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April 1, 2025

#28 Commercial Real Estate Investing Strategies with Physician Led In…

Discover commercial real estate investing, retail property investment, and passive real estate income strategies for mid stage accredited investors.

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March 25, 2025

#27 Consumer Tech Private Equity Investment: Sound Curves

NASA Apollo leader Jim Skaggs shares leadership lessons and unveils Sound Curves, a U.S.-made high fidelity earbud venture seeking $3M Series B for growth and mid stage investor returns. Learn more about this exciting consumer tech private equity investment opportunity.

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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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March 4, 2025

#25 Motorsports Investment Opportunities with Ryan Shehan

Discover a unique motorsports investment with Ryan Shehan Racing. Explore high-ROI opportunities, sponsorship benefits, and VIP race experiences in this exclusive growth-focused venture.

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Feb. 25, 2025

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

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 detectio…

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Feb. 19, 2025

#23 Alternative Asset Investment Structures

Explore alternative investments, master investment structures, and gain private equity investing insights to protect capital and maximize returns. You’ll learn how each structure impacts liability, taxation, investor rights, and control, plus how management fees and carried interest work in real-wo…

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Feb. 12, 2025

#22 Private Securities Deep Dive: Unlocking Alternative Investments

Unlock the power of private securities and other alternative investments with this deep dive into how mid stage investors can diversify beyond public markets. Hosts Sarah Florer and Roland Wiederaenders break down the legal definition of a security, reveal the key differences between public and pri…

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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.

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Jan. 29, 2025

#20 Alternative Investments: 2024 Wins & 2025 Strategies

Explore alternative investments, private securities, and wealth management strategies to help mid stage investors allocate capital wisely and build lasting, diversified portfolios.

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Jan. 22, 2025

#19 1031 Exchange Secrets Every Real Estate Investor Should Know

Discover how a 1031 Exchange can boost real estate investing returns with expert qualified intermediary insights, tax deferral strategies, and proven portfolio growth tactics.

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Jan. 14, 2025

#18 Scaling Wealth Through Multifamily Real Estate Investment & Syndi…

Discover how Chattanooga multifamily investment, commercial real estate syndication, and value add real estate investments can deliver strong returns for mid stage investors ready to scale.

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Jan. 8, 2025

#17 Oil and Gas Investments: Strategies, Tax Perks & Growth

Discover how to leverage Oil and Gas Investments for income, growth, and powerful tax advantages. In this episode, Jace Graham, CEO of Rising Phoenix Capital, reveals three proven strategies—bond/debt, income funds, and growth drilling deals—plus insider tips on 1031 exchanges, self‑directed IRAs, …

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Dec. 18, 2024

#16 Qualitative Estate Planning: Strategies to Preserve Wealth & Lega…

Explore qualitative estate planning strategies that unite wealth management with family wealth preservation, blending financial insight and values to secure your legacy for generations.

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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. 27, 2024

#13 Open-Ended Funds vs Syndication: Investor’s Guide

Explore Open-Ended Funds vs Single Asset Syndication to master Commercial Real Estate Investing with strategies that boost diversification, liquidity, and long-term portfolio 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. 13, 2024

#11 The 1031 Exchange Strategies to Maximize Returns and Defer Taxes

Discover 1031 exchange strategies with Mitch Flax, CAIA—learn to defer taxes, boost returns, and apply proven alternative investment tactics for mid-stage investors.

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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 …

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Oct. 30, 2024

#9 Who Can Legally Sell Private Securities?

Who can legally sell private securities—and how do they get paid? In this episode, Roland and Sarah demystify the broker-dealer rules, issuer exemptions, and investment advisor carve-outs that govern who can offer and sell private deals. Whether you're raising capital or allocating it, this convers…

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Oct. 23, 2024

#8 Distressed Assets: Smart Strategies for Mid Stage Investors

In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, experts break down how mid-stage investors can identify, assess, and profit from distressed assets in today’s challenging markets. Listeners will gain actionable strategies for navigating legal risks, structuring deals, and unlocking value across real est…

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Oct. 16, 2024

#7 Pre-Packaged Bankruptcy & 363 Sales: Investor Strategies That Work

In this episode, bankruptcy attorney Mary Elizabeth Heard explains how pre-packaged bankruptcies and 363 sales allow investors to unlock value in distressed assets through strategic restructuring. Listeners learn to spot opportunities and acquire assets free of liens for greater investment upside.

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Oct. 9, 2024

#6 Bankruptcy & Restructuring Demystified: Protect Capital, Spot Oppo…

Bankruptcy decoded: protect capital, spot opportunity. Bankruptcy investing isn’t about failure — it’s about finding opportunities. In this episode, we break down the capital stack, creditor priority, and how restructuring can unlock value in alternative assets. If you’re allocating capital in r…

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Oct. 2, 2024

#5 Public vs Private Securities: Costs, Risks & Capital Strategies

Unlock the real costs, risks, and capital strategies behind public vs private securities so you can allocate with confidence and capture alpha. Securities attorney and real estate investor Eddie Martin joins Roland and Sarah to demystify IPO expenses, compliance burdens, and the private market boom…

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