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POWERS brings you inside the minds of world-class leaders who have built, battled, and succeeded at the highest levels.
POWERS digs beyond the surface with questions driven by curiosity, uncovering stories and insights rarely shared publicly. Each episode delivers timeless wisdom and hard-earned lessons that apply across business and life.
The show has earned a reputation for asking the right questions at the right moment. The focus is on timeless principles, proven through years of discipline and risk, not on shortcuts. Each conversation is direct, deliberate, and designed to leave listeners sharper than when they arrived. The aim is simple: to deliver insights that matter and can be carried into business and life.
Since its launch, POWERS has drawn a high-caliber audience of builders, investors, and decision makers. Past guests have represented companies such as Starwood Capital, JLL, Hillwood Capital, Chick-fil-A, Morning Brew, Founders Podcast, Tiny Capital, Permanent Equity, Fort, Matthews REIS, Bonobos, and ConvertKit.
At its core, POWERS is a celebration of leadership, of work that matters, and of the American spirit that makes it possible.
#390 - Barrett Linburg - Founder @ Savoy Equity Partners - Big Beautiful Opportunity Zones
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1 hour 5 minutes
2 months ago
#390 - Barrett Linburg - Founder @ Savoy Equity Partners - Big Beautiful Opportunity Zones
We welcome back Barrett Linburg to the podcast for a deep dive into the evolution of Opportunity Zones and also his firm, Savoy. Barrett shares how his focus on Opportunity Zone projects has shaped Savoy, why these tax-incentivized investments are so compelling for long-term real estate strategies, and how his team has expanded into property management, construction, and development. The discussion also highlights the transformation of Dallas neighborhoods, navigating legislation, and lessons learned from working with contractors and city partnerships.
We discuss:
How Barrett discovered opportunity zones and built a firm around them
The redevelopment of Bishop Ridge in Dallas and the strategy behind choosing locations
Key changes from Opportunity Zone 1.0 to 2.0 and what they mean for investors
Building out complementary businesses in property management, renovations, and construction
Combining opportunity zones with PFC structures to maximize returns and affordability
Links
Barrett on X - https://x.com/DallasAptGP
Barrett on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrett-linburg-32070310/
Savoy Equity Partners - https://savoyequity.com/
Barrett’s first appearance on the show - https://youtu.be/6WkWK3BldgI
Topics
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:05:52) - Barrett's real estate journey
(00:07:12) - Opportunity zones in practice
(00:21:08) - Case study: Bishop Ridge
(00:26:21) - Future of opportunity zones
(00:34:51) - Understanding OZ tax benefits
(00:35:16) - Clarifying misconceptions about OZ investments
(00:36:55) - Step up in basis explained
(00:38:46) - Investing in opportunity zone businesses
(00:43:47) - Challenges with general contractors
(00:48:42) - Expanding Savoy Equity Partners
(00:58:31) - Navigating PFC and OZ deals
(01:04:33) - Conclusion and contact information
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POWERS brings you inside the minds of world-class leaders who have built, battled, and succeeded at the highest levels.
POWERS digs beyond the surface with questions driven by curiosity, uncovering stories and insights rarely shared publicly. Each episode delivers timeless wisdom and hard-earned lessons that apply across business and life.
The show has earned a reputation for asking the right questions at the right moment. The focus is on timeless principles, proven through years of discipline and risk, not on shortcuts. Each conversation is direct, deliberate, and designed to leave listeners sharper than when they arrived. The aim is simple: to deliver insights that matter and can be carried into business and life.
Since its launch, POWERS has drawn a high-caliber audience of builders, investors, and decision makers. Past guests have represented companies such as Starwood Capital, JLL, Hillwood Capital, Chick-fil-A, Morning Brew, Founders Podcast, Tiny Capital, Permanent Equity, Fort, Matthews REIS, Bonobos, and ConvertKit.
At its core, POWERS is a celebration of leadership, of work that matters, and of the American spirit that makes it possible.
