

Build It To Billions Podcast
Brett Swarts
Welcome to the Build to Billions podcast, the ultimate guide for successful entrepreneurs and investors ready to scale from millions to billions. We believe that the key to exponential growth lies in a mindset and practice of stewardship over ownership, rooted in billionaire biblical principles. Each episode is designed to help you compound your wealth and elevate your life, so you can give more of it away to support the MVPs—those who need it most. Join us on this transformative journey to maximize impact and create or sustain a lasting legacy.
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Apr 20, 2025 • 50min
Why Investors Are Betting on Industrial Real Estate & Oil with Ben Fraser
In this episode of Build It to Billions, Brett Swarts interviews Ben Fraser, CIO of Aspen Funds, to explore the booming industrial real estate sector, the hidden potential of oil and gas investments, and how Aspen Funds is capitalizing on these opportunities. Ben shares his journey from banking to private equity, offering valuable insights into macroeconomic trends, investor psychology, and strategies for deferring capital gains taxes through the Deferred Sales Trust.#BuildItToBillions #BenFraser #AspenFunds #IndustrialRealEstate #OilInvesting #AlternativeInvestments #HighYield #CapitalGainsTax #DeferredSalesTrust #WealthBuilding #RealEstateInvesting #InvestorPsychology #PrivateEquity #MacroTrends #SupplyChain #Reshoring #SmartCapital #Entrepreneurship

Apr 14, 2025 • 5min
From Banking to Billion-Dollar Investments with Ben Fraser
In this episode of Build It to Billions, host Brett Swarts interviews Ben Frazier, CIO of Aspen Funds, who shares his journey from commercial banking to private equity. Ben discusses the growth of Aspen Funds, which focuses on risk-adjusted opportunities in various asset classes based on macroeconomic trends. He dives into the world of industrial real estate wealth building and the importance of stewardship in investment decisions. Ben also reflects on his personal growth, revealing how his diverse skill set has shaped his career and ability to make a positive impact.#BuildItToBillions #BenFrazier #AspenFunds #PrivateEquity #IndustrialRealEstate #WealthBuilding #Stewardship #Investing #AlternativeInvestments #RiskAdjustedReturns #MacroTrends #FamilyBusiness #FinancialStewardship #CommercialBanking #PersonalGrowth #RealEstateInvesting

Apr 13, 2025 • 44min
From Blue-Collar to $1.3B in Real Estate with Brandon Rooks
In this episode of the Build It to Billions Podcast, host Brett Swarts sits down with Brandon Rooks, founder and manager of Rockstar Capital Group. Brandon shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings and military service to becoming a successful fund manager specializing in land entitlement investments. Discover how Brandon and his team strategically control and develop high-value land assets to deliver double-digit returns to their investors. This episode dives deep into principles of stewardship, investor integrity, and the mindset needed to scale wealth from millions to billions#BuildItToBillions #BrandonRooks #RockstarCapitalGroup #LandEntitlement #WealthBuilding #InvestorIntegrity #FundManagement #DoubleDigitReturns #Stewardship #MilitaryToEntrepreneur #RealEstateInvesting #ScalingWealth #LandAssets #InvestmentStrategy #EntrepreneurJourney #PrinciplesOfWealth #InvestmentMindset #HighValueAssets #RealEstateGrowth #FinancialSuccess

Apr 11, 2025 • 48min
Creating Multi-Million Dollar Brands with Kevin Lavelle
In this episode of the Build It to Billions podcast, host Brett Swarts sits down with Kevin Lavelle, CEO and Co-Founder of Harbor and Founder of Mizzen Main. Kevin shares his inspiring journey from revolutionizing the menswear industry with the world’s first performance fabric dress shirt to now reshaping the baby monitor market with Harbor. Discover how Kevin’s gifts of inspiring belief, fostering productive relationships, and relentless pursuit of ambitious goals have fueled his success. This episode is packed with insights on leadership, team building, overcoming naysayers, and how clarity of purpose drives scalable growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or an innovator, this conversation will leave you inspired to pursue the impossible.#BuildItToBillions #KevinLavelle #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Innovation #MenswearRevolution #PerformanceFabric #Harbor #MizzenAndMain #PurposeDrivenGrowth #TeamBuilding #EntrepreneurJourney #ScalableGrowth #RelentlessPursuit #InspiringLeadership #OvercomingObstacles #BusinessSuccess #StartUpStories #Productivity #Inspiration #ClarityOfPurpose

Apr 7, 2025 • 5min
From Military to Millionaire with Brandon Rooks
In this episode of the Build to Billions podcast, host Brett Swarts interviews Brandon Rooks, founder of Rockstar Capital Group. Brandon shares his inspiring journey, starting from humble beginnings and military service to becoming a successful real estate investor. He discusses his transition from sales to real estate, his challenges in the 2008 crash, and the lessons he learned, such as the importance of diversifying markets and buyers. Now, as a fund manager, Brandon helps high-net-worth individuals reach financial independence through strategic real estate investments. His journey highlights perseverance, adaptability, and the value of learning from setbacks.#BuildToBillions #BrandonRooks #RockstarCapital #RealEstateInvestment #FinancialIndependence #MilitaryToEntrepreneur #RealEstateJourney #Diversification #InvestmentStrategies #WealthBuilding #OvercomingObstacles #Entrepreneurship #FundManagement #HighNetWorth #SuccessMindset #RealEstateDevelopment #RealEstateLessons #GrowthThroughAdversity

Apr 7, 2025 • 5min
Building Trust, Innovation, and Impact with Kevin Lavelle
In this episode of the Build It to Billions podcast, Brett Swarts interviews Kevin Lavelle, CEO and co-founder of Harbor. Kevin discusses his journey from creating Mizzen and Main to pioneering a revolutionary baby monitor with Harbor. He shares key entrepreneurial insights, the power of belief, and his commitment to philanthropy.#Entrepreneurship #ParentingTech #Philanthropy #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #RealEstate #TechInnovation #BabyMonitor #BuildItToBillions

Apr 4, 2025 • 40min
Billionaire Tax Secrets with KC Chohan
In this episode of the Build It to Billions podcast, host Brett Swarts interviews KC Chohan, founder of TogetherCFO.com. KC shares insights into the power of Private Family Foundations as a tool to maximize tax savings, build multigenerational wealth, and create lasting legacies. He breaks down complex financial strategies and explains how billionaires like Warren Buffett and Elon Musk use these structures to eliminate capital gains tax, reduce estate taxes, and practice strategic philanthropy. KC also discusses his journey from corporate accounting to helping high-net-worth families secure their financial futures.#BuildItToBillions #KCChohan #PrivateFamilyFoundations #TaxSavings #MultigenerationalWealth #StrategicPhilanthropy #LegacyBuilding #FinancialStrategies #HighNetWorth #WealthManagement #BillionaireSecrets #CapitalGainsTax #EstateTax #FinancialFuture #WarrenBuffett #ElonMusk #TaxPlanning #FamilyWealth #TogetherCFO #WealthCreation #FinancialJourney

Mar 31, 2025 • 6min
Algorithmic Trading Secrets with Mark Anderson
In this episode of the Build to Billions podcast, Brett Swartz interviews Mark Anderson, a Texas-based expert in algorithmic zero-day index option trading. Mark shares his inspiring journey from overcoming dyslexia to earning over a million dollars annually. He emphasizes the importance of asymmetric risk-reward, liquidity, and compounding income in trading. Mark also discusses the democratization of trading information and data automation, and how individuals can leverage these tools to build wealth. Tune in for actionable insights and visit Mark’s YouTube channel for more.#AlgorithmicTrading #TradingTips #WealthBuilding #RiskManagement #IncomeCompounding #Entrepreneurship #Finance #TradingEducation #WealthPlan

Mar 31, 2025 • 5min
Family Foundations & Tax Strategies with Kc Chohan
In this episode of Build to Billions, Brett Swartz interviews KC, an expert in CFO strategy and wealth protection for high-net-worth families. KC shares his journey from a Big Four accounting firm to founding a CFO services business in Beverly Hills. He discusses the power of private family foundations for tax advantages, legacy building, and how billionaires use them to control wealth while owning nothing. Tune in for insights into complex tax strategies for high-revenue clients.#CFOStrategy #FamilyFoundations #TaxStrategies #WealthProtection #LegacyBuilding #HighNetWorth #BillionaireMindset #Entrepreneurship #FinancialPlanning

Mar 30, 2025 • 48min
From Construction to Hedge Fund with Mark Anderson
In this episode of Build It to Billions, Brett Swarts interviews Mark Anderson, founder of MBH Capital Management, who shares his remarkable journey from a dyslexic student to building a cutting-edge hedge fund. Mark reveals his strategies for wealth-building through zero-day options trading, risk premium wealth planning, and market inefficiencies. He also discusses his commitment to stewardship and philanthropy, showing how finance can be used for good. Tune in for invaluable insights on overcoming limitations and compounding wealth#WealthBuilding #HedgeFund #RiskPremium #Finance #Philanthropy #BuildItToBillions #Investing #Entrepreneurship #CompoundingWealth


