In this conversation, Brad Blazar shares his extensive experience in capital raising, discussing strategies, compliance, and the importance of building trust with investors. He emphasizes the need for proper legal structures and the challenges faced in the current market. Brad also highlights the potential of data centers as a lucrative investment opportunity and reflects on his personal journey and alternate paths he could have taken. Bullet Points and Highlights: -Teaching business owners to invest using other people's money (OPM) is crucial. - Raising capital is easy, but managing it responsibly is challenging. - Investors today are more skeptical and require transparency. - Proper legal compliance is essential when raising capital. - Building trust with investors involves discussing potential risks openly. - Co-GP models require clear responsibilities to avoid legal issues. - Diverse capital raising strategies can cater to different personalities. - Data centers represent a promising investment opportunity for the future. - Having the right partners and legal support is vital for success. - Personal reflections reveal the importance of mentorship and legacy. Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveinomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Brad Blazar's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradblazar/ https://www.instagram.com/bradblazar/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82kLfWAkPeCFg4AIEprvfQ https://bradblazar.com/

Jay Scott shares that his first million came from an unconventional path, spending years as a semi-professional poker player and earning significant winnings from tournaments and high-stakes cash games before fully committing to his technology career. He notes that while the poker world is not as dominant as it once was, major events like the World Series of Poker still attract record crowds. Jay explains that his last million was made through multifamily real estate, the business he operates daily and relies on today. Looking ahead, he hopes his next million will come from a current multifamily development deal, though he acknowledges that his wife’s growing entrepreneurial business could ultimately play a major role in their future success. Bullet Point Highlights: - How Jay Scott made his first million in semi-professional poker - Inside high-stakes tournaments and cash games - The evolution of online poker and today’s landscape - Making the last million through multifamily real estate - Betting on real estate development deals for the next win - The power of an entrepreneurial partnership at home - Multiple paths to wealth and knowing when to pivot Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en J Scott's Links: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ https://www.bardowninvestments.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jscottinvestor/ https://x.com/jscottinvestor? https://www.instagram.com/jscottinvestor/ https://linktr.ee/jscottinvestor

Jay Scott explains that what separates him in the top 1 percent is intellectual humility, openly admitting what he does not know and deliberately surrounding himself with people smarter than him rather than letting ego drive his decisions. He rejects the “fake it till you make it” mentality, saying he would rather “fake being dumb” so others are more inclined to help and share what he is missing. Jay shares that his biggest risk was walking away from his Silicon Valley technology career, recognizing that after a certain point he and his wife would likely never be able to return, making it an all-in decision to fully commit to real estate. He reflects that while the choice carried significant weight and uncertainty, it was ultimately a decision they have never regretted as they built their careers beyond that moment. Bullet Point Highlights: - Why admitting what you don’t know is a superpower - Rejecting the “fake it till you make it” mentality - Surrounding yourself with people smarter than you - Learning faster by asking questions and seeking feedback - Starting in real estate by being willing to be an intern - Taking an all-in career risk by leaving tech behind - Why irreversible decisions can accelerate success - Humility, mentorship, and commitment as competitive edges Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en

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