In this episode, Ellis sits down with Bob and Ben to answer one of the most common questions they hear from investors: how can I replicate the billionaire investing strategy with a smaller portfolio? They unpack key concepts from their book Invest Like a Billionaire, like breaking down portfolio allocation, assessing liquidity needs, and including why simple diversification isn’t enough.
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And find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/
Oil and gas are back in the headlines. What does that mean for investors?
In this episode, Bob and Ben join Ellis to unpack the latest reports from OPEC and the IEA, what they signal for fossil fuel investing, and how energy fits into a diversified portfolio. They also look at new data on investor sentiment regarding industrial and multifamily real estate. All of it points to where the smartest opportunities may be for investors today.
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And find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/
Jim Dew, Founder of Dew Wealth Management, joins Ben Fraser and Jim Maffuccio, to dive into the concepts of building a Virtual Family Office. After spending years studying the ultra-wealthy, Jim Dew realized Family Offices generally had staff, resources and strategies built around preserving and growing their family’s wealth. Jim decided to replicate their approach, but make it more accessible for the entrepreneur. Tune into today’s show to hear about Jim’s story and how he’s built his unique wealth management approach.
Dew Wealth Management https://www.dewwealth.com/
Connect with Jim Dew on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-dew-0ab03a5/
Find out more about the Invest Like A Billionaire community at https://investlikeabillionaire.org/
The Fed just cut rates for the first time this year. What does that mean for your investments?
In this episode, Ellis Hammond and Bob Fraser unpack how this move could shape the next cycle for real estate investors, what history suggests about market reactions, and why inflation may play a bigger role in the national debt discussion than most investors realize.
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As we get closer to Q4 we wanted to bring back a favorite episode from the past – all about tax saving strategies. Thank you so much to experts Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland of Keystone CPA for joining us to discuss how investors can utilize real estate and other strategies to reduce tax burdens, optimize returns and increase potential gains from the IRS.
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Lane Kipp has dedicated his career to helping others give well. He runs the nonprofit All Access, which uses analytics to find the most effective and transparent ways to make charitable donations go farthest. And it turns out, running All Access has a lot to teach us about how to vet deals in the investment world.
Check out Lane’s org at allaccess.international
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Did you hear about the $1B ATM investment fraud? What started as a too-good-to-be-true deal ended up as a ponzi scheme that upended lots of good investors, including some of us.
So how did Aspen as a firm dodge this one? And how can you learn from this scandal and spot potential ponzi schemes yourself?
Listen in, and let us know what you think in the comments on youtube and on Spotify.
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What number is “enough” to you?
The legendary John Maxwell joins Bob Fraser in a rare interview about how John thinks about building wealth and sowing values into young people. He tells us about his theory of picking a number to know when you’ve met your own needs.
What do you think of this idea? Listeners on Spotify or Youtube – share a comment, or even tell us what your number is. And are you there yet?
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And find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/
How do billionaires think differently than the rest of us? Bob and Ben have spent over a year trying to answer that question as they wrote the Invest Like a Billionaire book.
In this episode, they share their lessons – how billionaires approach debt, inflation and taxes differently. And we learn how we can all move from an “income statement mindset” to a “balance sheet mindset.”
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And find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/
Is your financial advisor keeping secrets from you? Well, not exactly. In this episode, we learn another key lesson from the Invest Like a Billionaire book: why the financial advising system is rigged against alts. Listen to hear why your advisor isn’t able to give you the guidance you need, and figure out how to work the system in your favour.
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And find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/
We’re back with another sneak peek into the Invest Like a Billionaire book! Bob and Ben join Ellis to share the secret killer of wealth – Volatility. They’ll walk you through the math around why volatility is the enemy of compounding wealth, and what you can do about it.
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And find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/
The Invest Like a Billionaire book is almost here! For all of August, we’re bringing you sneak peeks into the key points in the book, and diving deeper into some of the topics.
This episode, Bob and Ben join Ellis for a conversation about the end of the 60:40 portfolio, and the advent of The Swensen Model.
Find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/ and PREORDER the Invest Like a Billionaire book at www.thebillionairebook.org/
Join us for a summit on August 8th to celebrate the launch of the Invest Like a Billionaire book coming this fall!
Register at https://www.thebillionairesummit.com/summit
How do you build a strategic alternative asset portfolio? Most investors just jump at the first deals presented to them from their network. But in this episode, Ben lays out a strategic plan when building an alt portfolio, optimizing for long term yield and growth. In this episode, Ben is joined by Ellis Hammond, Aspen Fund’s Vice President of Capital to dive into The Wealth Pyramid.
Find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/ and PREORDER the Invest Like a Billionaire book at www.thebillionairebook.org/
And check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/
Bronson Hill had a quick come-up from a salary job to a full time passive investor and capital raiser. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing, and he’s learned some really important lessons along the way about how to be strategic about your path and create a framework to vet deals. In this episode, Bronson opens up about his portfolio, which includes some surprising asset classes. Check it out.
Check out Bronson’s first book, Fire Yourself https://bronsonequity.com/how-to-fire-yourself/
Find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/ and PREORDER the Invest Like a Billionaire book at www.thebillionairebook.org/
And check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/
Jim Pfeifer was a financial advisor working with clients invested in traditional stocks and bonds. Then he got into passive real estate investing – and he has a lot to say about why financial advisors can’t or won’t push real estate. He’s now built a hugely diversified passive portfolio and built a community helping others do the same.
Check out Jim's company at passivepockets.com.
Find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/ and PREORDER the Invest Like a Billionaire book at www.thebillionairebook.org/
And check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/
Jim Maffuccio, a co-founder of Aspen Funds, has been through some seriously challenging cycles. On the podcast, he and Ben get into how he rebuilt after two catastrophic wipeouts – and what he’s learned so it won’t happen again.
He shares his CSI-like strategies for vetting sponsors today, and how he decides which deals go forward, and which he’s now turning down.
Find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/ and PREORDER the Invest Like a Billionaire book at www.thebillionairebook.org/
And check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/
How does Aspen decide what deals to jump for, and which to turn away? In this new series, Deals We Didn’t Do, the leadership team is bringing you behind the scenes on how we make those calls.
In this episode, Ben and Bob Fraser, Ellis Hammond and Jim Maffuccio go over a recent Rescue Preferred Equity Fund or “Bail-In Fund” they turned down. They walk through how you can calculate if these kinds of private credit deals might pan out, and what are red flags to look out for.
Find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/ and PREORDER the Invest Like a Billionaire book at www.thebillionairebook.org/
And check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/
Tait Duryea has always loved two things: flying planes and building financial freedom. He’s built a life that combines these two elements, and he’s helping other commercial pilots achieve the same success he has in alternatives. In this episode, he tells Ben how he decides if a deal is ready for liftoff, how he thinks about risk assessment, and how he’s getting from Point A to Point B on his own financial goals.
Find Tait’s podcast at https://passiveincomepilots.com/ and his firm at https://www.turbinecapital.vc/
Find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/ and PREORDER the Invest Like a Billionaire book at www.thebillionairebook.org/
Check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/
Darrell Gargala started investing in real estate as a way to stay busy after retiring from the Air Force. But it’s become a passion, and he’s even bringing his kids into the fold. In this episode, he shares how he’s built up a 7 digit real estate portfolio, why he keeps his projects active, and how he's passing on this knowledge to his kids.
Find out more about the podcast at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/ and PREORDER the Invest Like a Billionaire book at www.thebillionairebook.org/
And check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/
