Ellis Hammond
Raising A Billion Dollars with Ellis Hammond
Hey—I’m Ellis Hammond. I’ve been a part of raising over $100 million of capital and currently serve as Vice President at Aspen Funds. This show is a behind-the-scenes look at our journey to scale from $250 million in equity to over $1 billion by 2030—and how we plan to get there. Raising a Billion Dollars is for serious capital raisers, fund managers, and real estate sponsors who want to grow their own capital-raising business. It’s candid. It’s real-time. And it's packed with insights, ideas, and lessons we’re learning along the way. If you’re looking for creative strategies, tested acquisiti...
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Mar 27, 2026
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Episodes
Graham Cochrane: Founder of The Recording Revolution- How to Build Your Brand and Think Bigger 10.08.2020 50:59
Building a business What and how to create relevant content in today's saturated market How to stand out with your content Creating evergreen content than can stand the test of time Why content is the one activity you cannot outsource as you grow your company Graham Cochrane is a business coach, YouTuber, host of the Graham Cochrane Show podcast, and founder of The Recording Revolution, a onc...
Wes Lyons: Co-Founder of Faith-Based Investing- Bridging the Gap Between Impact and ROI 03.08.2020 43:11
Other topics discussed: The misunderstanding about faith based investing and why it can often times be more profitable than traditional means How do we measure companies for impact? Starting points for faith based investing "Wealth is built in the private markets and liquidity is found in the public markets" Guest Link faithbasedinvesting.co Guest Bio: Wes Lyons is a leader in Faith Based Inves...
How to Serve God By Crushing It In Business w/ David and Jason Benham: Founders of Expert Ownership - 27.07.2020 46:06
Other topics discussed: Jason and David's story of why they decided to tear up their support letter for missions and go into full time entrepreneurship The three things every Kingdom entrepreneur is called to after salvation The starting point for early entrepreneurs wanting to serve God through business How being faithful in the little things can lead to great success Forming a strong identity t...
Will Knecht - Chairman of Wendell August Forge- Finding Hope in God's Refining Fire of Adversity 20.07.2020 41:59
Other topics discussed: Learning to trust in God through adversity Overcoming the battlefield of the mind when Satan tempts you with doubt How to "build alters" that remind you of God's faithful presence in your journey Why every leader needs a community to help "carry the burdens" Guest links: www.willknecht.com Important annoucement: Check out the new face for the Kingdom Capitalists Mastermi...
Steve Cook: Founder and CEO of Lifeonaire - How to Become a Lifeonaire 13.07.2020 47:38
Other topics discussed: How to achieve prosperity through simplicity Why few millionaires are lifeonaires but why many lifeonaires are millionaires. Steve's powerful conversion story that led him to start this company An example of a famous podcaster who's life has been changed by this new mindset Guest bio Steve is a real estate investor, author and coach. He's been helping people to live succ...
Daniel Jackson: CEO of Cornerstone NI - "Kingdom Impact Through Real Estate Development" 06.07.2020 41:15
Other topics we discussed: History of Belfast and why the need for re-development How his company is working on a project to bridge the gap between catholic and protestant communities Why you will want to lead with vision and heart when talking to investors from now on Difference between a christian business and a Kingdom business Guest bio: I am passionate about Impact driven business and trans...
Shae Bynes: Founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur - Forming a Kingdom Perspective for Racial Reconciliation 29.06.2020 46:52
Other Topics discussed: Learning to listen more to the voice of God during this season The work we are called to do as Kingdom Capitalists as it relates to racial reconciliation Important resources to learn how you can learn and lead in the conversation of racial reconciliation Why Shae says "she never grinds..." Guest Bio: Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, teacher and mentor whose life...
Jonathan Reynolds: Founder of Titus Talents - Creating a People First Strategy for Long Term Business Success 22.06.2020 38:13
Other topics discussed: Growing an Inc. 5000 company debt free Why Jonathan believes most people problems are not based on talents but on how we as the leader view people How to develop a "people strategy" that honors them and God instead of forcing them into our idea of success How we can still hold people accountable in love and still care deeply Guest Bio Jonathan is a visionary and catalyst....
Lilian Radke: CEO of Unic Pro - How Servant Leadership Leads to 10X Growth 15.06.2020 44:24
Other Topics discussed: Lilian's story moving to the United States from Brazil and how she learned the skills of sales and business leadership Examples of how her company shows every employee their worth before God How Lilian has led her business through Covid-19 Lilian's advice to other CEO wives and moms Guest Bio: (Written by Lilian) I am from Brazil. I got invited by University of Arkansas...
Bob Fraser and Jim Maffuccio: Aspen Funds - Building a Business Partnership that Stands the Test of Time 08.06.2020 55:59
other topics discussed: What both of these men thinks it takes to build a lasting partnership in business Why Bob believes business is the playing field of modern day "kings and queens" Bob's story from being fired as a pastor to going into business A serious look at what "marketplace christianity" can look like Alternative investing strategy through real estate notes Guest bio: https://aspenfund...
Chad Roach: CEO of Living Water Car Wash- Becoming Extraordinary in an Industry of Sameness 01.06.2020 40:18
Guest Bio: Chad Roach is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for seeking first the kingdom of God and discipling those around him in the mission-field of everyday business. After founding several companies in the last 10 years representing over $250 million in revenues, Chad co-founded Living Water Express Car Wash in 2016 to uniquely pursue excellence and customer experience in the express tunn...
Rylee Meek: CEO of Social Dynamic Selling - Filling Your Sales Pipeline through Dinner Seminars 25.05.2020 48:39
Guest Bio: Rylee Meek is the founder and CEO of the Social Dynamic Selling System, which turns dinner seminar marketing into a science. After responding to a small ad on Craigslist in 2009, Rylee was introduced to a new concept of selling, one in which radically changed his life forever. Having just $673 in his bank account, but more importantly a burning desire for more, Rylee went on to produce...
Caleb Guilliams: CEO of BetterWealth - How to Invest like You are your #1 Asset 18.05.2020 46:24
Other topics we discussed: Becoming your #1 asset Creating a financial plan that is in line with this mindset Why the financial plan of an entrepreneur and an employee needs to be radically different The "AND" asset method- how to save and use your money at the same time Grab the AND Method Free Book for FREE Guest Bio: Caleb Guilliams is the founder and CEO of BetterWealth, a company committed...
Leadership in a Time of Adversity : CEO Panel with Vinnie Fisher, John Ruhlin, Jeff Heck, Mike Sharrow, Noah Elias, Pam Jordan, & Joey Gilkey 11.05.2020 1:05:57
In this panel, Ellis is joined by several CEO's who have been leading and building businesses for decades. There is well over 100+ years of experience represented. Guests include: Vinnie Fisher, CEO of Fully Accountable John Ruhlin, CEO of The Ruhlin Group and author of "Giftology" Jeff Heck, CEO of Monday Night Brewing Mike Sharrow, CEO of the C12 Group Noah Elias, CEO of Noah Studios Inc Pam J...
Henry Kaestner: Principal of Sovereign's Capital - What Does It Mean to be Faith-Driven? 04.05.2020 53:37
Other topics discussed: the identity crisis of faith driven entrepreneurs that keeps us from creating truly impactful ventures the different tensions faith driven entrepreneurs experience vs secular entrepreneurs what Henry says every faith driven entrepreneur must know and must do in order to thrive in faith and business getting rid of the artificial secular vs sacred divide Trust me, listen to...
Vince Del Monte: CEO of the 7-Figure Mastermind- The 7-Figure Playbook 27.04.2020 1:16:20
Other topics we discussed: the difference in playing to win vs playing to lose how finding our identity in Christ gives us the freedom to take more risks Vince's highly efficient daily schedule Why Vince decided to pay $100K to join a mastermind Vince's 4 step strategy he teaches to all of his students to help them grow their business to high six-figures Favorite quotes "Are you still curling t...
Joe McCall: Real Estate Investing Mastery Podcast - Building a Business on Your Own Terms 20.04.2020 56:11
Other Topics We Discuss: How Joe quit his corporate job investing in real estate through a method called "lease options" Joe's perspective as a real estate investor on how he is positioning himself in today's market Why Joe thinks this is the perfect time for you to start learning how to make other sources of revenue Guest Bio: As a former Civil Engineer responsible for the design and build...
Jonathan Harris: Founder of Scout Realty - Disrupting a Billion Dollar Industry 13.04.2020 1:07:13
Other topics we discuss: Re-defining success by measuring how much you can contribute to your client vs take from them What is conscious capitalism? Jonathan's story of creating "Homes for Homes" -a non-profit similar to Tom's shoes, that transforms third world communities by building new houses for every house sold. Why Jonathan believes "business is the highest spiritual game". Guest bio: As...
Jeff Heck: CEO & Co-Founder of Monday Night Brewing Co. - Crafting a Winning Culture 06.04.2020 59:03
Other topics discussed: The key ingredients to building a winning team culture (Jeff knows a lot about good ingredients!) Moving beyond the product to going after a mission What it looks like to desire the Kingdom inside your business Strategic growth tips and hiring right... Jeff is an expert on strategic growth helping Monday Night Brewing grow to over 50 full times employees Guest Bio: Jeff H...
Tim Kelly | Active Duty Passive Income: Grow Your Business by Building a Community 30.03.2020 57:33
Other topics we discuss: the benefits of owning and investing in multifamily real estate the power of a positive mindset Tim's faith journey and how it has led him to do a 100+ mile bike trip with his buddies this year Guest Bio: Tim is an active duty Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy and has been serving his country for 14 years. Now stationed on shore duty in Pensacola, Florida,...
Jena Viviano: How Do I Know What I'm Good At? Finding Your Superpower 23.03.2020 57:47
Other topics we discuss: the power of a niche and how to find yours The A-Z for setting up your linkedin and using it to grow your business Jena's story of how she took a major leap of faith by leaving a secure job to pursue her true passion Jena's distrust in God around finances and how she is learning to trust him in new ways Guest Bio: Jena Viviano is an ex-Wall Streeter turned career coach a...
Ellis Hammond: My Biggest Takeaways After 20 Episodes! 16.03.2020 30:00
Ellis recaps the most impactful moments of the Kingdom Capitalists show after recording 20 episodes! Including: The best spiritual advice from Ryan Smith, real estate investor with over $500 million AUM The #1 advice for CEO's from Vinnie Fisher, founder of 4 8 Figure businesses. The powerful story from Heath Ritenour who overcame cancer while building his company to over $200 million in revenue...
William Warren: CEO of Sketch Effect- How To Elevate Your Idea Through Story 09.03.2020 55:27
Other Topics we discuss: What William learned about building a great culture while working at Chick-Fil-a Why successful companies make their customers the hero William's journey to building sketch effect to an industry leader and seven figure business How we can use our business to participate in the greater story of redemption Guest Bio: William Warren is an entrepreneur, illustrator, and writ...
Vinnie Fisher: Scaling a Business Beyond Your Own Shadow 02.03.2020 1:09:22
Other topics discussed: Why every CEO must grow beyond their own shadow in order to successfully scale Lessons learned in scaling four 8-figure businesses His experience of doing business with and without a relationship with Christ. The difference between contentment in Christ and complacency in your business. Lessons learned from losing several million dollars of net-worth Vinnie’s biggest f...
Sean Cannell: Youtube Strategy for Growing Your Business through Video 24.02.2020 55:13
This is an incredible episode for Christian entrepreneurs and business owners who are hungry to grow and their database of leads, establish a personal brand, or simply make more money in 2020! Sean's story is also inspiring for Christians who feel called to expand God's Kingdom through entrepreneurship but not sure where to start. This episode is going to be one you will want to play on repeat! Ot...
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