Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors

Ryan Miller

Making Billions with Ryan Miller — The Wolf of Alt Street — is the definitive top 2% ranked podcast for fund managers who want to raise capital and gain a competitive edge in private markets.Are you a fund manager trying to raise capital? Do you want to know how the top 0.01% in finance actually build and scale their funds?THE HOSTRyan Miller — fund manager, capital strategist, and former CFO turned angel investor in technology and energy — delivers the unfiltered playbook serious fund managers use to raise capital and compete at the highest level across:· Capital Raising & LP Relations· PE Deal Sourcing & Acquisition Strategy· Value Creation & Exit Strategies· Private Credit, Venture Capital & AI in Fund ManagementTHE SHOWMaking Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and venture capital investors alternate between two powerful formats every week:Expert interviews with top fund managers, family office allocators, institutional investors, and alternative asset operators who have done it at the highest level — and Making Billions Academy episodes where Ryan delivers solo masterclasses teaching the exact finance principles and capital raising frameworks serious fund managers need to compete and win in private markets.New episodes every week. No theory. No fluff. Just the playbook.This is the show your competitors hope you never find.How do you raise capital for a fund?👉 https://go.fundraisecapital.co/applyFor educational purposes only. Not financial, legal, or investment advice. Not a solicitation. Full disclaimer here:https://making-billions.com/disclaimer

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Dec 11, 2023 • 39min

NFL Executive: How to Win in Life and in Money

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Paul Epstein.Paul is the former NFL and NBA executive, now thought leader, and 2x bestselling author of “Better Decisions Faster” and “The Power of Playing Offense”. Currently he spends his time as an award-winning speaker on leadership and high performance, inspiring millions around the world to make confidence their competitive advantage.What this means is that Paul understands leadership and high performance and going to give you a masterclass on how to level up as a leader while in your pursuit of Making Billions.To Receive your free confidence quiz go to:Paulepsteinspeaks.comSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Paul is the former NFL and NBA executive, now thought leader, and 2x bestselling author of “Better Decisions Faster” and “The Power of Playing Offense”. [THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

Dec 4, 2023 • 24min

Defying Wall Street: Betting Against Consensus—Bridgewater's Former Deputy CIO Reveals All

Bob Elliott, former Deputy CIO at Bridgewater, shares insights on investment systems, market linkages, and minimizing losses. He emphasizes understanding correlations, using free resources like tradingeconomics.com, and assessing risk and market conditions. Strategies for success include thinking differently, developing a systematic approach, and practicing discipline and diversification.

Nov 27, 2023 • 31min

Jocko Fuel: How Real Leaders Lead and Win

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions, today I have my dear friend Brian Littlefield.Brian is the Co-Founder of one of Inc’s 500 fastest growing companies and the hottest Energy Drink companies on the market known as “Jocko Fuel”. Not only that, but he is partnered with the famous Navy Seal Commander, Jocko Willink, as well as a champion Brazilian Ju-Jitsu athlete. What this means is that Brian is about to teach you about the key factors of How to Win in Your Market, Implement Effective Leadership, and Develop your Grit so that you not only win, but win big in your pursuit of Making Billions.Subscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Brian Littlefield is the Co-Founder of one of Inc’s 500 fastest growing companies and the hottest Energy Drink companies on the market known as “Jocko Fuel”. [THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

Nov 20, 2023 • 31min

DANCING WITH BULLS: Trader Reveals Wall Street Trading Strategies

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions, today I have my dear friend Tony Greer.Tony is a former career trader from Sumitomo Bank, Union Bank of Switzerland, Goldman Sachs, and more. Currently, he's the Founder of TG Macro and the editor of a phenomenal market publication called “The Morning Navigator”What this means is that Tony understands trading, markets, and economic moves that help you and I in our pursuit of Making Billions.Subscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[THE GUEST]: Tony Greer is a former career trader from Sumitomo Bank, Union Bank of Switzerland, Goldman Sachs, and more. Currently, he's the Founder of TG Macro and the editor of a phenomenal market publication called “The Morning Navigator”[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital, https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managersSupport the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

Nov 13, 2023 • 25min

SEARCH FUNDS: How Founders Are Cashing in on The NEW WAVE of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I’m your host Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend, Ibrahim Rahim Ibrahim is a recovering McKinsey consultant who turned the private investment space on it’s head when he became the managing partner of Moon Base Capital; a new type of equity fund that blends venture capital and private equity into what is known as a Search Fund. What this means is that Ibrahim understands business, he understands funds, and he is about to give us a master class on how to win in the private markets to help us all in our pursuit of Making Billions.WANT TO LEARN HOW THE BEST INVESTORS MAKE MONEY? SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[THE GUEST]: Ibrahim Rahim is the managing partner of Moon Base Capital.[THE HOST]: Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

Nov 6, 2023 • 42min

The Inside Track to Venture Capital: Keys to Raising Money for your Startup or Investment Funds

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Anupam is the General Partner at Emergent, a VC firm with $140M+ under management that focuses on Augmented Intelligence, Enterprise Automation, The Future of Work, and Cloud Infrastructure.What this means is that Anupam is about to walk us through the details on how to raise capital, how to pitch a VC properly, and finally how to build your product market fit with a solid Go-To-Market strategy in your pursuit of Making Billions.WANT TO LEARN HOW THE BEST INVESTORS MAKE MONEY? SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[THE GUEST]: Anupam is the General Partner at Emergent, a VC firm with $140M+ under management that focuses on Augmented Intelligence, Enterprise Automation, The Future of Work, and Cloud Infrastructure.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital, Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

Oct 9, 2023 • 23min

Breaking the Mold: FinTech Disruption for Raising Capital for Investment Funds and Startups

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Leif Hartwig is a seasoned finance professional with over 40 years of experience that has helped him raise over $200M throughout his career. He is currently the founder and CEO of WealthVP, a SaaS company dedicated to bringing investors and deal makers together to bring more capital to all of you private market Carnivores What this means is that Leif is about to walk us through what's working today on Raising Capital, Building a Business, and Closing out your investment round in your pursuit of Making Billions.WANT TO LEARN HOW THE BEST INVESTORS MAKE MONEY? SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterSubscribe on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[THE GUEST]: Leif is a seasoned finance professional with over 40 years of experience that has helped him raise over $200M throughout his career. [THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

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