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Investment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2The Importance of Social Media in Fund Management : Ep 376In this forward-looking solo episode, Bridger Pennington breaks down why social media has become a critical advantage for modern fund managers—and why ignoring it is no longer an option. Bridger explores:Trust at scale: how consistent social content builds credibility with LPs long before the first pitch or intro call.Distribution beats persuasion: why owning attention makes capital raising easier, faster, and more predictable.Education as leverage: how explaining your strategy publicly positions you as a thought leader instead of just another manager asking for capital.Signal vs. noise: what types of content actually attract serious investors—and...
2025-12-2528 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Private Equity Funds: Under the Hood : Ep 373In this deep-dive solo episode, Bridger Pennington takes you inside the mechanics of private equity funds—how they’re structured, how they operate, and what actually drives returns behind the scenes. Stripping away the jargon, Bridger breaks down:The engine of PE: how general partners deploy capital, create value, and engineer exits that produce outsized gains.Incentives that matter: the real role of management fees, carried interest, and fund economics—and why misaligned incentives can break a deal before it starts.Deal flow dynamics: where great PE deals originate, why most people never see them, and how top manage...
2025-12-1113 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Launch a Fund in 2026: The Secrets of the Fund Launch Formula : Ep 372In this high-impact solo episode, Bridger Pennington breaks down the core principles behind the Fund Launch Formula—Bridger’s proven framework for helping normal people launch and scale investment funds without Wall Street pedigrees or giant networks. Bridger dives into:The 2026 advantage: why market cycles, regulation shifts, and capital flows are making this one of the best windows in a decade to start a fund.The three-part formula: how great fund managers build a world-class strategy, attract the right capital, and create repeatable systems that scale.The “Credibility Gap”: the real reason most first-time fund managers fail to raise mo...
2025-12-0909 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Your Vision for Life: How to Validate Your Fund Idea : Ep 371In this focused solo episode, Bridger Pennington breaks down the most overlooked part of launching a fund: validating your idea before you spend months building the wrong thing. Pulling from real conversations with emerging managers and seasoned operators, Bridger unpacks:Vision vs. reality: how to stress-test your fund idea against actual market demand instead of wishful thinking.Avoiding “founder fog”: why early conviction can trick you into chasing deals that don’t fit your thesis — and how to recalibrate fast.LP psychology 101: the questions investors care about far more than your pitch deck, and how to position your idea so...
2025-12-0427 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Entrepreneurship on Six Fronts: How to Lead When Everyone Eats First but You : Ep 370In this candid solo episode, Bridger Pennington pulls back the curtain on what entrepreneurship looks like when a founder is juggling six simultaneous fronts—employees, customers, investors, banks, regulators, and family—while sometimes going months without a personal paycheck. Bridger explores:Day-zero uncertainty versus 100-hour weeks: why the unknown is tougher than the grind and how “ignorance debt” means failure never truly resets anyone to zero.Success shockwaves at home: the uncomfortable truth behind friends and relatives saying, “You’ve changed,” and why that reaction is normal for entrepreneurs.The eat-last mentality: how leaders keep everyone else paid first and still s...
2025-06-1322 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2How To Establish Credibility as a Fund Manager | Ep 341Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=youtubeReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=youtubeReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=youtubeABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTONBridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 6 years. Additionally, he currently manages a $20 million hedge fund Ugly Unicorn, and is a strategic advisor to 4 portfolio funds through...
2024-09-2009 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2What Happens if You Lose Money As a Fund Manager? | Ep 340Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=podcastReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=podcastReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=podcastABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTONBridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 6 years. Additionally, he currently manages a $20 million hedge fund Ugly Unicorn, and is a strategic advisor to 4...
2024-09-1310 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S25 Common Questions That Investors Ask Fund Managers | Ep 339Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=podcastReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=podcastReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=podcastAbout Bridger PenningtonBridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 6 years. Additionally, he currently manages a $20 million hedge fund Ugly Unicorn, and is a strategic advisor to 4 portfolio funds through Fund Launch Partners a GP stakes fund raising $50 million.
2024-08-3013 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2How To Start a Private Equity Fund From Scratch in 2024 | Ep 338Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=podcastReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=podcastReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=podcastABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTONBridger Pennington is the founder of 2 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 4 years. Additionally, he currently manages an 8 figure hedge fund Ugly Unicorn and is a strategic advisor to 8...
2024-08-2328 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Don't Stomp On Other People's Graves: the Power of Reputation l Ep 276"From an economics sense, there is a zero chance you will do business with that person in the future if you burn a bridge and rip them apart publicly."Join Bridger (@bridger_pennington) as he discusses the importance of reputation in business and the dynamics of business relationships, even with competitors. He shares advice from a millionaire mentor about the power of word-of-mouth and the need to protect one's reputation. Bridger also talks about his personal experiences with others talking negatively about his business and how he has chosen to respond. Tune in to gain insights on...
2023-08-2909 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2How to Start a Cult...ure l Building A Mass Movement l Ep 272In this episode of Bullish, host Bridger Pennington discusses the importance of building a mass movement and cultivating a strong culture within your business, brand, and team. He draws inspiration from companies like Apple and ClickFunnels, who have successfully created diehard fans and a cult-like following. Bridger shares insights learned from his experiences in coaching and mentorship, summarizing key lessons from Russell Brunson's teachings. Tune in to learn how to build a passionate community around your brand and drive customer loyalty so that customers sell your product for you. Want to be a part of Bridger's movement...
2023-08-1515 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2We Raised $1 m for Our Fund Last Week l Ep 270In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington shares his journey and process of raising capital for his business and investment funds. He discusses the challenges of not having traditional credentials or qualifications and offers insights on how to overcome imposter syndrome. Bridger emphasizes the importance of playing the long-term game and highlights the value of persistence and determination in building a successful brand. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on navigating the world of fundraising and entrepreneurship.[00:02:23] Capital raising and qualifications. [00:02:40] Four levers for business. [00:05:38] Involvement of...
2023-08-0820 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Millionaires Focus on Marketing, Billionaires Focus on Products l Ep 269In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington discusses the importance of focusing on building great products rather than solely relying on sales and marketing. He shares insights from a multi-billionaire who emphasizes the value of creating such exceptional products that customers keep coming back and referring their friends. Bridger challenges listeners to consider how well they would deliver on their product if the only way their company could grow was through customer referrals. Tune in to learn more about the power of building a product that inspires customer loyalty and drives organic growth.[00:01:46] Tesla's Impact...
2023-08-0308 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Finding Mentors for Young Entrepreneurs l Ep 268Bridger has been a businessman and entrepreneur since he was 18 years old and has found some incredible mentors along the way. The secret? You typically can't find all aspects of mentorship in the same person. In this episode of Bullish, host Bridger Pennington discusses the importance of finding role models in different areas of life. He shares his own experience of realizing that not everyone excels in every aspect and emphasizes the need to seek mentors who excel in specific fields. He mentions the concept of building a personal board of directors and encourages listeners to imagine...
2023-08-0106 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Productivity Hack That Made Me Millions l Ep 267In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington shares a productivity hack that completely changed his life. He reflects on his early days in business, juggling multiple responsibilities and striving for optimal efficiency. Bridger emphasizes the importance of getting into a flow state and being fully engaged to achieve remarkable results. This episode offers unique insights and practical advice that you won't find anywhere else. Tune in to discover how to enhance your productivity and take your success to the next level.[00:00:56] Getting married made me more productive. [00:03:15] The concept of flow.
2023-07-2714 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2How to Transform A Company l Ep 266In this episode of Bullish, host Bridger Pennington discusses his initial skepticism towards management and scaling books. He shares his experience of finding these books ineffective when starting his own business as a solopreneur. However, as his company grew, he realized the value of these books and how they made more sense. Bridger emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals and effectively communicating them to your team. He also mentions the benefit of tactic books that provided practical advice during the early stages of his business. Tune in to learn more about Bridger's journey from a 10 million to a...
2023-07-2515 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2$100m Company versus $10m Company l Ep 265In this episode of Bullish, host Bridger Pennington discusses the importance of systems and processes in scaling a business to the billion-dollar realm. Drawing from his own experience of generating tens of millions in revenue, Bridger contrasts the conversations he's had with friends who run businesses ranging from two to 10 million in revenue to those who run businesses generating 100 million to a billion in revenue. He emphasizes the need for efficient systems and processes as a key factor in achieving massive success. Bridger also encourages listeners to rate, review, and share the show to help spread the valuable insights...
2023-07-2014 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Convince Others By Being Convinced... Raising Capital l Ep 264In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington explores the concept of raising capital and the four types of leverage in business: capital, humans, technology, and media. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging these resources to achieve greater success and scalability. Bridger shares unique insights and discusses the journey towards building multi-billion dollar brands and giving back to the world. Join him as he offers a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship and shares valuable information that you won't find anywhere else.[00:01:45]Capital is the most important lever in business. [00:03:40] Convincing with conviction. [00:06:00] Serving on a...
2023-07-1822 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Someone Paid me $500 for a Phone Call... Imposter Syndrome l Ep 263In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington discusses the common feeling of imposter syndrome and how it can hold us back from pursuing our goals. He shares his personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own growth and progress- how he stacks proof of confidence Bridger encourages listeners to believe in themselves and take the necessary steps to achieve their aspirations. Tune in to gain valuable insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and building a successful business.Bullish is a podcast where we talk the journey and process to build ourselves and companies...
2023-07-1312 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2How I Launched Investment Funds and a Multi-Million Dollar Business in My Twenties l Ep 260In the first episode of Bullish, host Bridger Pennington shares his background and the lessons he has learned from launching multiple eight-figure funds and businesses. He discusses his company, Fund Launch, which helps entrepreneurs launch and scale investment funds and his hedge fund, Ugly Unicorn, which has over $10 million in assets. Bridger is documenting his journey of becoming a billion-dollar person and brand. Tune in to gain insights into his journey and the strategies he employs.Bullish is a podcast where we talk the journey and process to build ourselves and companies into multi-billion people and brands. H...
2023-07-1128 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2We Got a $20m Offer... and Strategies for Building an Exitable Business l Ep 261In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington shares the story of receiving a $20 million offer for his company. He reflects on the journey of building his business from an idea in a basement to reaching a million dollars in revenue within six months. Bridger emphasizes the importance of building a company that is exit-able, regardless of whether or not an exit actually happens. He also encourages listeners to rate, review, and share the show to help more people understand the entrepreneurial game.Bullish is a podcast where we talk the journey and process to build ourselves and...
2023-07-1117 minInvestment Fund Secrets S2
Investment Fund Secrets S2Why I took a 31 Day Trip Around the World... The Importance of Systems in Business l Ep 262In this episode of Bullish, Bridger Pennington reflects on his intentional disconnection from his teams and the importance of testing their ability to use chain of command and uphold systems. He also shares updates on from his trip starting at Fund Launch Live 2 in Miami, where over 2,000 people attended, including notable speakers like Ed Mylett and Jim Rogers. Bridger, his wife, and his son travelled from Miami to Portugal, Nice, Dubai, and then Taiwan before returning back to the US and his businesses. Bridger's journey to scale his businesses and investment funds to the billion dollar realm continues, all...
2023-07-1111 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets257. From Pilot to Managing Cardone Capital: Ryan Tseko on the Power of PartnershipsGet exclusive insights from Ryan Tseko, a former airline pilot turned multi-billion dollar fund manager, in this inspiring interview video. Learn about his incredible journey, the challenges he overcame, and his advice on achieving success. Don't miss out on this valuable interview. Watch now! 🔴 Need more help starting your fund? Watch our free training here: http://www.investmentfundsecrets.com/free-class?sl=youtube Join our free Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/investmentfundsecrets/?multi_permalinks=3478878008906223?sl=youtube Book a free 'fund' strategy call here: https://www.fundlaunchsecrets.com/scale-training?sl=youtube Join The Fund Network Today For Fre...
2023-06-1339 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund SecretsReal Estate Big Leagues: DJ Thielen on the Giants, Steroids, and Building an EmpireWe sat down with DJ Thielen to find out how he went from being the 6th pick of the San Francisco Giants MLB Draft to generating over $350 Million dollars in real estate! Listen to hear DJ’s story and all of his best tips to make it in the big leagues in real estate and life. #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateinvesting #wholesalingrealestate #mlb #mlbstar #realestate101 DISCLAIMER: Fund Launch’s experiences with using a fund strategy are unique to them. You should not consume this content with the expectation that you will have similar or the same results. All fund projects are subj...
2023-05-3130 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets233. What is a Hedge Fund? | Fund Manager Explains🔥Make sure you grab tickets to Fund Launch Live 2022🔥   Get your tickets here: https://www.fundlaunchlive.com/2022?sl=youtube A while back, we released a video that explained exactly what a Venture Capital fund is in the most basic terms!   Well we got a lot of positive feedback from that video, and we also got a ton of requests to make more videos like that on different types of funds   And today those requests have been granted (;   In this video, Bridger breaks down exactly what a Hedge Fund is, how it wor...
2021-12-1712 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets210. How Cathie Wood Revolutionized ETFs With ARK InvestEither you've been reading all the news about Cathie Wood recently or.... you've been living under a rock😂  It seems like Cathie Wood really came out of no where with her success at Ark Invest, but there is actually a pretty cool story behind it all!   For todays episode, Lincoln breaks down how Cathie Wood made it to where she is today, how she revolutionized ETFs with ARK Invest, her portfolio, AUM, and much more!   Enjoy🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to htt...
2021-08-2009 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets208. How To Invest TAX FREE Using A Roth IRA | Mark Kohler InterviewDo you have a Roth IRA??👀   Well if you don't, you are definitely going to want to get one set up after hearing Mark Kohler talk in todays episode!   Mark is a best selling author, a CPA, a Lawyer, a speaker, and has a YouTube channel with 185,000 subscribers...  so I think it's definitely safe to say he knows what he's talking about🔥   For todays episode, Mark and I talk about Roth IRA's, how to invest in different assets with your Roth IRA, and a secret backdoor method to help those who already ma...
2021-08-1144 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets207. The Secret To Raising $2 Billion... | Brad Blazar InterviewWhether you are starting a fund, syndication, or new company, raising capital can be one of the most difficult hurdles to get over...   Well, luckily we brought on the expert of raising capital for todays episode🔥   In my conversation with Brad we talk about the psychology of raising capital, how to increase your chances of closing the deal, how to smooth talk family offices and much more!   For all you capital raisers out there... this ones for you😉   Enjoy! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my...
2021-08-0947 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets206. Breaking Down 4 Different Types of Investment FundsSo you say you want to start an investment fund, huh?   Well, have you ever thought of what kind you want to start?👀   Luckily, I can help you out with that by breaking down the 4 most common types of investment funds   These fund structures work for:   -private equity  -venture capital  -real estate funds  -hedge funds -and literally any other type of fund you can think of!  Make sure you have a pen and paper ready, because this is a good one🔥   Enjoy! By the way, i...
2021-08-0617 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets202. A Millionaires Secret To Networking...If anybody knows how to network... it's definitely Jimmy Rex👀   Which is why I had to bring him on for an interview for todays episode!   In this clip from the Jimmy Rex interview, we talk about throwing network events, how to guarantee a good relationship with anyone you meet, the destructiveness of a victim mindset, how Tony Robbins changed Jimmy's life, and much more🔥 Make sure you check out Jimmy on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/yimmyrex Enjoy👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started m...
2021-07-2345 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets201. How To Start A Hard Money Lending Fund From ScratchIt's about time we added another video to our "How To Start a ________ From Scratch series"🔥   For today's episode, we are going to be walking through how you can start a hard money lending fund from scratch!   Both my brother and my dad have a ton of experience with hard money lending funds, so I have some pretty good resources to put together this video for you guys   We've also made videos on private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and real estate funds for the series so make sure you go check them out if...
2021-07-2011 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets200. Good Debt vs Bad Debt - What's The Difference?For today's episode, we have Lincoln with us breaking in the new studio🔥   Usually when you hear the word "debt," it is associated with something negative   However, that isn't always the case   In this episode Lincoln covers 5 different types of debt, and how some of them can actually work with you, while others work against you   Enjoy👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-07-1610 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets199. How To Get A 700+ Credit Score | Jason White InterviewBoom! What's up everyone!   For todays episode, we have credit expert Jason White on for an interview🔥   In this interview, Jason and I talk about some credit myths, different contributors to a credit score that no one knows about, how to build your credit score to 700+, and much more!   Check out Jason's book "Credit Repair Secrets" and his credit repair services here: https://www.witnessriches.com By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Brid...
2021-07-1446 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets198. How To Go From Robinhood Trader To Hedge Fund ManagerYeah yeah we get it, you've been pulling $300/day for the last 2 months in your Robinhood account... super cool bro🙄   Do you wanna know what's way cooler?    HEDGE FUNDS!!!   Haha all jokes aside, we have a great video for you today!  A lot of retail traders have the ability to scale their investments but simply just don't know how...   well, I'm going to solve that problem in todays episode🔥   Instead of staying small and trading with your own money, you can scale through the fund model and start leverag...
2021-07-1308 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets197. How To Lose Your Money. | Paul Moore InterviewBoom! What's up everyone🔥   For today's episode we've got an amazing interview with Paul Moore, who has a pretty lengthy list of accomplishments...😦 For example:  -Contributor to Fox Business and BiggerPockets  -Co-host of the wealth-building podcast "How To Lose Money"  -Appeared on HGTV  -Has completed 85+ real estate deals!  -anddddd a lot more   The title of the episode is "how to lose your money," which Paul is the theme of his podcast but obviously Paul is pretty good at making money as well😉   Enjoy the episo...
2021-07-0651 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets196. MrBeast Started An Investment Fund!For todays episode, we are going to dive deep into MrBeast's fund🔥   There has been a trend of influencers and celebrities starting investment funds, so I thought it would be fun to start breaking them down and finding out their thesis, fund structure, asset class, etc   A couple months ago I made a video on Jake Paul's fund, so today will be episode #2 of the celebrity fund series!   Enjoy👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks...
2021-07-0216 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets195. Inside An Emerging Markets ETF (EMQQ) | Kevin Carter InterviewBoom! For todays episode, I have an awesome interview with the man himself Kevin Carter🔥   Kevin's ETF trades on the New York Stock Exchange with the symbol EMQQ and owns some of the biggest tech companies in developing countries   I know, I know, that sounds freaking awesome   Don't worry, Kevin and I dive deep into his ETF and a much more during todays episode of Investment Fund Secrets!   Enjoy👊 Make sure to checkout Kevin's ETF on the NYSE here: https://emqqetf.com  And checkout Kevin on LinkedIn here: https...
2021-06-2957 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets194. RANT: The Next Crash Is Coming. | Inflation/Deflation, The Fed, Shortages, and MoreGuys, I can't do it anymore...   I NEED TO RANT.   So that is what I am going to be doing for todays episode😂   Some of the things I will be ranting about are:  -Inflation/deflation  -The fed  -Shortages  -CPI  -Negative interest rates   ...and sooo much more.   Buckle up folks, because today is going to be a good one!   Enjoy🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.in...
2021-06-2529 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets193. Going From 0-75 Rental Units In ONE YEAR | The Daniel Kwack InterviewFor todays episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Daniel Kwak, the real estate master and 1/2 of the Kwak Brothers YouTube channel👀   We covered a ton of great topics in this interview, including:   -Daniel and his brothers amazing come up story  -What it takes to become successful in the competitive world of real estate  -How Daniel went from 0-75 rental units in ONE YEAR...   ...and much, much more.    Make sure you check out the Kwak Brothers YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialsamkwak  Grab a co...
2021-06-2258 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets192. How Biden's Corporate Tax Change Will Affect The Economy... | + Capital Gains, Death Tax, and MoreMan, there are a lot of changes going on with the new presidency...   One of the changes that has everyone talking is Biden's new tax plan, which has changes to corporate tax, capital gains tax, death tax, and much more   For todays episode, we are going to put political biases aside and analyze how these tax changes will affect the economy, the work force, the stock market, and most importantly, YOU👀   Enjoy🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmen...
2021-06-1813 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets191. Inside An Early Stage Venture Capital Fund | Ryan Hemingway InterviewFor todays episode, I sat down with Ryan Hemingway to dive deep inside his very successful early stage Venture Capital fund🔥   Ryan is one of the managing partners and directors at Epic Ventures, which has been an early investor in a number of impressive startups   Make sure you watch until the end... there are a lot of gold nuggets in this one👊  Enjoy! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-06-1546 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets190. Running a Small Business vs Big Business | Which One Is Better?In today's episode, I talk about an important question that every entrepreneur needs to think about...   Do you want to run a small business or a big business?   At first glance it seems pretty obvious...  of course you want to run a big business!   ...but it isn't always that simple.   Tune in to hear my take on running a small business vs running a big business🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Th...
2021-06-1114 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets188. Are Financial Advisors Stealing Your Money? (Actually Terrifying)One question we receive all the time at Investment Fund Secrets is "Do you recommend getting a financial advisor"  ...and the answer isn't always super straight forward   There are a lot of benefits of having a financial advisor, but there are also some potential risks that come along as well  In todays episode, Lincoln breaks down what a financial advisor is, how they can help, and all of the pros and cons of hiring one  Enjoy🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at...
2021-06-0112 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets187. Growth vs Value Investing AND Passive vs Active InvestingGrowth Investing vs Value Investing?   Passive Investing vs Active Investing?   So many different types of investing.... WHAT DOES IT MEAN?    Luckily, Lincoln is going to break it down for us in today's episode🔥   Enjoy! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-05-2813 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets186. How To Trade Options In 2021 | Cody Yeh InterviewFor todays episode, Cody Yeh comes on the show and talks about trading options👀   I personally have never really gotten into trading options, so it was awesome to learn from Cody on how to get started, and also how to scale Enjoy! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-05-2541 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets185. The Differences Between Blackstone and BlackRock | How Blackstone Makes More Money With Less AUMFor todays episode, our Black Card coach Lincoln Archibald takes the reins and talks about the differences between the two financial super powers Blackstone and BlackRock🔥   Enjoy! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-05-2108 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets184. How To Start a Venture Capital Fund From ScratchFor todays episode, we are rapping up the starting a ______ fund from scratch series🔥   So far, we've done:   -How to start a private equity fund from scratch   -How to start a real estate fund from scratch  -How to start a hedge fund from scratch   and today, we are wrapping it up with "How To Start a Venture Capital Fund From Scratch"   it's a good one, so make sure you watch until the end!   Enjoy👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my...
2021-05-1834 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets183. Real Estate Syndication vs Real Estate Fund | Working Capital InterviewFor this weeks episode, I am posting the interview I did with Jesse Fragale from the Working Capital Real Estate podcast!   In this interview, we cover how I got into real estate, syndications, real estate funds, and much more!    Hope you enjoy🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-05-1141 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets182. How To Flip 72 Houses In ONE Year (House Flipping At Scale)Now I'm sure you've heard of house flipping, and how it's actually a great way to make some cash in real estate    ...however, you don't really here about a ton of people doing this at scale   instead of flipping 3-5 houses a year, what about 10-20?   30-40?   70-80?   Well for today's episode, I am going to show you exactly how you can do that.   Enjoy🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com
2021-05-0411 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets181. Secrets From a Serial Entrepreneur and Angel Investor | Warren Osborn InterviewFor today's episode, I have an interview with Warren Osborn that I am very excited to share with you guys   Warren is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and is also currently fighting ALS.   This is one of the most inspiring interviews I have ever done.  Enjoy! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-04-2757 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets180. Should You INVEST In Private Equity?Usually on this channel, we talk about STARTING funds...  but today, we are going to be talking about INVESTING into funds👀   Should you do it?   What are the risks?   What should you expect?   All of this and more will be covered in todays episode. Enjoy🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-04-2421 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets179. Breaking Down YouTuber/Boxer Jake Paul's Investment Fund | Anti-Fund ExplainedRecently, A TON of celebrities have been starting investment funds...   One of those being Jake Paul😦   ...and since he has a big boxing match coming up, I thought it would be fun(d) to break down his fund called the "Anti-Fund"   Tune in to see what it's all about🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-04-1315 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets178. Is It Stressful Managing Other People's Money?In today's episode, I am addressing the question that every future fund manager has in their mind...   "Is there a lot of pressure when managing other people's money?"   This is a question that every current fund manager, including myself, had to take on face to face at some point in the journey of starting a fund   Tune in to hear the answer🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-04-0910 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets177. How To Buy And Sell Businesses | Jeremy Neves InterviewFor today's episode, we have an interview with the man of many traits (and businesses) Jeremy Neves!   Jeremy and I walk through how he was able to sell his company in his early 30's, the importance of finding purpose to fuel your entrepreneurial journey, why he started buying dental practices, and MUCH more🔥  It's a good one, so make sure you tune in! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-04-0655 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets176. How An Ex-NFL Player Built A Pest Control Empire | Mitch Matthews InterviewFor today's episode, we sit down with Mitch Matthews and talk about his transition from the NFL to entrepreneurship, how he co-founded Anthem pest control, mentality surrounding entrepreneurship, and much more🔥   Make sure to find him on social media @mitchmathews10, or subscribe to his motivational text messages at (971) 204 - 8268 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-04-0246 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets175. How Much Money Do Fund Managers Make?In today's episode, we are addressing the question that everyone REALLY cares about😉  "How much do fund managers actually make?"   Not only do we address how much fund managers make, we also cover how they make that money, tax benefits for fund managers, and much more!   Make sure you tune in today, it's a good one🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-03-2612 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets174. How To Break Into The Investment Fund WorldBoom! What's up guys  On this channel, we talk a lot about how to launch, build, and even scale your own investment fund.   But I know there are some people watching who are asking the question "how do I even get started in all of this?"   That's exactly what we are going to be talking about in todays episode🔥   Enjoy! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-03-2324 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets173. What It Takes To Be a Fund Manager...| Real Business Owners PodcastFor todays episode, I am posting the interview I did with the "Real Business Owners" podcast a few weeks ago🔥   In this interview, we talk about everything from what a fund is, how to pitch investors, why I buy so many online courses, and so much more   Trevor Cowley and Kale Goodman are awesome guys and really good at what they do, so make sure you check out the rest of their channel here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK8zIBs0ESlsqm--yb43RWg  Enjoy!👊 By the way, if you want to learn...
2021-03-161h 03Investment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets172. Secrets From a Celebrity Asset Manager... | Antony Gordon InterviewFor todays episode, we have an interview with THE Antony Gordon🔥 Here's a little bit about Antony: -Has 25 years of experience working with high net worth individuals and family offices -Graduate from Harvard Business School -Has worked with funds and launched his own funds -Has worked with a ton of celebrities and famous athletes + so much more! Antony drops a lot of value in this one, so make sure you stay until the end👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I star...
2021-03-0950 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets171. How To Raise Capital (3 Step Strategy)In today's episode, I am going to be breaking down my 3 step strategy for finding investors and raising capital🔥   Usually I preach finding the WHO instead of the HOW   ...but today, I'm going to dive deep on the HOW so you can get started raising capital for your fund today   enjoy👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-03-0517 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets170. How To Start a Private Equity Fund From ScratchAdding to the "how to start a ________ fund from scratch" series, today we are going to be talking about Private Equity and how to start a PE fund from scratch🔥   This includes:  -How to structure your entities -How to find investors  -How to pitch investors  -How to build a track record   + much, much more!!!   Now if you've been an avid follower of our content, this will be a bit of a review.   But if you are new, want a refresher, or are ready to get sta...
2021-03-0230 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets169. Why Tesla Took So Long To Succeed...Evolutionary business or revolutionary business... which model works best?   First, it's important to understand the difference between an evolutionary business and a revolutionary business.   Evolutionary business: A business that disrupts and existing market   Revolutionary business: A business that creates a new market   and which one is better?   Tune in to find out🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-02-2610 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets168. The Logistics of Venture Capital DealsFor todays episode, Lincoln and I dive into Venture Capital deals🔥   We talk about everything you need to look for when investing into a startup company with your VC fund   This one is pretty in depth, so make sure you take out a pencil and paper and get some notes!   Enjoy!👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-02-2313 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets167. From Jail To Multi-Millionaire | Ryan Stewman InterviewToday's episode is a value-packed interview with the Hard Core Closer himself, Ryan Stewman🔥   During this interview, we cover everything from how Ryan went from going to jail to being a multi-millionaire, to who and what he looks for when getting pitched, to structuring an offer for your business or fund!   And of course, much much MORE!   This was an amazing interview, and Ryan is a really awesome guy!  Go check him out on instagram @hardcorecloser, or go to his website www.hardcorecloser.com   Enjoy the interview👊 By the way...
2021-02-1949 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets166. How DISNEY Can Help You Structure Your Fund And BusinessThis week, I am in one of the most magical places on earth... DISNEY WORLD!!! It's already been a hectic couple of days, but I have taken away a few lessons about funds and entrepreneurship that you can apply to your business right now I know, I know, it sounds a bit crazy... fund and entrepreneurship lessons from Disney World? ...Just hear me out, it's actually some pretty cool stuff Tune in to find out what I learned at Disney World🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how...
2021-02-1708 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets165. The Future of The US Economy... | Jason Hartman InterviewFor todays episode, I sat down with Jason Hartman to talk about the future of the US economy...   A little bit about Jason:   -Was featured on the INC 5000 list  -Has owned real estate in 17 different states  -Has done over 6,000 podcast episodes and interviews  -Founder of the American Monitory Association   ...and much more!!!🔥   This interview is definitely one of my favorite episodes that we've EVER posted   Tune in to find out why👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my fir...
2021-02-1244 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets164. How Much Are Investment Fund Legal Fees?Today we are talking about legal fees!   I just recently sat down with 6 attorneys and asked them all the same questions about what their rates were, what they would help do, etc   ...and I'm going to go through their answers in todays episode!  tune in to hear what they were🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-02-0915 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets163. Start an Investment Fund in 2021 Using This FormulaBy now, most of you guys probably know the fund launch formula like the back of your hand!   1. Find the deal   2. Structure the deal   3. Raise Capital   4. File legal docs   But in todays episode, Lincoln and I dive deep into exactly what needs to happen and what you should be doing at each stage!   Buckle up, because it's a good one today😎 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bri...
2021-02-0517 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets162. Venture Capital EXPLAINEDIn todays episode, we are going to be talking about venture capital🔥   What is it?   How does it work?   How do you get started?   tune in to hear the answers to these questions and more👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-02-0211 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets161. How To Build A Team For Your FundHow do you build out your team for your fund?   How do you structure your investment committee?   What about your board?   These are some pretty common questions that I get asked a ton inside the mastermind   ...and we are going to cover it all in todays episode🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-01-2915 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets160. Capital Calls & Distributions: The Flow of MoneyWhen I first started my fund, I was SUPER nervous to ask any of my mentors "Sooo what exactly happens to the money in my fund when somebody invests?"😂   But man, am I glad I finally asked someone!   This concept can seem confusing and intimidating at first, but once you get familiar with it, it's actually pretty simple   In today's episode, we are going to be talking about the flow of capital in your fund🔥   Make sure you tune in for the whole video, there's a ton of value all the way throug...
2021-01-2616 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets159. How to Start a Hedge Fund From ScratchBoy, do we have a good one today. How to start a hedge fund from scratch!   The title is pretty self-explanatory for this one...   I dive DEEP into everything you need to know about starting a hedge fund, including:  How to raise money, find investors, structure there fund, get the fund off the ground, how to scale, and much more🔥   you're gonna want to watch this one all the way through...   tune in to find out how to start a hedge fund from scratch👀 By the way, if you want to lea...
2021-01-2221 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets158. How A Biden Presidency Will Affect Investing And FundsI'm sure everyone has had their eyes glued to the news...   Joe Biden won the presidential election   A blue wave pushing through congress   The storming of the capital...   What does all of this mean for your fund and investing?  Are things going to change?   I take a deep dive into those questions and more in todays episode   tune in to find out🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Than...
2021-01-1523 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets157. How To Network Like The Top 1%Today we are going to be talking about arguably the most important skill you can develop as an entrepreneur...networking!   Since I've started this show, I've been able to grow my network and meet a lot of cool people   ...and recently, I was able to sit down with a billion dollar fund manager and pick his brain about how he networks🔥   tune in to find out what he said👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks,
2021-01-1212 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets156. What A BILLIONAIRE Taught Me About Picking DealsLast week I had an amazing opportunity to sit down with a multi-billion dollar fund manager...   ...And let me say, I learned A TON   There is this rule about picking deals that he told me about that I want to share with you guys   Tune in to find out what it is🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2021-01-0807 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets155. This Is The #1 Thing You Need To Focus On When Starting A Fund...When starting a fund or business, it seems like there are 1,000 different things that you need to be focusing on It can get pretty crazy! But after launching a few successful funds and businesses myself, I have a pretty good idea about the #1 thing you should be focusing on... And it goes against what a lot of these 'gurus' usually say online! Tune in to find out what it is🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.inv...
2021-01-0517 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets154. Can You Raise Money From International Investors?Can you raise money from international investors?   What are the rules and regulations?   'Is it something I should do?   I'm going to answer these questions and many more in todays episode🔥   This is the perfect episode for anyone looking to start raising money for their fund! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-12-2909 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets153. Open Ended vs. Close Ended Funds (Explained)Today, we are going to talk about open ended and closed ended funds🔥   This is absolutely CRUCIAL when you are structuring your fund...   What is the difference between the two?   Is one better than the other?   Which one do investors prefer?   Tune in to find out👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-12-2208 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets151. The CRAZY Life of a Fund Manager (Q&A)For todays episode, we are doing a Q&A about being an investment fund manager🔥   I've been writing down common questions I've been getting from you guys and decided to answer them on the podcast  Some of these questions include:   -what does the average day look like for a fund manager?   -what do you love most about being a fund manager?   -what do you dislike most about being a fund manager?   -and a few more...   tune in to hear the answers👊 By the way, if you wa...
2020-12-1510 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets150. Jerry Wright Talks About Fund AdministratorsToday we've got an awesome interview with Jerry Wright from Strata for you🔥 One question I get asked a lot is "how and when do you use a fund administrator for your fund?" Well, Jerry answers that today along with much more tune in to check it out👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-12-1124 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets149. This is How 99% of Rich People Think...Have you ever heard the saying that success comes from between your ears?   Well, I live by that   I believe that the mindset you have can make you really rich, or really poor  what mindset do you want to have?   tune in to hear more🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-12-0414 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets148. Breaking Down Portfolio ManagementIn this episode, Lincoln and I break down everything you need to know about portfolio management🔥 As a fund manager, it's important to remember that you are a portfolio manager! Tune in to learn more By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-12-0107 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets147. How To Find And Incentivize Money RaisersWhat happens when you have found an amazing deal, but just don't know how to raise the money? ...or quite frankly, you don't even want to raise the money Instead, you should just partner with someone who us already good at raising money This is what a majority of fund managers do - build a team of partners that are all great at what they do Want to know how to find and incentivize money raisers? Tune in to find out🔥 By the way, if you want to...
2020-11-2713 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets146. Can You Have Multiple Offerings?So one of my mastermind students asked me a fantastic question... He said "Bridger, is it possible to have multiple offerings?"  The answer may shock you... tune in to find out🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-11-2404 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets145. How To Start A Crypto Fund (In-Depth)We've got a good one for you guys today...   Lincoln and I dive deep into crypto currency, including:   -the different types   -our opinions on crypto   -and even how you can start your own crypto fund!   We have some students in our mastermind that are absolutely killing it with crypto funds  tune in to hear more🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-11-2018 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets143. How To Build A Hedge Fund IncubatorToday we are going to be talking about Hedge Fund incubators!   This is a great strategy to:   1. build a track record   2. File your documents    3. Raise money from investors   all without needing any licenses, experience, or a fancy degree...   tune in to find out how🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-11-1307 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets142. How Do Fund of Funds Work? (Explained)In todays episode, we are going to be talking about fund of funds🔥   How does one work?   How can you start one?   How does it benefit investors?   Tune in to find out👊 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-11-1010 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets141. This Will Make Investors Fall In Love With Your IdeaI think we can all think back to the exact moment in time where we fell in love with our passion... Whether it was entrepreneurship, funds, fishing, etc, it still means the world to us This being said, when we try and explain our passion to someone else, we might get caught up in explaining all of the technical, nitty gritty stuff  ...and whoever we are explaining it to could not care less If you want to sell someone on your passion or idea, you need to tell them the story o...
2020-11-0606 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets139. How To Pick Your Asset Class For Real Estate FundsPicking your asset class is one of the most important steps in starting a real estate fund   Some of the biggest "red ocean" investment classes are:   -Residential  -Commercial  -Land development    In this episode, Lincoln and I break down how to find blue oceans within these red oceans🔥   Enjoy! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-10-2707 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets138. Dan Young Explains The Do's and Don'ts Of Pitching High Net Worth IndividualsDan Young is the man🔥 In this interview, Dan Young, the CEO of Xidax PCs, explains how he built his online gaming empire, what it takes to be a successful serial entrepreneur, and how to pitch high net worth individuals A ton of value bombs get dropped in this episode Tune in to check them out! By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-10-2341 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets137. Basic Marketings Tips That Every Fund Manager Needs To KnowSometimes you get so caught up in the fund, you forget to touch up on your marketing! Every fund manger should have the following: -domain -email (with domain) -website -logo tune in to find out why you need to have these set up for your fund🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-10-2012 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets136. Stick To The Plan And Learn How to EndureWith all the craziness that has been going on these last 10 months (and will continue to happen in the foreseeable future), it may be tempting to play it safe and "sell the farm"  ...but this may not be the best idea every fund manager is going to experience hardships in their fund journey, just like how every human will experience hardships in their lifetime it's normal however, instead of throwing in the towel and jumping ship when things get hard, make it a goal for yourself to get prepared, put your h...
2020-10-1607 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets135. These Are The Reasons Why Hedge Funds Fail... (Backend Content)Don't get me wrong, hedge funds are amazing, and you can make A TON of money by starting one But this being said, even though you can have massive gains, you can also have massive losses There are a few main contributors to the failure of hedge funds that most fund managers aren't aware of tune in to find out what they are🔥 By the way, if you want to learn how I started my first fund at 22, go to https://www.investmentfundsecrets.com Thanks, Bridger Pennington
2020-10-1309 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets122. Hunter Thompson Reveals How He Built His Private Equity Empire (With No Ivy League Degree or Wall Street Experience)In this episode, I talk with Hunter Thompson on how he was able to build his Private Equity Empire Hunter is the Founder of Asym Capital, and has overseen the raising and deployment of over $90 Million! Hunter is also the author of 'Raising Capital For Real Estate: How To Establish Credibility, Attract investors, and Fund Deals' Hope you enjoy the episode! Best, Bridger Pennington By the way, if you want the exact formula for how I started a fund and how many of the biggest funds in...
2020-08-2842 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets94. Part 2: Sam Yaffa - How He Launched His First Fund In CollegePart 2 of 2 Sam Yaffa launched Triton funds while at school at Cal State, and now manages White Lion Capital. The value they bring to the table is that they are young. They can underwrite companies and find value in companies that are appealing to the younger generation. One of their biggest investments was an early investment in Lime Bike. Hope you enjoy this interview Best, Bridger Pennington
2020-05-2219 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets93. Part 1: Sam Yaffa - How He Launched His First Fund In CollegePart 1 of a 2 part interview Sam Yaffa launched Triton funds while at school at Cal State, and now manages White Lion Capital.  The value they bring to the table is that they are young. They can underwrite companies and find value in companies that are appealing to the younger generation.  One of their biggest investments was an early investment in Lime Bike.  Hope you enjoy this interview Best,  Bridger Pennington
2020-05-1924 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets88. Paul Hutchinson's Secrets On How He Raised $100+ Million From Investors (Without an Ivy League Degree or Working On Wall Street)Paul is one of my Dad's original partners on their first fund and has personally helped raise over $100 million from high-net-worth and family office investors. Paul is also one of our Mastermind mentors, and this is a small clip from a much longer interview that is included in our mastermind training course.  In this episode, Paul discusses how he would "get in the same room" as these investors, find who had the money, and get them to invest in their funds.  Paul also has a big heart and now donates a lot of hi...
2020-05-0119 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets86. Market Testing Your Fund (How I Got $8mm In Soft Commitments For A New Fund We're Launching)If you've ever wanted to launch a private equity, hedge fund, real estate fund, or investment fund... You've probably been worried about the legal costs.. am I right?  In this episode, I show you how I validate my idea, and ensure that I don't pay for legal fees myself.  www.investmentfundsecrets.com Best,  Bridger Pennington Investment Fund Secrets bridger@investmentfundsecrets.com
2020-04-2412 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets75. Can the Fed Stop COVID-19? What this Means for a Young FundCan the Fed Stop COVID-19? What this Means for a Young Fund Last week in the Mastermind, we had John Pennington come on… (John is a co-founder of a $20 billion family of funds) He mentioned the Fed is trying to GIVE YOU MONEY! You need to be in a good position to receive it.  Fed announcing low-interest rates, almost 0%… hopefully won’t go negative. Fed launches the Commercial Paper Funding Facility… to encourage lenders to issue more money. Lots of liquidity in the markets Finding p...
2020-03-1714 minInvestment Fund Secrets
Investment Fund Secrets33. Understanding Alpha and Beta With Adam Campbell (Part 2)PART 2:  In the last episode, we talked about how to pitch Family Offices (which are basically very wealthy families who have fund teams designed to invest into opportunities). In part 2 of this interview, we dive into the opposite side: How to get into Family Offices! Topics like: How to climb the ladder How to network for it and much much more... Tune in and enjoy, -Bridger Pennington By the way, c...
2019-11-2219 min