Raise the Bar

In this solo deep-dive episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley breaks down the real anatomy of a private investment fund and why most funds fail long before the second raise. Drawing from 15+ years of experience structuring over 700 funds and more than $9B in private market transactions, Seth explains why a fund is not just legal paperwork, but a fully integrated business system. From strategy and...

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, Quentin Edmonds sits down with securities attorney and real estate investor Seth Bradley to unpack his unconventional journey from being adopted and raised in rural West Virginia to dropping out of medical school, building a big law pedigree at DLA Piper, and ultimately finding his highest and best use helping investors raise capital compliantly. Se...

In this episode with Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson, Seth Bradley shares his journey from being adopted and raised in West Virginia to dropping out of med school, excelling in big law, getting fired for building his real estate business on the side, and ultimately launching RaiseLaw while moving fully into entrepreneurship. The three dive into how private placements actually work, why PPMs exist, wha...

Sam Primm explains that his first million was built through single-family rental investing, allowing equity to accumulate over time as properties appreciated and tenants paid down the mortgages. He says his last million came from apartment investing, where larger deals enabled him to scale and grow wealth more rapidly. Looking ahead, Sam expects his next million to come from the lending side of re...

Sam Primm says what sets him apart in the top 1 percent is his genuine love for the process, including failure, which he views as a necessary feedback loop that helps him grow and ultimately win. He shares that the biggest risk he ever took was walking away from a $250,000 salary to go all in on himself, noting that leaving a high-paying job can actually be riskier than leaving a lower-paying one....

In this episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley sits down with Sam Primm, founder of Faster Freedom, to unpack how he scaled from single family rentals to multifamily, private lending, and multiple seven figure businesses. Sam shares why failure is a requirement for success, how other people’s money fuels growth, and why trust and relationships matter more than ever in today’s capital markets. This...

In this conversation, Brad Blazar shares his extensive experience in capital raising, discussing strategies, compliance, and the importance of building trust with investors. He emphasizes the need for proper legal structures and the challenges faced in the current market. Brad also highlights the potential of data centers as a lucrative investment opportunity and reflects on his personal journey a...

Jay Scott shares that his first million came from an unconventional path, spending years as a semi-professional poker player and earning significant winnings from tournaments and high-stakes cash games before fully committing to his technology career. He notes that while the poker world is not as dominant as it once was, major events like the World Series of Poker still attract record crowds. Jay...

Jay Scott explains that what separates him in the top 1 percent is intellectual humility, openly admitting what he does not know and deliberately surrounding himself with people smarter than him rather than letting ego drive his decisions. He rejects the “fake it till you make it” mentality, saying he would rather “fake being dumb” so others are more inclined to help and share what he is missing....

In this engaging conversation, Seth Bradley and Jay Scott discuss the evolution of Jay's real estate career, from flipping houses to multifamily investments. They explore the challenges faced in the current market, the importance of treating real estate as a business, and the dynamics of raising capital in a changing landscape. Jay shares insights on leveraging skills from his tech background, the...

Richard and Chris attribute their success to disciplined, high-quality execution rather than flash or shortcuts, arguing that consistent focus and effort aligned with favorable market trends is what separates the top 1% from the rest. Chris reflects that one of his most significant recent risks was shutting down a highly successful brokerage team that was generating nearly $100 million in annual t...

Richard McGirr and Chris Lopez explain that what places them in the top 1 percent is disciplined execution and an uncompromising focus on quality, paired with the ability to work hard while staying aligned with major market trends rather than forcing outcomes against the current. Chris shares that one of his biggest risks was shutting down a highly successful brokerage organization that was doing...

This podcast is a masterclass in modern capital raising. Richard and Chris break down why small landlords are equity rich but cashflow poor, and how repositioning into debt funds solves that problem. They walk through the rise of Independent Capital Aggregators, the importance of choosing the right avatar, and their own journey to more than $1M in annual recurring carried interest. The core themes...

In this episode, Adapia explains that she made her first million through real estate investing, and her last million came the exact same way. Right now, she is in an in-between season, deciding whether her next million will come from scaling a business to seven-figure revenue or from returning to investing after a challenging few years. Adapia emphasizes that growth is not always linear and that t...

In this episode, Adapia explains that what separates Adapia in the top 1 percent is the refusal to ever think of Adapia as being in the top 1 percent. Adapia never rests on past achievements and constantly pushes to learn, adapt, and stay sharp in a rapidly changing world, especially with the speed of AI. Adapia shares that the biggest risk ever taken was jumping into the real estate crowdfunding...

Raising capital is easy when times are good but maintaining investor confidence when the market tightens takes a different skillset. In this episode of Raise the Bar, AdaPia D’Errico investor relations strategist, fintech pioneer, and leadership advisor joins Seth Bradley to reveal the systems and mindsets that create lasting investor trust. AdaPia unpacks what authentic communication really looks...

In this episode, Jennings explains that he made his first million by buying apartment complexes, stabilizing them, improving operations, and exiting for profit. His last million came from the same business model, continuing to buy, fix, and sell multifamily properties. Looking ahead, Jennings plans to make his next million through a flex warehouse development project. Jennings  building a 37,000 s...

In this episode, Jennings explains that the biggest risk he ever took was a highly distressed 208-unit property in Oklahoma. The asset was half vacant, most of the remaining tenants weren’t paying rent, and it required a $2.5 million rehab while being located halfway across the country. The deal demanded consistent oversight, weekly calls, and frequent trips to Tulsa to keep the project on track....

The last two years have tested every real estate investor’s limits. In this episode, Jennings Smith, CEO of My First Million in Multifamily and co-creator of The Deal Room, joins Seth to break down what’s really happening in today’s market. Jennings opens up about over-scaling, selling off high-risk assets, and pivoting into easier, more stable investments. Jennings also shares how he grew one of...

What happened to the easy money era? In this episode, Seth reconnects with investor and BiggerPockets personality Matt Faircloth, founder of The DeRosa Group. They unpack how the capital-raising landscape has shifted, why fund-to-fund models are gaining traction, and why flipping homes isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Matt also shares his unfiltered perspective on the future of multifamily, the ri...

In this episode, Matt explains that his first million came from holding real estate long term. The biggest checks Matt has ever cashed were created through buying solid assets, letting debt amortize, capturing cash flow, and eventually selling after years of appreciation or forced value creation. Matt contrasts this with the recent era of short-term multifamily flips, which he views as a temporary...

What happened to the easy money era? In this episode, Seth reconnects with investor and BiggerPockets personality Matt Faircloth, founder of The DeRosa Group. They unpack how the capital-raising landscape has shifted, why fund-to-fund models are gaining traction, and why flipping homes isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Matt also shares his unfiltered perspective on the future of multifamily, the ri...

In this episode, Matt explains that the value separating Matt in the top 1 percent is creativity, problem solving, sustained focus, and a strong commitment to positivity. Early in Matt’s career, shiny object syndrome pulled Matt in multiple directions, bouncing between flips, wholesales, and rentals. Once Matt learned to deny that impulse and stay focused, results compounded. Matt’s positive outlo...

In this episode, Devan explains that he made his first million by launching Burn Boot Camp from a parking lot in Charlotte when he and his wife had no money and knew no one. Within two years, the business took off, but Devan immediately reinvested every dollar back into the company to fuel growth. Devan says his last million came recently, noting that the business now produces that level of income...

In this episode, Devin explains that what separates him in the top 1 percent is his patience and long-term thinking in a world obsessed with instant gratification. He created a clear vision early on for what his business would look like once fully built, including a target of 10,000 locations by age 57. Devin stresses that real success cannot be compressed into a single year and that thinking in d...