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MapableUSA.com: Despite what the naysayers tell you, investors continue to be interested in the opportunity zone space, as dealflow in the industry continues despite the Coronavirus pandemic. In this podcast, attorney Paul Wassgren from the DLA Piper law firm proves this point with his insights as to how stacking up benefits provides even more tax savings for investors, why he’s so pro-Opportunity...

MapableUSA.com: Thanks to the JOBS Act, many crowdfunding options are available for businesses of all sizes who seek to raise capital. But with vehicles such as Regulation A, Reg. CF, Private Placements, 506(c), Reg. A+ and so many others at the disposal of potential issuers, what’s the best course of action? In this podcast, Mike Brette, the CEO of Small Cap Equity Advisors, talks about some comm...

MapableUSA.com: Coronavirus is the epitome of what a “risk factor” is in any crowdfunding or real estate deal. As such, whatever the deal, issuers are required to warn potential investors about the riskiness of such an investment. If they don’t, then these businesses can get into serious trouble. Coronavirus compounds that issue even more. In this podcast, attorney Mark Roderick of Lex Nova Law pr...

MapableUSA.com: Nothing is more important to the success of a crowdfunding campaign than a solid marketing plan, yet many company CEOs and issuers downplay their marketing budget - then wonder why their projects fail. In short, your company must be able to tell a compelling story and communicate your vision to attract potential investors, and that's not easy. So how do you do it? Listen to this po...

MapableUSA.com: Real estate continues to be the most popular area of interest when it comes to crowdfunding opportunities. But with so many real estate development companies and projects to invest in online, where can a real estate investor turn to in order to find solid, profitable, innovative, and transparent investment opportunities? In this podcast, Paradyme Investments CEO Ryan Garland talks...

MapableUSA.com: “There’s been a mistake... I want my money back!” That famous line was uttered by Robert Shaw’s character in the 1973 movie “The Sting” when he realized things weren’t going as planned. Unfortunately, that line probably won’t work in the crowdfunding industry – until now! In this podcast, blockchain-based crowdfunding platform PledgeCamp’s co-founder Eddie Lee explains how his plat...

MapableUSA.com: If you listen to the mainstream media, you’d think all business transactions have stopped dead in their tracks due to the coronavirus quarantine and the shutdown of the economy – but not so fast! In this podcast, listen to Brad Molotsky, a partner at the law firm of Duane Morris and a co-head of the firm’s Opportunity Zones practice, talk about the deals his company continues to be...

MapableUSA.com: Many are invested in stocks and bonds. Many more in Real Estate. But how many investors understand that Farmland can be an excellent addition to any investment portfolio as well? In this podcast, Artem Milinchuk – CEO and Founder of Farm Together – explains why Farmland is becoming an increasingly important portfolio addition for institutional investors and how his experienced team...

MapableUSA.com: Those interested in enjoying the tax benefits of investing in a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund (QOF) have to meet strict deadlines and timing issues, but many of these investors continue to be confused and need expert guidance in order to comply with QOF requirements, especially since many of these timeframes have been revised due to the coronavirus pandemic. What are those revisi...

MapableUSA.com: The big question on everyone’s mind is all about coronavirus. Where are we with Covid19? What have we learned? And what will life be like in the near future and beyond? Is it all doom and gloom or are there positives to look forward to? What will the “new normal” look like? For answers to these questions and more insights, listen to guest Neal Bawa from Grocapitus Investments and M...

MapableUSA.com: No matter the market, there are always opportunities to be found if you hustle and surround yourself with industry experts that can take you to the next level of successful investing. Many times, these investments may fly under the radar – but no more! In this podcast, listen to Ajay Dayal, the CEO of the Quantified Investment Group in Las Vegas, as he explains why the “Group Homes...

MapableUSA.com: The Coronavirus pandemic is inflicting havoc on the economy and businesses of all sizes. President Trump’s CARES Act was supposed to address this issue by providing monetary relief in the form of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but many under-served businesses are not seeing the fruits of this program. Listen to this podcast as company co-founder Jimmy Flores talks about how...

MapableUSA.com: Despite the Coronavirus crisis, the world of capital raising continues to move forward with significant dealflow, and smart issuers are turning to technology to make it clean, quick, easy, and seamless for investors to participate in their deals. In this podcast, listen to Rebecca Kacaba, the CEO of Dealmaker. Tech, and learn how her online portal is supporting capital raises acros...

MapableUSA.com: Liquidity is undoubtedly the biggest concern of most real estate investors. The process of tokenization on the blockchain not only solves this issue, but also creates alternative investment strategies and avenues that most investors have never heard about before. On this podcast, listen to REINNO co-founder Barry Moniês as he explains the process of tokenizing real estate assets an...

MapableUSA.com: How do you merge technology and real estate? Most traditional real estate syndicators have been slow to embrace technology – if they only knew tech was their friend! Listen to this podcast as eVest CEO Daniel Summers talks about how his white label solution solves the two big pain points all syndicators face: money and time. (and also virtually eliminates all hassles and outrageous...

MapableUSA.com: By now, most real estate investors know that a 1031 Exchange is an excellent vehicle to build generational wealth as it allows you to defer capital gains taxes when you sell properties and exchange them for others. However, there are many details and requirements that must be adhered to while doing a 1031 or disaster will ensue. In this podcast, listen to Michael Skoczylas and Alex...

MapableUSA.com: Tokenization is the next step in the evolution of keeping up with the latest in fintech, and one of the biggest markets that can reap the benefits of blockchain technology is in the oil and gas sector. In this podcast, Ziyen’s CEO Alastair Caithness and Chairman David Greenberg explain how they are tokenizing the gas and oil industry on a project by project basis and (most importan...

MapableUSA.com: Economic and Real Estate development continues in North Las Vegas, especially with respect to Opportunity Zone investments. Listen to Alan Ragsdale, an economic redevelopment specialist for the city of North Las Vegas, as he goes over the latest happenings with respect to real estate and business development and the new products he and his team are creating and promoting to investo...

MapableUSA.com: Businesses fail at an alarming rate. Why is that? Could it be that business owners and CEOs may have a blindspot when it comes to the challenges that arise from business ownership? In this podcast, Premier Business Mechanics co-founders Kevin Hernandez and Patrick Stewart discuss the tools and strategies they provide to business owners in all forms of business growth, including bus...

MapableUSA.com: Sometimes you can get a bit frustrated when you’re working in an industry that doesn’t have clear historical data. And so it goes with Opportunity Zones. In this podcast, David Sillaman (the CEO of Eazy Do It and one of the biggest influencers in the Opportunity Zones space) gives us his take on what’s really going on with Opportunity Zone investing, and sets the record straight on...

MapableUSA.com: Wouldn’t it be great to have a metric that measures Opportunity Zone Fund performance to further inspire investor confidence? In this podcast, Aidan Doyle, President and CEO of both the Wall-Street-based financial services firm Bellwether Capital Management and the Cinderella Target Value Zones Opportunity Zone Fund, talks about how he structured his fund entity as the first and on...

MapableUSA.com: Many people have hopes, dreams, and aspirations – yet so few actually achieve them. Why is that? In this podcast, listen to industry giants Neal Bawa from Grocapitus Investments and Multifamily U and Jimmy Flores from Qualytics as they describe some of the techniques they use to overcome many of the obstacles and difficulties many face on a daily basis. Learn the tips and tricks th...

MapableUSA.com: Blockchain technology has the ability to disrupt just about every industry. But will it? Should it? What makes a blockchain project unique? And should a blockchain solution be even applicable to every situation? Listen to Chris Brodersen, the U.S. Blockchain Lab Lead over at Deloitte as he answers these questions and explains why he believes the real value of blockchain isn’t the b...

MapableUSA.com: Bugs happen, problems arise, and unforeseen events rear their heads at some point in the life of every business. Now enter blockchain and the uncertainty potential can skyrocket. In this podcast, Thomas Cox, the Chief Governance Officer at Strongbox.io and the “Godfather of Governance” explains why it is so important to have a blockchain governance strategy set up from the very beg...

MapableUSA.com: Can Opportunity Zones become their own asset class? Jimmy Flores from Qualytics thinks so! Listen to this podcast as he explains how his company is becoming a private marketplace for Opportunity Zone stakeholders and how he is strongly advocating for community and social impact via data collection, measurement, and analytics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....