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April 29, 2026

Scared to outsource your investments? Have you considered this?

Scared to outsource your investments? Have you considered this?

Scared to outsource your investments? Have you considered this? The hesitation is understandable — but the way most families handle it is making things worse. In this clip, Daniel Bird — a private credit and distressed investing veteran with over 25 years of global markets experience — tackles one of…

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April 16, 2026

Why wealthy families sabotage their own investment teams

Why wealthy families sabotage their own investment teams

Why wealthy families sabotage their own investment teams Most wealthy families bring investing in-house to gain control — then immediately undermine the very team they hired. In this clip, Daniel Bird — a private credit and distressed investing veteran with over 25 years of global markets experience — breaks down…

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March 19, 2026

A Startup Is Not a Business — and That Changes Everything

A Startup Is Not a Business — and That Changes Everything

A Startup Is Not a Business — and That Changes Everything Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses and is a licensed Florida real estate broker. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial,…

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March 19, 2026

Wall Street Legend: "I Was Depressed All the Time"

Wall Street Legend: "I Was Depressed All the Time"

Wall Street legend Morty Davis gets brutally honest — and it's not about deals. Before the $3 billion raised, the 400+ companies funded, and the Harvard MBA — Morty Davis was a young man who couldn't shake a persistent sense of depression. In this clip, Morty opens up about discovering…

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March 19, 2026

You Won't Believe What a Castle in Spain Costs

You Won't Believe What a Castle in Spain Costs

You Won't Believe What a Castle in Spain Costs — and it just might change how you think about international real estate investing forever. In this clip, Joshua Wilson sits down with Mike Stohler, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Gateway Private Equity Group, to unpack a deal that stopped Mike…

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March 19, 2026

The Mindset Shift Every Founder Needs Before Pitching VCs

The Mindset Shift Every Founder Needs Before Pitching VCs

The mindset shift that separates fundable founders from everyone else — and most never see it coming.In this clip, Dr. Leon Eisen — 4× founder, venture capitalist, and Venture Partner at Silicon Valley's NetworkVC — breaks down the single most damaging mental frame founders bring into investor meetings: treating the…

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March 19, 2026

He Was Totally Broke. Then He Funded 400+ Startups.

He Was Totally Broke. Then He Funded 400+ Startups.

He Was Totally Broke. Then He Funded 400+ Startups. — The Morty Davis Story.From no money and three infant kids to Harvard Business School, Wall Street, and over $3 billion raised for early-stage companies — Morty Davis's origin story is one of the most remarkable in capital markets history. In…

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March 18, 2026

Trust Is the Differentiator in Fundraising Right Now

Trust Is the Differentiator in Fundraising Right Now

How Pat's business helps you gain trust through reviews. Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice.…

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March 2, 2026

14,000 Units and Raising a $100M Fund

14,000 Units and Raising a $100M Fund

From managing 14,000 units to launching a $100M private equity fund.  This is what happens when experience meets timing and discipline. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series…

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March 2, 2026

Nobody Knows Where Rates Are Going. And That’s the Point

Nobody Knows Where Rates Are Going. And That’s the Point

Anyone who claims they know where rates are headed is guessing.  The real opportunity is positioning for the cycle, not predicting it. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and…

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March 2, 2026

The Family Office Rule Reinvest, Don’t Inflate Your Lifestyle

The Family Office Rule  Reinvest, Don’t Inflate Your Lifestyle

Family offices grow by redeploying capital, not upgrading lifestyles.  Patience and reinvestment compound wealth over decades. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of…

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March 2, 2026

The One Rule of Private Equity Funds

The One Rule of Private Equity Funds

If you want a Fund II, you better execute on Fund I.  Success in private equity starts with disciplined strategy and assets you know you can win with. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker…

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March 2, 2026

Why Research Feels Better Than Money

Why Research Feels Better Than Money

Finding an overlooked thesis and watching it play out is pure professional satisfaction.  Sometimes being right is more rewarding than the return itself. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79…

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March 2, 2026

The Biggest Difference Between Public and Private Companies

The Biggest Difference Between Public and Private Companies

Private companies sell the dream over years.  Public companies must deliver every quarter. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is…

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March 2, 2026

Why SPACs Get Hit With Redemptions

Why SPACs Get Hit With Redemptions

SPAC redemptions often happen because investor targeting wasn’t done early enough.  Thin liquidity and mismatched shareholders create predictable pressure. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure.…

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March 2, 2026

The “Second Derivative” Way to Find Hidden Trends

The “Second Derivative” Way to Find Hidden Trends

Real alpha isn’t in the trend, it’s in the acceleration or deceleration of that trend.  Spot the second derivative move, and you spot outsized returns. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA…

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March 2, 2026

The “DESPAC Curve” Opportunity Overpriced to Horribly Underpriced

The “DESPAC Curve” Opportunity  Overpriced to Horribly Underpriced

Most DESPACs follow a predictable curve from overpriced to underpriced before finding fair value.  Understanding supply and demand mechanics is where opportunity lives. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79…

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March 1, 2026

The Brutal Reality of Being a Public Company

The Brutal Reality of Being a Public Company

Once you go public, your timeline shrinks from years to quarters.  If you don’t want to be judged every 90 days, don’t go public. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series…

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March 1, 2026

The “Second Guilded Age” Why Mega Caps Can’t Stop Winning

The “Second Guilded Age”  Why Mega Caps Can’t Stop Winning

We’re living in a second gilded age where mega caps dominate and cost of capital determines survival.  Playing big matters more than ever in today’s capital markets. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/ Disclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and…

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Feb. 24, 2026

How Should Founders Handle Failed Deals with Investors?

How Should Founders Handle Failed Deals with Investors?

What do you say when a deal fails — and how do you say it to your investors? In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, Dr. Thomas J Powell shares how he approaches the hardest conversations in capital management: when things don’t go as planned. With over $3.2 billion…

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Feb. 24, 2026

What Investors Really Want to Hear from Founders

What Investors Really Want to Hear from Founders

In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, Dr. Thomas J Powell, founder of The Founder’s Office™, shares a candid perspective on communication breakdowns between founders and investors—and how to fix them. Drawing on decades of experience managing over $3.2 billion in capital, Tom explains why overly optimistic projections can…

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Feb. 24, 2026

Founder-Centric Capital Strategy Explained

Founder-Centric Capital Strategy Explained

When capital enters the room, founders often fear losing control. But what does it really mean to advocate for a founder without rubber-stamping every decision? In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, Dr. Thomas J Powell explains how true founder-centric capital strategy works. He shares why being an advocate…

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Feb. 23, 2026

Long-Term Success with Family Offices

Long-Term Success with Family Offices

In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, Dr. Thomas J Powell offers candid insights into how founders and fund managers can build lasting relationships with family offices by aligning expectations from the start. Drawing from decades of experience in private equity and capital structuring, Dr. Powell shares why the…

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Feb. 23, 2026

Knowing When to Exit: A Founder’s Guide to Capital Timing

Knowing When to Exit: A Founder’s Guide to Capital Timing

When is the right time to walk away from a deal? In this episode, Dr. Thomas J Powell shares a sharp framework for founders navigating exit decisions—one rooted in his decades of capital structuring experience and lessons from hard-earned wins (and losses). Tom explains why turning down an offer often…

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