The Alternative Investing Advantage

Digital asset treasury is changing how companies manage cash and protect value. Wojciech Kaszycki of BTCS joins host Alex Perny to explain how actively managed Bitcoin treasuries work and why the Bitcoin standard could define the next thirty years of corporate finance. Key Points: - Digital asset treasury companies actively manage Bitcoin rather than simply holding it like an ETF. - The Bitcoin st...

Major Hillard IV started with $1,500, a used book he found in his father's attic, and three jobs he couldn't make work. Today he runs MH Estates LLC, a vertically integrated real estate operation built entirely on buying distressed properties that other investors avoid. In this episode, Major joins host Alex Perny to break down exactly how he turns overlooked deals into long-term cash flow...

Samir Patel bought his first hotel as a junior at West Point. Two decades later, he runs Trophy Point Capital, a private debt fund that has originated over 1,500 loans. In this episode, Samir joins host Alex Perny to break down how debt funds generate yield, why he keeps 8 million dollars of his own money in a first-loss position, and what separates a well-run lender from a risky one. Key Points -...

Mark Khuri, CEO and co-founder of SMK Capital Management, joins Alternative Investing Advantage host Alex Perny to break down two niche real estate strategies built for passive investors: mobile home park investing and industrial sale leasebacks. Key Points: - Mobile home parks have a structural supply moat driven by zoning restrictions - Tenant ownership models reduce expenses and improve occupan...

Franchise investing is more sophisticated than most people realize. Bob Bernotas brings four decades of experience as a franchisee, national chain CEO, and consultant to walk us through how the industry actually works today. Key Points: - Franchise sales organizations (FSOs) have reshaped how brands grow across the country, and why the best ones screen rigorously before taking on a brand - Brand a...

What actually goes into the financial data powering your brokerage app? In this episode, Alex Perny sits down with Andrew Lebbos, Director of Licensing at Benzinga, to pull back the curtain on how financial data is produced, validated, and delivered at scale. Key Points: - Benzinga provides earnings, dividends, analyst ratings, and news to Robinhood, Fidelity, Schwab, and more - Data validation co...

Chan Ahn is the founder of Tessera and a 17-year veteran of Wall Street. He joins Alex Perny to explain how blockchain tokenization is opening private markets to retail investors. This episode covers pre-IPO investing, atomic settlement, counterparty risk, on-chain proof of reserve, stablecoins, and the regulatory outlook for tokenized assets. Key Points: - Private markets are restricted due to se...

Africa burns off enough energy every day to power entire cities. Bitcoin miners figured out how to profit from it, and almost no one is paying attention yet. Jesse Pielke, founder of HashrateUp, joins Alex Perny on the Alternative Investing Advantage podcast to break down one of the most overlooked plays in alternative investing: using stranded energy in Africa to mine Bitcoin at near-zero cost. J...

What does it actually take to build a profitable rental property portfolio without doing all the work yourself? In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage podcast, host Alex Perny sits down with Lindsay Davis, CEO of Spartan Invest, to break down the full-service turnkey real estate model and why the Southeast, especially Alabama, continues to be one of the strongest markets for cash f...

Most business owners think raising capital is out of reach. Tyrus Shivers, co-founder of Legacy Wealth Capital Group and former U.S. Air Force signals intelligence analyst, joins host Alex Perny to explain exactly how founders and business owners can access the capital they need legally, strategically, and without giving away the store. Tyrus shares the frameworks he uses every day to guide busine...

37 million homes across the United States are sitting in extreme weather disaster zones, and they're losing 1.2% of their value every single year. That's not a projection. That's what's happening right now. In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage podcast, host Alex Perny sits down with Ben Gilliland of Future Proof Property Intelligence, a seven-year veteran of disas...

Most investors think they’re diversified… but they’re not. In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage podcast, Alex Perny sits down with Rebecca Irey of Blue Sky Financial to break down the biggest misconceptions in modern investing, retirement planning, and tax strategy. If you’re relying on outdated strategies like the 60/40 portfolio or assuming retirement will “work itself out,” th...

Hard money lending is one of the most misunderstood parts of real estate investing—but it plays a critical role in getting deals done. In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage podcast, Alex Perny sits down with Will Harvey of Harvey Capital to break down how hard money actually works, who it’s for, and how lenders evaluate deals. You’ll learn:How hard money loans are structuredWhy le...

Gold is trading above $5,000 an ounce. The dollar is weakening. Inflation may be heading toward 4% or higher. And government bonds are quietly being sold off by central banks worldwide. So where should investors be looking — and what does it all mean for your portfolio? In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage Podcast, host Alex Perny sits down with Rinaldo Brutoco, economist, attorn...

Offshore trusts and LLCs aren't just for the ultra-wealthy or the sketchy. They're one of the most effective — and completely legal — tools available for protecting assets from lawsuits, creditors, and geopolitical risk. In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage podcast, Alex Perny sits down with Matthew Smith of SouthPac Group — a firm that has operated in the offshore space...

In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage podcast, Alex Perny sits down with Holli Moeini, 30+ year CPA, M&A advisor, and author of "Finding the Missing Millions in M&A", to break down the hidden financial landmines that destroy business value before, during, and after a sale. What you'll learn:→ Why audits are NOT designed to find fraud (and what actually is)→ H...

Most investors hear "affordable housing" and immediately think low returns, government red tape, and bad tenants. Dusten Hendrickson has spent 20+ years proving that's completely wrong. In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage podcast, Alex Perny sits down with Dusten — a real estate developer building 500–1,000 units per year — to break down exactly how affordable and...

What are prediction markets, and are they the next evolution of investing? In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage Podcast, Alex Perny sits down with Matt Ober of Social Leverage to explore the rapid rise of prediction markets. They discuss how platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are changing the landscape of finance, why Robinhood’s integration could be a major unlock, and how reg...

What is a master planned community, and how do zoning and entitlements create real estate value? In this special 200th episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage Podcast, Alex Perny sits down with Ari Rastegar of Rastegar Capital to break down how developers turn raw land into high-value communities through zoning, entitlements, and master planning. Ari shares how his team assembled and rezone...

What does it really mean to invest in mineral rights? In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage Podcast, Alex Perny sits down with Troy Eckard of Eckard Enterprises to break down how mineral rights investing works and why it has become an attractive alternative asset for long-term income and portfolio diversification. Troy explains how mineral ownership differs from traditional real e...

What is the best way to invest in warehouse real estate and flex space? In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage Podcast, Alex Perny welcomes Jens Nielsen, Founder and Operating Partner of Open Doors Capital, to discuss why investors are shifting from multifamily into warehousing and flex industrial properties. Jens explains how rising interest rates and compressed multifamily cap ra...

What is the best way to build a business that creates long-term wealth and a successful exit? In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage Podcast, Alex Perny sits down with David Flores Wilson, Managing Partner at Sincerus Advisory, to break down how entrepreneurs and small business owners can design their companies for scalability, valuation growth, and eventual exit—while avoiding the...

In this episode of The Alternative Investing Advantage, host Alex Perny sits down with Nikhil Jaisinghani, co-manager of the Titan Strategic Income Fund, to break down how options investing actually works—and why it doesn’t have to be risky or speculative. Nikhil shares his unconventional path into finance and explains how selling options can generate consistent income without needing to predict m...

In this episode of The Alternative Investing Advantage, host Alex Perny sits down with José Mayora, Senior Portfolio Manager at Divita Capital, to explore how value investing still works in an increasingly noisy, short-term-driven market. José shares his journey from studying finance and economics to launching a value-focused public equity fund in Guatemala, where investor education is just as imp...

In this episode of The Alternative Investing Advantage, host Alex Perny welcomes back note investing expert Eddie Speed to explain why seller financing and performing notes are creating some of the strongest opportunities in real estate today. With rental cap rates shrinking and landlords feeling the pressure, Eddie breaks down how investors can “be the bank” by converting rentals into notes that...