The Alternative Investor

The Alternative Investor

Author: Brad Johnson Language: English Episodes: 77
For those looking beyond the ticker symbols, The Alternative Investor explores the tangible and often complex world of assets that don't trade on a public exchange. Host Brad Johnson, drawing from his experience at Evergreen Capital, believes a well-rounded portfolio often exists outside the daily noise of the stock market. This podcast digs into the practicalities of private equity, real estate, venture capital, and other non-traditional avenues. While these opportunities can offer different paths to growth, they come with their own unique set of questions and due diligence. Each conversation is geared towards demystifying that process. You'll hear detailed discussions on how these investments actually work, the structures involved, and the long-term mindset they require. The aim isn't to offer quick tips, but to provide a clearer framework for evaluation. Johnson breaks down real-world cases and strategies, focusing on the critical factors that can influence an outcome. It’s a resource for anyone considering how to allocate capital towards assets that aren’t as easily quoted or sold, with the understanding that higher potential returns often walk hand-in-hand with increased complexity. Tune in for a straightforward take on building resilience and potential through alternative holdings.
Episodes
Brad & Grayson’s Favorite Investing Tools - EP. 27 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:40
In today’s episode we thought it would be fun if we did something a little bit different! We want to share with you some of our favorite tools that we use in our jobs everyday — from software and technology, to resources…
Overpay the Right Way! - EP.26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:52
Today’s show is going to be all about asset prices and what we’ve been seeing lately. Don’t lose hope — it’s not all bad! Things may seem expensive right now (and are expensive!) but there are some things you can do to t…
Unreal Tax Benefits of Qualified Opportunity Zones - EP.25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:42
In today’s episode we’re talking all about qualified opportunity zones — these things are amazing. They’re portions of the country that are economically disadvantaged, and if you invest in those areas you get incredibly…
The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Real Estate - EP.24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:05
In this episode, Brad takes us through some of the different types of real estate asset classes and gives us the pros and the cons of each! He also gives us some ideas on what we should think about when investing in each…
How to Source Off-Market Deals - EP.23 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:11
Today we’re talking about how to source off-market deals!It’s easy enough to go on LoopNet or MLS Deal Finder but anybody can get those deals, so we want to share some solid trade secrets with you all today and help you…
What it Takes To Be an Alternative Investor - EP.22 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:38
Just in case you were wondering if you have what it takes to be an alternative investor, today we thought we’d share with you all of the things — the behaviours, the attitudes, and the skills — that go into sourcing and…
What Exactly is Adjusted EBITDA? - EP.21 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:32
Today we’re going to talk about Adjusted EBITDA — or in Brad’s world, Adjusted NOI; Net Operating Income. So what is it? First off, it depends who the player is. Are they legit? It’s a super critical number and important…
Brent Beshore - Contrarian Private Equity Investing - EP.20 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:55
Today on The Alternative Investor we have our first guest on the show: Brent Beshore! Brent is the CEO and founder of Adventur.es — a private equity firm in Columbia, Missouri. Adventur.es has a unique investment approac…
Why You Should Care About Business Quality - EP.19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:46
Today’s an exciting show — we’re talking about business quality. Who doesn’t want to buy a quality business?Business quality is a little bit of an amorphous term, but today we focus on thoroughly explaining what it is an…
Debt:  If You Owe The Bank $100 Million ..... - EP.18 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:13
Today we’re talking about debt! It’s an investor’s best friend … or enemy. We answer all the questions you may have about debt, such as: what is debt? When do you get debt? How much debt do you put on an investment? We a…