2077: Private Equity- How It's Changing the American Economy with Gretchen Morgenson

This is part 1 of Jason's interview with Gretchen Morgenson. Jason introduces author Gretchen Morgenson, as he talks about how private equity impacts and disrupts the American economy. He also mentions the wealth gap, control over businesses, and the challenges faced by the middle class. He emphasizes the significance of understanding past transactions, particularly during the COVID era, and highlights the housing shortage, attributing it to a lack of disruptive construction and transportation technologies. He also introduces a new strategy to increase cash flow and deposits, encouraging listeners to join a 6-week coaching program.  Then Jason welcomes Gretchen Morgenson, a Pulitzer prize award-winning journalist, as they talk about private equity. They discuss the impact of private equity on various businesses, including real estate, and Gretchen explained the model of private equity which uses heavy debt and aims for quick turnaround profits. They also touched on the secretive nature of the private equity industry, its significant presence in various sectors of the US workforce, and its effects on profit-focused business practices. The conversation ended with a warning about private equity firms entering the insurance business. #PrivateEquity #EconomicImpact #HousingShortage #InvestingStrategy Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 1:23 The wealth gap 3:17 Jason's long overdue haircut 4:08 Travel in a time machine to "Yesterday" 9:20 What's the point? 10:20 Cheaper mortgage after a decade  11:38 The affordability issue 11:53 Empowered Other People's Money- Fireyourmanagers.com Gretchen Morgenson interview 13:58 Welcome Gretchen Morgenson 14:13 These are the plunderers- time pressure on leveraged companies 17:17 Leveraged loans and the size of the markets 19:20 Focussed on hyper-profitability 25:53 Private Equity in SFH real estate   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com