Tene Williams: From Single Mom to Fund Manager

Today, I welcome Tene Williams to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Tene is the founder of The Buy Income Strategy and today she shares how getting her securities license at 19 led her into finance, real estate, lending, and eventually private equity. She walks through her journey from bird-dogging ugly houses and wholesaling deals to building lending businesses, surviving multiple real estate cycles, and learning why cash flow matters more than theory. Tene also breaks down how her fund invests across real estate and business acquisitions, why she focuses on buying income instead of chasing speculative upside, and how diversification across uncorrelated assets can help investors survive changing market cycles. With decades of experience across finance, lending, real estate, and capital allocation, she shares lessons for investors who want to turn earned income into passive income and build a portfolio that can weather uncertainty. Welcome Tene, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....Follow Tene:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tenewilliamsWebsite: buyincome.com         clearvieweatern.com         levelupadvisors.comFollow Me:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3L2sTc7Instagram: https://bit.ly/3soYxtWLooking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.Here’s how I got here…1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.Why Am I on YouTube?Most investors don’t know they can access institutional-grade investments, or they lack the time, access, or knowledge to navigate the landscape. My goal is to change that. Here, you’ll find insights, strategies, and educational content designed to help you grow your wealth through stress-free passive investments - whether you’re focused on passive income, long-term growth, or legacy building.Here’s my promise to you: this channel is zero fluff. I’m here to deliver actionable insights to help you align your financial goals with the right investment opportunities that I genuinely believe in - battle tested approaches that have been utilized for decades by the ultra-wealthy. FULL DISCLOSUREI create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call.  Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn