Raising A Billion Dollars with Ellis Hammond
Hey—I’m Ellis Hammond. I’ve been a part of raising over $100 million of capital and currently serve as Vice President at Aspen Funds. This show is a behind-the-scenes look at our journey to scale from $250 million in equity to over $1 billion by 2030—and how we plan to get there. Raising a Billion Dollars is for serious capital raisers, fund managers, and real estate sponsors who want to grow their own capital-raising business. It’s candid. It’s real-time. And it's packed with insights, ideas, and lessons we’re learning along the way. If you’re looking for creative strategies, tested acquisition channels, and a front-row seat to what’s working right now—you're in the right place. Let’s build something big together.
Episodes
Welcome to Raising a Billion Dollars—a capital raising podcast built for real businesses and serious operators.
Formerly known as the Kingdom REI Podcast, we’ve evolved. This show is no longer just about real estate or faith-driven entrepreneurship—though those roots still matter. We’re stepping into the next phase: helping entrepreneurs, fund managers, and business leaders master the art of raising significant capital to build last...
In this episode, I’m sharing a part of my journey most people don’t expect—how college ministry became the foundation for everything I know about raising capital. Before I ever built a business or raised a dollar, I was learning how to get attention, lead movements, and think outside the box. I’ll take you behind the scenes with some wild stories, real lessons, and how all of it translates into raising millions today. If you're...
00:00 - Introduction
03:00 - Jean's Boat Accident
09:00 - KlinkLoans Fund
17:00 - Vetting Process and Red Flags
22:00 - Investing in KlinkLoans
26:00 - Conclusion
Make sure to follow Jean via his website at https://klinkloans.com/
Are you ready to break into commercial real estate investing? Are you looking for a christian community of peers and mentors to help you move quickly while avoiding expensive mistakes? If so, apply to be part o...
0:00 - Introduction
03:00 - The Importance of Time with Family
10:00 - The Three Principles of Board Meetings
18:00 - Q&A with Jim Shields
28:00 - Conclusion
Make sure to grab Jim's best-selling book, "The Family Board Meeting" and to visit his website at 18 Summers.com
Are you ready to break into commercial real estate investing? Are you looking for a christian community of peers and mentors to help you move quickly while avoiding expe...
00:00 - Creating Financial Freedom: An Interview with Justin Donaldson
04:56 - Living a Life of Freedom: Becoming a Lifestyle Investor
10:06 - Investing in Mobile Home Parks: A Journey from Midwest to Freedom
14:32 - The Secret to Working Smarter Not Harder: A Guide from Someone Who Found the Way Out
19:35 - Finding Success in Real Estate Investing: Finding Deals and Due Diligence Strategies
24:32 - Prioritizing Passive Income Gener...
00:00 - The Benefits of Investing with Brandon Poulin and a Prayer for Blessing
04:25 - Brandon's Journey to Becoming a Professional Investor
09:27 - Hedging Risk in Your Business: Scraping, Allocating, and Growing Investible Cash
14:38 - Measuring Investment Returns: Cashflow vs. IRR
19:38 - Analyzing Return on Investment for Real Estate and Other Investments
24:40 - A Billionaire's Asset Allocation and Investing in Alternatives
29:4...
Kerry worked in the IT industry for over 24 years before retiringto join Bonnie full time in their multifamily business. His primary focus is acquisitions & dispositions. Bonnie, on the other hand, worked in the financial investment industry for 30+ years with Merrill Lynch in Private Wealth Management. They began investing in multifamily in 2014, shortly after, Bonnie resigned from Corporate America to focus full time on acquirin...
00:00 - Achieving Your Goals: A Blueprint to Get What You Want Out of Life
04:19 - Finding Success in the Pool: How I Overcame My Swimming Struggles
08:19 - The Magic of Finding Your Rhythm for Achieving Your Goals
12:34 - Improving your Goals and Habits through Tracking and Accountability
16:49 - Hacking Life: Learning How to Achieve Improvement Through Identity and Accountability
Learn more about the KREI Mastermind event in San Diego, CA!!!
For the first time, we are opening up our annual Kingdom REI mastermind retreat to our podcast community! Join 50+ kingdom minded investors from all across the country for 3 days of live worship, teaching, networking, and lots of fun in San Diego, CA!
Learn more about the KREI Mastermind event in San Diego, CA!!!
00:00 - Lifetime Access to Kingdom REI Community with Nick ...
00:00 - Vesta's Story: Unlocking the Secret to Becoming Rich
04:31 - From 9-5 Mentality to Entrepreneurship: Vesta Stout's Story of Moving Beyond Failure
09:38 - Failing is Necessary for Success: How to Become Okay with No
14:34 - Fear as an Indicator to Make Greater Change
Learn more about the KREI Mastermind event in San Diego, CA
Are you ready to break into commercial real estate investing? Are you looking for a christian community ...
00:00 - How Lazy People can Achieve Massive Success with Brandon Turner
04:43 - Hacking Your Lack of Willpower to Move Forward Progress Automatically
09:02 - Identifying Your Dr. Oz Cut to Max Out Efficiency in Your Business
13:46 - Assessing Your Time for Maximum Impact - Join the 2023 Mastermind in San Diego!
Learn more about the KREI Mastermind event in San Diego, CA
Are you ready to break into commercial real estate investing? A...
00:00 - How to Get Wealthy - Invest in Yourself With Accountability and Measurement
04:29 - Living Intentionally: A Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness
09:02 - Harnessing Cash Flow to Finance an Intentional Life
13:28 - Understanding the Cash Flow Equation: Creating Value, Spending and Saving Money
18:14 - Maximizing Your Personal Value Before Diversifying Your Investments
23:09 - Investing in Yourself: The Value of Profitable ...
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00:00 FHA Loans and Real Estate: How Chris Paliska's Life Was Changed
04:16 The Journey to Success: From Valeting Cars to VP of Southern California
08:39 Creating Balance: How Real Estate Saved Me From Debt and Stress
13:12 Real Estate Saved My Life: A Journey From Seven Figure Salary to Business Owner
17:38 Money Can Buy Happiness - The Benef...
00:00 - Taking Advantage of Your Unfair Advantage in Real Estate Investing: An Interview with Ryan Corcoran
03:54 - Finding Real Estate Deals: A Core Competency for Real Estate Investors
08:11 - Mastering the Art of Finding Real Estate Deals for the Beginner
12:01 - The Power of Direct Mail Marketing in Multi-Family Investing
15:53 - Building Your Network For Real Estate Investing
19:32 - Making Money Wholesaling Real Estate: Tips f...
00:00 - Real Estate Wealth Con: A Virtual Real Estate Super Conference with Industry Leaders
04:36 - Launching a Successful Virtual Event: Real Estate Wealth Con
09:33 - Making an Irresistible Offer: Building an Audience to Expand Your Brand
14:19 - The Journey to Financial Freedom: Chris' Story
18:53 - The Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster: How One Real Estate Investor Followed His Grandfather's Formula to Build His Fortune
23:32 - Cu...
00:00 - Investing in Physical Health: A Look at Spartan Races
03:57 - How To Achieve Six-Figure Income From Capital Raising
08:02 - Unlocking the Skill of Capital Raising: How to Grow Your Business and Create Time Freedom
12:06 - The Blueprint for Raising 35 Million: Believe and Commit to your Goals
15:52 - Building Your Power Base to Attain Successful Investment Strategies
20:02 - Positioning Yourself as an Expert in Real Estate I...
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00:00 - The Wealthy Way: Bringing Faith to Business and Living a Truly Purposeful Life Creating a Platform for Christian Entrepreneurs
08:51 - Launching Local Bible Studies Nationwide: A Vision for Wealthy Kingdom
13:28 - Ryan Pinieda's Vision for Discipleship and Building A Successful Business
17:49 - Gaining Influence Through Faith and The Power of the Holy Spirit
22:16 - Open to What God Can Do: A Life-Changing Experience
26:37 ...
00:00 - Five Ways to Profit as a Real Estate Capital Raiser
04:58 - Become a Private Lender and Raise Capital for Real Estate Deals
10:10 - Apply to Kingdom Rei's Accelerator Program
Are you ready to break into commercial real estate investing? Are you looking for a christian community of peers and mentors to help you move quickly while avoiding expensive mistakes? If so, apply to be part of the Kingdom REI Mastermind!
00:00 - Making Money in Real Estate: How to Find Deals
04:27 - Making Money in Real Estate: My Journey and How to Find Off-Market Deals. 1
0:24 - A Guide to Understanding the Most Important Number in Real Estate Investment
15:30 - Creating Wealth Through Real Estate Multiplying Equity via Number of Units
21:08 - Creating Equity with Price Discrepancy in Real Estate Deals
26:18 - How to Target Multifamily Property Owners in Colorado ...
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