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Private Equity Secrets

by Jahlen Brown

Welcome to Private Equity Secrets! Where we help finance professionals break in, accelerate, and excel in their careers.This show will teach you the skills needed to start and scale your career in private equity. If you're interested in real estate, business acquisitions, venture capital, capital raising, or startups, this is the show for you.I will interview the top players in the game to find out how they started and scaled their businesses. Our guests will teach the skills they learned throughout their entrepreneurial journey. I hope you leave smarter than when you came.

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Episodes

  1. 66. The Future of AI, Asia & Private Equity | Lily Oh Interview

    In this episode, we sit down with Lily Oh, an investor whose career has taken her from Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong to CVC Capital's Asia tech team, HarbourVest in Singapore, and now Harvard Business School. We discuss the biggest investment opportunities across Asia, how AI is reshaping private...

  2. 65. How Much Do MBA Grads Actually Make (Banking, Consulting & PE)

    Want help with your MBA applications? ⁠Book an MBA Application Strategy Call. If you're new here, my name is Jahlen Brown. I'm a HarvardBusiness School student and former private equity analyst. I spent four years working in the industry, closed over $1 billion in transactions, and worked 80-hour...

  3. 64. How I Got Accepted To Harvard Business School (While Working 80 Hours A Week)

    Want help with your MBA applications? Book an MBA Application Strategy Call. If you're new here, my name is Jahlen Brown. I'm a HarvardBusiness School student and former private equity analyst. I spent four years working in the industry, closed over $1 billion in transactions, and worked 80-hour...

  4. 63. How To Make The Most Of Mentorship Relationships

    In this episode, I'll give some tips to help get the best out of a mentorship relationship. Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter! Let’s Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  5. 62. How To 10X Your Deal Flow By Networking With Real Estate Brokers | Chris Thompson Interview

    This episode I will be interviewing Christ Thompson. He is a commercial real estate broker and shared how to meet, build relationships with, and win deals from them. If you are struggling with lack of dealflow, this is the episode for you. Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and...

  6. 61. How To Land Your Dream Role In Private Equity

    In this episode, I share my story of how I landed multiple jobs in the private equity industry. I truly believe that anyone out there can break into the field if you put in the effort and use some unique strategies. Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let’s Close Some...

  7. 60. Capital Raising Secrets Five Pillars | Ketan Patel Interview

    Learn the 5-Pillar Framework Of High-Performance Capital Raisers. Connect With Ketan Patel: https://KetanPatel.com Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let’s Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal...

  8. 59. How To Raise Capital Through Podcasting | Brian Briscoe Interview

    Ever wanted to launch your own thought leadership platform? In this episode, Brian shares how he launched and scaled his podcast Diaries of An Apartment Investor. Connect With Brian Briscoe: https://www.fouroakscapital.com/ https://www.diaryofanapartmentinvestor.com/podcast...

  9. 58. How He Launched His Own REIT ETF | David Auerbach

    REITs and ETFs explained. In this episode, David explains how he built his carer in commercial real estate and eventually launched his own REIT! David Auerbach's Socials https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-auerbach/ https://twitter.com/dailyreitbeat Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook,...

  10. 57. How To Raise $1 Million With Just One Check | Rob Beardsley Interview

    Institutional investors explained. In this episode, Rob explains how he built a list of and raised capital from institutions. Rob Beardsley's Website https://lscre.com/ Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let’s Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please...

  11. 56. What is Crowdfunding and How Can You Use It To Raise Capital For Your Deals? | Adam Gower Interview

    Learn how to create an online capital raising machine to fund your deals. Dr. Gower's Website https://gowercrowd.com/ Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let’s Close Some Deals! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal...

  12. 55. Why Everyone In Their 20's Should Start A Business (Even If You Fail)

    Starting a business is easy, but starting a successful one is much harder. However, even if you fail you'll still learn skills that you can take with you to future projects. Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own...

  13. 54. Move The Needle Secrets

    You Already Know What You Have To Do. Let's Do It. Too many times we get caught up doing tasks and action items that lead to no result. It's time to figure out what you need to do and focus on it. Connect With Me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Let’s Close Some Deals! This is NOT...

  14. 53. Should I Raise Capital Through A 506b Or 506c Offering?

    A big question for capital raisers is, "how can I raise capital legally?" In this episode, I share how to avoid taking your company public by taking advance of the Regulation D exception. As always, I am not a securities attorney. I recommend double-checking with your own council for your own...

  15. 52. What to Expect On A Buyer's Call

    In this episode, I share what the brokers will ask you on a buyer's call. It may be intimidating, but if you know the asset well and prepare beforehand it will be easy. Here are the questions that they will ask you: Why are you excited about the deal? Tell us about your background How will you...

  16. 46. How He Went From A Top 1% Amazon Seller To An 8 Figure Multifamily Real Estate Investor | Carlos Salguero Interview

    In today's episode, I will be interviewing Carlos Salguero. Recently Carlos added The Gateway Village in Murfreesboro, TN to his portfolio. He built out an incredible team to take down the $20M+ mixed-use apartment deal. We'll discuss business principles from a serial entrepreneur and ways for...

  17. 45. Advanced Networking Strategies For Wall Street Professionals | Mike Strug Interview

    This week I interviewed Mike Strug of YREPNY. Mike is the founder of the Young Real Estate Professionals of New York, the premier commercial real estate networking group in the tri-state area. He has mastered the art of networking and his passion is teaching this skill to others. In this episode,...

  18. 44. How He Landed His Dream Role In Private Equity | Jared Nemet Interview

    This week I will be interviewing Jared Nemet. Jared studied real estate and hotel administration at Cornell University. He is currently an investment analyst at KHP Capital Partners. A private equity firm focused on investing in boutique and independent hotels. In this episode, we go in-depth…

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  19. 43. The Number One Thing Passive Investors Must Look Out For

    Do you really understand the returns you're expecting? In this episode, I share a trick to properly understanding the risk of your investment. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  20. 42. How He Started His Own Podcast | Yvan Sison Interview

    In today's episode I will be interviewing Yvan Sison. Yvan runs his own podcast called the Startup REI Show. He also founded Next Opportunity Capital, a real estate investment firm. In this episode we discuss: - Starting A Platform - Productivity Hacks - Time Batching Yvan's Website:...

  21. 40. How He Started His Own Family Office | Peter Fioretti Interview

    Peter Fioretti is the Founder and CEO of Mountain Funding and Mountain Real Estate Capital (collectively “Mountain”), as well as The Fioretti Family Foundation. He has 35+ years of owning and managing various successful real estate investment and development companies, investing over $3B equity....

  22. 39. How I Landed My Dream Internship

    Landing great internships is hard, and landing one during covid was even harder. Come learn an advanced networking tip that can 50X your reach. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  23. 38. How He Launched A Real Estate Fund While Running His Own Medical Practice | Dr. Gabriel Bietz

    Today on the show I will be interviewing Dr. Gabriel Bietz. Gabriel has been investing in multifamily for the past 14 years but has been in real estate for 21 years. He has done apartments, office buildings, fix n flips, and even hard money lending. Recently Gabriel launched Mosaic Equity Group.…

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  24. 36. From $100 to 1500 Apartment Units | Maricela Soberanes Interview

    Maricela Soberanes is the Managing Principal and founder of Up Plex, a veteran-owned and operated real estate investment firm and a commercial syndicator. She has been investing in real estate since 2006 in Austin, TX. She and her husband help aspiring medical professionals become passive…

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  25. 35. How I Graduated College Debt Free

    College does not have to be super expensive. It is possible to graduate debt-free or with very little in debt. Pick a great major in STEM, business, or the medical field. Consider learning a trade as well. Attend community college than a public school. Avoid private schools unless they are Ivy...

  26. 34. How I Keep Track of 1000+ Connections

    Use a CRM! Following up is the most important part of networking and where most people fail. Networking is almost useless if you don't follow up consistently. If you haven't interacted with someone in years, are they really still your friend? They might be a totally different person. Quick tips…

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  27. 33. How Investors Were Scammed Out of Over $50 billion

    Do. Your. Due. Diligence. Bernie Madoff, Mike Milken, and Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wallstreet) were just a few people who scammed billions of dollars from investors. These people took money from the most vulnerable and didn't have their best interests in mind. Red flags popped up, but they were...

  28. 31. How He Started Three Funds Before Turning 26 | Bridger Pennington Interview

    Bridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 317 deals in the last 3.5 years. He has started helping others launch their own funds through Investment Fund Secrets, an online program with over 4,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without…

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  29. 28. What is a Cost Segregation Study

    Save thousands on your tax bill with a cost segregation study. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  30. 25. How to Choose the Best Firm to Invest With

    As a passive investor, the most important decision you will make is who to trust your capital with. In this episode, I share the formula for picking the right team. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  31. 24. Let's Talk About Debt

    Debt is everywhere, but how can you tell which is good and which is bad? This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  32. 22. What is Due Diligence and What Questions Should I Ask?

    To download our free due diligence guide visit: www.arlencg.com/ebook This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  33. 21. My Prediction for the Future of Multifamily

    My Prediction for the Future of Multifamily. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  34. 20. How to Network and Build Strong Connections

    I've networked with top performers in the finance industry and share how I made those connections. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  35. 19. Top 10 Books for Real Estate Investors

    Top 10 Books for Real Estate Investors. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  36. 18. Why You Need to Learn How to Read

    In this episode, I make the case for why you should start reading more and share what reading has taught me. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  37. 17. How to Learn Investing Without a Finance Degree

    A degree in finance helps but is not essential to learn how to invest. Come find some of the best resources that have helped me and other successful investors. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  38. 16. What I Learned From a Degree in Finance

    Ever wondered what people who work on Wall Street studied while they were in college? In this episode, I share what a finance degree, directly and indirectly, taught me. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  39. 15. Believe in Yourself - A Message to Entrepreneurs

    No one will believe in your more than you will believe in yourself. If you're surrounded by unhelpful, can't-do people seek out communities that are more supportive. Masterminds are a great place to find like-minded people as well as forums. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your...

  40. 14. IRR Explained and Other Popular Metrics

    As a passive investor, you must understand the returns that your sponsorship team is giving you. I'll be teaching you what IRR, Equity Multiple, Cash on Cash, and other return metrics are. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  41. 13. What is Asset Management?

    I just closed on a deal! Now what do I do? As a former asset manager, I'm going to share an overview of asset management and things to think about during your hold period. Having a plan is crucial to prevent losses and increase profits. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own...

  42. 12. Opportunities in Today's Market

    Apartments are on fire in today's market. But are they the only good real estate investment out there? Come learn about other strategies investors are using to achieve strong returns. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  43. 11. Seek Out Mentors

    Mentorship from successful people is the shortcut to reaching your goals. In this episode I share how you can find mentors and get them to want to help you succeed. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  44. 9. Why I Spent $5000 on Coaching

    I've spent at least $5,000 in the past year on education and coaching. I'm a big believer in investing in yourself and have grown so much professionally because of it. College isn't the only place you can learn from and I share a few resources I got value from. This is NOT investment advice.…

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  45. 8. Why More People Should Become Passive Investors

    In this episode, I share my thoughts on why more people should invest passively and let experts in the field run their deals. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  46. 7. My Experience at Grant Cardone's 10X Real Estate Summit

    In this episode I share my experience at Grant Cardone's live real estate event. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  47. 6. How to Get Commercial Real Estate Brokers to Send You Deals

    In this episode I share my strategies for getting commercial real estate brokers to send me deals. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  48. 5. Active vs Passive Investing

    In this episode, I share some pros and cons of being an active versus a passive investor. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal professionals.

  49. 2. How I Plan to Raise Capital

    In this episode, I discuss my strategies for raising capital for my multifamily syndications. I share with you two high impact methods you can use to meet and get on calls with potential investors. This is NOT investment advice. Please consult with your own investment, tax, and/or legal...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Private Equity Secrets! Where we help finance professionals break in, accelerate, and excel in their careers.This show will teach you the skills needed to start and scale your career in private equity. If you're interested in real estate, business acquisitions, venture capital, capital raising, or startups, this is the show for you.I will interview the top players in the game to find out how they started and scaled their businesses. Our guests will teach the skills they learned throughout their entrepreneurial journey. I hope you leave smarter than when you came.

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