

Invest Like a Billionaire
Aspen Funds
The insider’s guide to alternative investing. Each week, join Aspen Funds’ Bob and Ben Fraser to hear the latest insights from the world of alternative investing. We’ll give you an inside look at the portfolios of everyday millionaires who are making real returns and passive income through alternative investments in real estate, private equity, hedge funds, and more. And we’ll keep you up-to-date with market news, macroeconomics and investable megatrends so you can invest with confidence.
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Aug 11, 2022 • 45min
45. Finding Opportunities in Residential Real Estate feat. Kathy Fettke
The financial world is changing, and with it comes a lot of uncertainty for investors. But one thing that won't change? The need to maintain your wealth through diversification. In this week's episode, Ben Fraser and Bob Fraser together with Kathy Fettke from RealWealth discuss the potential for damage in the real estate market as a result of inflation and rising interest rates, as well as the importance of diversification when it comes to investing in real estate. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights.
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Read transcription and show notes - https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/finding-opportunities-in-residential-real-estate---feat-kathy-fettke/
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Jul 28, 2022 • 57min
44. Investing in Oil and Gas in Today’s Market feat. Grant Norwood
With the steady rise in energy prices, the oil and gas industry has even more profitable opportunities for investors. In this episode, you'll hear from Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser as they visit with Grant Norwood, President of Norwood Energy Corp, about the current state of the industry, where it's headed, and demystifying real-world investment examples. You'll understand improvement strategies that are similar to real estate and be more informed when it comes down to investing in the oil and gas industry.
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Read transcription and show notes - https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/investing-in-oil-and-gas-in-todays-market---feat-grant-norwood/
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Jul 21, 2022 • 36min
43. Breaking Down the Brewing Energy Crisis and Opportunities feat. Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser
Oil and gas prices have been on the rise, but what does this mean for passive investors?
Download Bob’s slides or watch Ben Fraser and Bob Fraser as they delve into more macroeconomic trends in the oil and gas industry, current market events, and analyze Goldman Sachs' Global Investment Research since 1998. Don't miss this episode as they explore why passive investors should win by diversifying their portfolio like Warren Buffett.
Download Bob Fraser's Slides - https://aspenfunds.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ILAB-E43-Breaking-Down-the-Brewing-Energy-Crisis-and-Opportunities-feat.-Bob-Fraser-and-Ben-Fraser-Slides.pdf
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Read transcription and show notes - https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/breaking-down-the-brewing-energy-crisis-and-opportunities/
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Jul 14, 2022 • 15min
42. Top of Mind: What's Causing High Gas Prices?
Nearly everyone is asking, "What's the deal with gas prices?" Most Americans are feeling the pinch, while energy bills and gasoline prices have been skyrocketing for months. So, what is causing such a dramatic increase in energy prices? Is the Ukraine invasion solely to blame for rising energy prices? In this week's Top of Mind episode, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser delve into the statistics behind the stories, examining relevant data, major economic results, macro trends, and other critical themes in the energy sector.
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Read transcription and show notes - https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/top-of-mind-series-whats-causing-high-gas-prices/
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Jul 7, 2022 • 38min
41. Investing With Your Tribe – feat. Travis Smith, CEO of Tribevest
Investing with friends and family can be a great way to pool resources and make big investments, while spreading out the risk. But it's important to set some ground rules before you get started. In this podcast, Travis Smith, Ben Fraser, and Jim Maffuccio discuss the pros and cons of investing with “tribes”, reducing risk, and some tips for making the process go smoothly.
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Read transcription and show notes - https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/investing-with-your-tribe-feat-travis-smith-ceo-of-tribevest
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Jun 30, 2022 • 24min
40. 2022 Economic Outlook with Bob Fraser - What To Expect For The Rest of the Year
In this week's episode Bob Fraser discusses the future of inflation, CRE cap rates, housing sales volume and prices, if a recession is about to happen, and what these imply for investors. So if you're curious about where the market is headed, make sure to listen or watch.
Download Bob Fraser's Slides - https://aspenfunds.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Aspen-Economic-Outlook-Summer-2022.pdf
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Read transcription and show notes - https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/2022-economic-outloook-with-bob-fraser/
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Jun 16, 2022 • 39min
39. [International Mini-Series] Investing In Emerging Markets W/ Ladislas Maurice
Ladislas Maurice, dubbed the “Wandering Investor,” called his corporate career quits to travel the world in search of investing opportunities. Focusing mostly on emerging and frontier markets, Ladislas’ has used investing to make money, but also to secure residency in countries around the world. Tune in to hear his unique experience, as well as what cash flow, cap rates, and liquidity look like across the pond, and how it all compares to the US real estate market.
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Jun 9, 2022 • 33min
38. Collectibles, Comic Books & Music Royalties - How to Evaluate Modern Alternatives With Stefan von Imhof
Stefan von Imhof is the co-founder of alts.co, and is an investor in “modern” alternatives. Stefan talks about investing in newer assets like collectibles, cultural assets, and music rights. Without a central, authoritative source for valuations, Stefan discusses how to navigate the wild west of these new asset classes - where the opportunity lies, and what landmines to look out for when it comes to investing. For many investors this is a new area, and we dissect the benefits and drawbacks.
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Jun 2, 2022 • 41min
37. Passive Investor Spotlight #5: Buying Your Time Back w/ Justin Donald
Justin Donald, author of The Lifestyle Investor, has been named the “Investment World’s New Warren Buffett.” Justin joins Bob and Ben to talk about his transition from a business owner on a hamster wheel to a lifestyle investor with control over his time. He talks about his first cash-flowing investments, how he creatively structures deals, and lessons learned from his investment mistakes. And as a special bonus, Justin is a member of the elite investing group Tiger 21 and shares what asset classes he’s excited about. In our passive investor spotlight series, we talk with individuals who have had success investing passively in alternative investments. Throughout this series, we’ll dive into what’s worked for them, what hasn’t, how they vet sponsors.
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May 26, 2022 • 42min
36. Is Retail Real Estate the Next Hot Asset Class? - Interview w/ Parker Webb
On the heels of our latest Top of Mind episode on retail real estate, this episode dives into a unique area of retail, neighborhood strip centers, with Parker Webb, FTW Investments CEO. Parker has worked in retail real estate since 2013, and in this conversation, we cover cap rates and cash flow, how these centers fared through Covid, how to strategically improve and maximize property values, and best ways to negotiate tenant leases. If you’ve ever been curious (or skeptical) about retail, tune in to this packed episode.