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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. In this episode, Bob and Ben explore the recent surge in oil prices, with Brent and crude oil hitting $90 per barrel. They unpack the factors driving this surge, including recent OPEC cuts, Chinese demand, and new supply. Whether you're an investor or just curious about these developments, this episode offers valuable insights into the complexities of the energy market, helping you stay informed and prepared for what's ahead. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion about the "why" behind the recent oil price surge and its broader implications. Wall Street Journal Article - https://www.wsj.com/economy/august-cpi-report-inflation-slowdown-85936a0a Oilprice.com Article - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/Goldman-Claims-Oil-Prices-Could-Hit-107-If-OPEC-Extends-Cuts-Next-Year.html 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 host Ben Fraser as he welcomes Jay Parsons, the SVP, Chief Economist & Head of Industry Principals at Real Page, a leading data analytics firm specializing in rental housing. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone involved in multifamily or single-family rentals or those considering venturing into these asset classes. Jay dives deep into the complexities of the real estate market, unraveling supply and demand dynamics, rent growth deceleration, and the driving forces behind these shifts. He also explores consumer demand, the current supply crunch, and offers a forward-looking perspective on housing market trends over the next two to three years, touching on capital markets and even making a bold prediction regarding CPI. Discover which markets and asset classes are outperforming the rest, with a comprehensive breakdown that's sure to leave you well-informed. Despite its extended duration, this power-packed interview promises invaluable insights, so be sure to tune in, and if you're enjoying the podcast, help us share this wealth of knowledge with a broader audience. Connect with Jay Parsons on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-parsons-a7a6656/ 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 in the latest episode of the "Top of Mind" series on the Invest Like A Billionaire podcast as they delve into a recent Marcus & Millichap article on retail real estate. This thought-provoking report raises vital questions about the hottest asset class in real estate: “why are there so few deals happening?” In this episode, our hosts dissect the key insights from the report, offering a deep dive into the intricacies of the retail industry's current landscape. Tune in to gain valuable insights. Marcus & Millichap Article - https://www.globest.com/2023/08/31/if-retail-is-flourishing-why-are-there-no-large-deals/ FRED Retail Sales: Retail Trade and Food Services - https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MRTSSM44X72USS 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 host Ben Fraser as he welcomes Dr. Shannon Irvine, a distinguished expert with a PhD in neuro psychology, Business and Mindset High Performance Coach of Epic Success, and host of Epic Success Podcast, to explore the captivating world of brain science and its impact on investing and business success. Dr. Irvine's expertise in unraveling the intricacies of limiting beliefs and harnessing the power of neuroscience offers listeners invaluable insights and a clear path to overcoming obstacles, making this episode a must-listen for anyone striving to reach their full potential in building their wealth or their businesses. FREE 3-DAY CHALLENGE: The Unleashed Entrepreneur - https://click.drshannonirvine.com/ue-social-split Connect with Dr. Shannon Irvine on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonirvine/ 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 article on “Wall Street Is Ready to Scoop Up Commercial Real Estate on the Cheap.” In this episode, Bob and Ben discuss insights on why billions of dollars are being raised to be ready to purchase distressed CRE deals. Hear why they are still bullish on several sectors of real estate. Tune in now. Wall Street Journal Article - https://www.wsj.com/articles/wall-street-is-ready-to-scoop-up-commercial-real-estateon-the-cheap-6edac64f New York Magazine Article - https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/08/rent-growth-is-slowing-where-housing-got-built.html 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, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser are joined by guest Ryan Smith, the co-founder of Elevation Capital. Ryan share insights from his decades of investment expertise. Focusing on self storage and mobile home parks, he shares insights gained through navigating multiple economic cycles. Ryan offers valuable perspectives on strategic investing at various stages of the economic cycle, coupled with his take on the current macro environment, including interest rates, inflation, and recession concerns. Connect with Ryan Smith on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryansmithelevation/ 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 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