Ellis Hammond

Raising A Billion Dollars with Ellis Hammond

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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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Ellis Hammond

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Mar 27, 2026

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Episodes

How to Find and Pursue Your God Given Calling with Paul Sohn 17.02.2020

Other topics discussed on this episode:   The direction we are heading matters more than the speed at which we are going.  Paul's definition of true calling and how you can begin to figure out what is the calling God has placed on your life.  The difference between being busy vs being in a hurry and how to create boundaries for healthy rhythms  Securing an identity based on God's word and not in o...

The Richest Man In Eternity with Noah Elias 10.02.2020

Other topics we discussed: Moving from success to significance as a kingdom leader. Why every great leader has to decide to play broken. Dropping the fear of being a poser and living into your true self. Making investments that will pay off for an eternity. Why risk and danger are necessary for living a life of faith   Guest Bio: Noah Elias is the founder and CEO of Great Flood Publishing Inc. and...

Transformational Leadership Starts Within with Mike Sharrow | CEO of C12 Group 03.02.2020

Other Topics we discuss: Why 89% of CEO's and founders are struggling in their marriage and how God can transform that Mike's three important pillars of focus for every CEO The reoccurring struggles Mike sees in every CEO and how we can confront them. Why Mike believes we are in one of the best times in history to use the vehicle of business to advance God's Kingdom! If you are a real estate inves...

Explode Your Network in the Next 12 Months with Travis Chappell 27.01.2020

Travis's story is a powerful testimony to the positive or negative influence our network or culture can have on our lives. He grew up in a  ultra-conservative  Christian community and  thought that his only path to impact was in full time ministry.  As he got older, he realized his true passion lie in sales and entrepreneurship but the community around him struggled to celebrate his calling.  His...

Finding True Vocational Fulfillment by Becoming a Master of One with Best-Selling Author Jordan Raynor 20.01.2020

Are you in a turning point in your career and don't know where to turn next? Do you need a fresh perspective on how your faith and work intersect? Do you already know the work God has called you to and want to better understand what you can do to become a world class master of it? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this is an episode you will want to click on! Jordan is the best-se...

Leadership Starts with Relationships with Dave Neff | Co-Founder of Edge Mentoring Program | Chief Revenue Officer at Prolific 13.01.2020

Topics we discuss on this show: Edge Mentoring Program for millennials and Gen. X leaders Lessons learned from mentors like Tony Dungy and Bob Goff The power of proximity in becoming a leader How to accelerate your path by  investing in your community Warning signs for millennials when starting out career The differentiators of the truly successful The importance of becoming a creator of social me...

Overcoming Fear, Self-Doubt, and Cancer to Build a $220 Million Dollar Company with Heath Ritenour | CEO of Insurance Office of America 06.01.2020

Topics we discuss: How to stand out in an industry of "sameness" What Heath focused on in order to go from $70 million in revenue to over $220 million. Why he says all of his growth came from failures How to become radically efficient so you can spend more time with those you love. How cancer taught Heath the true meaning behind Jesus's words in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "...my power is made perfect in...

How to Become a High Performing Kingdom Leader with Ryan Miller 30.12.2019

Topics discussed: Why Ryan thinks its better to focus on daily habits vs monthly or annual goals. The daily habits that separate high achievers verse under performers Creating a greater sense of self-awareness Re-defining the word capitalism How the tragedy of the Las Vegas shooting became the foundation of Ryan's "WHY" Books mentioned:  The Go-Giver Atomic Habits Guest Bio: Ryan James Miller coac...

Scaling Multiple Seven Figure Businesses with Dan Handford 16.12.2019

Topics Discussed: The mindset it takes to 10X your business. Using multifamily real estate to pay zero in taxes. The secret sauce to scaling and sustaining multiple seven figure businesses. Using real estate investing to build legacy wealth for Christian non-profits. What it takes to build a network to raise $14 million in two weeks! We have a few spots left for our 2020 mastermind! Visit kingdomc...

Building a Business with a Vision to Impact the City with Logan Freeman 09.12.2019

Topics discussed in this episode:  Creating a business with a vision for impacting the city How to build an investment portfolio that allows you to create financial freedom  The power of a mastermind How the vision of Kingdom Capitalists is serving the needs of single moms If you are enjoying this show, please take a moment and leave us a 5 star written review in Itunes! Thank you! If you want to...

Funding Adoptions Through Real Estate Syndications with Whitney Sewell 02.12.2019

Is your why big enough to donate 50% of your business profits to fund it? In this episode, we hear from Whitney Sewell, founder of Life Bridge Capital. He shares his story and how adopting his first child and the challenges that came along with that event, motivated him to give away half of his profits to support his "why"! If you want to learn more about joining our private mastermind, visit http...

How to Acquire $500 Million in Real Estate by Focusing on "Better" and not "More" with Ryan Smith 27.11.2019

In this episode, we cover core topics for Kingdom Capitalists including:  How focusing on "better" and not "more" took his company from $50 million to over $500 million in real estate holdings. How the Cross "pushes" us into new endeavors vs being "pulled" into our work.  How our identity as a child of God frees us to take greater risks in business. The benefits and downsides of starting a real es...

Serving God by Building Businesses with Michael Flight 25.11.2019

In this episode we discuss The power of a mastermind Michael's first business The mindset that going into business is "less than" when it comes to serving God. Being in business for the long term. The importance of continuing to learn and grow. How his faith has impacted his business. Starting businesses. Biggest challenge that is unique as a kingdom capitalist. What advice he would give to his 22...

Building Wealth and Making Disciples Through Multifamily Real Estate with Mark Kenney 25.11.2019

Topics discussed in this episode: Why is multifamily such a good asset class to build wealth through Building and growing a business alongside of your spouse Teaching your kids about entrepreneurship and wealth creation. Should you encourage your kids to go to college? Celebrating the small wins. Building a community as you grow your business. Best advice to your 22 year old self. To learn more ab...

Full Time Ministry to Million Dollar Growth Consultancy with Joey Gilkey 25.11.2019

Things we discuss: Joey's story from being a missionary to creating a million dollar business Biggest challenges in being a creator Growing and scaling businesses Becoming a leader and influencer in your city The power of a mastermind To learn more about joining our mastermind, visit https://kingdomcapitalists.co/ Guest bio: Joey Gilkey walked away from full-time ministry in 2015 when he felt the...

The Defining Question for Every Christian Entrepreneur with Joshua Wilson 25.11.2019

Joshua shares valuable and vulnerable content to help every entrepreneur persevere in the midst of struggle. As a professional coach and consultant, Josh asks all of his clients three defining questions to help them find clarity behind their work and purpose. Other topics include: Why join a mastermind, what is a kingdom capitalists, using linkedin, how to persevere through multiple failed busines...

What's a Kingdom Capitalist? 16.11.2019

Join Ellis as he interviews amazing Christian entrepreneurs, CEO's, business leaders, and authors to learn what it truly looks like to create wealth and build businesses for Jesus and His kingdom.  Learn more about our private mastermind and subscribe to  our show at kingdomcapitalists.co Start Earning as a Fund Manager with Aspen Funds 💰 Are you a real estate fund manager, capital raiser, or spo...

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