Invest Like a Billionaire

Join co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser in their insightful conversation with Dr. Chris Kuehl, a reputable economist and founder of a corporate intelligence business based in Kansas City. In this episode, they delve into a range of pressing economic issues that impact both businesses and individuals globally. With a focus on inflation, recession, interest rate forecasts, energy pricing, job market trends, and the increasingly popular trend of manufacturing reshoring, this podcast offers a thought-provoking discussion that is relevant to anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in today's fast-paced economy. Connect with Dr. Chris Kuehl on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kuehl-61449b Subscribe to Dr. Chris Kuehl's Newsletter "The Flagship Report" chris.kuehl@armadaci.com 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, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser sit down with wholesaling expert Josiah Grimes to discuss the ins and outs of wholesaling. For those getting started on their wealth building journey or wanting a more active investing approach, wholesaling can be a great way get into real estate without the hassle of being a landlord or owning property. If you’re interested in this topic, this episode is packed with actionable tips and strategies for success. Get started and download your free economic report today at https://aspenfunds.us/report Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/wholesaling-getting-started-in-real-estate-with-minimal-capital-feat-josiah-grimes/ Connect with Josiah Grimes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahgrimes/ 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. 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

Tune in to this episode (PLUS a webinar announcement) as co-hosts, Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser, dig into the data and talk about recession risks, inflation, historical stimulus, unemployment, interest rates. What does the stimulus and consumer confidence have to do with recession? Find out in this Top of Mind episode. Get started and download your free economic report today at https://aspenfunds.us/report Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/top-of-mind-are-we-heading-into-recession/ 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. 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

Traditional Venture Capital investing historically has focused on software-driven technology, leaving a gap for hardware-driven companies. In this week's episode, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser interview Robert Cote who shares his unique approach to venture capital by monetizing intellectual property. Robert is a foremost IP lawyer who discusses the ins and outs of this unique approach to venture investing. Tune in now! Get started and download your free economic report today at https://aspenfunds.us/report Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/a-unique-take-on-venture-investing-feat-robert-cote/ Connect with Robert on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealrobertcote/ 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

Have you ever received the legal documents for a syndication and been unsure of what to look for? The legal documents are a foundational component of syndications, but understanding them and being able to spot red flags are critical skills. In this week’s episode, co-hosts Bob and Ben Fraser are joined by Dugan Kelley, a top SEC Attorney, who has overseen $5B worth of transactions. Watch this week’s episode to learn how to read and understand the legal docs and especially the red flags to watch out for. Get started and download your free economic report today at https://aspenfunds.us/report Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/spotting-red-flags-in-syndication-documents-feat-dugan-kelley/ Connect with Dugan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dugan-kelley-0019b435/ 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

With a massive shortage of homes, the United States faces a housing affordability crisis. In this week’s episode, co-hosts Bob and Ben Fraser are joined by Mark Khuri, the Co-Founder of SMK Capital Management to discuss how his firm is addressing this issue. Mark shares his expertise on investing in mobile home parks as well as using public/private partnerships to create more affordable multifamily housing. Get started and download your free economic report today at https://aspenfunds.us/report Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/addressing-the-housing-affordability-crisis-feat-mark-khuri/ Connect with Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-khuri-7543821/ 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

Join Ben Fraser and guest host Ben Brundage as they explore the journey of a passive investor, Eric Barnett. Hear his story of how he was able to build an active real estate portfolio while still working a full-time W2. And hear about how he has shifted his investing from primarily active rentals to passive syndications. Eric shares how he finds the deals he invests in, what he looks for in a sponsor, and how his investments have performed. You don’t want to miss this in-depth interview with this successful passive investor. Get started and download your free economic report today at https://aspenfunds.us/report Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/passive-investor-spotlight-7-active-to-passive-real-estate-investing Connect with Eric on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-r-barnett-4675b430/ 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

Every investor knows there are amazing tax benefits to directly owning real estate. And one of those tools to amplify the benefits is cost segregation. In this week's episode, co-hosts Ben Fraser & Jim Maffuccio talk with cost segregation expert Erik Oliver to learn about how these tax benefits impact passive investors. They also explore the "lazy man's" 1031 exchanges, what changes are happening in 2023 with bonus depreciation, and what asset classes provide the best tax sheltering. Don’t miss this episode! Get started and download your free economic report today at https://aspenfunds.us/report Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/real-estate-tax-shelters-for-passive-investors-feat-erik-oliver/ Connect with Erik Oliver on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-oliver-b800657/ 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

How do family offices invest differently than the average investor? And what concepts can you apply to your own investing strategy? This week, join Bob and Ben Fraser in their conversation with Josh McCallen, CEO of Accountable Equity. As someone who has made the remarkable transition from blue-collar work to investing in resort properties & operating companies, Josh shares a different approach to investing and highlights the benefits of investing like a family office with a long-term horizon. Tune into this episode now. Get started and download your free economic report today at https://aspenfunds.us/report Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/investing-like-a-family-office--feat-josh-mccallen/ Josh McCallen is a nationally recognized capital syndicator, hospitality investor, turnaround specialist, conference speaker, innovator, builder & developer with a track record for the development of exceptional resort properties and growing world-class operational teams. As Melanie's husband, Josh is grateful for 25+ years of marriage and 10 wonderful children.   Connect with Josh McCallen on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshmccallen/ 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

If you’ve listened to our other podcasts on retail real estate, you probably don’t believe that retail is dead, despite what the media headlines purport. In this week's episode, Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser interview returning guest, Parker Webb, of FTW Investments. They revisit the retail real estate sector and discuss what’s been happening in today’s market, if the positive trends are continuing and ultimately, how these types of assets may perform if our economy goes into recession. Get started and download your free economic report today at https://aspenfunds.us/report Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/revisiting-neighborhood-retail-real-estate--feat-parker-webb Connect with Parker on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/parker-webb-ftw/ Learn more about FTW Investments- https://ftwinvestmentsllc.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