In the past several decades, the world's super-wealthy have earned outsized returns by allocating heavily to alternative investments. Christopher Zook, the founder of CAZ Investments, joins Andy Hagans to discuss why he and Tony Robbins are committed to sharing this strategy with the world. Their new book, "The Holy Grail of Investing: The World's Greatest Investors Reveal Their Ultimate Strategies for Financial Freedom," is now available worldwide. Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2024/02/christopher-zook-181 ..read more

The energy market has been relatively quiet so far in 2024, but there's a lot going on beneath the surface. Stacey Morris, head of energy research at VettaFi, joins WealthChannel's Andy Hagans to provide an in-depth look at the oil and gas markets, and also provides her outlook for the remainder of 2024. Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2024/02/stacey-morris-180 ..read more

After a year of dramatic change in the commercial real estate market, the underlying fundamentals look strong in many sectors. Keith Lampi, president and CEO at Inland Investments, joins Andy Hagans to discuss recent economic data, and what it means for real estate investors. Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2024/02/keith-lampi-179 ..read more

As the "maturity wall" begins to hit asset prices, the commercial estate market may have a rocky year ahead. But market stress can create opportunities for contrarian investors. Edward Fernandez, president and CEO at 1031 Crowdfunding, joins Andy Hagans to discuss his "all-weather" investment strategy, and why a rocky market doesn't faze him. Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2024/02/ed-fernandez-178 ..read more

The last two years have seen a severe correction in the venture capital asset class, for portfolio company valuations, as well as in VC fundraising. Saira Rahman, VP of new investor initiatives at Fundrise, joins WealthChannel’s Andy Hagans to discuss why venture capital crashed, and how the wreckage has created new opportunities for investors. Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2024/01/saira-rahman-177 ..read more

It's a new year... and we have a new show name! "The Alternative Investment Podcast" is now "WealthChannel." Host Andy Hagans will continue to conduct in-depth interviews to explore the topics that matter most, to protect and grow your wealth. P.S. Make sure to follow the show, so you get new episodes as we release them ..read more

Becoming a millionaire is easy if you follow the right playbook, according to WealthChannel co-founder Michael Johnston. He joins the show to discuss the pitfalls that many investors fall into, and how you can fix your investing system with less effort than you think. Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2024/01/michael-johnston-175 ..read more

The world's most sophisticated investors are moving beyond the concept of "alternative investments," to focus instead on the risk/return profile of each investment's underlying asset class. Aaron Filbeck, managing director and head of UniFi at CAIA, joins Andy Hagans to discuss why investors need to move beyond the superficial label of "alternative investment," plus how CAIA is helping to address the industry's education gap. Show notes & transcript: https://wealthchannel.com/2024/01/aaron-filbeck-174 ..read more

As the alternative investment market has grown, structural changes have gradually improved the "user experience" for LPs and advisors. Brian King, founder and CEO at LODAS Markets, joins Andy Hagans to discuss how his firm is providing liquidity in a traditionally illiquid space, creating value for both investors and sponsors ..read more

Circuit City was a storied electronics retail brand, that peaked, struggled, and eventually declared bankruptcy in the 2000s. Now, under the leadership of an innovative private equity team, the brand has relaunched and is gaining ground in the consumer electronics market. Ronny Shmoel, CEO at Circuit City, joins Andy Hagans to discuss how his team is able to compete with Amazon -- and win ..read more