
Invest Like a Billionaire
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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Latest episodes

Jan 13, 2022 • 37min
18. Why You Need To Think About Asset Protection To Safeguard Your Wealth w/ Kevin Day
One of the nation's top asset-protection attorneys, Kevin Day, shares the keys to asset protection and privacy planning that the ultra-wealthy use, but that all can access easily. Kevin dives into irrevocable and offshore trusts, and how entrepreneurs and business owners can benefit from the extra protection they provide. Curious to hear the biggest financial threats that entrepreneurs and investors face? Tune in!
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Dec 23, 2021 • 17min
17. Podcast Recap - Our Top Highlights So Far
As we close out the year, Bob and Ben take a few minutes to share some of their highlights from interviews on the podcast since launch. If you're new to the podcast, this episode will give you a quick peek into some of our best conversations and interviews. Plus, a little sneak preview of what's to come in 2022!
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Dec 23, 2021 • 37min
16. Financial Advisor Shares About Alts & Legacy Planning - Interview w/ Ryan Parson
A financial advisor for HNW families, Ryan Parson looks at not just stocks and bonds, but also private equity and other alternatives. Parson spent years in the financial education space, and went deep into alternatives. Tune in to hear Ryan share about how he approaches financial advising and legacy planning through the lens of alts.
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Dec 16, 2021 • 38min
15. Passive Investor Spotlight #3 - An International Investor's Perspective On U.S. RE Investing w/ François Braine-Bonnaire
On this show segment, we interview successful passive investors about their journey's investing in private alternative investments. Join us on this episode with French entrepreneur turned investor, François Braine-Bonnaire. Learn how he built his investment portfolio through single family rentals in the Southeast U.S. François has also helped over 200 international clients invest in US real estate. Tune in to hear more of François' story, why U.S. real estate is so attractive, and what he considers the most important factors in a successful real estate portfolio.
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Dec 2, 2021 • 27min
13. Economic Update: The Great Resignation, Ramped-Up Inflation & What It Means For Investors
Recent inflation numbers are causing alarm bells to go off, making investors scramble to determine how best to prepare. Bob & Ben break down the underlying factors causing this spike in inflation, and the unintended consequence of "The Great Resignation." Learn about why this is happening, why this is mostly a US phenomenon, and what this means for investors. A must-listen!
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Nov 24, 2021 • 17min
12. How Billionaires Pay Less In Taxes Than Average Americans
Recent data on the tax returns of America's wealthiest reveals just how little they actually pay in taxes. Whatever your opinion on current tax laws, find out the strategies billionaires use to legally and routinely lower their tax liability to keep more of their wealth.
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Nov 18, 2021 • 54min
11. A Financial Advisor's Perspective On Including Alts In Your Portfolio w/ Josh Wright
Josh Wright is an experienced financial advisor who uses alternative investments as a key pillar for his clients. In this interview, we dive into why Josh loves private alternatives and why most financial advisors avoid them, despite many advantages of private alts, including greater diversification & potentially higher returns than the public market.
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Nov 11, 2021 • 37min
10. Evaluating & Vetting Potential Sponsors w/ Lance Pederson
One of the biggest obstacles investors face is finding and performing due diligence on investment, operators, or sponsors. How should you go about evaluating an opportunity to really know what you're getting into? Lance Pederson, founder of Verivest, has made it his professional mission to bridge the gap between investors and sponsors, alleviating some of the headaches of finding trustworthy operators. You'll learn several tips and things to watch out for when looking at a new investment opportunity. Listen in for some great insights.
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Nov 4, 2021 • 33min
09. Inflation, Interest Rates, and Contrarian Economics w/ Hunter Thompson
Hunter Thompson has been in the private equity world for over a decade, raising over $50M in investor capital. Having invested in many real estate asset classes, Hunter's economic perspective shapes much of his strategy for evaluating opportunities. His view of economic thought has changed over time, and many of his perspectives are contrarian to mainstream thought. Join us as we jump into a discussion on where interest rates and inflation are headed and how that informs our investment strategies.
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Oct 28, 2021 • 42min
08. Leveraging 1031 Exchanges and DSTs w/ Brandon Bruckman
One of the primary tools the ultra-wealthy use to defer taxes and maximize their investments in real estate is 1031 exchanges. This tax-advantaged strategy is unique to real estate, and today's guest will be sharing how all real estate investors can leverage it. Brandon Bruckman's firm facilitates 1031 exchanges and DST investments for their clients. He has a diverse background in hedge funds, real estate, and consulting.
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Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors.
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