Why do Professional Athletes continue making headlines for losing money on investments? Do you know what to look out for so you are not taken advantage of when it comes to private investments? 

In the first podcast of the series of private investments, I give a quick overview that we will discuss over the coming weeks including venture capital, hedge funds, and private real estate. As every investor learns, there is no free lunch in the market so I explain some of the risks and the possibility of higher returns and what must be sacrificed to attain those returns. There is always a trade-off for every investment decision whether you know it or not. Those that build generational wealth put their money where there are compensated risks. 

Episode Highlights

(00:06) Private investment series overview(1:03) The advantages of private investments(1:23) Russell Wilson news(2:12) Public vs private markets(3:34) Confidence in returns(4:30) Dealing with risks(5:30) Returns vs expenses(6:34) Investments with friends or family?(8:26) The importance of vetting deals(9:22) Finding the right financial team to help