HERO Capital Raising Show

• Discover how Travis Ryan Baucom develops Self-storage facilities and raises capital!

  What happens when a burned-out single-family flipper pivots—and builds a $75M self-storage empire? In this episode, discover how Travis Ryan Baucom shares how he transitioned from managing 400+ single-family deals to building and syndicating scalable self-storage facilities across Texas and Oklahoma. You'll hear the full story of how he achieved a 154% return for investors in just 18 months, his strategies for sourcing mom-and-pop facilities, and why he’s laser-focused on cash flow over growth metrics. Travis also pulls back the curtain on raising capital through LinkedIn, cold emails, and even AI-powered phone calls—plus why he’s adapting his acquisition model in today’s tighter, higher-rate environment. If you're serious about finding yield in a tough market, you’ll want to take notes. Top 5 Key Takeaways:Self-Storage Over Single Family: Travis left single-family real estate for a leaner, less stressful business model with fewer headaches—and far better scalability.Investor Returns First: He prioritizes cash flow and conservative underwriting, even if that means putting down 50% equity to pay preferred returns in today’s market.Raising Capital with Tech & Trust: From cold emails and LinkedIn targeting to AI-driven cold calls, Travis shows how to get in front of accredited investors at scale.Finding Deals That Work: He breaks down how word-of-mouth, broker relationships, and strategic direct mail help uncover viable storage opportunities.Adaptability Is Everything: With yield tightening and leverage shrinking, he’s pivoting to land entitlement, hard money lending, and small residential plays to maintain cash flow.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

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• Discover how Christy Brock & Margot Kennedy, with WIIRE, raised capital and acquired over $7M of Self Storage.

  From zero to over $7M in self-storage assets—discover how two powerhouse women did it. In this insightful episode of the Hero Capital Show, Christy Brock and Margot Kennedy of WIIRE reveal how they pivoted from multifamily to self-storage and built a thriving commercial real estate portfolio—all while raising over $14M in capital. They break down their path from early missteps to mastering capital raises, securing seller-financed deals, and building long-term investor trust. Learn how they structured JV partnerships, overcame investor hesitation post-COVID, and now lead a momentum-driven acquisition pipeline of mom-and-pop self-storage properties with strong cash flow and recession resistance. If you're serious about scaling smart and partnering with credible operators, this is the blueprint. Top 5 Key Takeaways:Why Self-Storage Wins: Christy and Margot favor self-storage over multifamily due to easier operations, better risk management, and faster CapEx execution.Lessons from a $6M Raise Gone Sideways: Christy recounts wiring back nearly $6M due to a failed raise, sharing hard-won insights on investor alignment and structure.Credibility Through Transparency: The duo prioritizes real-time investor updates—even when things go wrong—to foster trust and long-term relationships.Investor Avatar Shift: Their ideal LPs are pre-retirees with capital in IRAs or 401(k)s, seeking cash flow, security, and diversification outside of volatile stocks.Team Sport Scaling: They emphasize partnerships with fund managers and others in the HERO community to raise faster, scale smarter, and close more deals.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

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• Discover how Nishant Sondhi raised $7.5M in the last 15 months from total strangers on Linkedln for his Fund of Funds!

  How did one fund manager raise $7.5M+ from strangers on LinkedIn—without paid ads or a prior network? In this episode discover how Nishant Sondhi, founder of Sondi Capital Group, built a thriving Fund of Funds business in just 15 months—by mastering LinkedIn. Nishant shares exactly how he leveraged outbound strategy, consistent content creation, and powerful storytelling to attract high-level W2 investors working at Fortune 500 firms. You’ll hear his step-by-step approach to investor outreach, his Fund of Funds fee structure philosophy, and how he structures deals to deliver better-than-direct returns to LPs. This conversation is a masterclass in capital raising for fund managers ready to grow without gatekeepers. Top 5 Key Takeaways:LinkedIn Mastery: Nishant raised over $7.5M exclusively from LinkedIn using both inbound content and outbound messaging—no ads, no cold calls.Investor Avatar Targeting: His ideal LP? W2 professionals at Fortune 500 companies in tech, finance, and consulting—especially immigrants who share his story.Content Strategy Framework: He posts 5x a week, balancing personal storytelling (top-of-funnel), real estate education (middle), and case studies (bottom).Outbound Sequences That Convert: Nishant walks through his low-pressure, relationship-first messaging strategy that gets results without automation tools.Fund Economics that Win Trust: He ensures LPs always receive better returns through his SPV than going direct, while transparently earning his fee through smart arbitrage.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

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• Discover how Brian Baniqued started in real estate at just 18... and now manages over $575M in multifamily, office, and retail shopping centers.

  What if you started in real estate at 18 and built an empire worth over $575 million? In this powerful episode of the Hero Capital Show, Tim Mai sits down with Brian Baniqued, a second-generation real estate broker and dynamic entrepreneur whose journey spans multifamily syndications, office complexes, retail centers, and even modular development. Brian shares how he went from organizing papers in his mom’s real estate office to building vertically integrated companies in brokerage, finance, and property management—all while raising $27M+ in capital. You’ll discover his early cash-flow strategy with FHA fourplexes, his transition into syndication and condo development, and how he now leverages modular construction to build faster and smarter. Top 5 Key Takeaways:- Start Young, Think Big: Brian began at 18 by house-hacking with FHA loans and quickly scaled into multifamily ownership.- Power of 1031 Exchanges: He used strategic exchanges to go from small fourplexes to large apartment buildings and commercial assets.- Vertical Integration Advantage: By building brokerage, mortgage, and management companies, Brian controlled every part of the investment life cycle.- Modular Construction Insights: Learn the pros, cons, and cost nuances of using prefab construction for faster multifamily builds.- Investor Loyalty Through Strategy: His ability to guide investors through exit strategies and reinvestments built a loyal capital base over decades.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

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• From $97K in Credit Card Debt to $250M in Self-Storage: Fernando Angelucci’s Capital-Raising Blueprint

  What does it take to scale from maxed-out credit cards to a $250 million self-storage empire? Discover how Fernando Angelucci reveals the exact strategies that helped him raise over $30 million, close 54+ deals across 24 states, and dominate one of the most overlooked asset classes in commercial real estate. You'll learn why self-storage outperforms multifamily in risk-adjusted returns, how Fernando builds high-octane investor relationships using podcasts and social proof, and why his team prioritizes community impact with every facility they develop. Whether you're an investor searching for recession-resilient assets or an entrepreneur aiming to raise capital at scale, this episode delivers the insights and playbook you can’t afford to miss. 5 Key Takeaways to learn from this episode:$250M Built in 6 Years – Fernando scaled his self-storage portfolio across 24 states with over 822 investors.The Power of Podcasts – His multi-channel strategy turns one podcast into 700+ pieces of content to build trust and visibility.Why Self-Storage Wins – No tenants, toilets, or trash—and recession resilience makes it an investor favorite.Strict Investor Vetting – A high-bar application filters serious, committed investors ready to deploy capital.Community-Driven Brand – Every Social Self Storage facility contributes locally, creating goodwill and brand loyalty.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

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