In this episode, our guest is Brad Blazar, a capital-raising powerhouse, who’s raised over $2 billion from investors and shares the secrets to his success. From starting an oil company at 23 to helping entrepreneurs scale their capital-raising efforts, Brad breaks down advanced strategies that can help you build trust with high-net-worth investors and dramatically increase your fundraising results. What you’ll discover:- Proven tactics for connecting with high net worth investors: Learn the key do’s and don’ts of your first conversation and how to build immediate trust.- Strategies to tap into family offices and broker-dealers: Shift from small investor checks to millions in capital by leveraging larger financial networks.- The psychology of closing more deals: Master powerful techniques to build trust, remove objections, and effortlessly convert more investors. Ready to elevate your capital-raising game? Tune in for expert tips and actionable insights! Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:04 Brad’s entrepreneurial journey05:52 Oil business collapse and transition to capital raising09:17 Lessons learned from business collapse and building new businesses11:27 Tips for attracting high net worth investors16:03 Building trust and investor relationships:19:03 Nurturing investor relationships: the importance of follow-up24:55 Tracking investor interactions with CRM systems29:58 Scaling from retail investors to broker dealers and family offices34:28 Shifting mindset for raising larger amounts of capital38:49 Scaling from $20-30 million to $100+ million in capital raising43:01 Compensation and legal considerations for broker dealers48:49 Raising capital in today's market vs. previous years54:51 Best advice for passive investors56:02 Most important metrics Bred tracks56:43 Brad's daily habits and philanthropic effortsAfter interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.  Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com  VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/