Investment Fund Secrets S2

Bridger Pennington
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Aug 1, 2023 • 7min

Finding Mentors for Young Entrepreneurs l Ep 268

Bridger has been a businessman and entrepreneur since he was 18 years old and has found some incredible mentors along the way. The secret? You typically can't find all aspects of mentorship in the same person. In this episode of Bullish, host Bridger Pennington discusses the importance of finding role models in different areas of life. He shares his own experience of realizing that not everyone excels in every aspect and emphasizes the need to seek mentors who excel in specific fields. He mentions the concept of building a personal board of directors and encourages listeners to imagine receiving advice from influential figures like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to discover the six role models that Bridger has found who excel in multiple categories.
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Jul 27, 2023 • 14min

Productivity Hack That Made Me Millions l Ep 267

In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington shares a productivity hack that completely changed his life. He reflects on his early days in business, juggling multiple responsibilities and striving for optimal efficiency. Bridger emphasizes the importance of getting into a flow state and being fully engaged to achieve remarkable results. This episode offers unique insights and practical advice that you won't find anywhere else. Tune in to discover how to enhance your productivity and take your success to the next level.[00:00:56] Getting married made me more productive. [00:03:15] The concept of flow. [00:05:30] Decision fatigue and productivity. [00:09:11] Coupling binaural beats for focus. [00:10:59] Neural beats for focus. [00:13:22] Productivity and time management.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 15min

How to Transform A Company l Ep 266

In this episode of Bullish, host Bridger Pennington discusses his initial skepticism towards management and scaling books. He shares his experience of finding these books ineffective when starting his own business as a solopreneur. However, as his company grew, he realized the value of these books and how they made more sense. Bridger emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals and effectively communicating them to your team. He also mentions the benefit of tactic books that provided practical advice during the early stages of his business. Tune in to learn more about Bridger's journey from a 10 million to a hundred million dollar company and how he incorporates the lessons from books written by CEOs of billion dollar companies.[00:01:27] Core values and mission statements. [00:02:33] Core values and company culture. [00:05:09] Reflecting company values through hiring. [00:09:41] Being a team player. [00:10:55] Do Good in the World. [00:13:30] Incentivizing innovation through bonuses.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 14min

$100m Company versus $10m Company l Ep 265

In this episode of Bullish, host Bridger Pennington discusses the importance of systems and processes in scaling a business to the billion-dollar realm. Drawing from his own experience of generating tens of millions in revenue, Bridger contrasts the conversations he's had with friends who run businesses ranging from two to 10 million in revenue to those who run businesses generating 100 million to a billion in revenue. He emphasizes the need for efficient systems and processes as a key factor in achieving massive success. Bridger also encourages listeners to rate, review, and share the show to help spread the valuable insights and knowledge. Tune in to learn more about the journey to building multi-billion dollar companies and making a positive impact in the world.[00:01:15] Transitioning to higher revenue. [00:03:48] Scaling businesses with people. [00:07:14] Building systems for business growth. [00:09:33] Building trust through personal connections. [00:11:00] Remarkable attention to detail. [00:13:51] Spreading the podcast message.
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Jul 18, 2023 • 22min

Convince Others By Being Convinced... Raising Capital l Ep 264

In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington explores the concept of raising capital and the four types of leverage in business: capital, humans, technology, and media. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging these resources to achieve greater success and scalability. Bridger shares unique insights and discusses the journey towards building multi-billion dollar brands and giving back to the world. Join him as he offers a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship and shares valuable information that you won't find anywhere else.[00:01:45]Capital is the most important lever in business. [00:03:40] Convincing with conviction. [00:06:00] Serving on a church mission. [00:08:08] Crushed heart and doubts. [00:12:43] Reuniting with long-distance partner. [00:13:02] Reuniting after a long separation. [00:17:38] Pitch deck and first impression. [00:19:03] Crypto as an asset class. [00:21:19] Being fully present and prepared.
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Jul 13, 2023 • 13min

Someone Paid me $500 for a Phone Call... Imposter Syndrome l Ep 263

In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington discusses the common feeling of imposter syndrome and how it can hold us back from pursuing our goals. He shares his personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own growth and progress- how he stacks proof of confidence Bridger encourages listeners to believe in themselves and take the necessary steps to achieve their aspirations. Tune in to gain valuable insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and building a successful business.Bullish is a podcast where we talk the journey and process to build ourselves and companies into multi-billion people and brands. Host Bridger Pennington is the founder of multiple businesses and investment funds that have done 10s of millions in revenue. A lifelong entrepreneur, this is the documentation of his journey to scale to the billion-dollar realm. All while giving back and do good in the world. [00:01:58] Imposter syndrome and self-doubt. [00:03:17] Bonus order bump with surprising results. [00:07:23] Imposter syndrome and starting. [00:09:17] Knowing your worth and justifying your cost. [00:11:10] Knowing your worth and charging what you're worth.
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Jul 11, 2023 • 17min

We Got a $20m Offer... and Strategies for Building an Exitable Business l Ep 261

In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington shares the story of receiving a $20 million offer for his company. He reflects on the journey of building his business from an idea in a basement to reaching a million dollars in revenue within six months. Bridger emphasizes the importance of building a company that is exit-able, regardless of whether or not an exit actually happens. He also encourages listeners to rate, review, and share the show to help more people understand the entrepreneurial game.Bullish is a podcast where we talk the journey and process to build ourselves and companies into multi-billion people and brands. Host Bridger Pennington is the founder of multiple businesses and investment funds that have done 10s of millions in revenue. A lifelong entrepreneur, this is the documentation of his journey to scale to the billion-dollar realm. All while giving back and do good in the world. Time Stamps:[00:00:23] Scaling to a billion dollars. [00:03:02] Taking the Right Deal [00:05:18] Continuity and Future Revenue Projections. [00:08:12] SAS companies and big multiples. [00:11:17] Building an exit-able company. [00:13:24] Building recurring revenue for valuation. [00:16:29] Exiting funds and companies.
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Jul 11, 2023 • 28min

How I Launched Investment Funds and a Multi-Million Dollar Business in My Twenties l Ep 260

In the first episode of Bullish, host Bridger Pennington shares his background and the lessons he has learned from launching multiple eight-figure funds and businesses. He discusses his company, Fund Launch, which helps entrepreneurs launch and scale investment funds and his hedge fund, Ugly Unicorn, which has over $10 million in assets. Bridger is documenting his journey of becoming a billion-dollar person and brand. Tune in to gain insights into his journey and the strategies he employs.Bullish is a podcast where we talk the journey and process to build ourselves and companies into multi-billion people and brands. Host Bridger Pennington is the founder of multiple businesses and investment funds that have done 10s of millions in revenue. A lifelong entrepreneur, this is the documentation of his journey to scale to the billion-dollar realm. All while giving back and do good in the world. Welcome to BullishTimestamps:[00:02:17] Becoming a billion dollar person. [00:03:11] Building billion dollar people. [00:06:04] Launching investment fund at 22. [00:09:55] Wealthy people's lifestyle choices. [00:11:20] Wealthy people's advice for kids. [00:14:07] Millionaire next door lifestyle. [00:19:37] Launching and managing investment funds. [00:21:09] Feeling undeserving of inherited success. [00:24:28] Confidence compounds on itself. [00:26:14] The journey to billion-dollar success.
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Jul 11, 2023 • 12min

Why I took a 31 Day Trip Around the World... The Importance of Systems in Business l Ep 262

In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington reflects on his intentional disconnection from his teams and the importance of testing their ability to use chain of command and uphold systems. He also shares updates on from his trip starting at Fund Launch Live 2 in Miami, where over 2,000 people attended, including notable speakers like Ed Mylett and Jim Rogers. Bridger, his wife, and his son travelled from Miami to Portugal, Nice, Dubai, and then Taiwan before returning back to the US and his businesses. Bridger's journey to scale his businesses and investment funds to the billion dollar realm continues, all while giving back and doing good in the world. Don't forget to rate and review the show if it has benefited your life!Bullish is a podcast where we talk the journey and process to build ourselves and companies into multi-billion people and brands. Host Bridger Pennington is the founder of multiple businesses and investment funds that have done 10s of millions in revenue. A lifelong entrepreneur, this is the documentation of his journey to scale to the billion-dollar realm. All while giving back and do good in the world. [00:02:21] Building executive team members. [00:03:21] Testing leadership through travel. [00:06:49] First degree of exit velocity. [00:09:55] Transitioning as an entrepreneur. [00:11:23] Bridger's role in the business.

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