What’s up, everyone!

As we head into the final stretch of the year, I’ve found myself doing a lot of reflecting — on the wins, the losses, the lessons learned, and the conversations that genuinely shifted how I think about business. It’s also that time when I want to slow down just enough to say thank you and wish you and yours a happy, healthy holiday season to all of you!

Not long ago, I had a conversation with a founder who said, “I’d scale faster if I just had more capital.” I’ve heard that line a thousand times — and honestly, I’ve said it myself.

But here’s the truth: lack of capital is rarely the real problem. Lack of understanding capital is.

That’s why this episode with Brad Blazar hit home. Brad has raised over $2 billion across real estate, businesses, and private deals, and what stood out most wasn’t the size of the numbers — it was how practical and repeatable his thinking is. Capital raising isn’t magic. It’s a skill. And once you learn it, the ceiling on what you can build changes completely.

🔥 Here’s What We Hit

1. Wealth Scales Faster with Other People’s Money

The Idea: Trying to build alone slows everything down.

What Brad Shared: The fastest way to build meaningful wealth isn’t grinding solo — it’s understanding OPM (Other People’s Money) and using it responsibly.

Your Move:

• Write down one project you’ve delayed due to lack of capital.

• Identify how much funding it would actually require.

• Ask yourself who benefits if it succeeds — that’s your future investor avatar.

2. Raising Capital Doesn’t Mean Giving Up Control

The Idea: Passive investors want returns, not your steering wheel.

What Brad Shared: Most successful syndications and deals are structured so investors are completely passive, relying on the operator’s expertise and execution.

Your Move:

• Study one syndication or fund structure in your industry.

• Note how control, ownership, and returns are divided.

• Start thinking like an operator, not just an owner.

3. Real Estate and Businesses Are Both Just Businesses

The Idea: Assets and operations aren’t opposites — they’re connected.

What Brad Shared: Whether it’s apartments, car washes, or HVAC companies, every investment is ultimately a business with customers, cash flow, and management challenges.

Your Move:

• Look at your current business like an investor would.

• Identify where cash flow, systems, and scalability improve valuation.

• Fix one operational bottleneck this quarter.

4. Match the Investor to the Stage of the Business

The Idea: Not all capital is created equal.

What Brad Shared: Startups, growth-stage companies, and mature businesses attract very different investors — and pitching the wrong group kills deals fast.

Your Move:

• Define your current business stage honestly.

• List which investor type fits best: angel, VC, private equity, or family office.

• Refine your pitch to match their risk profile, not yours.

5. Execution Beats Experience Every Time

The Idea: Investors bet on teams that can execute.

What Brad Shared: You don’t need gray hair or decades of wins — you need the right team, clear roles, and proof you can deliver.

Your Move:

• List the gaps in your current team.

• Identify one advisor or expert who strengthens credibility.

• Start building the team before you raise the money.

Your Move: [actionable next steps here]

🤝 Connect with Brad Blazar

Want to learn more from one of the most experienced capital raisers in the game?

• Visit BradBlazar.com

• Follow Brad on Instagram

• Reach out directly to learn about masterminds, events, and capital strategy sessions

So, What’s Next?

🎧 Listen to the full episode here

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Stay sharp, stay hungry, and let's reach that next level.

Cheers,
Ryan Alford
Host | Right About Now
CEO | The Radcast Network

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