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 26, 2022 • 19min

Sloan Capital - How to Make Eight Figures From Real Estate & Restaurants - Justin Sloan

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"In this week’s episode, I bring on my dear friend Justin Sloan. Justin is the founder and CEO of Sloan Capital, An investment firm that has $20M of real estate book value as well as scaling up on a massive restaurant empire, starting with Ever bowl. Join Justin and me as we discuss how he went from a scrappy kid to a tech entrepreneur, all the way to doing multi-million dollar deals and scaling all the way. LIMITED TIME OFFER: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO GET OUR ECONOMIC RESEARCH REPORTS:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterLearn to Launch your own Fundhttps://www.fundlaunchlive.com/2022?affiliate_id=3730376Subscribe to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QConnect 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]: Over the past several years, Justin Sloan and Sloan Capital have begun syndicating real estate deals to outside investors and have made sizeable venture investments in more than a dozen companies. Justin is highly knowledgeable in all things business, and his undeniable passion is what sets him apart from the rest. [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 managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies. 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 28, 2022 • 36min

Blue Meta - Investors Gave $10B from Her Pitch Decks - Amy Hanlon

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"In this week’s episode, I bring on my dear friend Amy Hanlon. Amy is the founder and CEO of Blue Meta Design, A design company that is the secret weapon used by The Mega Venture Firms like Will Ventures and Andreesen Horowitz to create that billion-dollar designs for all of their pitch decks. Join Amy and me as we discuss how her designs and storytelling methods have gone on to raise $10B from investors. If you're serious about raising money, You don’t want to miss it.LIMITED TIME OFFER: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO GET OUR ECONOMIC RESEARCH REPORTS:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterLearn to Launch your own Fundhttps://www.fundlaunchlive.com/2022?affiliate_id=3730376Subscribe to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QConnect 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]: Amy Hanlon, president of Blue Meta Design, visually showcases the impactful stories of startups through graphic design, partnering with VCs on cutting-edge investments. [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 managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies. DISCLAIMER: The 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 21, 2022 • 40min

Theseus Capital - $3B Market Cap - Nailing and Scaling your Startup - Ron Bauer

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"In this week’s episode, I bring on my dear friend Ron Bauer. Ron is the founder and CEO of Theseus Capital, A family office out of the UK focusing on investing in early-stage companies. Join Ron and me as we discuss how he grew his first big company to a $3B market cap, which launched him into infamy as a startup, scale, and IPO exit beast. You don’t want to miss it.LIMITED TIME OFFER: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO GET OUR ECONOMIC RESEARCH REPORTS:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterLearn to Launch your own Fundhttps://www.fundlaunchlive.com/2022?affiliate_id=3730376Subscribe to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QConnect 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]: Ron Bauer is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, business mentor, and author, with over 20 years of experience. He is focused on the Life Sciences, Technology, EdTech, and Natural Resources sectors, where he has created several exciting ventures side by side with some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs and scientists.[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 managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies. DISCLAIMER: TheSupport 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 14, 2022 • 30min

Bequest Funds - $50M Fund Manager on Cashflow Investments from Buying Mortgages - Martin Saenz

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"In this week’s episode, I bring on my dear friend Martin Saenz. Martin is the founder and CEO of a $50M real estate income fund known as Bequest Fund. Join Martin and me where we discuss how he made millions in the mortgage space, and how you can too. You don’t want to miss it.LIMITED TIME OFFER: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO GET OUR ECONOMIC RESEARCH REPORTS:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterLearn to Launch your own Fundhttps://www.fundlaunchlive.com/2022?affiliate_id=3730376Subscribe to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QConnect 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]: Martin Saenz is a Managing Partner of Bequest Funds, which is a 50MM 506(c) Reg. D Income Fund that pays an annual return of 9% to its investors monthly. Before founding Bequest Funds in 2019, Mr. Saenz was purchasing various commercial real estate properties in the DC area since 2009. In 2013, he launched a private fund in the mortgage note space which currently manages 42 million assets under management (AUM). [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 managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies. DISCLAIMER: The infSupport 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 7, 2022 • 24min

Redux Group - $300M in Real Estate Deals - Chris Craddock

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"In this week’s episode, I bring on my dear friend Chris Craddock. Chris is the Principal Investor of the Redux Group and EXP Realty. He’s on track to do $300M in real estate deals this year and is ready for even more in the future. You don’t want to miss it.LIMITED TIME OFFER: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO GET OUR ECONOMIC RESEARCH REPORTS:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterLearn to Launch your own Fundhttps://www.fundlaunchlive.com/2022?affiliate_id=3730376Subscribe to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QConnect 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]: A nationally certified Life Coach in Leadership and one of the top Real Estate professionals in the world closing 30-65 deals a month, Chris Craddock is the host of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, a realtor, and entrepreneur who runs multiple successful businesses in the Washington DC Metro area (and Richmond, VA). [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 managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies. DISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect 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 31, 2022 • 38min

Charge Ventures - Shocking Entrepreneur Tips From a Founder, a Professor, and a Venture Capital Investor - Brett Martin

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"In this week’s episode, I bring on my dear Brett Martin. Brett is a recovering Wall Street analyst who traveled the world while starting incredible businesses, and investment funds, and teaching at Columbia University as a Data Science professor. Join Brett and me as he talks about his current Startup, Kumo Space, which happens to be one of the coolest start-ups I have ever seen. You don’t want to miss it. LIMITED TIME OFFER: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO GET OUR ECONOMIC RESEARCH REPORTS:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterLearn to Launch your own Fundhttps://www.fundlaunchlive.com/2022?affiliate_id=3730376Subscribe to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QConnect 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]: Brett Martin is the Founder of KumoSpace.com, a Data Science professor at Columbia University, and the lead investor at Charge Ventures.[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 managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies. DISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in youSupport 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 24, 2022 • 39min

Orca Capital - 0Percent.com - Unbelievable Returns From Investing in Crypto - Jeff Sekinger

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"In this week’s episode, I bring on my dear friend Jeff Sekinger. Jeff is the founder and CEO of 0Percent.com and Orca Capital. Join Jeff and me as he discusses his crypto fund and how he scaled it from nothing into one of the hottest crypto funds on the planet. You don’t want to miss it.LIMITED TIME OFFER: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO GET OUR ECONOMIC RESEARCH REPORTS:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterLearn to Launch your own Fundhttps://www.fundlaunchlive.com/2022?affiliate_id=3730376Subscribe to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QConnect 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]: Jeff Sekinger is the Founder of two companies 0percent.com and Orca Capital. After struggling early in his corporate career with chemical dependency, he made a dramatic shift in every area of life at 24.[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 managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies. DISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening to our episodes, you understand thSupport 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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