Mapable USA

MapableUSA.com: U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker and U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly and Ron Kind recently introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill reforming and expanding Opportunity Zones, the tax incentive for individuals who reinvest unrealized capital gains into high-impact projects in underserved communities. In this podcast, Shay Hawkins, the President of the Opportunity Funds Associa...

MapableUSA.com: The tax benefits of investing in Opportunity Zones are making investors take notice. Many are considering starting their own Opportunity Zone fund, but does that make sense for everyone? In this podcast, Gerry Reihsen - the founder of Coasis Coalition and Reihsen & Associates - discusses several points as to whether or not you should start your own fund, and if you do, how to do it...

MapableUSA.com: Gaming is big business. But besides the actual gaming itself, where do you go to buy and sell gaming assets? In this podcast, GameFlip’s Co-founder, CEO & Director JT Nguyen joins his Head of Operations Matheus Arnellas in describing how they’ve created a leading blockchain-based marketplace ensuring simple, safe transactions for all things digital gaming related, as well as how th...

MapableUSA.com: Crowdfunding is great! Crowdfunding is easy! Everyone should do it, right? Well... that’s not exactly the case. Many issuers seem to have rose-colored glasses on as to what truly happens in the crowdfunding process – as well as thoughts of doing it successfully on a shoestring! Listen to this podcast where Manuj Grover of Public Yield Capital may help you understand the crowdfundin...

MapableUSA.com: The goal of Opportunity Zones is to revitalize and reinvigorate distressed areas and transform them into vibrant communities, thereby increasing the quality of life for those who live within these designated regions. But revitalizing communities isn’t a concept exclusive to Opportunity Zones – it can be done anywhere! In this podcast, Leslie Covington, the Executive Director of the...

MapableUSA.com: Despite being around for years now, there’s still major confusion from issuers regarding the benefits and drawbacks of Regulation A (Reg. A), Regulation CF (Reg. CF), and Regulation D (Reg. D) crowdfunding offerings. What option is right for you? in this podcast, Mike Brette, the CEO and Founder of Small Cap Equity Advisors goes over why he believes Reg. A is the superior choice in...

MapableUSA.com: Everyone wants to be healthy. And everyone needs water to stay healthy. So how does water and health relate to crowdfunding? In addition to his comprehensive preventative medical health project, in this podcast, Ivan Anz – the Founder of Philanthro Investors – explains everything you need to know in order to become a crowdfunding “waterpreneur” with details on how you can take adva...

MapableUSA.com: Crowdfunding investments into farmland are becoming very popular. Many see farmland as an excellent diversification tool to add to their investment portfolio. However, this type of investment has its own unique challenges as well. In this podcast, Artem Milinchuk, the Founder and CEO of FarmTogether, goes over how soaring inflation, the skyrocketing costs of fuel and fertilizer cos...

MapableUSA.com: The latest real estate trend for investors is the “Build to Rent” (BTR) investment strategy. Why is the demand for BTR properties growing? In this podcast, Ryan Garland – the CEO of Paradyme Investments – explains why build to rent is not only popular, but why it makes sense on so many vantage points. Learn the pros and cons of such a strategy as well as why the build-to-rent asset...

MapableUSA.com: There’s no question that there’s big money in crowdfunding. But how do you get paid LEGALLY in the industry? It’s not as simple as it sounds – there are rules that, if not followed, can land you in big trouble with the SEC! In this podcast, Small Cap Equity Advisors CEO Mike Brette goes over all the do’s and don’ts that you need to be aware of if you want to make a living raising c...

MapableUSA.com: Identifying, reusing, and re-adapting properties to their best use is one of the most profitable real estate strategies for both investors and for the benefit of communities in general. So why don’t more Opportunity Zone fund managers target these repurposing opportunities? In this podcast, Brion Crum – the Vice President of Wealth Development at Caliber Funds – explains the benefi...

MapableUSA.com: Crowdfunding has been around for quite some time now, and while many are participating in the crowdfunding process, there’s a huge issue that often goes unaddressed: who is the real customer? Is the entire crowdfunding industry upside down? In this podcast Shane Liddell, the CEO of “Smart Crowdfunding”, explains why he thinks the model may be broken, what the impact will be for the...

MapableUSA.com: Despite being around for years now, the subject of Opportunity Zones continues to be confusing for many in the industry. With a “Grand Canyon” sized gap of resources, CEO David Sillaman and his Eazy OZ team decided to create a comprehensive educational program to teach people all aspects of the program with his “Certified Opportunity Zone Advisor (COZA) Program. In this podcast, he...

MapableUSA.com: OK, You’ve created a successful brand. What’s next? How do you differentiate brand equity with brand value? In this podcast, Howard Lim, the CEO of How Creative” goes over the steps you need to take and things you need to do to build that all-important equity value so you can grab more market share with “instant recall”, thereby making it easier for your potential customers to reme...

MapableUSA.com: We all know a very high percentage of startups fail. The odds of a company starting from scratch, growing it against many obstacles, making it profitable, crowdfunding a successful raise, and then getting it listed on a capital markets exchange as a publicly traded entity are not good. But on this podcast, you’ll get insights from William Santana (Bill) Li, the Chairman and CEO of...

MapableUSA.com: If you’re confused about Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto, and Tokens, you won’t be after you listen to Alastair Caithness on this podcast. The CEO of Ziyen and Energy Tokens not only demystifies these terms, but also explains in simple terms how he’s providing a platform for tokenizing productive energy assets using permission-based blockchain technology, thereby creating a liquid mark...

MapableUSA.com: Fans of the TV series Downton Abbey certainly know of Highclere Castle. But did you know there's a crowdfund opportunity with gin made at those very grounds? In this podcast, Adam von Gootkin, the CEO and Co-Founder of Highclere Castle Gin, takes you through a journey of their crowdfunding process, including how he got started, why they chose Reg. CF crowdfunding to begin with, the...

MapableUSA.com: Raising capital is such a confusing (and scary) endeavor. Many entrepreneurs are fearful of the entire process because they don’t have experience in taking their company to the next level and don’t know a step-by-step process for doing so. In this podcast, Nevada Gubernatorial candidate and business owner Guy Nohra provides a detailed roadmap on how to achieve money-raising success...

MapableUSA.com: It’s no secret that gas prices are soaring, but why? How? What’s going on in this industry? In this podcast, Mike Brette – the CEO of Small Cap Equity Advisors – gives a top level overview of the entire oil and gas market, the strategies his clients use to profit from the industry, the upsides and downsides of drilling and fracking, how it all relates to crowdfunding and investment...

MapableUSA.com: Plastics are everywhere. And because of that, most people don’t place a value on it, and therefore, it becomes litter. But would you litter with gold? In this podcast, Eric Schaffner, the CEO and Co-founder of ZeLoop, explains how he’s using blockchain technology and tokenization to provide value to one of the world’s biggest issue: creating an impact that protects the planet! Beco...

MapableUSA.com: Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) are all the rage these days. But what are they exactly? On this podcast, listen to Samson Williams, the President of the Crowdfunding Professional Association, as he explains in simple terms everything you need to know about NFTs and Distributed Autonomous Organization (DAOs). But be warned: you may be floored by the truth bombs being presented on this po...

MapableUSA.com: Is it really worth investing in Opportunity Zones anymore? When you listen to this podcast with HVCT’s Blake Christian and MIT Modular’s Chief of Operations Roi Maufas, not only will you be convinced that the opportunity is still there, but there are also many projects that are currently available for investors with exposure to capital gains taxes to explore. Opportunity Zones proj...

MapableUSA.com: Wouldn’t it be great if there was a reality show concentrated on the crowdfunding industry where you could not only learn about the participants, but also invest in the deal in real time? Crazy, right? Well, it’s here. And in this podcast, Darren Marble – the executive producer of Going Public and co-founder of Crush Capital - explains the concept, how it came to be, the ups and do...

MapableUSA.com: You have an idea for a business. Now what? What’s stopping you from moving forward? In this podcast, Howard Sherman from Crowdfund Buzz explains exactly why execution of that idea is so important if you want success (in crowdfunding and just about every other aspect of life) and provides tips, pointers, and advice on how to defeat the element of fear that holds so many aspiring ent...

MapableUSA.com: Branding and Marketing are the same, right? Well, after listening to Howard Lim, the Founder of “How Creative” on this podcast, you may think differently. In fact, very few understand the difference between branding and marketing. But with Mr. Lim’s “SIM” system, you’ll learn exactly why strategy, implementation, and management are the keys to positioning (or repositioning) compani...