People who have an ideological viewpoint tend to let their ideology cloud their vision of being able to see through the data, and view the world objectively. A great example of this is if someone thinks something should work a certain way, and it doesn't, then they believe the results will be far worse than they would be in reality. While having ideological viewpoints are not always a bad thing, it's important to recognize these viewpoints to reduce any subconscious thought process shifts.  Our guest for today is Gene Epstein who is the former Economics and Books Editor of Barron's. He is also an author whose last published book was "Econospinning: How to Read Between the Lines When the Media Manipulate the Numbers." Gene has taught economics at the City University of New York and St. John's University and worked as a senior economist for the New York Stock Exchange.  Today we are going to discuss...   What data our guest is looking at that suggests we are NOT headed for a massive depression Why our guest believes we have achieved herd immunity in several states, which may have a significant positive impact on the economy Why our guest believes the U.S. might be headed for some trouble, but in close to 10 years as opposed to right now Learn more about our guest: Episode 143 The Soho Forum Gene's Article Congressional Budget Review Twitter

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E237 - Reasons We Are NOT Headed For A Great Depression

In this Monday Minutes episode, Hunter discusses ROI and IRR, and talks about which one he believes is a better metric.  Interested in investing with Hunter? Visit asymcapital.com Email us at info@asymcapital.com

E234 - ROI vs. IRR Which One Is Better?

When thinking about wealthy individuals or families, most people assume the career path of these people include doctors, lawyers, or other similar professions. However, there are many other 'simple' businesses, such as car washes and laundromats, that people don't think of as particularly lucrative that have the potential to create large multi-generational wealth. In fact, the ATM business is a perfect example of one of those businesses.  Our guest for today is Daryl Heller, who is an entrepreneur who has founded over twelve companies within the telecom, technology, agriculture, real estate, and the energy sectors. He is an innovative and highly respected leader, providing strategic direction, and serving as the lead on merger and acquisition activities within all of his companies.  Today we are going to discuss...   The ATM business elephant in the room: The technology risk and "cash is dead!" While the ATM business may be mature in its life-cycle, there are unique opportunities within the sector to revolutionize it through additional income streams How to significantly reduce risk when investing in ATMs through investing in proven locations, as opposed to attempting to place ATMs in new locations and hoping for the best 

E235 - New Investment Opportunity: Why the ATM Business Isn't Going Anywhere

In this Monday Minutes episode, Hunter goes over more of the most asked questions from investors in order to help alleviate any concerns or unknowns. Interested in investing with Hunter? Visit asymcapital.com Email us at info@asymcapital.com

E232 - MM - Answering Investors' Frequently Asked Questions - Part 2

If you have a fantastic product but do not have any marketing, branding, or advertising happening, then no one will care about how great your product actually is. For some, marketing may come naturally, but for many others it can be incredibly difficult and next to impossible. However, in order to be truly successful with whatever company you have, you need to establish a solid brand and marketing plan before jumping in with both feet.  Our guest for today is Chris Stephenson, who is an international brand builder with significant experience in the entertainment industry, having worked for MTV, Interscope, House of Blues, SFX, Ministry of Sound, and Xbox. More recently, he was involved in the creation of leading mezcal company, Madre Mezcal.   Today we are going to discuss...   Why our guest isn't pursuing the typical "influencer model" but why he antici[ates a lot of influential people will be sharing his product without being paid to do so How to create a brand that sticks so you have raving fans that will buy your product even during uncertain times What strategy our guest has used to get his relatively new brand on the shelfs of Whole Foods and Erewhon by gaining authentic momentum Learn more about our guest: MadreMezcal.com

E233 - Developing Brand Recognition That Thrives Through Turbulence

Today, our episode will be a little different than normal. Instead of being the interviewer, I will be the interviewee. ​I was recently on a podcast called How to Buy Giant Apartment Buildings and in this episode I cover a lot of ground that I think our listeners can benefit from. In this episode, you'll also be able to learn a bit about what sparks motivation for me and how I keep pushing on despite the current challenges we face.    Today we are going to discuss... Why my investment strategy has and has not changed since Covid How a little lead capture mechanism provides me with infinite motivation What most real estate investors don't realize about the global macro picture Learn more about our guest: How to Buy Giant Apartment Buildings Episode

E231 - How Has COVID-19 Impacted My Investing Strategy and Outlook?

In this Monday Minutes episode, Hunter answers some of the questions he receives often from investors surrounding passive investing and real estate investing in general. Interested in investing with Hunter? Visit asymcapital.com Email us at info@asymcapital.com

E230 - MM - Answering Investors' Frequently Asked Questions - Part 1

We've all heard about the golden goose of real estate, the off-market deal. In today's environment, it is extremely important to have access to those. But prior to gaining access to these deals, you must build solid relationships with the individuals who can obtain and share these deals with you. Our guest for today dives into the whole process, so perhaps you can take advantage of off-market deals in the near future. Our guest for today is Logan Freeman, who is a real estate investor, developer, and agent who has found his niche in the industry acting as an investment property specialist and actually representing buyers instead of sellers in the transaction process. Completing over 120 transactions in less than a year, Logan has found a process and relies on his most valuable priorities to guide his profit-producing activities.    Today we are going to discuss...   How our guest went completely against the grain and differentiated himself from his competitors, which resulted in him breaking several records at his firm What to say (and NOT say), so that brokers will give you off-market deals A deep dive into the Kansas City, MO market which has attracted a lot of investors over the last few years Learn more about our guest: LiveFreeInvestments.com LinkedIn

E229 - How can YOU get access to off-market deals?

In this Monday Minutes episode, Hunter discusses reaching your goals and ways to motivate yourself.  Interested in investing with Hunter? Visit asymcapital.com Email us at info@asymcapital.com

E228 - MM - Should you be your biggest fan or worst critic?

Our guest for today is one that has made a previous appearance on the show, and always has a wealth of knowledge to share surrounding economics and speculation. While it's always important as an investor to pay attention to economic indicators, it becomes an even bigger priority when faced with a black swan event such as Covid-19. Listening to others thoughts, opinions, and objective arguments place you in a better position when it comes time to invest your hard-earned capital.  Our guest for today is Doug Casey, who is best known as a speculator, economic commentator, and author of seven books. His first book, "The International Man," sold tens of thousands of copies around the world. His second, "Crisis Investing" was on the New York Times bestseller list for 29 weeks, including 11 weeks at #1. Doug is currently completing a series of six novels.    Today we are going to discuss...   The process our guest is undergoing while writing his books and the themes in his books Corporate debt and what that could mean for the US economy The appeared disconnect between the stock markets and the populations general sentiments Learn more about our guest: Episode 25 Get Doug's Books On Amazon Highgroundbooks.com  Internationalman.com

E227 - Crisis & Lockdown Investing with Doug Casey

In this Monday Minutes episode, Hunter discusses capitalism and how to achieve personal succession through it.  Interested in investing with Hunter? Visit asymcapital.com Email us at info@asymcapital.com

E226 - MM - Personal Succession through Capitalism

Nowadays, we do a lot of our communicating through written channels such as email, mail, and social media. While the convenience of these methods is well known, in order to be an effective communicator you must have the skill of speaking, and not just writing. Without perfecting the skill of speaking, you could be leaving a lot of money on the table, or not gaining influence like you should. Even if you don't want to be a public speaker, working on this skill is important to succeed in other ways.  Our guest for today is James Rosebush, who is a widely recognized leader in building and managing corporate and philanthropic organizations. He has served as the outsourced CEO and senior advisor for wealthy families and family offices. He is also the CEO of Growth Strategy Inc, which is a management strategy consulting firm, which specialized in leadership coaching and communication.  Today we are going to discuss... Why speaking is so important, even if you don't want to be a speaker Why voice tone is especially important for women The one trick that significantly increases magnetism  Learn more about our guest: Winning Your Audience Book ImpactSpeakerCoach.com GrowthStrategy.us

E225 - Yes, Even YOU Should Be Perfecting Your Speaking Skills!

In this Monday Minutes episode, Hunter discusses the important key factors of a typical commercial real estate loan, and what you should be paying attention to as an investor.  Interested in investing with Hunter? Visit asymcapital.com Email us at info@asymcapital.com

E224 - MM - What Components of the Loan Should You Be Paying Attention To?

 There are many people out there whose ideas do not come from books they read or thought leaders they follow. There are many off the beaten path resources that can sway investors one way or the other, and perhaps even lead to great success. These atypical resources are great at expanding the knowledge of investors and providing them with alternative solutions.  Our guest for today is Ramon Gonzalez, who is the CEO of Summit Home Buyers where he focuses on investing in hard money loans and placing capital quality operators. He specializes in due diligence, risk analysis, with a speciality in real estate financing.    Today we are going to discuss... Why our guest is taking 6 months to travel and how he is ensuring his real estate portfolio will pay for it What our guest calls "Poverty Consciousness" is and how to alleviate it Why our guest is dedicated to looking inward, rather than focusing on specific tactics Learn more about our guest:Ramon Gonzalez Both on Board Podcast

E223 - Looking Within for REAL Estate Wealth

In this Monday Minutes episode, Hunter discusses accurate ways to analyze deals during this new 'Covid Reality'.  Interested in investing with Hunter? Visit asymcapital.com Email us at info@asymcapital.com  

E222 - MM - Analyzing Deals In 2020

Welcome to the Cash Flow Connections Real Estate Podcast. This podcast provides insights into the intricacies of commercial real estate investing through interviews with some of the leading investors, sponsors, and managers in the U.S. The program centers on cash flow focused asset classes such as mobile home parks, self-storage, multi-family, and office, but virtually all types of real estate transactions will be covered. The podcast is hosted by Hunter Thompson, founder of Cash Flow Connections and full-time real estate investor. Cash Flow Connections is a private equity firm that assists accredited investors achieve diversification though recession-resistant real estate.

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