In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, host Richard C. Wilson sits down with investor and family office founder Yayha Mahmoud to unpack his journey from big tech executive to building a $100M+ investment platform.

Yayha shares how he and his wife started as middle-class professionals investing in real estate right after college and gradually evolved their strategy into private lending, real estate investing, and building a single family office. Along the way, he reveals the mental models, decision frameworks, and hiring philosophy that allowed his business to scale.

The conversation dives deep into concepts like return on leverage, hiring leaders with ownership mentality, and how systems thinking from the tech world can transform investment operations. Yayha also explains why trust and character matter more than the deal itself when allocating capital.

You'll also hear his perspective on underwriting deals, risk management, and the barbell strategy he uses to balance risk-adjusted returns while still capturing asymmetric upside.

Whether you're raising capital, building an investment platform, or looking to partner with family offices, this episode offers practical insights on wealth creation, deal evaluation, and building sustainable investment businesses.

Key Topics Covered:

• Transitioning from corporate tech to entrepreneurship

• Scaling a real estate and private credit investment platform

• Why "return on leverage" beats traditional ROI thinking

• Hiring leaders instead of employees to accelerate growth

• How family offices evaluate deals and underwriting partners

• The importance of character, trust, and transparency in investing

• Risk mitigation strategies investors want to see in every pitch

If you're an entrepreneur, fund manager, or investor seeking capital, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how first-generation family offices actually think about deals, partnerships, and long-term wealth building.

In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson interviews John Manes, Chairman of StoreSuite LLC and a self-storage entrepreneur who has helped build over $170M in storage assets and created companies worth more than $300M—including two successful exits totaling $200M+.

John shares the real story behind building and scaling a self-storage platform, from raising capital for his very first deal to assembling a portfolio that attracted major buyers. Along the way, he reveals how authenticity, relationships, and being in the right investor rooms helped him grow faster than traditional operators.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

• How John raised $900K for his first storage deal and turned it into a $1.8M exit

• Why network proximity and relationships are critical for raising capital and scaling deals

• The strategy behind building and exiting $100M+ real estate platforms

• Lessons learned from costly mistakes with lenders, brokers, and deals

• How to stand out with investors in a crowded market

• Why transparency with investors matters more during tough cycles than easy markets

John also discusses the mindset required to scale from small deals to large portfolios, how he approached major exits, and the operational systems needed to run a vertically integrated self-storage company.

If you're raising capital, investing in real estate, or building a scalable investment platform, this episode offers a practical look at what it takes to grow, exit, and rebuild successfully in the self-storage industry.

What separates scalable real estate platforms from everyone else?

In this episode of The Capital Raiser Show, Richard Wilson sits down with Joe Williams, Co-Founder of Keller Williams, to unpack the principles that helped build one of the largest real estate platforms in the world — now operating in dozens of countries with hundreds of thousands of agents.

Joe shares:

• The coaching moment that transformed Keller Williams from 60 offices to global scale

• The "Stable Table Theory" — the four foundational pillars every serious enterprise must build

• Why hiring talent is the most expensive lesson entrepreneurs learn

• How culture becomes a competitive moat

• Why real estate remains one of the most learnable and predictable asset classes

• The power of structure in scaling partnerships and investment platforms

• How relationships — not pitch decks — drive real opportunity

Joe also discusses land investing, the importance of systems in volatile markets, and why today's interest rates are simply a reset — not a crisis.

If you're building a family office, scaling a real estate portfolio, or raising capital in 2026's environment, this conversation will sharpen your framework for long-term growth.

In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, hosted by Richard C. Wilson, we sit down with Isabelle Cloud of the Nathan Family Office to explore how a first-generation real estate fortune evolved into a global venture capital powerhouse.

With over 300 venture investments, 100+ real estate transactions, and ownership of an entire California town, Isabelle shares how their single family office strategically blends hard assets with high-growth innovation — and why allocating even 1–2% to venture can create outsized returns.

Inside this conversation:

• How real estate wealth became a 300-startup VC portfolio

• Why early-stage investing (with warrants) is outperforming their real estate holdings

• The power of negotiation leverage in seed-stage deals

• Building trust before pitching billion-dollar family offices

• Why data centers and AI infrastructure may be the next multi-billion-dollar opportunity

• The vision behind transforming Copper Valley into an AI-powered hub

• Expanding globally: Why India is their next venture capital frontier

Isabelle also shares candid lessons on partnership risk, due diligence, domain expertise, and how curiosity — even in your 80s — fuels generational wealth creation.

From e-sports to AI infrastructure to hydrogen-powered data centers, this episode explores how bold family offices think long-term, move early, and build at scale.

If you're a founder, capital raiser, or investor looking to understand how modern family offices deploy capital across real estate, venture, and frontier infrastructure — this conversation is packed with insight.

In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, hosted by Richard C. Wilson and powered by Family Office Club, we sit down with RT "Rey" Treviño III, President of Pecos Valley Partners, for a deep dive into scaling, risk management, and long-term wealth creation through energy investments.

Interviewed by Lisa Carmen Wang, Rey shares how his third-generation investment firm has navigated volatility, structured LP partnerships, and built a platform generating strong annual returns — while positioning for long-term U.S. energy dominance.

Inside this conversation:

• How Rey scaled a billion-dollar real asset platform

• Why legacy oil & gas assets may offer overlooked upside

• The operator advantage: cutting costs and increasing transparency

• How LPs can access active tax deductions in energy deals

• Risk mitigation strategies in volatile commodity markets

• Why AI, data centers, and energy demand are reshaping the future

• The role of oil & gas in long-term American energy leadership

Rey breaks down the numbers behind conventional drilling strategies, targeting 18–24 month capital recovery windows, and explains why patience and disciplined underwriting matter more than daily oil prices.

If you're a family office, accredited investor, or capital raiser exploring real asset exposure, this episode offers a candid look at how experienced operators evaluate deals, structure partnerships, and think generationally.

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In this episode of The Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down with Larry Namer, the media legend who co-founded E! Entertainment, a global TV network now valued at $7B+ and broadcast in 140+ countries.

Larry shares untold stories of building from the sewers of Manhattan as a $90/week cable splicer to launching one of the most iconic media brands in history. From working with Howard Stern, to outmaneuvering traditional gatekeepers, to scaling with only $2.5M when the industry said you needed $60M — this episode is full of powerful, real-world capital raising, grit, and mindset lessons.

✅ How to raise capital when no one believes in your vision
✅ When bold asks change your life
✅ Why simplifying the complex builds billion-dollar companies
✅ The investor story behind E!'s launch with interns and hustle
✅ Why passion doesn't always pay — and what to do instead
✅ Working with public companies, Putin, and the Kardashians

Tune in for powerful insights from a media entrepreneur who's reinvented himself every 7 years, earned a Hollywood Lifetime Achievement Award, and helped redefine global television.

In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson interviews John Lettera, co-founder of Fairbridge Asset Management, a real estate debt platform backed by institutional investors like Oaktree Capital. With 30+ years of experience, John shares his no-nonsense approach to real estate, how military discipline shaped his investing style, and how authenticity and downside risk focus helped him scale from $100K Bronx deals to managing $1B+ nationally.

Topics covered include:

• What institutional investors really look for

• Why walking every property matters more than AI

• Mistakes investors make with equity offers

• The power of saying no and staying in your lane

• Deal flow as your best capital-raising strategy

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In this episode of The Capital Raiser Show, Ankita Narula of Akshaya Patra USA leads a deep and insightful conversation with Vinodh Bhat, Co-Founder of Saavn (now JioSaavn) — India's leading music streaming platform acquired by Reliance Industries.

Vinodh shares candid, hard-earned lessons from his journey as a tech entrepreneur, investor, and board advisor across multiple ventures, including:

• Building a startup through multiple failures before reaching 100M+ users

• How a strategic partnership with Google skyrocketed Saavn's growth

• Lessons from raising $290M in venture capital — after 200 rejections

• Why understanding tailwinds vs. headwinds can make or break a company

• How technology can solve massive societal problems at scale

The conversation also explores philanthropy through innovation, as Ankita highlights how Akshaya Patra feeds over 2 million children per day in India through technology-driven logistics and operational excellence.

This fireside chat connects two worlds — high-growth tech entrepreneurship and high-impact philanthropy — offering actionable insights for:

• Founders scaling in emerging markets

• Venture builders navigating product-market fit

• Donors and non-profits looking to apply tech thinking to real-world problems

• Capital raisers learning how to create momentum and align with the right backers

🎧 Hosted by: Richard C. Wilson (intro only)
🟦 Presented by: The Family Office Club
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