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Nov 10, 2022 • 50min

58. Finding Opportunities in Industrial Real Estate feat. Brent Peterson

Finding good opportunities in real estate can be challenging, especially now. In this episode, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser interview a top Midwest industrial real estate broker, Brent Peterson, about why he believes now is a great time to allocate capital to industrial real estate. Brent highlights several trends supporting a second boom in industrial real estate. Be sure to tune in! Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/finding-opportunities-in-industrial-real-estate-feat-brent-peterson/ Connect with Brent on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-peterson-6944a510/ Learn more about AREA Real Estate Advisors - https://openarea.com/team/ Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us 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/follow Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/contact
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Nov 3, 2022 • 50min

57. Investing in Turnkey Rentals feat. Ali Boone

What's the best way to start investing in real estate? For many investors, turnkey rentals seem to be a great place to start. However, with home prices appreciating, does this strategy still make sense? In this episode, co-hosts Ben Fraser and Jim Maffuccio interview Ali Boone of Hipster Investments. Ali gives great insights into the turnkey rental industry and shared her experiences in turnkey rental over the last decade, and where she is still finding good opportunities. Get instant access to your free copy of Ali Boone's "NOT Your-How To Guide to Real Estate Investing". https://www.hipsterinvestments.com/billionaire Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/top-of-mind-interest-rates-recession-and-finding-opportunities/ Connect with Ali on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-boone/ Learn more about Hipster Investment - https://www.hipsterinvestments.com/about/ Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us 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/follow Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/contact
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Oct 27, 2022 • 21min

56. Top of Mind: Interest Rates, Recession, and Finding Opportunities

With interest rates rising and recession looming, successfully navigating bumpy waters can be challenging. But, the best opportunities always occur when the economic landscape is shifting. In this episode of the Top of Mind series, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser talk about many of the questions on investors’ minds. They discuss whether or not we'll have a recession, how the Fed may respond to continued inflation, and the best places to invest your money. Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/top-of-mind-interest-rates-recession-and-finding-opportunities/ Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us 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/follow Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/contact
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Oct 20, 2022 • 39min

55. Navigating the Debt Markets to Find Opportunities in Multifamily feat. Jorge Abreu

For decades, multifamily properties have been a popular investment choice for both small and large investors. Recently, we've been talking about several trends happening in the sector and how interest rates & the debt markets are causing disruption. However, if you know where to look, there are still incredible opportunities in multifamily. In this episode, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser interviewed Jorge Abreu, CEO of Elevate Commercial Investment Group, a multifamily operator with over 6,000 units, and shared personal experiences with multifamily investing, how his investment approach has evolved, and where he is discovering opportunities.   Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/navigating-the-debt-markets-to-find-opportunities-in-multifamily---feat-jorge-abreu/ Connect with Jorge on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgelabreu/ Learn more about Elevate: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-cig/  Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us 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/follow Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/contact
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Oct 13, 2022 • 24min

54. Top of Mind: Is Multifamily Still a Good Investment?

Multifamily real estate has been an incredible investment for the past decade, but with interest rates rising, many investors are asking if it’s still a good place to invest. In this episode, Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser talk about several macro-trends in multi-family apartments. Tune in as they delve into relevant data from economic outcomes as well as statistics on these properties as they give a thorough understanding of what's happening within these markets right now! Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/is-multifamily-still-a-good-investment/ Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us 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/follow Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/contact
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Oct 6, 2022 • 41min

53. Warren Buffett’s Giving Strategies feat. Evan Lange

“Give like a Billionaire.” Many times when you are so focused on growing our wealth, it’s easy to lose sight of your “why”. And for many, that “why” is to leave a legacy. In this episode, Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser bring on Evan Lange, President of the Midwest region at The Signatry, to discuss giving strategies used by Warren Buffet, donor-advised funds, giving assets versus cash, tax benefits, and much more. If you want to learn how to strategically create a legacy roadmap, you don’t want to miss this episode.   Evan serves as the President of the Midwest Region for The Signatry, a global Christian foundation. As President, his primary role is to assist attorneys, advisors, and business owners to develop strategies and solutions to minimize their tax liability and maximize their charitable giving. This includes charitable gifts of complex assets like real estate,  closely-held business interest and intellectual property.  Evan is a frequent speaker at conferences and legal/tax educational programs throughout the United States. He and his wife, Farah, have three children and reside in the Greater Kansas City area.   Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/warren-buffetts-giving-strategies---feat-evan-lange   Connect with Evan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanlange/ Learn more about The Signatry - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-signatry/   Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us 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/follow Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/contact
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Sep 29, 2022 • 26min

52. Top of Mind: Why are US companies bringing manufacturing back to America? Part 1

The past few years have completely upended the global supply chain. This, along with many other factors, is causing more and more companies to bring manufacturing back to America. But is this a short-term trend, or a fundamental shift in manufacturing? In this episode, Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser take a look at some of the factors that are driving businesses to repatriate their production and offer insights on why America is once again becoming a viable place to manufacture goods. They also explore the key benefits and opportunities and discuss how investors can take advantage of the growing trend.   Download Bob Fraser's Slides - https://aspenfunds.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Aspen-Funds-Macroeconomic-Trends.pptx.pdf   Read the full transcription - https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/top-of-mind-series-why-are-us-companies-bringing-manufacturing-back-to-america-part-1/   Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us 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/follow Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/contact
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Sep 22, 2022 • 46min

51. Top Episodes from our First Year & Coming Soon

We are so excited to announce that the Invest Like A Billionaire podcast is celebrating its first anniversary! Thank you all for tuning in over the past 12 months. We couldn't have done this without each and every one of our generous listeners. In honor of this milestone, we're looking back at some of our favorite moments from the past year. We've had the pleasure of interviewing some of the biggest names in the world of investing, and along the way, we've learned a lot. We've gained a better understanding of the investing process and how to navigate the financial markets. On top of these, we have an exciting announcement about our podcast's new website! https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/ We're excited to continue this journey in the coming year and beyond. We have some big plans for the future of Invest Like a Billionaire, and we can't wait to share them with you. Thank you for being part of our journey – we can't wait to see what the next year has in store! Sign up for the Future Billionaires' Newsletter! 📨 https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/newsletter Read the full transcription: https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/top-episodes-from-our-first-year--coming-soon/ Here are the top episodes mentioned: 01. How the Wealthy Invest & the Alternative Investment Continuum 03. Intro To Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing 05. Hedge Fund Investments & When They Make Sense 06. Billion-Dollar Real Estate Broker & Opportunities Post Pandemic - Interview w/ Gary Stache 08. Leveraging 1031 Exchanges and DSTs w/ Brandon Bruckman 11. A Financial Advisor's Perspective On Including Alts In Your Portfolio w/ Josh Wright 12. How Billionaires Pay Less In Taxes Than Average Americans 15. Passive Investor Spotlight #3 - An International Investor's Perspective On U.S. RE Investing w/ François Braine-Bonnaire 18. Why You Need To Think About Asset Protection To Safeguard Your Wealth w/ Kevin Day 25. 2022 Housing Market Forecast w/ Nikolas Scoolis 28. Betting Big On Retail Real Estate w/ Philip Block And Robert Levy 30. Scaling Real Estate And Finding The Opportunity - Interview w/ J Scott 35. Top of Mind [New Series] – What Happened to the Retail Apocalypse? 36. Is Retail Real Estate the Next Hot Asset Class? - Interview w/ Parker Webb 43. Breaking Down the Brewing Energy Crisis and Opportunities feat. Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser 46. Oil & Gas Economics: What the Future Holds feat. Robin Winkle 49. Investing in Sports Teams feat. Justin Papadakis Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us 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 Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/rate-us Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/ask-anything
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Sep 15, 2022 • 54min

50. How to Vet Venture Capital Funds feat. Joel Palathinkal

We dig even deeper into the world of venture capital, exploring how the landscape is changing, whether to invest directly in companies or through funds and even starting your own fund. This week co-hosts Ben Fraser and Bob Fraser talked with Joel Palathinkal, founder and director of Sutton Capital - an educational community connecting fund managers, with investors and portfolio companies. From his unique vantage point of running this community, Joel shares his knowledge about what it takes to run a successful fund, strategies for investing in venture capital, and how building a community is at the center of it all. Sign up for the Future Billionaires Newsletter! 📨 https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/newsletter Read the full transcription. https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/how-to-vet-venture-capital-funds---feat-joel-palathinkal/ Dr. Joel Palathinkal is an active investor and entrepreneur affiliated with a global network of Single Family Offices, High Net Worth Investors, Endowments, and Venture Capitalists. He's the CEO of Sutton Capital and an LP / Mentor to both emerging and institutional investment managers. Sutton Capital invests in opportunities focused on Fintech, Real Estate, B2B SaaS, Deep Tech, Space Exploration, Impact Investing, Cleantech, & Climate Change. Early in Joel’s career, he ran technology product innovation in Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, & for the Dept. of Defense. He completed his Ph.D. in Modeling & Simulation while he was building flight simulators for the NAVY & DOD. Connect with Joel on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelpalathinkal/ Learn more about Sutton Capital – https://suttoncapital.co/ Joel was referred by fellow venture capital investor Ron Shigeta! Check out his episode here: https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/investing-in-biotech-from-scientist-to-venture-capital-investor-feat-ron-shigeta/ Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us 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/follow Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/contact
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Sep 8, 2022 • 42min

49. Investing in Sports Teams feat. Justin Papadakis

One of the favorite investments of billionaires are sports teams. The sports industry can be very lucrative, but largely out of reach for individual investors. In this week's episode, COO & Chief Real Estate Officer of the United Soccer League Justin Papadakis, joins co-hosts Ben Fraser and Jim Maffucio for an interesting discussion about his experience building this growing soccer league, how they create grassroots interest in new sports teams, and the over 40 stadium projects in their pipeline. Listen in to hear about their approach to this elusive asset class!   Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/sports-investing-in-sports-teams-feat-justin-papadakis/ Connect with Justin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-papadakis-9b466522/ Learn more about USL - https://www.uslsoccer.com/  Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us 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/follow Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/contact

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