Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"DOWNLOAD "The UVE Framework Guide": https://go.fundraisecapital.co/uve-framework In this landmark  200th episode of Making Billions, Ryan Miller reveals why the elite top 0.01% of fund managers don't just hustle harder—they master their internal state to dominate the external market.If you’ve ever felt like the chaos of capital raises, deal deadlines, and market volatility was soul-crushing, this episode is your strategic blueprint for transformation. Ryan breaks down the UVE Framework—a powerful energy management system for identifying the Umpires, Vampires, and Empires in your life. This 200th episode delivers the hard-hitting strategies you need to protect your focus, purge your circle, and engineer an empire from a position of absolute peace. Stop playing small. Start leading with purpose. This is the pursuit of Making Billions. Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a recovering CFO turned angel Support the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Are you looking to scale your investment firm or launch a high-performance private equity fund?In this episode of Making Billions, host Ryan Miller sits down with Kim Flynn, President of XA Investments, a leading firm with $1 Billion AUM. Together, they discuss the interval fund market and closed-end fund structures that are currently revolutionizing how alternative asset managers raise capital from the private wealth marketplace.Success in private equity and venture capital is no longer just about having the best product; it is about mastering fund marketing and investor relations.Whether you are focused on real estate debt, infrastructure, or healthcare innovation, this episode provides the "edge" needed to scale to $100M and beyond.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a recovering CFO turneSupport the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"DOWNLOAD "The Family Office Blueprint": http://go.fundraisecapital.co/familyofficeblueprintAre you ready to transition from individual success to building a multi-generational legacy?Stop building wealth for a single lifetime and start engineering a legacy that lasts for centuries. In this episode of Making Billions, Ryan Miller breaks down the exact architectural blueprints used by the world’s wealthiest dynasties to engineer, protect, and scale their wealth. Ryan pulls back the curtain on the "Dynasty Blueprint" used by the Rockefellers, Rothschilds, and Waltons to safeguard billions against taxes, litigation, and economic decay.Whether you are managing $1 million or $1 billion, understanding family office structures, offshore investment funds, and asset protection is the key to ensuring your capital endures for a century.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a recovering CFO turned angel Support the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Are you ready to discover how top-tier private equity firms triple the value of companies in just five years? In this episode of Making Billions, Ryan Miller sits down with Eliot Kerlin, Co-Founder and CEO of Broadwing Capital, to lift the veil on the high-powered operational strategies used by institutional investors to transform ordinary businesses into unstoppable growth machines.Whether you are an emerging fund manager, a family office principal, or a founder looking for an exit strategy, this discussion provides a masterclass in operational excellence and strategic value creation.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Eliot Kerlin serves as Managing Partner of Broadwing Capital, which he co-founded after 20 years of operational private equity experience.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a recovering CFO turned angel investor in technology and energy.Support the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"DOWNLOAD "The Dollar Empire Private Markets Playbook"https://go.fundraisecapital.co/dollar-empire-playbookThe financial world is fixated on the wrong metrics. While the media screams about US debt and the trade deficit, these perceived weaknesses are actually the hidden engines driving trillions of dollars directly into private equity, private credit, and venture capital. This is not theory—it's accounting.In this deep-dive masterclass on global macro strategy and private market investing, Ryan Miller rips the curtain back on the Balance of Payments (BOP)—the true master ledger of global power. If you are a fund manager or deal syndicator, you need to know exactly how the Current Account deficit forces foreign capital to buy your deals. The world isn't collapsing; it's buying American assets, and your fund is the mechanism.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a recovering CFO turned angel investor in technology and Support the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Your Real Estate Strategy might be broken!In this explosive episode of Making Billions, host Ryan Miller dives deep with Dustin Heiner, real estate investor, as he shares his journey from being scammed by a property manager to developing a proprietary system that treats real estate not as an asset class, but as a robust, automated business.Dustin, with a portfolio of 30+ single-family homes (90% paid off) and nearly 1000 apartment units, emphasizes the mindset shift from being a passive investor to an active real estate business owner.If you're ready to build an automatic, scalable cash flow machine and create lasting generational wealth, this definitive blueprint starts now!Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Dustin Heiner is a real estate investor who achieved successful unemployment and built a massive, cash-flowing portfolio of single-family homes and apartment complexes.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a recovering CFO turned angel investor in technology and energy.Support the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Why do some fund managers and startup founders close oversubscribed fundraising rounds in days, while others chase investors for months with nothing but "maybes"? The secret to raising capital successfully is not just your IRR, deck, or data room—it's mastering The Fundraise Formula.In this powerful episode of Making Billions, host Ryan Miller reveals the simple yet universal law that dictates every successful private equity deal, venture capital round, and alternative asset raise: Trust multiplied by the Transaction.Stop chasing capital and start making capital chase you. This masterclass is essential viewing for fund managers, General Partners (GPs), Limited Partners (LPs), deal syndicators, venture capitalists, angel investors, and startup founders who are serious about scaling their businesses and building their financial empire.Download The Fundraise Capital Diagnostic Tool—the private framework Ryan uses to score a deal's investor perception—and change the way you raise capital forever: go.fundraisecapital.co/thefundraiseformulaSubscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspSupport the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"For decades, the 60/40 portfolio—a simple mix of 60% stocks and 40% bonds—was the undisputed king of investment strategy. It was a reliable engine for wealth creation during an era of falling interest rates and cheap capital.That era is over.Today, we face a new reality: persistent structural inflation, crushing US debt levels, and historically dangerous market valuations. The strategy that got generations of investors here will not get them there.Jeff Sarti is here to expose why this once-sacred strategy is now a liability and to reveal the quiet, radical shifts the smart money is making right now. Learn what replaces the 60/40, how to protect your wealth from currency debasement, and why liquidity is your greatest enemy.This is an essential discussion for anyone serious about financial planning, risk management, and building a truly resilient investment portfolio.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]:Jeff Sarti is Morton Wealth’s Chief Executive Officer, he leads the company’s mission of helping investors to achieve their financial goals.  [THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a recovering CFO turned angel investor in technology and Support the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Are you looking to achieve financial freedom by moving beyond the high-risk startup game? This episode of Making Billions is your battle-tested blueprint for entering the world of private equity and small business acquisition. Host Ryan Miller,  breaks down the simple but brutally effective PE process: Buy, Fix, and Sell.Discover the massive, often-overlooked $10 trillion wealth transfer opportunity as baby boomer owners of profitable small companies look to retire. We dive deep into why buying an existing business is the new building, understanding valuation, learning the non-negotiable rules of due diligence, mastering the deal structure that gets you funded and finally avoiding the five mindset mistakes of first-time acquirers.This is the playbook for building an empire, one smart acquisition at a time.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a recovering CFO turned angel investor in technology and Support the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"The AI Gold Rush is here, redefining the venture capital landscape. Billions of dollars are flowing, startup valuations are soaring, and the traditional power dynamics of early-stage investing are being upended. In this explosive episode, host Ryan Miller sits down with Maria Palma, General Partner at Freestyle VC, one of the most disciplined and forward-thinking firms in the industry, specializing in seed-stage and early-stage technology investments. Discover the frameworks Freestyle VC uses to spot defensible AI plays before the market recognizes them. This is a must-watch for fund managers, angel investors, and startup founders looking to understand the new rules of raising capital.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Maria Palma, General Partner at Freestyle VC, one of the most disciplined and forward thinking firms in early stage investing. Maria is at the epicenter of the shift, leading freestyle's charge into the heart of AI's infrastructure backing the unseen technologies that power the next generation oSupport the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.