Investment Fund Secrets

One question that I get a lot is "Bridger, how do I measure my funds performance?" And well, there are actually a ton of metrics that you can use... You have your ROI, AAR, CAGR, IRR, and CoC What do all of these mean? Which one should you use? 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

Confirmation bias is dangerous... We tend to get trapped in this loop of only consuming content that confirms what we believe in In order to combat that, I am constantly searching for books, videos, tweets, etc that contradict what I believe in Whether it's politics, entrepreneurship, finance, or investing... It's good to consume content from every point of view so you can make educated moves goin...

Back in my dating days, I used to pray to God for the perfect girl to marry... but I didn't ask for some perfect, story tale way of finding her I just asked God to put her within 100 feet of me, and I'll do the rest💪 All it took was paying attention to what was around me ...and this can be applied to entrepreneurship/building funds! If you pay attention to your surroundings and go out of your way...

Guys, this is exactly why I don't pick stocks... My wife has been making fun of me all morning about the stock I invested in!!! Let's just say it isn't going so hot... Another reason why I love sticking with alternative investments🔥 wanna know why? 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

It's time to receive your degree in Finance in under 14 minutes🔥 In this episode, Lincoln and I break down the different types of investments you can make There are a lot of them, so it's important that you get a good understanding of what each one is so you can make smart investments  Also, we cover where funds (alternative investments) fall in the landscape of investments Enjoy! By the way...

One of the most valuable lessons I learned a few years back from one of my mentors was that you don't want your lawyer to be your teacher... You don't want to have a lawyer walk you through what and LPA and PPM are, or what the difference between Catch-up and Carried Interest is You want to have all of that figured out BEFORE you meet with a lawyer! Wanna know why?  Tune in to find out🔥 By t...

A big secret of the Private Equity space is that you don't need A TON of money to be successful 3 out of the 4 firms we break down today operate with less than $1 billion AUM! So what are they doing?  How are they getting such good returns back to their 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....

Bill Ackman just launched a MASSIVE SPAC, or "blank check IPO" and we all know Bill Ackman likes to make BIG moves... Along with Search Funds, SPACs are just another type of fund model how do they work? Stay tuned 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

Today's episode discusses a new fund-niche that has come to light over the last decade... it is called philanthro (or impact) investing🔥 The reason impact investing is so powerful is because high net worth individuals that have already made a lot of money aren't just looking for a good ROI when investing in funds... they are also looking at the impact that their investment is going to make on the...

In today's episode, I dive into one of the core principles in my fund framework... In fact, this piece is the foundation that your fund is built off of... Nothing will make your life harder than directly going head-to-head with another fund. Any upper edge they have on you, and the investors flock to them. By applying the lesson in today, you beat out the competition simply because you're differen...

Eric and Chase are both students in the IFS mastermind program, and they have been absolutely killing it! They started out doing syndication deals and eventually transitioned to a real estate fund Together, they founded Converge Capital Partners and have been growing ever since🔥 Wanna find out how they are doing it? Make sure you watch the full episode! By the way, if you want the exact formula f...

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 y...

 I was recently on a coaching call with one of my students and he was telling me this amazing idea he had for a fund ...and it was really good! but when he was done telling me about the idea, he asked: "can any of this work in 2020?" I thought it was a great question, because 2020 has been one crazy roller coaster of a year... If you want to find out if 2020 is a good year to launch a fund, l...

Today I'm going to be diving into HARD MONEY LOANS! I get a lot of people asking me questions about hard money loans, or things up this alleyway, so I thought it would be fitting to make an episode on it. These are used more often for real estate deals (but not always), so if you're in real estate, listen up! By the way, if you want the exact formula for how I started a fund and how many of the bi...

As you navigate your careers, the pathway to success may be pretty obvious... Of course, it's hard, but if you follow certain steps for long enough, most people hit success. Fulfillment on the other hand, is a lot harder to achieve. What good is "success", when you feel just as miserable as before you were successful? Tune in today to learn the difference between the two and how to maximize each....

What if the producers of the world... Stopped producing? I recently read the behemoth of a book, Atlas Shrugged. And I'll have to admit, it was filled with gold. In a day and age where there is push-back against capitalism and the producers of the world... The entrepreneurs of the world... People like you and me! What would happen if we left? If we didn't build the funds we did? If we didn't innov...

Today I have on with me, Mr. Zach Smith! Zach is the #1 person in the world when it comes to crowdfunding. From Indiegogo to Kickstarter, to any other form of crowdfunding, Zach is the man for it. He is the co-foudner of Funded Today, raising over $300mm. In addition to that, Zach is launching his own fund soon using his great expertise in fund raising. If you are having a hard time trying to rais...

Today I want to dive into the story of George Soros... If you've been in this space for any amount of time, you've definitely heard of Soros... There's conspiracies galore around him, he was an incredible fund manager, and much much more... Tune in today to hear the legend of arguably the most controversial figure in our realm! by the way, if you want a free in-depth training on starting a fund, g...

Today we're going to talk about the structure of a syndication... - How to set it up -What to partnerships look like -And much much more... If you don't know already, syndications are one of the best ways to build a reputable track record. They are typical one off, shorter and smaller deals (not always). The best example of people who have mastered syndications are House Flippers. But, it's not ju...

Boom, what's up guys. Today I'm going to be diving into your Investment Thesis... - How to build one - How to formulate one - What it is etc... What will your fund actually do? This is an important lesson, and everything you do past this point relies on a strong foundation. By the way, if you want to learn about how to start your fund, go to www.investmentfundsecrets.com today And if you want to t...

If you know my story, I started 6 businesses prior to launching my fund... Meaning, I started 6 businesses that did not work, doing all kinds of stuff. And when I launched my first tiny fund (raising a mere $49,000) doing small micro loans, it didn't take that much work running the fund after I set it all up. So then I started thinking, "I wonder if I can do other stuff!" Yes, I suffer from shiny...

If you've spent any amount of time in this entrepreneurial world, then you've probably heard several times to "find a mentor"... Almost to the point where it goes in one ear and out the other. Today I want to dive into this a little more, because without my mentors, I would be nowhere near where I am today! And I mean that... But why should you get a mentor? HOW do you find these mentors? It's def...

Today I'm going to be diving into the difference between 3c1 Funds and 3c7 Funds... Both have their pros and cons...  Including one being able to advertise, while one you can't... One you can take their word for it that they're accredited, and one is much more rigorous... Tune in today to learn the difference between the two! By the way, if you want a free call with one of my coaches to help...

In today's episode, I want to dive into a little bit of my story... And specifically, why I became an entrepreneur. Let's face it, starting your own business can be scary! And with it, comes lots of fears, trials, and massive growth. In fact, my mentors always tell me that entrepreneurship is the single greatest personal-development training in the world... it makes sense too, and I bet those that...

If you've ever had to manage people before, then you know that it's not the easiest thing... Sometimes it feels like a full time job, which is why managers exist in the first place. So as my business partner and I were talking, we were reviewing some people on our team, and starting talking about this complete stud on our team. This guy is extremely talented, and during that week, we were having h...