Raise the Bar

In this conversation, Ben Fraser and Seth Bradley discuss the evolving landscape of alternative investments, focusing on the fund-to-fund model and the opportunities it presents for aspiring fund managers. They explore the transition from traditional co-GP models to more compliant structures, the demand for access to private markets, and the importance of building trust and relationships in capital raising. Seth shares insights on how technology and platforms like TribeVest simplify the process of launching a capital raising business, making it accessible to individuals with existing networks. The discussion also highlights the revenue models for fund managers and the significance of due diligence in mitigating risks.
 
Takeaways
* The fund-to-fund model offers a compliant way to raise capital.
* Tribevest simplifies the process of launching a capital raising business.
* Building trust with investors is crucial for success.
* Many successful fund managers are not full-time capital raisers.
* Due diligence is essential to mitigate risks in investments.
* The demand for private market access is growing among investors.
* Investing your own money builds credibility with investors.
* Technology has made capital raising more accessible than ever.
* Quick returns can build investor confidence and momentum.
* Networking and relationships are key to successful capital raising.
 
Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links:
 
Seth Bradley’s Links:
https://x.com/sethbradleyesq
https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq
www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq
https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq
https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/
https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/
https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq
https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq
https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en
Ben Fraser / Aspen Funds Links:
https://aspenfunds.us/
https://youtube.com/@investlikeabillionairepodcast?si=oF0HYJhX-m7aE-0F 

In this Million Dollar Monday clip, Jeremy Harbour breaks down how he built wealth at a young age through an organically grown telecom business, reaching millionaire status before 20 without a single defining “moment.”
He shares why wealth creation isn’t always one big event, but the result of consistent execution over time. He also dives into what his deals look like today, closing multiple multi-million dollar transactions each month through acquisitions, roll-ups, and taking companies public, and how he’s thinking about his next wave of growth.
 
Bullet Points and Highlights:
• Jeremy’s early start in entrepreneurship at age 15 and lessons learned
• The concept of asymmetric risk in business acquisitions
• How to find and reach out to potential business sellers
• Structuring deals that benefit both buyer and seller
• The importance of scale for valuation and growth
• Jeremy’s experience taking over 100 companies public,
• The mindset that sets Jeremy apart in deal making
 
Links to watch and subscribe:
Seth Bradley’s Links:
https://x.com/sethbradleyesq
https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq
www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq
https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq
https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/
https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/
https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq
https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq
https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en
Jeremy Harbour's Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbour
https://www.instagram.com/harbour.jeremy
https://www.jeremyharbour.com
https://www.harbourclubevents.com

What separates the top 1% from everyone else? For Jeremy, it comes down to one thing: a relentless commitment to learning. After leaving school at a young age, he never relied on traditional education, instead, he became a perpetual student of business, constantly reading, asking questions, and learning directly from real-world experience.
Over time, that curiosity compounded. By being involved in hundreds of companies across different industries, he built a deep, practical understanding of how businesses actually operate, far beyond theory. That continuous learning, combined with a willingness to make mistakes and adapt quickly, is what allowed him to operate at a high level in M&A and consistently close major deals.
Bullet Points and Highlights:
• Jeremy’s early start in entrepreneurship at age 15 and lessons learned
• The concept of asymmetric risk in business acquisitions
• How to find and reach out to potential business sellers
• Structuring deals that benefit both buyer and seller
• The importance of scale for valuation and growth
• Jeremy’s experience taking over 100 companies public,
• The mindset that sets Jeremy apart in deal making
 
Links to watch and subscribe:
Seth Bradley’s Links:
https://x.com/sethbradleyesq
https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq
www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq
https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq
https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/
https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/
https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq
https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq
https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en
Jeremy Harbour's Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbour
https://www.instagram.com/harbour.jeremy
https://www.jeremyharbour.com
https://www.harbourclubevents.com

In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the art of buying versus starting from scratch, teaching you how to identify the right businesses to acquire, mitigate risks, and exponentially increase your valuation through strategic scale and financial engineering. Whether you’re raising capital, scaling a portfolio, or contemplating an exit, you’ll learn innovative tactics that challenge conventional wisdom and unlock hidden opportunities.
Bullet Points and Highlights:
• Jeremy’s early start in entrepreneurship at age 15 and lessons learned
• The concept of asymmetric risk in business acquisitions
• How to find and reach out to potential business sellers
• Structuring deals that benefit both buyer and seller
• The importance of scale for valuation and growth
• Jeremy’s experience taking over 100 companies public,
• The mindset that sets Jeremy apart in deal making
 
Links to watch and subscribe:
Seth Bradley’s Links:
https://x.com/sethbradleyesq
https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq
www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq
https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq
https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/
https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/
https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq
https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq
https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en
Jeremy Harbour's Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbour
https://www.instagram.com/harbour.jeremy
https://www.jeremyharbour.com
https://www.harbourclubevents.com
 

How do you make your first million… and keep going? For John, it all started with a small 2-unit apartment deal that replaced his salary in just one year. That’s when everything clicked. In this clip, John breaks down how real estate opened the door to his first million, how John made his most recent one by selling property, and why he’s now building his next million through a restoration business. This is a real look at how wealth is built step by step, deal by deal, and business by business. If you’re thinking about real estate or scaling beyond it, this one’s for you.
 
Bullet Point Highlight:• Made first million through apartment real estate investing• Started with a small 2-unit property• First deal generated his annual salary within a year• Realized early the power of real estate• Made his latest million by selling a property• Now building his next million through a restoration business• Expanding beyond real estate into home services• Serving an entire market, not just his own properties• Leveraging business to support real estate portfolio• Wealth built through stacking deals and businesses
 
Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en
 
John Casmon’s Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmonhttps://www.instagram.com/jcasmon/https://www.facebook.com/p/John-Casmon-100028409780377/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXOupf9--oWUmmg3RiIzXZQ

What does it really take to stay in the top 1%? It’s not just talent, it’s humility, grit, and relentless consistency. In this powerful clip, John shares why success isn’t about hype or quick wins, but about showing up every single day, even when results are slow or nonexistent. From pushing through years of “crickets” to building discipline through workouts, routines, and systems, he breaks down the mindset that separates those who quit from those who break through. If you’re in a season where nothing seems to be working yet, this is for you.
 
Bullet Point Highlight:• Success comes from humility + grit, not ego or hype• Most people quit after 6 months, real winners keep going• “Crickets” and slow seasons are part of the journey• Consistency over years (8–9 years of showing up) creates breakthroughs• Builds mental toughness through daily workouts and routines• Uses emotion, purpose, and family as fuel to stay driven• Completed 250+ workouts in a year and weekly podcast for nearly a decade• Systems - motivation (you fall to your systems, not your goals)• Habits and structure make discipline automatic• Core identity: “I show up, no matter what”
 
Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en
 
John Casmon’s Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmonhttps://www.instagram.com/jcasmon/https://www.facebook.com/p/John-Casmon-100028409780377/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXOupf9--oWUmmg3RiIzXZQ

What if building a $150M real estate portfolio started with a simple two unit property? In this episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley sits down with John Casmon, Founder of Casmon Capital Group and Host of the Multifamily Mastery Podcast, to break down the realities of building wealth through multifamily real estate. John Casmon shares how the journey started after leaving Corporate America, the lessons learned while raising capital and scaling apartment investments, and why disciplined underwriting and long term thinking matter more than ever in today’s market. The conversation also explores how investor sentiment has shifted after rising interest rates, why many operators abandoned real estate fundamentals during the boom years, and why the current environment may present one of the best buying opportunities in the past decade, while John Casmon also explains the importance of relationships in capital raising and why grit and consistency remain the biggest advantages for long term operators in real estate.
 
Bullet Points and Highlights:• John Casmon Transitioned From Corporate Marketing To Real Estate Investing• John Casmon Built A $150M+ Multifamily Portfolio Through Disciplined Underwriting• John Casmon Explains Why Many Investors Misunderstand True Value Add Investing• The Multifamily Boom Created Unrealistic Expectations For Fast Profits• Investor Sentiment Has Shifted Due To Higher Interest Rates• Passive Investors Are Becoming More Cautious And Selective• Many Investors Are Exploring Alternative Assets Such As Oil And Gas And Debt Funds• Relationships And Trust Are Becoming More Important In Capital Raising• AI May Help With Information, But Investor Trust Still Comes From Relationships• Consistency And Grit Are Key Traits Among Successful Operators• Building Systems And Habits Helps Maintain Long Term Performance
 
Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en
 
John Casmon’s Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmonhttps://www.instagram.com/jcasmon/https://www.facebook.com/p/John-Casmon-100028409780377/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXOupf9--oWUmmg3RiIzXZQ

How do you make your first million, and what does it take to build toward a million a month?
On this episode of Million Dollar Monday, Lance Morgan shares how he leveraged other people’s time and expertise in the college funding space to generate his first million helping families save and pay for college. Now, Lance is aiming higher, with a bold goal of reaching $1M per month within the next 12 months. This is a quick but powerful look into scaling smart, thinking bigger, and building momentum toward multiple millions. 
Bullet Point Highlights:• Made his first million by leveraging other people’s time and expertise• Built his business in the college funding space• Helps families strategically save and pay for college• Focused on education-based financial solutions• Emphasizes collaboration over doing everything alone• Admits the “last million” is still ahead, staying hungry• Mentally committed to building multiple millions• Clear 12-month target to hit $1 million per month• Currently on track toward that million-a-month goal• Demonstrates the power of vision, scaling, and long-term growth mindset
 
Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en
 
Lance Morgan’s Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-morgan-college-funding-secretshttps://www.instagram.com/collegefundingeducation/?hl=enhttp://facebook.com/collegefundingeducation/https://www.youtube.com/@ScholarshipHouse

How do you break into the top 1%?
For Lance Morgan, it wasn’t talent, it was people. In this powerful clip, Lance shares how surrounding himself with the right team helped him scale from a small operation to 50+ team members in just one year. Lance also opens up about the biggest risk he ever took: walking away from steady residual income in the insurance industry to build his own company from scratch. If you’re serious about growth, scaling, and betting on yourself, this one’s for you.
 
Bullet Point Highlight:• Scaled from 3 team members to 50+ in one year• Built a real estate company by surrounding himself with smarter people• The power of leveraging other people’s expertise• Left residual insurance income to start his own company• Took the risk for more freedom in products and marketing• Why betting on yourself is the ultimate growth move
 
Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en
 
Lance Morgan’s Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-morgan-college-funding-secretshttps://www.instagram.com/collegefundingeducation/?hl=enhttp://facebook.com/collegefundingeducation/https://www.youtube.com/@ScholarshipHouse

What if you could use real estate to pay for your child’s college, and build long-term wealth at the same time? In this episode of Raise the Bar, Lance Morgan, founder of Scholarship House, explains how high-income families are leveraging short-term rental properties to generate cash flow, reduce W-2 taxable income through bonus depreciation, and potentially qualify for financial aid, all while building appreciating assets instead of draining 529 accounts. We break down the short-term rental strategy, active participation requirements, LLC structuring, and how to turn a six-figure college expense into a long-term wealth-building plan that continues paying dividends well beyond graduation.
 
Bullet Points and Highlights• How short-term rentals can reduce high W-2 taxable income• Why 529 plans may limit financial aid opportunities• The “short-term rental loophole” explained simply• How bonus depreciation creates immediate tax savings• Structuring 50/50 LLC partnerships with clients• Why only the top 1% of Airbnbs consistently win• Turning college costs into cash-flowing assets• How real estate appreciation builds generational wealth• The power of leveraging teams to scale fast• Transforming a college expense into a long-term investment strategy
 
Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en
 
Lance Morgan’s Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-morgan-college-funding-secretshttps://www.instagram.com/collegefundingeducation/?hl=enhttp://facebook.com/collegefundingeducation/https://www.youtube.com/@ScholarshipHouse