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#73: Is Triple Net Real Estate the Safest Cash Flow Strategy Right Now?
Feb. 27, 2026

#73: Is Triple Net Real Estate the Safest Cash Flow Strategy Right No…

In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy , we sit down with Ben Kogut, founder of Rooster Equity, to unpack the mechanics of triple net lease investing and what disciplined capital allocation actually looks like in today’s ...

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E72: What are Triple Net Lease Investments and Why Investors Are Pivoting
Feb. 18, 2026

E72: What are Triple Net Lease Investments and Why Investors Are Pivo…

Triple Net Lease Investing vs Multifamily Are triple net lease investments replacing multifamily as the smarter allocation? In this episode, commercial real estate investor Joseph Gozlan explains why rising expenses, flat ren...

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E71: How Smart Business Turnarounds Protect Investor Capital
Feb. 12, 2026

E71: How Smart Business Turnarounds Protect Investor Capital

What actually causes businesses to fail, and how can investors spot the warning signs early? In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy , we go beyond surface-level financials to unpack the real drivers of business distress: ...

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E70: Term Sheet Red Flags Every Private Investor Must Know
Feb. 3, 2026

E70: Term Sheet Red Flags Every Private Investor Must Know

Term Sheet Red Flags Investors Should Never Ignore Before committing capital to a private or alternative investment, one document matters more than any pitch deck: the term sheet. In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, w...

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E69: Cannabis Investing Explained - Regulation, Capital & Growth
Jan. 28, 2026

E69: Cannabis Investing Explained - Regulation, Capital & Growth

Cannabis Investing: Regulation, Capital & Scalable Growth Models Cannabis investing sits at the intersection of regulation, entrepreneurship, and alternative capital strategy. In this episode, we break down how investors eval...

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E68: The Complex World of Business Valuations with Scott Abels
Jan. 21, 2026

E68: The Complex World of Business Valuations with Scott Abels

In this episode of "Alt Investing Made Easy," hosts Sarah Florer and Roland Wiederaenders welcome Scott Abels, CPA and President of Precision Valuation Services, to discuss the intricacies of business valuations. Scott shares...

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E67: How to Evaluate a Term Sheet for Private Investments (3-Pillar Framework)
Jan. 14, 2026

E67: How to Evaluate a Term Sheet for Private Investments (3-Pillar F…

Most private investors don’t lose money because the asset was bad—they lose because the structure was flawed. In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, Sarah Florer and Roland Wiederaenders introduce a practical framework t...

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E66: Why Global Capital Is Increasingly Investing in India
Jan. 8, 2026

E66: Why Global Capital Is Increasingly Investing in India

Investing across borders doesn’t have to feel opaque or intimidating. In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy , we explore how India’s rapidly evolving regulatory and investment landscape is opening new opportunities for s...

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#65:  Alternative Investments 2025 Recap - Private Markets, Access, and Trends
Dec. 17, 2025

#65: Alternative Investments 2025 Recap - Private Markets, Access, a…

Explore key 2025 trends in alternative investments, private markets, and access strategies to build and preserve wealth effectively.

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#64: How Planned Giving for Investors Cuts Taxes and Strengthens Your Legacy
Dec. 9, 2025

#64: How Planned Giving for Investors Cuts Taxes and Strengthens Your…

Planned giving is more than charitable donations—it’s a powerful strategy for investors to reduce taxes, align wealth with values, and build a lasting legacy. In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, Barry Resnick of FBFK Law breaks down how planned giving, donor-advised funds, and estate planni…

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#63: Sports Investing Explained: NIL Money & Athlete Wealth
Dec. 2, 2025

#63: Sports Investing Explained: NIL Money & Athlete Wealth

In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, we break down the fast-growing world of sports investing, athlete wealth management, and NIL money with Elizabeth Quanaim of Robin Glenn. From seven-figure college deals to creating “Athlete Family Offices,” Elizabeth reveals how today’s athletes are beco…

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#62: Middle Market M&A: How Founders Maximize Exit Value with Tim Mueller
Nov. 18, 2025

#62: Middle Market M&A: How Founders Maximize Exit Value with Tim Mue…

Understanding how Middle Market M&A works is essential for founders, investors, and dealmakers navigating today’s increasingly competitive acquisition landscape. In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, we sit down with Tim Mueller of IT ExchangeNet, a veteran advisor specializing in the $5M–$40…

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#61 Inside Ballard Global’s Private Credit Investing Strategy
Nov. 12, 2025

#61 Inside Ballard Global’s Private Credit Investing Strategy

Discover how Ballard Global utilizes private credit investing to turn real assets and AI innovation into stable, values-based investment opportunities for accredited investors seeking predictable returns and trusted relationships.

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#60: Inside Dubai Deals - How Capital Actually Moves in the UAE
Nov. 4, 2025

#60: Inside Dubai Deals - How Capital Actually Moves in the UAE

How Dubai’s capital really works: regulation, relationships, and deal structure.

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#59: How to Become Investor-Ready: Fundraising & Investor Relations Strategies for Alternative Investments
Oct. 28, 2025

#59: How to Become Investor-Ready: Fundraising & Investor Relations S…

Learn how fund managers become investor-ready with expert fundraising strategies, investor relations insights, and alternative investment tactics.

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#58: Capital Raising Made Easy - How Real Advisers Capital Helps Issuers Attract Investors
Oct. 22, 2025

#58: Capital Raising Made Easy - How Real Advisers Capital Helps Issu…

Learn how to raise capital legally and effectively. Discover how Real Advisers Capital unites compliance, digital marketing, and investor relations to make fundraising simple. Perfect for founders, fund managers, and accredited investors exploring 506(c) offerings.

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#57: Estate Planning Simplified: Protecting Your Family, Your Legacy, and Your Peace of Mind with Eric Bean, FBFK Law
Oct. 14, 2025

#57: Estate Planning Simplified: Protecting Your Family, Your Legacy,…

Discover simple, strategic steps to protect your wealth, secure your legacy, and prevent family conflict through smart estate planning with expert insights from attorney Eric Bean.

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#56: Maximize Returns with Legal Due Diligence - Reduce Risk, Close Better Deals
Oct. 8, 2025

#56: Maximize Returns with Legal Due Diligence - Reduce Risk, Close B…

Protect capital and profits through smarter legal due diligence. Learn how expert legal due diligence protects investor capital, prevents costly deal risks, and strengthens returns in alternative investing and private market deals.

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#55 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Explained: How Section 1202 Creates Tax-Free Business Exits
Oct. 1, 2025

#55 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Explained: How Section 1202…

Learn how Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) unlocks powerful capital gains tax strategies for a tax-free business exit. Discover rules, timelines, and tips to maximize investor returns.

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#54 Venture Capital Investing: How Women-Led Startups Drive Innovation & Returns
Sept. 24, 2025

#54 Venture Capital Investing: How Women-Led Startups Drive Innovatio…

Discover how venture capital investing in women-led startups delivers stronger returns, drives impact investing opportunities, and opens untapped markets in health tech and sustainability.

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#53: Real Estate Investment Funds Explained
Sept. 16, 2025

#53: Real Estate Investment Funds Explained

Discover how real estate investment funds offer a diversified real estate investment fund can generate passive income real estate opportunities through stable, monthly cash flow and reduced risk.

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#52 Opportunity Zones 2027 - Fund Strategies for Tax-Free Growth
Sept. 10, 2025

#52 Opportunity Zones 2027 - Fund Strategies for Tax-Free Growth

Explore how Opportunity Zones empower investors to achieve tax-free growth, defer capital gains, and maximize returns. In this episode, Gerry Reihsen explains the key differences between OZ 1.0 and OZ 2.0, practical fund strategies, and how to diversify through real estate and operating businesses.…

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#51 Alternative Investments for Mid-Stage Investors
Sept. 3, 2025

#51 Alternative Investments for Mid-Stage Investors

Discover how alternative investments can help mid stage investors unlock growth beyond public markets. Carlos Lowenberg, founder of Masterpiece Capital, reveals mid-market private equity strategies and private debt opportunities once reserved for institutions.

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#50 Premium Finance Demystified: How High Net Worth Investors Leverage Bank Capital for Tax Efficient Wealth Growth
Aug. 28, 2025

#50 Premium Finance Demystified: How High Net Worth Investors Leverag…

Premium finance explained—how high net worth investors use bank capital to grow wealth, reduce taxes, and protect estates.

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