Invest Like a Billionaire

Join co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser in the latest episode of the "Top of Mind" series on the Invest Like A Billionaire podcast as they dissect the recent news that US consumer credit card debt has crossed a monumental $1 trillion milestone. In this thought-provoking episode, Bob and Ben offer their unique perspective on why the seemingly alarming figure might not warrant the panic it suggests. While the $1 trillion debt is undeniably significant, Bob and Ben shed light on the underlying factors shaping this trend and explore whether it truly spells impending financial doom. Axios News Article - https://www.axios.com/2023/08/07/credit-card-debt-1trillion Connect with Bob Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ht⁠tps://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-fraser-22469312/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe

In this episode, host Ben Fraser is joined by special guest Dr. Adam Gower, founder of GowerCrowd and author of the book "The Reality of Distressed Real Estate.” With wit and wisdom, Dr. Gower discusses the origins of crowdfunding, its transformative impact, and potential pitfalls. Join us as we explore his perspectives on navigating market downturns, his recent insights on crowdfunding mishaps, and his bold predictions about distressed commercial real estate. Get Dr. Gower's latest book "The Reality of Distressed Real Estate" - https://learn.gowercrowd.com/the-reality/ Connect with Dr. Adam Gower on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gowercrowd/⁠ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe

Join co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser as they dive deep into China's economy, addressing a phenomenon that has taken experts by surprise — deflation. This episode delves into the unexpected aftermath of China's strict COVID lockdowns, revealing a sluggish economy with deflationary concerns. Delving into the factors contributing to China's unanticipated economic challenges, they provide listeners with a deeper understanding of its global repercussions. Mexico Gains Increased Share of US Imports Chart - https://22710149.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22710149/Mexico%20Gains%20Increated%20Share%20of%20US%20Imports.png Connect with Bob Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠ht⁠tps://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-fraser-22469312/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe

Join host Ben Fraser in this riveting episode as he sits down with Kirk Chisholm, Principal of Innovative Advisory Group and host of the Money Tree Investing podcast. Discover Kirk's journey from brokerage houses to pioneering self-directed IRAs and alternative strategies. Hear about his client success stories, the unique investments you can make within your IRA, and Kirk’s insights into the broader economy. Connect with Kirk Chisholm on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkchisholm/ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe

Join hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser in the latest episode of the "Top of Mind" series on the Invest Like A Billionaire podcast, as they talk about a recent Wall Street Journal article on “The Hottest Real-Estate Play Is in Your Neighborhood.” In this episode, Bob and Ben unveil insights from the article and why investors need to pay attention to this asset class. This little understood asset class is starting to gain the attention of more investors. Tune in to hear why. The Wall Street Journal Article https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hottest-real-estate-play-is-in-your-neighborhood-7e8ff991 Connect with Bob Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠ht⁠tps://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-fraser-22469312/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠⁠⁠   Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠⁠  Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe

Join hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser in the latest episode of the "Top of Mind" series on the Invest Like A Billionaire podcast, as they talk about crowdfunding. Unpacking the recent Wall Street Journal article, "Missing Millions and a Rabbinical Arbitrator: Real-Estate Deal Gone Bad Hits Popular Crowd Funder," they walk through shocking events that have recently come to light on one of the largest real estate crowdfunding platforms. You’ll find out what happened, their personal experiences with this company, and how mis-aligned incentives can create ticking-time bombs. At the end of the conversation, Ben and Bob give you the primary things you need to ask during due diligence and how to spot red flags early on. The Wall Street Journal Article https://www.wsj.com/articles/missing-millions-and-a-rabbinical-arbitrator-real-estate-deal-gone-bad-hits-popular-crowd-funder-3555314f Connect with Bob Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠ht⁠tps://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-fraser-22469312/⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠⁠   Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠  Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Invest Like A Billionaire podcast, join co-hosts Jim Maffuccio and Ben Fraser as they sit down with returning guest Justin Donald, author of The Lifestyle Investor. Justin has been named the “Investment World’s New Warren Buffett”. Explore Justin's remarkable journey from business owner to lifestyle investor, gaining invaluable insights into low-risk investments, time management, and achieving financial freedom. Justin breaks down his own personal investment portfolio, how he creates “invisible deals”, and where he is currently allocating funds. Tune in to hear Justin Donald's expert advice. Connect with Justin Donald on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinwdonald/ Connect with Jim Maffuccio on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-maffuccio-77440813/ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Invest Like A Billionaire podcast, join your host, Ben Fraser, as interviews Steve Coughran, founder of Coltivar and Boosting Your Financial IQ. Steve was formerly a CFO of several venture backed businesses and mastered the art of scaling with a financial edge. He now takes the things he learned and applies them in his consulting practice helping business owners maximize value, as well as with individuals through his Boosting Your Financial IQ brand. Learn the strategic secrets used by successful entrepreneurs & investors to build thriving businesses and achieve remarkable results. Connect with Steve Coughran on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecoughran/ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe

In this episode, host Ben Fraser is joined by special guest Jon Ostenson, CEO of FranBridge Consulting and best-selling author of 'Non-Food Franchising.' Join us as Jon delves into the world of franchising and discusses the pros and cons of franchise ownership. He shares the types of businesses that perform best in a franchise model, the possibility of owning a franchise as a semi-passive owner, and how you can invest completely passively in franchising. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform for this insightful conversation on building wealth through franchising. Receive a free copy of Jon's book 'Non-Food Franchising' and/or sign up for a free franchise consultation at franbridgeconsulting.com Connect with Jon Ostenson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonostenson/ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe

In this episode, host Ben Fraser interviews Andy Hagans for our Passive Investor Spotlight series. Andy Hagans is founder of WealthChannel and host of "The Alternative Investment Podcast". Hear Andy’s fascinating story and his journey as a serial entrepreneur to successfully exiting multiple businesses, and to his quest to understand alternative investments. You’re not going to want to miss this episode! WealthChannel https://wealthchannel.com/ Connect with Andy Hagans on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhagans⁠ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠ Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Get started and download your free economic report today at ⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/report⁠⁠⁠ Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/subscribe