The Phil Bak Podcast

Understanding the concept of decentralization, instutitional rot, and why this trade resonates so strongly with a generation.

Brad Hargreaves explains how AI, automation, sensors, and innovation are transforming multifamily operations and evolving the real estate industry.

Nate Geraci, an ETF industry expert and president of NovaDAX Wealth Management, dives into the evolving world of ETFs. He discusses the divergence between advisor/institutional and retail markets, explaining the rise of niche retail-oriented ETFs. Nate debates the risks of exotic ETFs and the impact of inflated return expectations on investor behavior. He also sheds light on the potential flood of active ETFs through new share class filings. With insights on compliance and education, Nate emphasizes the importance of informed investing in today's dynamic market.

Join Adam Blumberg, co-founder of Protocol Wealth and former financial advisor turned crypto educator, as he shares his remarkable journey from stand-up comedy to decentralized finance. He discusses the evolution of the internet's impact on crypto, his early trading lessons, and the importance of educating financial advisors about blockchain. Adam also explores founding a DeFi-native RIA, the significance of trust and transparency in DeFi, and how traditional custodial principles apply to crypto assets. Tune in for insights into blending crypto with traditional financial strategies!

How does a Philadelphia bartender become one of the top finance writers in just a few years? By reading just a little bit more, going just a little bit deeper, building personal relationships, and trusting his nose for bullshit. This is Quoth the Raven's story.

Randy Zisler talks about his new book on CRE investing, best practices, and how bad incentives are keeping people from utilizing better public REIT valuations.

Adam Singer unpacks how corporatism and compliance crush authentic voices, while grifters thrive in finance and crypto. He explains how AI-generated writing is like sending a robot to the gym, AI content farms flooding the internet, and why advertisers still get duped by hollow metrics. Ultimately, he explains, it is trust - not clicks - that is what really matters.

Dan Joseph explains his Berkshire-style model combining private housing investing with public REIT bets to exploit wrapper-driven mispricings, and how supply drives Real Estate pricing.

Jared Dillian opens up about meritocracy, authenticity, spirituality, and trading with stoicism.

Leyla Kunimoto from Accredited Investor Insight gives a masterclass on LP investing. She explains how LPs evaluate venture capital pitch decks, explains how Private Equity Real Estate differs from NAV REITs and Private REITs, whether PE managers are better investment than their funds, the market's lukewarm response to the PRIV ETF, and ends with an explanation to the persistent gap between public and private real estate prices.