastermind.

Send us Fan MailA one-liner has one job — earn the next 30 minutes, not close a deal. Investors rate multiple real one-liners submitted by members: a real estate credit platform promising 15% preferred returns, an AI venture fund called out for buzzword bingo with no differentiation, and a last-mile logistics company tripped up by its own jargon. You see in real time which ones make investors lean in and which get skipped. Plus: the FOC AI tool that generates 7 one-liners from your pitch deck in minutes.About Family Office ClubThe world's largest investor club in the family office space. 19 years. 300+ events. 16 million members. $1B+ in community transactions.

Send us Fan MailSix investors introduce themselves — an angel, a VC general partner, a physician investor, an attorney-turned-real estate investor, and two accredited investor group members. Then, without a break, they immediately grade two real pitch videos on the spot. One company scores high. One gets torn apart. The episode ends with the investor who reveals the 3-part framework behind every score: Credibility, Clarity, and Whimsy — and exactly what each one means.About Family Office ClubThe world's largest investor club in the family office space. 19 years. 300+ events. 16 million members. $1B+ in community transactions.

Welcome back to the Marketing for Money podcast series! In this special mid-series strategy episode, Scott Carson—"The Note Guy"—steps away from standard deal-scouting to drop an absolute masterclass on a highly specialized, private capital-raising recipe. If you've ever felt stuck chasing real estate funding using the same old "shotgun approach"—like sending cold yellow letters or door-knocking—this tactical blueprint is about to turn your private money sourcing completely on its head. Scott pulls back the curtain on how to extract a goldmine of hyper-targeted leads using public county records to find investors who have literally just had their investment cash returned to their Self-Directed IRAs. When a private lender's mortgage is paid off or satisfied, that capital sits idle earning zero percent—meaning that money is officially "burning a hole in their pocket" and they are actively looking to deploy it into their next big deal. Grab your pen and paper, log into your local county portal, and learn exactly how to stop hunting for capital in the dark and start shooting fish in a barrel!

Send us Fan MailYoutube link https://youtu.be/SAERqA7ymSEEvery month I open up a live Hot Seat Webinar to founders, fund managers, capital raisers, and investors who want real, unscripted feedback on what's holding back their raise. No panels, no rehearsed pitches - just me asking hard questions and giving you the same advice I've given behind closed doors for 19 years.In this session, 7 members get live feedback on their exact situation:0:00 - Welcome + FOC Overview and Member Portal Walkthrough7:28 - Hot Seat 1: Doug Beck - Private Credit, AI Underwriting + Broker Marketplace Strategy20:37 - Hot Seat 2: Ujjwal Roy - Raising a Seed Round on Top of a 7-Figure AI Agency32:21 - Hot Seat 3: Eric Runge - Bitcoin Advisor Funnel, Books + Wealth Advisor Strategy50:34 - Hot Seat 4: Margaret Sweeney - Managed Futures + How to Use Investor Databases1:01:07 - Hot Seat 5: Enrique Montoya - 506B Social Media Rules + Family Office Track Record1:12:38 - Hot Seat 6: Ellen Taylor - $300M AI Data Center Fund Going Institutional1:29:18 - Hot Seat 7: Shamane Alexandria-Stegenga - Residential Fund + Anchor Investor Strategy1:48:58 - Why Capital Raising Is Harder Than Ever + Final AdviceI am Richard C. Wilson and I started this platform 19 years ago. We have 16 million registered members, host 30 events per year across 4 cities, and our community has facilitated over $1 billion in transactions. Inside our member portal you get access to 2,000+ videos from centimillionaires and decamillionaires, 50+ AI tools built specifically for founders and investors, and live access to every event we host. It's like Netflix for investor events, except you also get to shake hands with the people on screen.Our next event is the $100 Million Summit on July 16 in Dallas - 22 speakers all worth $100 million or who have raised $100 million or more, each giving a focused 5 to 10-minute talk. Register at familyoffices.com/100millionWant to join the club and access everything? Visit familyoffices.comFree Capital Raising book + 5-step system: CapitalRaising.comFree guest pass to our member portal: familyoffices.comhttps://familyoffices.com/

Send us Fan MailWhy do serious investors attend investor summits? In this candid discussion, family office principals and experienced investors explain what they are actively looking for when they enter a room full of founders, fund managers, and dealmakers.Hear why some investors prioritize relationships over immediate deals, why others seek distressed opportunities, and how top capital allocators identify people worth knowing long before money changes hands. This episode gives a real-world look into investor psychology and what matters most in live networking environments.Perfect for anyone raising capital, sourcing deals, or building relationships with sophisticated investors.Recorded live at the Family Office Club Investor Summit featuring family offices, centimillionaires, wealth managers, and private investors. Learn more at FamilyOffices.com https://familyoffices.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this presentation, Richard C. Wilson breaks down how sophisticated investors and family offices think about deal flow, positioning, and strategic opportunities in 2026.He explains why promising high returns is not enough to attract serious capital — and why trust, clarity, unique positioning, and “anomaly deal flow” matter more when investors are reviewing hundreds or even thousands of opportunities each year.This talk covers how to identify one-in-500 or one-in-1,000 deals, build a unique capital proposition, attract higher-quality opportunities, source deals first and exclusively, and position yourself as more than just a checkbook.You'll also hear why in-person meetings, niche focus, strategic choke points, and clear one-liners can help investors and founders stand out in an increasingly competitive market.https://familyoffices.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this presentation, Richard C. Wilson shares how artificial intelligence is being used to improve investor due diligence, structure transactions, screen opportunities, build stronger platforms, and save hundreds of hours of work.He introduces Investor Super Intelligence, a specialized AI toolkit built for founders, investors, family offices, and capital raisers. Unlike general AI tools, these tools are trained around investor conversations, deal structures, pitch feedback, due diligence frameworks, and family office strategy.Topics include AI-powered pitch analysis, deal structuring, credibility checks, real estate deal vetting, due diligence reports, investor positioning, faster decision-making, and how specialized AI can help investors avoid wasted time and focus on higher-quality opportunities.https://familyoffices.com/

Jennifer Barner is the founder of Lighthouse Ventures and one of the original members of Rod Khleif's Warrior Group, joining in 2017. After launching her real estate journey through the Rich Dad program, she transitioned from single-family investing to multifamily syndication and has since built a portfolio of 1,168 units across five states, primarily through partnerships with fellow Warriors. Her success in real estate allowed her to put all four of her children through college debt-free while growing her family's net worth more than sixfold. Today, Jennifer is an active General Partner, investor, and coach, helping others achieve financial freedom through multifamily real estate.    Here's some of the topics we covered:   From 30 Doors to 1,200 Units The IRA Real Estate Discovery That Changed Everything 250 Deals Analyzed and Still No Deal The COVID Move That Created a Breakthrough Finding a Hidden Multifamily Gem in Northwest Arkansas Winning the Deal With an Even Lower Offer Scaling Through Partnerships, Capital Raising, and New Markets   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

Daniel Lam discusses the recent capital raising by hyperscalers, the upcoming mega IPOs and the implications for investors.  Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head, Cross-asset Derivative Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor the latest market insights, visit our on-the-go Market Views or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

This week on Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino sits down with Rebecca Kacaba, co-founder and CEO of DealMaker, one of the leading platforms powering retail capital raises for private companies. Rebecca discusses the growing influence of retail investors across private markets and IPOs, why companies like SpaceX, Reddit, Gemini, and others are increasingly allocating shares to retail participants, and how community ownership is becoming a strategic advantage for modern brands. The conversation explores DealMaker's unique approach to capital formation, helping companies build and own their own investor communities rather than relying solely on marketplace traffic. Chris and Rebecca also discuss repeat issuers, investor engagement, liquidity opportunities, sports ownership, regulatory developments, and the long-term future of retail investing. If you want to understand where private markets, equity crowdfunding, and retail ownership are heading over the next decade, this is a must-listen episode. Highlights include...  

Aaron sits down with David Poline and Cary Beale of Poline Search Partners as they dive deep into the hidden dynamics behind hiring, recruiting, leadership, and career growth in commercial real estate and beyond. From building successful careers in retail real estate to navigating economic uncertainty, relocation, entrepreneurship, and partnership. The discussion uncovers what truly separates great leaders and candidates from everyone else. There's a powerful focus on the emotional side of recruiting, why relationships matter more than résumés, and how trust, intuition, and reputation can shape entire careers. The episode also reveals what employers secretly look for during interviews, why follow-up communication can make or break opportunities, and how hiring mistakes impact company growth. Beyond recruiting strategies, the conversation explores legacy, mentorship, leadership philosophy, and the long-term impact of treating people well in business. Whether you're hiring, interviewing, leading a team, or planning your next career move, this episode offers practical insights that can immediately change the way you approach professional growth.Key Takeaways:• Why follow-up emails are no longer optional and how failing to send one can immediately eliminate candidates from consideration.• The hidden mistakes people make in thank-you notes that actually hurt their chances instead of helping. • Why hiring managers care just as much about attention to detail and communication style as they do about experience.• How great leaders build careers by following people and mentorship opportunities instead of simply chasing company names.• The surprising career pivots that led from law, restaurants, and real estate into building a high-level recruiting business.• What companies are really looking for when they use DISC profiles, Predictive Index, and personality assessments during hiring.• Why trust, reputation, and emotional intelligence are becoming more valuable than résumés alone.• And the mindset shift that helps professionals make bold career moves with confidence even during uncertain times.Key Timestamps:(00:00) – Why COVID Forced Leaders To Rethink Their Careers(21:00) – Building A Business Partnership Through Trust And Timing(23:00) – Why Great Leaders Matter More Than Great Companies(27:00) – The Psychology Behind Recruiting And Hiring Success(29:00) – How To Design The Perfect Interview Process(30:00) – Why Follow-Up Emails Can Make Or Break Job Offers(33:00) – The Biggest Mistakes Candidates Make After Interviews(35:00) – What Employers Actually Want In A Thank You Note(36:00) – Grammar Mistakes That Instantly Kill Opportunities(38:00) – Why Most Candidates Never Send Follow-Up Emails(39:00) – The Truth About Personality Assessments In Hiring(41:00) – Using DISC And Predictive Index For Team Development(43:00) – Understanding Team Dynamics And Leadership Styles(47:00) – The Emotional Reality Of Recruiting And Career Coaching(49:00) – Creating Meaningful Impact Through Leadership And HiringKey Topics Discussed:Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Private Equity Podcast, Franchising Podcast, Commercial Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Private Equity, Franchise Ownership, Real Estate Syndication, Capital Raising for Real Estate, Private Equity Fund Structure, Commercial Real Estate Development, Multifamily Investing, Alternative Investments, Breaking Into Commercial Real Estate, Private Equity Career Path, Franchise Growth Strategy, Investment Firm Leadership, Wealth Building Through Real Estate, Real Estate Asset Management, Institutional Real Estate Investing, CEO Interview Podcast, Limitless, Aaron ZuckerMentions:Website: https://polinesearch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpoline/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-beale/ More of Limitless:Web: zuckerinvestmentgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-zucker-zig/IG: @zuckerinvestmentgroupX: @ZIG_CRE

Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Family Office Club Super Summit, this closing segment explores how investors build relationships that lead to long-term capital partnerships.Rather than focusing on pitch decks or outreach tactics, panelists share real-world examples of how their largest investors came into their network — often through trust, consistency, and time.Key takeaways include:• Why many investor relationships start through unexpected interactions• How due diligence, shared experiences, and alignment build trust• The importance of long-term reputation in attracting capital• Why investors often “grow” over time from small initial checks• How aggregators, syndicates, and networks accelerate capital raising• Why values and alignment matter more than financial structuring aloneYou'll also hear insights on:– Why you are always being evaluated in every interaction– How relationships built over years can lead to large investments later– The role of transparency and credibility in closing deals– Real examples of turning conversations into multi-million dollar partnershipsThis discussion highlights a core truth: capital doesn't follow pitches — it follows trust, relationships, and consistent execution over time.

Send us Fan MailFamily Office Club Monthly Live ForumLive Capital Raising Strategy, Investor Feedback & Applied AI ToolsJoin the Family Office Club Monthly Live Forum — a live, interactive working session focused on real-world capital raising strategy, investor positioning, and the practical use of AI tools for founders, fund managers, and serious dealmakers.This is not a passive webinar or slide presentation. Each session is built around live interaction, real-time feedback, and practical implementation.Inside the live forum we cover:✅ Live hot seats and strategic feedback✅ Real-time pitch reviews and investor positioning guidance✅ Applied AI demonstrations for investor research, outreach, due diligence, and deal structuring✅ Platform-building feedback based on how sophisticated investors and family offices actually evaluate opportunities✅ Tactical insights from active capital raisers, investors, and industry operatorsOur investor club offers 30 nationwide events a year, 10,000 registered investors, and 50 proprietary AI tools built specifically for capital raisers, investors, and founders.The Family Office Club hosts investor events across Dallas, Beverly Hills, South Florida, and New York, and we believe meeting investors in person is 16x more effective than pitching virtually.Our proprietary AI tools are trained using insights gathered from thousands of investor conversations, live events, investor mandate interviews, workshops, and over 3 million words of investor transcripts. These tools are designed to help members:• Improve investor targeting• Refine pitch messaging• Structure stronger deals• Conduct due diligence faster• Save hundreds of hours through automation• Build more effective investor pipelinesHow To Prepare (Strongly Recommended)Attendees who get the most value from these sessions typically:• Join live and stay for the full session• Bring a current capital raising or investor positioning question• Review their pitch deck, one-liner, or assumptions beforehand• Participate actively in Q&A and discussionHot seat participation and deeper strategic feedback are prioritized for active members, but public attendees consistently gain valuable insights simply by observing how live investor feedback and strategic decisions are handled in real time.What Members Receive Beyond The Live SessionMembers receive access to:✔ Priority hot seats and deeper live feedback✔ Session recordings and archives✔ 50+ proprietary AI tools for investor targeting, due diligence, pitch refinement, and deal structuring✔ 30 nationwide in-person investor events and summits✔ Investor databases and networking resources✔ The Family Office Club member portal and investor toolkitAdditional workshop topics inside our ecosystem include investor outreach strategies, capital raising systems, due diligence, investor influence, deal structuring, and pitch optimization.LogisticsYou will receive reminder emails from Zoom as the session approaches.Please join from a stable internet connection and plan to attend live for the best experience.We look forward to having you join us. Feel free to text me directly with any questions.For details on upcoming in-person investor club events, visit:

Send us Fan MailWhat are ultra-wealthy investors and family offices actively looking for in today's market?In this episode, private investors, family office representatives, and operators share where they are deploying capital—from energy and industrial real estate to crypto, small-to-mid-sized platforms, and distressed opportunities.You'll hear how experienced investors evaluate deals, structure investments, and identify opportunities with strong upside in a shifting economic environment.If you're raising capital or building partnerships, this episode gives you a real-world look at how ultra-wealthy investors think and what they prioritize today.https://familyoffices.com/

Send us Fan MailWhat check sizes are investors really writing? In this episode, $1B+ investors break down their minimums, maximums, and ideal investment ranges across asset classes.Whether you're raising $1M or $100M+, understanding investor check sizes is critical to structuring your deal correctly. This episode helps founders, fund managers, and sponsors align their capital strategy with real-world investor behavior.If you want to connect with serious investors, build better partnerships, and access real deal flow—join us inside the Family Office Club.Our investor club offers 30 nationwide events a year, 10,000 registered investors, and 40 proprietary AI tools designed to help you raise capital faster and more effectively.

If you've ever wondered how people raise millions of dollars to fund deals, this episode breaks it down step by step. Brian sits down with capital raising expert Adit Shah to unpack exactly how everyday professionals can go from small deals to raising serious money and scaling into commercial real estate and business acquisitions.They dive into the mindset shifts required to raise capital, why most people struggle to get started, and how to position yourself as the bridge between investors and opportunities. From structuring your pitch to building trust, assembling the right team, and avoiding the biggest mistakes that kill deals, this episode is a tactical blueprint for anyone looking to raise their first $1M and beyond.You'll also hear real stories of people inside Action Academy who have successfully raised millions, plus the hard truths about investor responsibility, communication, and what it actually takes to steward other people's money at a high level. Whether you are trying to break out of corporate, scale your portfolio, or deploy capital more effectively, this episode will change how you think about money, leverage, and opportunity.Curious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beAnd if you're serious about replacing your 9–5 income with cash flow you actually own and control, go to www.actionacademy.comIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

Send us Fan MailWhere is capital actually going right now? In this episode, $1B+ investors share what they are actively looking for—from community bank acquisitions and RIAs to commercial real estate, technology platforms, and growth-stage opportunities.If you're raising capital or sourcing deals, this episode gives you a clear picture of current investor demand and how to position your opportunity to match it. Understanding what investors want today is one of the fastest ways to improve your fundraising success.If you want to connect with serious investors, build better partnerships, and access real deal flow—join us inside the Family Office Club.Our investor club offers 30 nationwide events a year, 10,000 registered investors, and 40 proprietary AI tools designed to help you raise capital faster and more effectively.

Send us Fan MailHow do billion-dollar investors evaluate deals and decide who to partner with? In this episode, panelists break down how family offices and institutional investors approach co-investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.Learn how top investors assess sponsors, structure deals, and determine whether an opportunity strengthens their platform. This is essential listening for anyone structuring co-GP deals, raising capital, or looking to partner with family offices and private equity groups.If you want to connect with serious investors, build better partnerships, and access real deal flow—join us inside the Family Office Club.Our investor club offers 30 nationwide events a year, 10,000 registered investors, and 40 proprietary AI tools designed to help you raise capital faster and more effectively.

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What if the biggest companies in the world are no longer built in public markets?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we unpack the hidden world of private capital and how companies are raising billions of dollars without ever going public.For decades, the traditional path to growth was clear. Companies either borrowed from banks or raised money through an IPO. Today, that model has shifted. The majority of large-scale funding now happens behind closed doors through private capital markets, fundamentally changing how businesses grow, operate, and create value.We break down the three core pillars of private funding. Venture capital fuels early-stage startups with the expectation of massive growth outcomes. Private equity acquires and optimizes mature companies with a focus on rapid value creation and defined exit timelines. Private credit provides flexible, high-cost debt solutions outside the traditional banking system, allowing companies to tailor financing to their specific needs.The key takeaway is simple. Private capital is not just an alternative funding source. It is a different ecosystem that reshapes incentives, timelines, and outcomes for companies at every stage.If you want to understand how modern companies actually scale, and why fewer of them are going public, this episode will change how you read financial news and evaluate business strategy.

Send us Fan MailWhat separates deals that get funded from those that get ignored? In this episode, $1B+ investors and family office leaders break down exactly what they look for before entering a partnership. From track record and credibility to expertise and long-term alignment, you'll learn how top investors evaluate opportunities beyond the pitch deck.If you're a founder, fund manager, or real estate sponsor looking to raise capital, this conversation will help you understand how serious investors think—and what it takes to build trust before asking for capital.If you want to connect with serious investors, build better partnerships, and access real deal flow—join us inside the Family Office Club.Our investor club offers 30 nationwide events a year, 10,000 registered investors, and 40 proprietary AI tools designed to help you raise capital faster and more effectively.

If you're looking for a smarter way to generate consistent monthly income, without the headaches of owning and managing property, this episode is for you.Today, we sit down with Reed from Myers Capital to break down the world of passive mortgage investing. This is a strategy where your capital is deployed into real estate-backed loans, generating predictable monthly cash flow while staying secured by tangible assets.We go deep into what this actually looks like in the real world—from how deals are structured, to how investors get paid, and why more experienced investors are shifting away from traditional rentals and into lending.We also unpack the risks, how to protect your downside, and what separates successful investors from everyone else, including the mindset, habits, and lessons Reed has learned along the way.If you've ever wondered how to turn your money into a consistent monthly paycheck backed by real estate, or how to get started the right way, this episode will give you the blueprint. 

Dimitra Manou joins Dave Dubeau to share her incredible journey from immigrating to Germany to becoming a powerhouse in real estate investor relations and private capital raising. Learn how Dimitra transitioned from her own investing in multifamily and net lease deals to expertly guiding emerging fund managers who struggle to secure the capital they need. Discover the challenges new fund managers face, including a lack of track record and network, and how Dimitra overcame them through strategic networking and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn. She details her shift from impersonal outreach to building genuine connections at industry events, ultimately creating a robust network of common equity, preferred equity, debt providers, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds eager to deploy capital. #realestateinvesting #capitalraising #investorrelations #emergingmanagers #multifamilyinvesting #netlease #realestatepodcast - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience?   Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends?  Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing?  Then we'd love to interview you!  Find out more and pick the date here   httpdaveinterviewsyou.com

In this engaging interview, Salvatore Buscemi shares his inspiring journey from Goldman Sachs to successful real estate and venture investments, emphasizing humility, relationship-building, and storytelling as keys to success. Discover practical insights on raising capital, overcoming adversity, and building a personal brand that resonates.   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   —--------------------

Richard McGirr breaks down why absolute metrics alone can lead to perverse incentives and how pairing them with ratio metrics can transform your business. You'll discover the critical difference between raw lead counts and quality indicators like lead-to-call ratios. Richard shares real-world examples from his thriving property fund, revealing how focusing on these ratios helped him raise over $12 million in just Q1, doubling previous months' results and setting new records. Visit ⁠trustetc.com/bestever⁠ for more info. Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://m1.com/ for more info.  Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#108: Two Marines with no background in hard money jump into the business… and build a disciplined, institutional-grade lending platform.In this episode, I sit down with Aidan Wong and Adrian Posoz from RSC Private Lending to break down how they went from figuring it out on the fly to running a high-level operation focused on real underwriting, strong borrower relationships, and long-term performance.We also get into how they're using AI to move faster and make better lending decisions, and what the future of private lending actually looks like.This episode is brought to you by Verivest, helping real estate investment managers design, launch, and operate funds with structure, discipline, and real-world experience. https://www.verivest.com/

Send us Fan MailRaising capital has never been harder.And most fund managers are playing the wrong game.In this episode, I sit down with Chip and Sam Perkins of Perkins Fund Marketing — a firm that has raised over $8 billion in alternative assets over nearly three decades — to unpack what actually works in today's capital raising environment.They've spent 30+ years, tens of thousands of hours, and navigated multiple bull and bear markets to refine what separates successful managers from those who never break through.Inside this episode, we cover:Why raising capital today is harder than 2008The biggest mistakes managers make when working with placement agentsThe communication failure that cost one manager $360M in AUMWhy “AI blasting” investors is killing trust (and what to do instead)How to structure fees in today's 1.25 & 20 environmentWhat institutional investors actually look for before writing a checkThe 3-30-30 rule for getting meetings with serious investorsWhere capital is flowing right now (and why niche beats generic)The shift from 2 & 20 to founder's pricing and alignment-first modelsHow trust, credibility, and consistency outperform flashy returnsWe also dive into:Private credit trendsStructured credit strategies targeting equity-like returnsOpportunity Zone real estate developmentIndia-focused growth equityEnhanced cash management strategies (T+3 structures)If you manage a fund, syndicate deals, or raise capital from family offices, this episode will sharpen your positioning immediately.Because capital raising is not about blasting emails.It's about trust, alignment, credibility — and surviving uncertainty.If you're serious about raising $10M, $100M, or $1B+ — this is required listening.Subscribe for more advanced capital raising strategies from the $100M+ Rainmaker Series.https://familyoffices.com/

Send us Fan MailWhat if raising capital isn't about pitching… but about trust?In this episode, Brian Mac Mahon, Founder of Expert Dojo — the VC arm of a $1B+ single family office — shares the 5 unique strategies behind their capital raising success across 300+ startup investments.He breaks down:The only 3 variables that matter in every investment decisionWhy old-school networking is deadHow to build a “media company” around your brandThe power of intentional, ranked relationshipsWhy the next 12 months could be the biggest wealth window in 20 yearsIf you're raising capital, building a fund, or scaling a company — this is the new playbook.https://familyoffices.com/

 “What if AI could not just answer your questions but actually build your business for you?” In this episode, Tim Mai breaks down how he's leveraging AI tools to streamline every part of the real estate syndication process—from generating 52 weeks of investor-focused content to building pitch decks, sales scripts, and even AI-powered underwriting systems. Tim shares the practical differences between tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and AI agents, and demonstrates how combining them can dramatically increase productivity, automate workflows, and scale marketing, operations, and capital raising efforts. He also reveals how personalization—using your own story, voice, and experience—turns generic AI output into authentic, high-converting content. For investors and entrepreneurs looking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode offers a hands-on look at how AI is reshaping the future of real estate investing and business growth. 5 Key Takeaways on this episodeAI tools serve different purposes—use them strategically ChatGPT excels at conversation, Claude at analysis, and AI agents can execute full workflows beyond just answering questions. AI can automate entire business functions From content creation to pitch decks and underwriting tools, AI can replace hours of manual work with scalable systems. Personalization is the key to standing out with AI Adding your real story, tone, and examples transforms generic AI output into authentic, high-impact content. AI agents go beyond information—they take action Tools like AI agents can build websites, organize files, and execute multi-step tasks automatically. Productivity gains can be massive when applied correctly AI can significantly reduce time spent on marketing, research, and operations, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on higher-value activities. About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai 

n this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, host Matty A. sits down with Sam Morris, a partner at LSC Real Estate. Sam shares his incredible journey of transitioning from an 18-year career in corporate banking to building a massive portfolio of nearly 6,000 units across Texas. With over $800 million in real estate transactions under his belt, Sam unpacks how to underwrite deals like a bank and the importance of maintaining strict leverage at 65% for heavy risk mitigation.They also dive into the nuances of raising capital using 1031 exchanges and how Sam managed to survive a massive setback when a hurricane destroyed his very first 100% leased property down to 12% overnight. If you're looking to understand the current multifamily real estate cycle and how to protect your capital in today's unpredictable market, this episode delivers a masterclass in smart investing.Sam Morris's ResourcesWebsite: lscre.com Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text  "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

 In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with Alternative Capital Architect Anthony DeBenedictis, Managing Partner at Avanza Capital Holdings, about how entrepreneurs can access and leverage private credit to fund and scale their businesses. Anthony explains how non-traditional capital sources can outperform traditional loans or equity funding, offering more flexibility, liquidity, and control. We discuss how to structure deals, manage risk, and build trust with private lenders, while avoiding the financial pitfalls that can cripple growing companies. If you're ready to raise smart money and use it to grow sustainably, this episode will show you how. 

In today's RaiseMasters Radio episode, I sit down with Caleb Edwards to break down how he went from struggling to hit his first raise to building a system that has now raised over $90M in investor capital. We talk about compounding effort, webinar-driven raises, and how to separate your income from your time. Tune in if you want to build a scalable capital raising engine and take advantage of the current market window. Resources mentioned in the episode: Caleb Edwards Instagram Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser's Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre  

Need financing for your next investment property? Visit: https://www.academyfund.com/ Want to join us in Charleston, SC on June 1st & 2nd? Visit: https://www.10xvets.com/events ____ Jesse Prince is an Army veteran who served nearly six years on active duty, including two combat tours to Iraq. After transitioning from the military, he built a career in commercial real estate brokerage while earning his Master's in Real Estate Finance from NYU, graduating near the top of his class and deepening his expertise in institutional-level real estate. Today, Jesse is the founder of IncrediVer, an AI-powered accredited investor verification and qualification platform for private fund managers and capital raisers. An engineer by training with years of experience in securities offerings and real estate technology, he helps issuers streamline compliance, reduce onboarding friction, and move serious investors from interest to investment more efficiently. In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Jesse about: From Platoon Leader to Principal: How Jesse bridged a decade of military service with institutional real estate knowledge to compete with seasoned professionals. Building IncrediVer from Scratch: How Jesse identified a broken accreditation process and built an AI-powered tool that reduces 5–7 day verifications to under two minutes. Turning Your Website into a Conversion Engine: How IncrediVer transforms a static marketing page into an active lead scoring and qualification system for issuers. 506(b) vs. 506(c), Breaking It Down: The key differences between private and publicly solicited offerings and how IncrediVer removes the biggest barrier to going 506(c). The Billion-Dollar One-Man Company: Jesse's long-term vision of building a technology-driven, AI-powered capital markets company through warm introductions and strategic growth.   Timestamps: 00:52 Jesse's Military Background 02:04 Real Estate Pivot and NYU 03:52 Low Minimum Investing Idea 05:43 Problem with Accreditation Verification 07:52 Building IncrediVer Fast 14:08 How the Funnel Works 21:47 Beyond Compliance Differentiation 23:11 Goals and Moonshot Vision 25:58 506B vs 506C Deep Dive Connect with Jesse: LinkedIn | Jesse Prince www.incrediver.com  jesse@incrediver.com  If you found value in today's episode, don't keep it to yourself—share it with a colleague or friend who could benefit. And if you're a Service Academy graduate ready to elevate your business, we'd love for you to join our community and get started today. Make sure you never miss an episode subscribe now and help support the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leave us a 5-star review! A special thank you to Jesse for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01  

Welcome to Part 1 of this powerful Real Estate Mastermind with Vinney Chopra, where experienced investors discuss real deals, creative financing, and strategies for building wealth through real estate. In this session, Vinney and fellow investors explore real-world investment strategies including seller-financed acquisitions, Airbnb portfolio growth, and capital raising tactics used by professional operators.   You'll also hear insights about connecting with high-net-worth investors, structuring partnerships, and how experienced investors evaluate deals in today's market.   This episode sets the stage for Part 2, where the group dives deeper into underwriting deals and analyzing investment opportunities.   If you want to learn how seasoned investors think through deals and structure opportunities, this mastermind session is packed with valuable insights.    

In this episode of the Major League Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Victor Menasce, tech executive turned real estate developer, host of the Real Estate Espresso Podcast, and author of Magnetic Capital, to break down what's really happening in today's market. From leaving Silicon Valley in 2009 to building multifamily projects in uncertain cycles, Victor shares how his background in tech shaped the way he approaches development, capital raising, and long-term wealth building. But that's not all. Victor also dives into: - Why the real estate market is “splitting in two” and who gets squeezed - The biggest mistake syndicators make when raising capital - What lenders are doing behind the scenes (including term sheet bait-and-switch tactics) - Why real estate should be treated like product design, not a commodity For GPs raising capital, LPs evaluating deals, or operators trying to adapt to a rapidly changing market, this episode delivers strategic insights on surviving — and thriving — in the 2026 real estate cycle. Request a free discovery meeting: go.therealestatecpa.com/mlre Subscribe to the REI Daily Newsletter: go.therealestatecpa.com/mlresubscriber Get the Ultimate Guide for Real Estate Syndications: go.therealestatecpa.com/mlreultimateguide Submit your questions to: go.therealestatecpa.com/question Connect with Victor: ystreetcapital.com/ The Major League Real Estate podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, investing, financial, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Any mention of third-party vendors, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. You should conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any vendor.

Seth Bradley explains why many common capital-raising practices in real estate are quietly illegal and increasingly risky as regulators, investors, and institutions pay closer attention. He breaks down why intent and deal quality do not matter if securities laws are violated, and why compensation tied to capital raised is the fastest way to cross the line. Seth walks through the three legally distinct roles in capital raising active participant, passive participant, and third party and shows how co-GP and finder models are frequently abused. He concludes by explaining why compliant fund-to-fund structures are rapidly becoming the preferred path for scalable, defensible capital aggregation. Compliance Is Currency in Modern Capital Raising with Seth Bradley Why Co-GP and Finder Models Are Quietly Dying with Seth Bradley The Real Legal Risks Behind Raising Capital the Wrong Way with Seth Bradley Active Passive and Third Party Roles Explained with Seth Bradley Building a Scalable Capital Raising Business the Compliant Way with Seth Bradley If you want, I can also sanity-check this against your last correctly done solo episode to make sure the tone and length are dead-on before you publish. Title Options Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit ⁠www.tribevestisc.com⁠ for more info. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/BESTEVER  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

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