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Alternative Investments Chat
by Invessio's Erica Lanier and Erin Akers
Welcome to Alternative Investments Chat—where hosts and listeners dig into industry news, innovative ideas, and alternative investing trends together. Every episode is a discussion: sometimes we uncover what’s shaping the market, sometimes we learn from expert guests. This is the space to explore new approaches, weigh fresh perspectives, and grow smarter—by asking questions and sharing insights as a community. Whether you’re an investing pro or an industry novice, join us as we make the complex approachable for everyone. Brought to you by Invessio.
Episodes
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Pokémon at 30: From Childhood Hobby to Alternative Asset
What if one of the most surprising alternative investments in 2026 isn’t art, wine, or watches but Pokémon cards? In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin explore how Pokémon evolved from a childhood pastime into a multi-billion-dollar collectible market powered by…
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Mid‑Year Portfolio Check: Rebalancing with Alternatives
Halfway through 2026 is a perfect moment to pause, take stock, and realign your investments for the second half of the year. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin walk through a clear, practical mid‑year rebalance playbook, covering why portfolios drift, when to act, how...
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Investing During Earnings Season: What Public Markets Don’t Tell You
Earnings season doesn’t have to hijack your strategy. This episode of Alternative Investments Chat explains how investors stay calm amid quarterly noise while using both public stocks and private alternatives to work toward their long‑term goals. Erin and Erica unpack what earnings season is, why...
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Private Credit, Higher for Longer
Are higher interest rates just a phase, or are we officially in our "higher for longer" era? In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica tackle the question of living rent-free in every investor's head. A couple of years ago, everyone thought rising rates were a quick detour,...
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Beyond Panels: The New Era of Solar Investing
What if solar investing in 2026 has less to do with rooftop panels and more to do with AI, advanced materials, and entire solar-powered communities? In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin revisit solar with a fresh lens, treating it as a fast-evolving infrastructure and...
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Beyond the Hype: Where Innovation Capital Is Really Moving in 2026
Innovation in 2026 is about far more than chatbots, crypto headlines, or the latest “hot” stock. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin unpack the Q2 landscape and where institutional capital is quietly flowing, and why those trends matter for both entrepreneurs and...
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International Equities Explained: Risk, Opportunity, and Global Growth
What if the biggest equity opportunities of this decade aren’t in the United States at all? In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica take their ongoing equities journey global with a deep dive into international stocks—what they are, why they matter, and how they might fit...
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Preferred Stock Equities: Where Stability Meets Ownership
In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica crack open the often-overlooked world of preferred shares—that hybrid zone where equity ownership meets bond-like income. Blending humor, real examples, and accessible analogies (yes, even Prius jokes), they unpack what makes…
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Dividend-Paying Stocks: The Equity That Pays You to Wait
In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica break down the fundamentals of common shares; what they are, how ownership actually works, and why even a small stake can represent real participation in a company’s success. From opening a brokerage account to understanding ticker...
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Common Shares Explained: The Equity that Built the Market
Dividend stocks might not grab headlines like crypto or high tech, but for the patient investor, they can be a quiet workhorse building long-term wealth. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down how dividend-paying equities work, how they relate to everyday common shares, and why some of the...
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Undeveloped But Not Overlooked: Raw Land as an Alternative Investment
Raw land may look empty, but for the right investor, it can be full of opportunity. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down one of the oldest yet most overlooked forms of real estate investing: undeveloped land. From rural acreage and farmland to desert parcels and city-edge expansion zones…
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Real Estate After 2008: How the Crash Changed Investing Forever
The Great Recession wasn’t just a housing crash, it was a financial chain reaction that reshaped how investors, lenders, and policymakers think about risk, leverage, and real estate forever. In this episode, Erica and Erin unpack how subprime lending, mortgage-backed securities, and complex...
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The Buyer’s Market Explained: More Homes, More Leverage
A buyer’s market doesn’t make headlines, but it can build real wealth. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down what a buyer’s market looks like and why it may be one of the most overlooked opportunities in real estate. While seller’s markets often dominate headlines with bidding wars and…
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The Seller’s Market Explained: Housing, Policy, and Smart Money Moves
A seller’s market is often framed as a win for homeowners and a nightmare for everyone else, but that oversimplification misses the bigger picture. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down what a seller’s market is, what creates it, and how it reshapes strategy for buyers, investors, and...
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Industrial Real Estate: The Backbone of Modern Commerce
Industrial real estate rarely gets the spotlight, but it’s one of the most essential and resilient asset classes in the global economy. From warehouses and distribution centers to logistics hubs and research facilities, industrial properties are where commerce works behind the scenes. In this...
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Commercial Real Estate Explained: The Businesses Rent, the Investors Win
Commercial real estate is everywhere, offices, restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, but most people don’t realize how it actually works behind the scenes. While businesses operate inside these buildings every day, they usually don’t own them. Instead, commercial real estate is typically owned by...
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From House to Investment: How Residential Real Estate Builds Wealth
Residential real estate is often viewed simply as “buying a home,” but for investors, it represents one of the most accessible and powerful alternative investment strategies available. From long-term rentals to short-term stays, house hacking, and manufactured housing communities, residential…
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Investing in Water: Scarcity, Stability, and the Next Big Global Commodity
Water is no longer just a basic human necessity; it’s becoming one of the most important alternative investments of the modern era. As clean, accessible freshwater grows increasingly scarce and global demand accelerates, investors, institutions, and governments are beginning to treat water like…
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High-Yield CDs: Safe returns without the Stock Market Roller Coaster
High-Yield certificates of deposit (CDs) may sound like your grandma’s favorite asset, but today they are having a serious comeback moment. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down high-yield CDs in plain language, explaining how they work, why banks are suddenly “thirsty” for your cash, and…
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High Yield Savings Accounts: The Grown-up Piggy Bank
High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) may sound old fashioned, but in this episode, Erica and Erin show how they can actually be one of the easiest and most powerful starting points for building a solid savings plan. They explain what a HYSA is, how it differs from a regular savings account. They...
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From AI to Private Credit: Alternative Investment Trends to Watch in 2026
Alternative investments are entering a new era, and 2026 may be the turning point. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down the biggest trends shaping the future of alternatives, from AI-driven investing and private credit expansion to geopolitical shifts and inflation resilience. Drawing on...
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Leveraged Buyouts: Risk, Reward & the Real Story Behind the Headlines
Leveraged buyouts often make headlines for their massive dollar figures and dramatic outcomes but what is really happening behind the scenes? In this episode, Erin and Erica break down leveraged buyouts (LBOs) in plain language, separating financial reality from hype. From iconic success stories...
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From Speculation to Strategy: Crypto Trends for 2026
Crypto has come a long way from its early days on the fringe of finance. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica unpack the biggest crypto trends shaping 2026, and why this next phase may look very different from the boom-and-bust cycles of the past. Drawing on research…
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Is Crypto Here to Stay? Understanding the Risks, the Hype, and the Reality of Digital Currency
Whether you love it or hate it, crypto has crossed the point of no return. What began as a niche experiment in 2009 has grown into a global asset class with over 560 million users, major banks integrating digital assets, and new legislation reshaping how stablecoins are regulated. In this…
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Crypto Horror Stories: Billion-Dollar Pizza, Landfill Treasure Hunts, and Shocking Scams
In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin dive into the unbelievable, yet completely true, stories that shaped crypto culture. From the programmer who spent what would now be over a billion dollars on pizza, to meme-coins like Dogecoin taking over the world, to the…
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Mapping the Money: The Global Hotspots Redefining Alternative Investing
The global alternative investments market is exploding and it’s not isolated to New York and London anymore. In today’s episode, Erica and Erin take you on a worldwide tour of the fast-growing alts ecosystem, unpacking where the biggest opportunities are emerging, what’s driving global investor...
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Locked Up for a Profit: The Truth About the Illiquidity Premium
Ever wonder why some investors willingly tie up their money for years—and still call it a win? In this episode, Erica and Erin unpack the concept of the illiquidity premium, a core principle behind many alternative investments like private equity, venture capital, and real estate funds. They...
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Trust But Verify: A Practical Guide to Vetting Alternative Investments
Before you wire a single dollar, you need to know what, and who, you’re investing in. In this episode, Erica and Erin unpack one of the most critical steps in any investment process: vetting alternative investments. They walk listeners through how to evaluate sponsors, structures, assets, and...
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Why We Buy the Shiny Things: The Psychology of Alternative Investing
Alternative investments aren’t only about returns; they’re also about identity, story, and emotion. This episode digs into the psychology that drives people toward collectibles, private deals, altcoins, and other non-traditional assets. We explore why scarcity and exclusivity trigger powerful...
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Death, Taxes, and Investments: The Case for Life Settlements
Life insurance is usually seen as protection, not profit. But the growing life settlement market is changing that perception, creating an alternative investment class worth billions. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, hosts Erica and Erin unpack how selling life insurance policies...
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Patents, Trademarks, and Profits: Investing in the World of Ideas
Intellectual property (IP) is more than just legal paperwork; it’s one of the fastest-growing alternative asset classes shaping today’s economy. In this episode, Erica and Erin explore how patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets can generate serious returns, from royalties and…
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Litigation Finance: Turning Lawsuits into Investment Opportunities
Litigation finance is exactly what it sounds like. It’s all about investing in lawsuits and the outcomes of litigation. This episode breaks down how investors, law firms, and even plaintiffs use third-party funding to manage the high costs of legal cases and share in the potential rewards. From...
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How AI Is Reshaping the Alternative Investment Landscape
In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin explore how AI is revolutionizing the landscape of alternative investing. From venture capital and private credit to NFTs and wine funds, artificial intelligence is no longer just for tech giants, it’s powering smarter decisions,...
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Understanding Crypto: The Basics of Blockchain, Mining, and More
In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin break down the vast—and sometimes dizzying—world of cryptocurrency. What makes crypto distinct from traditional currencies? It’s decentralized, runs on blockchain technology, and operates outside of government control. Here, we cut...
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From Fans to Financiers: Demystifying Sports Club Ownership
In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin take on the high-stakes, high-glamour world of sports club investing. They unpack how buying into a team—whether it’s a storied English football club, a cutting-edge pickleball league, or a U.S. franchise—has evolved from a...
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From Pavement to Profit: Unlocking Income with Parking Investments
Discover the unexpected world of parking as an alternative investment! In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin break down how parking lots, garages, and even individual parking spaces can generate reliable returns with surprisingly low maintenance. From the latest tech...
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Demystifying Derivatives as Alternative Investments
Derivatives might sound intimidating, but they’re more common than you think. In this episode of Alterative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica unpack the world of derivatives, showing how these complex financial tools can play a strategic role in alternative investing. From futures and options to...
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Coin Collecting to Coin Investing: More Than Just Pocket Change
Not just pocket change, coins are a surprisingly strategic play in the world of alternative investments. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, hosts Erica and Erin explore how coins, from bullion to rare collectibles, offer more than nostalgia. With a blend of historical intrigue,...
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Structured Investment Products: Investing’s Secret Combo Meal
Structured Investment Products (SIPs) are trending, but are they smart or sketchy? In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica break down the truth behind these pre-packaged combos of bonds, stocks, and derivatives. Using analogies from Build-a-Bear to budget airlines, they...
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The Glittering Truth About Precious Metals: Smart, Shiny, and Surprisingly Strategic
Shiny, rare, and surprisingly strategic—precious metals are more than just jewelry and pirate treasure. In this glittering episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica dig deep into gold, silver, platinum, and palladium to reveal why these age-old assets still matter in modern...
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Tuning Into Royalties: Investing in Music as an Alternative Asset
From TikTok hits to 80s classics making surprise comebacks, music isn't just entertainment, it's an investment opportunity. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, hosts Erin and Erica break down how everyday investors can earn passive income through music royalties. They explain how...
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How Horses Became a $400 Billion Investment Market
In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica saddle up for a lively deep dive into the world of equestrian investing. From high-stakes racehorse ownership to multi-purpose equestrian estates, they explore how horses can be more than just a hobby, they can be a lucrative and...
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Investing in Classic Cars: What Most People Don’t Know
In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica take a high-octane drive into the world of exotic car investing. They break down why rare cars like Ralph Lauren’s prized Bugattis and the one-off $19M La Voiture Noire can be more than just garage trophies, they might be smart...
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Finding Hidden Value: How to Spot Undervalued Investments
In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, hosts Erica and Erin take you on a deep dive into the world of undervalued assets within alternative investments. But what exactly makes an asset undervalued? Simply put, it’s when an investment is priced below its intrinsic value, driven by key...
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Bungalows, Treehouses, and Big Returns: Investing in Exotic Vacation Rentals
Luxury travel is booming, and exotic vacation rentals are stealing the spotlight as a unique alternative investment. From over-water bungalows to desert retreats, these properties offer more than just a getaway, they’re a pathway to portfolio growth. In this episode of Alternative Investments...
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From Ponzi to Crypto Queen: Lessons from the Dark Side of Finance
Not all investments are created equal, and some are downright criminal. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, hosts Erica and Erin take you through the murky world of investment fraud, from Ancient Greece and Rome to modern-day Ponzi schemes, short squeezes, and crypto cons. Get a look...
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When Alternative Investments Fail: Cautionary Tales from Beanie Babies to Busts
Not every alternative investment is a win–some are cautionary tales in disguise. In this episode of the Alternative Investments Chat podcast, hosts Erica and Erin explore what happens when promising ideas fall flat, from Detroit’s overbuilt housing market and the Beanie Baby craze, to Juicero’s...
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Pouring Profits: The Growing Investment in Vineyards and Distilleries
Investing in alcohol production offers the appeal of owning physical assets, which some investors find more attractive than the volatile stock market. Tangible assets such as vineyards and distilleries provide more stability, especially as the demand for craft beverages rises. In this episode of...
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Untapping the Secrets of Fine Wine and Whiskey Investments
Ready to turn your love for wine and beer into a profitable investment? In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, hosts Erica and Erin uncork the secrets of investing in everything from fine wine to small-batch whiskey, sharing insider tips on how to spot a hidden gem, what makes a bottle...
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The Rise of Bank–Alt Investments Collabs: What It Means for Capital Access
Turns out, banks and alternative lenders aren’t enemies–they’re becoming finance’s newest power couple. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, hosts Erin and Erica dive into the unexpected bromance between traditional banks and alternative investment firms. They explore why banks are...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Alternative Investments Chat—where hosts and listeners dig into industry news, innovative ideas, and alternative investing trends together. Every episode is a discussion: sometimes we uncover what’s shaping the market, sometimes we learn from expert guests. This is the space to explore new approaches, weigh fresh perspectives, and grow smarter—by asking questions and sharing insights as a community. Whether you’re an investing pro or an industry novice, join us as we make the complex approachable for everyone. Brought to you by Invessio.
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Invessio's Erica Lanier and Erin Akers
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