
Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors
Thanks for listening to another episode of Making Billions with Ryan Miller: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Startup Founders, and Venture Capital Investors. This show covers topics connecting you to some of the best investment funds that won in their industry—from making money and motivation to alternative investments, fund managers, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, capital raisers, money mavericks, and industry titans. If you want to start a business, understand investment funds that won the game, and how the top 0.01% made it, then this show will give you the answers!
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Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 1min
Entrepreneurs Survival Guide: How to Win in Business and in Life
Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Katie Richardson.Katie Richardson is the founder of a multi-national company where her products were sold in over 26 countries around the world. She's been featured on Ellen DeGeneres, Rachel Ray, The Today Show, and in publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, and more. Since her exit, she has been helping entrepreneurs and business owners to massively level up in life and business. What this means is that Katie understands how to build a business from start-up to exit, and she's about to give you her secret sauce on not only building a business but building a powerful founder in your 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/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Katie Richardson is the founder of a multi-national company where her products were sold in over 26 countries around the world. S[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an 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.

Dec 11, 2023 • 39min
NFL Executive: How to Win in Life and in Money
Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Paul Epstein.Paul is the former NFL and NBA executive, now thought leader, and 2x bestselling author of “Better Decisions Faster” and “The Power of Playing Offense”. Currently he spends his time as an award-winning speaker on leadership and high performance, inspiring millions around the world to make confidence their competitive advantage.What this means is that Paul understands leadership and high performance and going to give you a masterclass on how to level up as a leader while in your pursuit of Making Billions.To Receive your free confidence quiz go to:Paulepsteinspeaks.comSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Paul is the former NFL and NBA executive, now thought leader, and 2x bestselling author of “Better Decisions Faster” and “The Power of Playing Offense”. [THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an 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.

Dec 4, 2023 • 24min
Defying Wall Street: Betting Against Consensus—Bridgewater's Former Deputy CIO Reveals All
Bob Elliott, former Deputy CIO at Bridgewater, shares insights on investment systems, market linkages, and minimizing losses. He emphasizes understanding correlations, using free resources like tradingeconomics.com, and assessing risk and market conditions. Strategies for success include thinking differently, developing a systematic approach, and practicing discipline and diversification.

Nov 27, 2023 • 31min
Jocko Fuel: How Real Leaders Lead and Win
Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions, today I have my dear friend Brian Littlefield.Brian is the Co-Founder of one of Inc’s 500 fastest growing companies and the hottest Energy Drink companies on the market known as “Jocko Fuel”. Not only that, but he is partnered with the famous Navy Seal Commander, Jocko Willink, as well as a champion Brazilian Ju-Jitsu athlete. What this means is that Brian is about to teach you about the key factors of How to Win in Your Market, Implement Effective Leadership, and Develop your Grit so that you not only win, but win big in your 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/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Brian Littlefield is the Co-Founder of one of Inc’s 500 fastest growing companies and the hottest Energy Drink companies on the market known as “Jocko Fuel”. [THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an 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.

Nov 20, 2023 • 31min
DANCING WITH BULLS: Trader Reveals Wall Street Trading Strategies
Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions, today I have my dear friend Tony Greer.Tony is a former career trader from Sumitomo Bank, Union Bank of Switzerland, Goldman Sachs, and more. Currently, he's the Founder of TG Macro and the editor of a phenomenal market publication called “The Morning Navigator”What this means is that Tony understands trading, markets, and economic moves that help you and I in our 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/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[THE GUEST]: Tony Greer is a former career trader from Sumitomo Bank, Union Bank of Switzerland, Goldman Sachs, and more. Currently, he's the Founder of TG Macro and the editor of a phenomenal market publication called “The Morning Navigator”[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an 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.

Nov 13, 2023 • 25min
SEARCH FUNDS: How Founders Are Cashing in on The NEW WAVE of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I’m your host Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend, Ibrahim Rahim Ibrahim is a recovering McKinsey consultant who turned the private investment space on it’s head when he became the managing partner of Moon Base Capital; a new type of equity fund that blends venture capital and private equity into what is known as a Search Fund. What this means is that Ibrahim understands business, he understands funds, and he is about to give us a master class on how to win in the private markets to help us all in our pursuit of Making Billions.WANT TO LEARN HOW THE BEST INVESTORS MAKE MONEY? SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[THE GUEST]: Ibrahim Rahim is the managing partner of Moon Base Capital.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel iSupport 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.

Nov 6, 2023 • 42min
Venture Capital: Hacking Private Investment Success From The Inside
Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions. Today I have my dear friend Drew Spaventa.Drew is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Spaventa Group. After over a decade in finance, Drew decided to build the Investment Firm of Tomorrow. Not only is he part of the Forbes Investment Council, but he’s also invested in such companies as Stripe, Epic Games, Airbnb, Coinbase, SpaceX, and more. What this means is that Drew understands all of the hidden elements of Venture Capital that make you successful and he's about to share it with us today to help us all in our pursuit of Making Billions.WANT TO LEARN HOW THE BEST INVESTORS MAKE MONEY? SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[THE GUEST]: Drew Spaventa is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Spaventa Group. After over a decade in finance, Drew decided to build the Investment Firm of Tomorrow. [THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an 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.

Oct 30, 2023 • 44min
Zero to $350M: Private Equity Insider Secrets Revealed
Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions. Today I have my dear friend Jerome Maldonado.Jerome is the Founder and CEO or J. Jacob Enterprises & Quad J Capital Holdings. Over the span of his 20-year career, Jerome has done over $380 million in in-house transactions, with $150 million in 2022 alone. What this means is that Jerome is about to teach you the cheat codes on how to get started in making money in Private Equity and Real Estate deals so that you can master the art of Making Billions.WANT TO LEARN HOW THE BEST INVESTORS MAKE MONEY? SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[THE GUEST]: Jerome Maldonado is the Founder and CEO or J. Jacob Enterprises & Quad J Capital Holdings. [THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor in technology and energSupport 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.

Oct 23, 2023 • 27min
Zero to $1.4B AUM: Wealth Secrets of a Real Estate Investor Revealed
Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions. Today I have my dear friend Whitney Elkins-Hutten.Whitney is the Director of Investor Relations at PassiveInvesting.com, a Private Equity firm with $1.4B AUM. What this means is that Whitney has a mountain of experience in Real Estate and Private Equity and she is about to blow our minds on how to master your business and your wealth in your pursuit of Making Billions.WANT TO LEARN HOW THE BEST INVESTORS MAKE MONEY? SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[THE GUEST]: Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the Director of Investor Relations at PassiveInvesting.com, a Private Equity firm with $1.4B AUM.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an 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.

Oct 16, 2023 • 30min
The Inside Track to Venture Capital: Keys to Raising Money for your Startup or Investment Funds
Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Anupam is the General Partner at Emergent, a VC firm with $140M+ under management that focuses on Augmented Intelligence, Enterprise Automation, The Future of Work, and Cloud Infrastructure.What this means is that Anupam is about to walk us through the details on how to raise capital, how to pitch a VC properly, and finally how to build your product market fit with a solid Go-To-Market strategy in your pursuit of Making Billions.WANT TO LEARN HOW THE BEST INVESTORS MAKE MONEY? SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[THE GUEST]: Anupam is the General Partner at Emergent, a VC firm with $140M+ under management that focuses on Augmented Intelligence, Enterprise Automation, The Future of Work, and Cloud Infrastructure.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an 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.