Fund Raiser DEBUNKS How To Build a Million-Dollar NETWORK - Robby Butler

Robby Butler is the Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations at Y Street Capital, a firm specializing in real estate investment strategies. He is responsible for advising investors on how to grow and preserve their wealth through real estate investments. Robby Butler has a personal portfolio that includes successful apartment value-add repositions and purchase-reposition-and-sale projects, even in a slowing marke

In this podcast, Robby Butler shares his journey in building a successful network and raising capital for real estate investments. He discusses the critical role of networking and relationship-building, as well as the strategies he used to grow his investor network.

 Robby offers valuable insights into effective fundraising, including the timing and techniques of capital raising, the importance of understanding investor goals, and maintaining relationships through CRM software. Additionally, he touches on the influence of social media and generosity in networking.

Takeaways

• Networking and building relationships are crucial in the real estate industry, especially for raising capital.
• Timing is important when raising capital, and it's best to start conversations in advance of having a deal on the table.
• Asking the right questions and understanding investors' goals and preferences are key to successful capital raising.
• Sales skills are valuable in raising capital, and a good understanding of finance is also beneficial.
• Keeping track of investors and maintaining relationships can be done through customer relationship management software and regular communication.
• Generosity and helping others are effective strategies for networking and building connections.
• Social media platforms like LinkedIn can be valuable for networking and expanding your network. Networking with high-caliber individuals can provide valuable connections and opportunities in the real estate industry.
• Thinking big and partnering with experienced individuals can lead to greater success in real estate investing.
• Retail properties, such as strip centers, can be opportunistic acquisitions despite the challenges in the retail industry.
• Multifamily properties remain a strong investment thesis due to the ongoing demand for housing.
• Adding emotion to goals and reviewing them daily can provide inspiration and motivation for achieving success.
• Preparing and researching before networking events can help build confidence and make meaningful connections.
• Providing value and finding ways to add quick, succinct value to others can help build relationships and open doors.
• Continuous improvement and a clear vision are essential for long-term success in real estate investing.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

03:14 Understanding Investors' Goals and Preferences

07:24 The Role of Sales Skills and Finance Knowledge in Raising Capital

13:05 The Value of Generosity and Helping Others in Networking

19:18 Networking Strategies on Social Media Platforms

22:01 The Methodology of Raising Capital and Networking in Real Estate

24:41 Mistakes New Investors Make When Raising Capital

31:05 Opportunistic Acquisitions in Retail and Multifamily Properties

37:25 The Power of Thinking Big and Partnering with Experienced Individuals

42:34 The Importance of Adding Emotion to Goals and Reviewing Them Daily

44:54 Preparing and Researching for Networking Events