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Traditional Investing is DeadSyndication: An Investment ApproachFamily Business Funding CEO & Founder, Douglas Muir has been eager to introduce the unique investment opportunity, syndication. This new approach will allow you to invest right alongside Family Business Funding with the potential to reach a target return rate of between 25% to 30%!2023-09-2106 min
Traditional Investing is DeadThe Jobs Report, Inflation & the DollarAfter the release of the latest U.S. Jobs Report, Family Business Funding CEO & Founder, Douglas Muir explains how the information COULD affect inflation & interest rates. Listen as he details the process of a dollar entering the system to deepen your understanding of how it's all connected and relates to business owners, investors and all Americans.2023-08-1007 min
Traditional Investing is DeadFOMC Update: July 2023There were some unexpected numbers last week between the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and the GDP from Q2. Watch Family Business Funding's CEO & Founder, Doug Muir as he talks about what this means for us. Do you agree with his predictions? Watch to find out.2023-07-3105 minTraditional Investing is DeadCPI & PPI: How They Affect UsWatch as Family Business Funding CEO & Founder, Doug Muir talks about the recent PPI & CPI reports and his predictions for the FOMC meeting at the end of July.2023-07-2005 minTraditional Investing is DeadGDP Update: May 3, 2023Douglas Muir defines and reviews the most recent Federal Funds Rate, Gross Domestic Product and Mortgage Rate as it applies to investors and small business owners.2023-05-0804 minTraditional Investing is DeadAlternative Investments & Accredited Investors ExplainedWelcome to all of our new followers! Let's take this opportunity to get back to the basics. Watch as Family Business Funding CEO & Founder explains alternative investments and accredited investors in simple terms. Have questions? Email them to AskDoug@familybusinessfund.com and he will answer them on an upcoming episode!2023-05-0205 min
Traditional Investing is DeadBig Banks and Small BusinessesPrivate Credit/Merchant Cash Advance company, Family Business Funding CEO & Founder, Douglas Muir reflects on the current situation regarding big banks and how it could affect small businesses. NEW! Email your questions for Doug to ASKDOUG@FamilyBusinessFund.com and he will answer your queries on the next podcast episode!2023-04-1105 minTraditional Investing is DeadDouglas Muir's Take on the Big Bank CrisisDouglas Muir and Traditional Investing is Dead are back with a new episode and a new company name! Watch Family Business Funding Founder & CEO discuss the current banking situation, what it means for you and how it has affected alternative investments!2023-03-3104 min
Traditional Investing is DeadNovember 30th, 2022 Fed Announcement and How it Affects the EconomyFamily Business Fund founder and CEO Douglas Muir discusses the most recent announcement from the Federal Reserve and explains in layman's terms the effects on our economy and daily American life.2022-12-0507 minTraditional Investing is DeadAlternative Investments Stay Solid Despite High CPIFamily Business Fund CEO & Founder, Douglas Muir reviews the latest CPI Report and reviews his personal portfolio.2022-11-1508 min
Traditional Investing is DeadFamily Business Fund President, Rob Masri Explains How We Derisk In 4 Simple StepsLearn about the inner workings of the Family Business Fund and how we reduce risk on multiple fronts as explained by FBF President, Rob Masri.2022-10-0509 minTraditional Investing is DeadThe Fed Raises Rates Again - What You Should ExpectFamily Business Fund Founder & CEO, Douglas Muir talks about what you can expect since the Federal Reserve's third rate hike this year. 2022-09-2707 min
Traditional Investing is DeadWhat is an Accredited Investor & How Does it Relate to the Family Business Fund?Are you an accredited investor? Did you know that in order to invest with the Family Business Fund, you must meet certain credentials? Watch as Family Business Fund Founder & CEO, Douglas Muir explains.2022-09-0808 minTraditional Investing is DeadInterview with Peter Harrigan, CEO & Co-Founder of Grey Swan Digital, and Experienced TraderFamily Business Fund Founder & CEO interviews Peter Harrigan, CEO and Co-Founder of Grey Swan Digital which developed the technology behind Outcome Trading, an intuitive and visual platform that anyone can understand, re-engineering the $600T derivatives market and making its benefits available to anyone in the world. Listen as they talk about their personal experiences with investing, and what the future may hold.2022-09-0112 min
Traditional Investing is DeadPart 3 of 3 Merchant Cash Advances with Rob Masri: What Are They & How Do They Relate to FBF?What are you investing in when you invest with the Family Business Fund? Learn about the Family Business Fund's underlying asset, Merchant Cash Advances directly from our President, Rob Masri.2022-08-1913 min
Traditional Investing is DeadWeekly Update with Alternative Investment Expert, Douglas Muir (Part 1 of 3)Family Business Fund Founder & CEO Douglas Muir recaps the week of 7/25/22. Listen as he touches on how the recession could affect multiple aspects of our financial lives such as the stock market, mortgages, credit cards and savings accounts.2022-08-1106 min
Traditional Investing is DeadDifferent Types of Credit: Part 2 of 3Alternative Investment Expert Douglas Muir discusses the different types of public and private credit in real-world terms in an effort to educate investors about what The Family Business Fund is. Look for Part 3 next week where we will get specific and dive into one of the types of private debt: Merchant Cash Advances.2022-08-1107 min
Traditional Investing is DeadSedona Interview with Robert Peters, Family Business Fund InvestorLooking for alternative investment ideas? Douglas interviews Investor Robert Peters during the Investor Retreat in Sedona, Arizona. Listen as they talk about why they prefer Alternative Investments and what types they are invested in.2022-07-2210 min
Traditional Investing is DeadZoom Interview with Family Business Fund President and Investor, Rob Masri, ESQFind out what the Family Business Fund President, Rob Masri, ESQ has to say about the current inflation in the U.S. and what it may mean for Americans and investors during this Zoom interview with FBF Founder and CEO, Douglas Muir.2022-07-2011 min
Traditional Investing is Dead7/1/22 Weekly Market UpdateCheck out this weekly market update with Family Business Fund Founder & CEO, Douglas Muir.2022-07-1905 min
Traditional Investing is DeadHow is Growing Inflation Affecting Investors?Douglas is back with another weekly market update after the latest inflation rate announcement. Listen to learn what is causing these changes and how they are affecting investors.2022-07-1909 min
Traditional Investing is DeadInvestor Jerry Hull's Zoom InterviewListen as Douglas talks with Family Business Fund Investor Jerry Hull about getting out of the stock market and some of his newest alternative investments.2022-06-2809 min
Traditional Investing is DeadInterview with FBF Investor, Bill Daly in Sedona, AZDuring the 2nd annual Investor Retreat in beautiful Sedona, Douglas talks to Bill Daly about his long history as an investor, the alternative investments he is currently in, what intrigued him when he heard about the Family Business Fund, and why he is happy he invested.2022-06-2110 min
Traditional Investing is DeadInterview with Peggy Van De Plassche, Business Advisor, Investor, Financial Services & Tech ExpertListen as Peggy and Douglas talk about their own personal investment portfolios, why Financial Advisors sometimes avoid alternative investments, and the differences between investing in Canada and America.2022-05-1809 min
Traditional Investing is DeadValeria Bisenti, Managing Director of IT, PART 2: Tech in Finance, Underwriting Apps and AIPart 2 of 2: Douglas Muir, CEO of The Family Business Fund, talks to IT Director Valeria Bisenti about how technology has changed in the finance world, how our underwriting process has changed and improved over the past year.2022-05-1005 minTraditional Investing is DeadNew York Stock Exchange Expert, Gordon Charlop Ph.D. on Why He Chose Family Business FundListen to find out what an NYSE Governor has to say about Alternative Investments, the stock market, and why he chose to personally invest in The Family Business Fund.2022-05-0206 min
Traditional Investing is DeadInterview With Managing Director of Information Technology, Valeria Bisenti - Part 1Conspiracy Theories & Tech Advice For Start-Ups With Valeria BisentiDouglas talks to Family Business Fund co-founder and Managing Director of Technology, Valeria Bisenti about how technology has helped the company keep up with its rapid growth, how technology has changed the financial world, and they have a laugh about Valeria's tech conspiracy theories.2022-03-2310 minTraditional Investing is DeadPave New Paths to Investment Performance With Alternative InvestmentsNovice investors often do not realize that there are investments outside of traditional assets. Investors can now work with their Financial Advisers to add the Family Business Fund high-yield fixed-income investment to their portfolio. Listen as FBF founder & CEO interviews Richard Hillson. Richard is a Co-Founder of Third Seven Capital LLC and a Partner of Third Seven Group which owns the various Third Seven subsidiary companies. He began his career with Barclays Wealth in the U.K., ultimately moving up to Senior Portfolio Manager. He then worked for a number of boutique firms in investment banking in London...2022-03-1510 minTraditional Investing is DeadInterview With Principal and Managing Director Rob Masri, ESQListen to find out why a successful attorney helping a small start-up company (Family Business Fund) not only ended up investing with the company but eventually joined full time as the Principal & Managing Director. Visit FamilyBusinessFund.com to learn more about us!2022-02-0310 minTraditional Investing is DeadInterview with Real Estate Guru David DweckTune in as Douglas chats with David Dweck, Founder of Boca Real Estate Investment Club, about alternative investments. He shares his entrepreneurship journey and unique perspective on life after 50.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2022-01-2011 min
Traditional Investing is Dead2021 Changed Investing ForeverDouglas Muir, repeat entrepreneur, seasoned investor, CEO and Founder of The Family Business Fund talks about how 2021 has changed investing forever, what alternative investments are and how they can help shield your investments from inflation.2022-01-0604 min
Traditional Investing is DeadCrypto Craze Turns VolatileFamily Business Fund Founder & CEO Douglas Muir talks about one of the newest types of Alternative Investments: cryptocurrency. Listen as he explains the differences and similarities between crypto and our paper dollar, the different types of crypto, how it compares to The Family Business Fund, and what the future could look like for Alternatives.2021-12-2308 minTraditional Investing is DeadPave New Paths To Investment Performance with AlternativesThank you to Richard Hillson for taking the time to give us more insight on alternative investments. Novice investors often do not realize that there are investments outside of traditional assets. Investors can now work with their Financial Advisers to add the Family Business Fund high-yield fixed-income investment to their portfolio.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-12-1010 minTraditional Investing is DeadNew Era of Investing with AlternativesHave you heard of the self-directed IRA? People are largely unaware of this powerful tool and its use with alternatives to build wealth. Our latest podcast will cover what you need to know to gain an advantage in your retirement planning!Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-11-1809 minTraditional Investing is DeadPlay Defense by Hedging with AlternativesInvestors are using alternatives as defensive assets within their portfolios. This week Douglas Muir, CEO of the Family Business Fund, discusses his hedging strategy to reduce risk.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-11-0404 minTraditional Investing is DeadHow the Ultra-Wealthy InvestThe savvy investor is always on the search for higher returns, especially during times of hyperinflation. Where do the ultra-wealthy invest their money? Douglas Muir, CEO of the Family Business Fund, discusses where his investors are investing their money.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-10-0705 minTraditional Investing is DeadHow to Hedge Against Inflation with Alternative InvestmentsCheck out our latest podcast episode 'How to Hedge Against Inflation with Alternative Investments.'Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-09-0904 minTraditional Investing is DeadInvestor Spotlight with Pat HarringtonThank you to our investor, Pat Harrington, for taking the time to interview with us and giving fellow investors a glimpse of investor life with the Family Business Fund.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-08-2607 minTraditional Investing is DeadTax ImplicationsDo you know the tax implications of your investments? In our latest podcast ‘Tax Implications’ Douglas Muir joins forces with David Sade, CFA, to talk about taxes and your investment.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-08-0512 minTraditional Investing is DeadNot Your Grandparents' Stock MarketIf you’ve paid any attention to the stock market, you’ve noticed that the discussion boards and news have been dominating market performance. We’ve interviewed David Sade, financial advisor, who will decode what’s happening and gives us insight on the market.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-07-0819 minTraditional Investing is DeadWhat if the Financial-Crisis Doomsayers Are Right?What if the Financial-Crisis Doomsayers are Right? In 2008, Michael Burry predicted the biggest housing bubble burst in American history. That housing bubble burst centered around high debt-to-income ratios with low to poor credit, causing a recession that many will not soon forget. Some say that the next financial crisis will be even greater, and many financial analysts are warning us now to brace ourselves for it. But how do we know if their predictions are correct?Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-06-2413 minTraditional Investing is DeadInvestor Spotlight with Richard BruecknerThank you to our investor, Richard Brueckner, for taking the time to interview with us and giving fellow investors a glimpse of investor life with the Family Business Fund.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-06-1007 minTraditional Investing is DeadSmall Businesses UnmaskedNow that the CDC has announced that fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks, businesses are re-opening in many states and taking down their “mask-up” signs. Douglas Muir, professor and CEO of the Family Business Fund, was a successful restaurant chain owner and now a small business alternative funder. Muir knows first-hand how small businesses were affected across the U.S. It was a truly tough time that tested all entrepreneurs.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-05-0610 minTraditional Investing is DeadIs Alternative Investing For Me?Are alternative investments for you? Traditional investing opportunities have dominated the playing field for so long that people tend to look at alternative investing with skepticism. Now with the rise of cryptocurrency alternative investment opportunities, many people are turning to different types of alternative investments as a way to diversify their portfolio risk.The terms private equity and hedge fund are huge in the investment community. These investments were historically only open to the ultra-wealthy. Now any accredited investor can participate in these opportunities.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-04-0812 minTraditional Investing is DeadAlternative Investments 101I am excited to introduce my first PodCast of many. I will be talking about Alternative Investing. The name of the podcast is "Traditional Investing is Dead". We will have weekly guests and insider tips to increase your portfolio at the lowest risk.Visit familybusinessfund.com to learn more!2021-03-1211 min