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Dec. 17, 2025

#65: Alternative Investments 2025 Recap - Private Markets, Access, and Trends

Explore key 2025 trends in alternative investments, private markets, and access strategies to build and preserve wealth effectively.
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Nov. 4, 2025

#60: Inside Dubai Deals - How Capital Actually Moves in the UAE

How Dubai’s capital really works: regulation, relationships, and deal structure.
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Oct. 28, 2025

#59: How to Become Investor-Ready: Fundraising & Investor Relations Strategies for Alternative Investments

Learn how fund managers become investor-ready with expert fundraising strategies, investor relations insights, and alternative investment tactics.
Guest: Laura Oslick
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July 30, 2025

#46 Investment Management Law

Demystifying investment management law for smarter capital allocation. Discover legal insights on family offices, private funds, and SEC compliance to help investors allocate capital with confidence and avoid costly missteps.
Guest: George Lee
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May 15, 2025

#35 High yield Flex Industrial Investing in Texas

Flex Industrial Real Estate Investing in Texas’s booming I 35 corridor offers high yield, recession resistant returns. Alec McElhinny shares strategies, triple net lease insights, and growth trends.
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May 7, 2025

#34 The Regulation D Private Securities Guide

Mid stage investors seeking to actively allocate capital into alternative assets need a clear understanding of Regulation D—the cornerstone of U.S. private securities law. In this episode, we break down Regulation D private placement rules, explain the latest accredited investor requirements 2025, and outline exactly how to invest in private securities offerings while managing risk and maximizing opportunity. Whether you’re evaluating a Rule 506(b) relationship driven deal or a Rule 506(c) general solicitation, you’ll gain actionable insights to navigate compliance, protect your interests, and confidently participate in high quality private market opportunities.
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April 29, 2025

#33 Private Equity Investing Explained

Private equity investing is no longer reserved for institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Learn more about accessible private equity investing, accredited investor opportunities, and business development company insights with BIP Ventures Evergreen BDC.
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April 23, 2025

#31 Everything You Need to Know About the Capital Stack

Understanding the capital stack is essential for making smarter investment decisions. In this episode, we break down the layers — from senior debt to common equity — and explain how each impacts investment structure, risk vs. return, and your position in the payout order. Whether you’re exploring private equity capital stack strategies, evaluating real estate capital stack investing, or simply want to know how the capital stack affects investment returns, you’ll gain the clarity you need to align your portfolio with your goals. Join us as we demystify complex deal structures, share real world examples, and give you the tools to confidently assess where your money sits — and why it matters.
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March 12, 2025

#26 Due Diligence for Investors: Master PPM & Risk Review

Learn due diligence for investors in alternative assets. Master PPM, agreements, manager vetting, and risk review to protect capital and make confident investment decisions.
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Feb. 25, 2025

#24 Rules to Live By for Investment Manager Due Diligence with Larry Powell

Larry Powell reveals proven investment manager due diligence rules to spot red flags, ensure transparency, and protect capital in alternative investments. Whether you’re a mid-stage investor, family office, or institutional allocator, you’ll learn practical asset allocation rules, red flag detection strategies, and alternative investment insights to protect and grow capital. Larry shares real world stories from decades in the field — from spotting fraud before it happens to structuring deals for maximum transparency.
Guest: Larry Powell
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Feb. 5, 2025

#21 Mastering Manager Selection: Larry Powell’s Due Diligence Playbook

Discover proven manager selection strategies, rigorous due diligence methods, and insights on alternative investments to help mid stage investors allocate capital with confidence and precision.
Guest: Larry Powell
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Dec. 18, 2024

#16 Qualitative Estate Planning: Strategies to Preserve Wealth & Legacy

Explore qualitative estate planning strategies that unite wealth management with family wealth preservation, blending financial insight and values to secure your legacy for generations.
Guest: David Claflin
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Dec. 11, 2024

#15 Tax‑Smart Charitable Giving Strategies for Investors

Maximize impact and tax efficiency with proven charitable giving strategies. Learn how mid-stage investors can align philanthropy with smart capital allocation for lasting returns.
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Dec. 11, 2024

#14 Organizing Your Asset Management Company for Real Estate Growth

Master the essentials of building an asset management company, from commercial real estate investing to choosing the right investment management structure for lasting growth.
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Nov. 21, 2024

#12 Real Estate Syndication & Mixed-Use Investing Secrets

Discover how real estate syndication, passive real estate investing, and mixed-use investment strategies can help you diversify, build wealth, and align with investor first opportunities.
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Nov. 7, 2024

#10 Marina Investing for Accredited Investors

Discover how marina investing delivers 30%+ IRRs, diverse cash flow, and recession-resistant upside for accredited investors. Whether you're reallocating capital or exploring niche assets, this conversation demystifies the fund-of-funds structure and operational strategies behind a high-performing alternative investment.
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Sept. 25, 2024

#4 Accredited Investor Rules: Who can invest in Alternative Assets?

Are you an accredited investor—or working toward becoming one? In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, you’ll learn the accredited investor rules: exact net worth and income thresholds, the legal framework behind Regulation D, and the practical realities of deal size, liquidity risk, and investor verification. Whether you’re already accredited or building toward it, you’ll walk away with the clarity to position yourself for high quality alternative investment opportunities.
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Aug. 27, 2024

#1 Introduction to Alternative Assets | Private Securities & Portfolio Diversification

Discover how private securities fit into the fast-evolving world of alternative assets — and why they matter for your portfolio.