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Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors

Ryan Miller
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Investment Strategies
Entrepreneurship
Capital Raising
Real Estate
Business Acquisition
Fund Management
Real Estate Investment
Market Trends
Product Market Fit
Passive Income
Risk Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
Fundraising
Investment Funds
Artificial Intelligence
Financial Freedom
Leadership
Investment Strategy

Making Billions with Ryan Miller — The Wolf of Alt Street — is the definitive top 2% ranked podcast for fund managers who want to raise capital and gain a competitive edge in private markets.Are you a fund manager trying to raise capital? Do you want to know how the top 0.01% in finance actually build and scale their funds?THE HOSTRyan Miller — fund manager, capital strategist, and former CFO turn... more

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Eliot Kerlin
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Ryan Miller
Host of Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Exceptional

    Ryan orchestrates every episode as a masterclass in the topic. Very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holli Moe
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Tactical Advice

    I love Making Billions. It’s no fluff and get into the tactical advice other podcasts don’t.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sgreaver
    United States8 months ago
  • Worth Every Minute – Real Advice from a Passionate Podcaster

    Wow, this podcast realy grabbed me right from the start – the energy and bold vision (“jump from your first rental to billions”) is super compelling and makes you wanna take immediate action. Lane Kawaoka was a great guest, I even checked out his book and The Wealth Elevator brand really resonated with me – those insights about scaling rental units and passive income were so practical and motivating. Ryan’s delivery feels both expert yet relatable, he shares real‑world finance stories and author... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leftrightleftcode
    United States10 months ago
  • Best of Class!

    Ryan does a phenomenal Job at hosting and interviewing the best of class & cream of the crop. I’ve learned so much navigating the troubled waters within the finance space. It’s a MUST LISTEN! Thanks Ryan, always 100% on Par - Cheers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BD2025
    United States2 years ago
  • Invaluable

    Your latest episode with guest Peter Goldstein was fantastic - so relevant to what we are navigating with our business today. This episode was consistent to the experience I’ve had with the many other episodes I’ve had the opportunity to hear. With each one, I glean golden nuggets to learn and grow in my own pursuits. I appreciate the time and effort you put into sharing your wealth of knowledge and that of many others.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Trisha Robertson
    United States2 years ago

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3 Operational Moves That Built a $300M Private Equity Fund
Q: What signals tell you a distressed deal is unfixable before LOI, and what data surfaces this quickly?
The two big indicators are (1) a management team that would require a complete replacement to enable outcomes, and (2) a go-to-market strategy that lacks a clear, long-term reason to exist; these surface early in management presentations and strategy discussions.
3 Operational Moves That Built a $300M Private Equity Fund
Q: What are the first three operational levers that you pull in the first 90 days, and how do you decide which one goes first?
Eric describes a fix-and-build framework—first fix the management alignment and revenue portfolio, then build through bolt-on acquisitions or organic growth, guided by a standardized PortCo Value Creation System that prioritizes high-leverage actions and clear sequencing.
Venture Secondaries: 3 Steps to Escape the 12-Year LP Liquidity Trap
Q: What would you tell emerging fund managers about moves to accelerate credibility and track record?
Build a deliberate sequence of experiences across operations, fundraising, and leadership roles, seek roles at big, capable companies to learn best practices, and recruit top investors to your board or network to catalyze credibility and deal flow.
$11B Allocator Reveals 5 Themes Beating the Market Now
Q: How do you differentiate pitches to allocators to avoid being seen as a deal jockey and instead as a solution architect?
Show that you understand their needs, connect your opportunity to their themes, and present a concrete plan for how you solve a problem rather than just hawking a deal; this includes mapping the risk/return, showing sector expertise, and using a clear edge with demonstrated repeatability.
$11B Allocator Reveals 5 Themes Beating the Market Now
Q: Walk me through exactly how the co-investment first model works in practice and why most allocators aren't doing it.
We start with an alignment-driven approach: we invest our own capital alongside managers from day one, avoiding heavy management fees when possible, and we build the investment thesis around a shared equity stake and the benefits of a scalable network that can access larger opportunities and better economics over time.

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A high-signal, practitioner-focused show that centers on fundraising, fund governance, and value creation in private markets. Episodes balance expert interviews with tactical frameworks for raising capital, sourcing deals, and navigating regulatory and structural complexities. Content often emphasizes practical playbooks, institutional relationships, and disciplined leadership as keys to scaling funds and portfolio value. Noteworthy strengths include a clear emphasis on real-world templates, a strong emphasis on capital formation via LP relations, and a track record of bringing operators and investors with hands-on experience to the mic. This mix is likely to appeal to active fund managers, institutional allocators, and advisors seeking act... more

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