CW 636 FBF – James Altucher – Hedge Fund and Wall Street Scams ‘Altucher Confidential’ & Financial Times Contributor
02/19/16 • 49 min
James Altucher is the Managing Director of Formula Capital and Founder of Stockpickr. He writes the popular blog, “Altucher Confidential.” He is also the author of the new book “Choose Yourself: Be Happy, Make Millions, Live the Dream.” James first went through big publishers but now explains how viable self-publishing is and how he promotes his books.
James frequently holds Twitter chats with his followers and has even written books based off these conversations. Now he is paying people to read his new. book. This strategy is already revolutionizing content marketing. James is the first person to pre-sell a book on Bitcoin. He describes his outlook on this currency, and how will it affect gold’s value.
Visit Altucher Confidential at www.jamesaltucher.com.
James Altucher is the Managing Director of Formula Capital and Founder of Stockpickr. He writes the popular blog, “Altucher Confidential.” He is also the author of the new book “Choose Yourself: Be Happy, Make Millions, Live the Dream.” James first went through big publishers but now explains how viable self-publishing is and how he promotes his books.
James frequently holds Twitter chats with his followers and has even written books based off these conversations. Now he is paying people to read his new. book. This strategy is already revolutionizing content marketing. James is the first person to pre-sell a book on Bitcoin. He describes his outlook on this currency, and how will it affect gold’s value.
Visit Altucher Confidential at www.jamesaltucher.com.
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CW 635 – Edward Klein – Author of Unlikeable, The Problem with Hillary
A presidential candidate's health is extremely important considering how presidents of the past have aged prematurely during their time in office. If Hillary is exhibiting current health issues, what condition will she be in four years from now? Her health is just one of the many reasons Jason’s guest, Author Edward Klein, says we should vote to ensure she does not end up in the White House again, this time as POTUS. Hillary is constantly getting caught in unethical activities and somehow escapes prosecution. She may be creating smaller scandals to distract us, the American public, from her illegal activities which are on a much larger scale.
Key Takeaways:
[2:03] Jason is still in Dubai for the Ad-Venture Alliance trip
[4:30] Be on the right side of the commodities which are consumed
[7:13] Don’t miss JHU Live on March 12th in Salt Lake City, Utah
[9:00] The looming asset shortage
[13:16] The wealthy class continues to grow
[15:09] It’s an amazing time to be alive
[18:54] Meet the Masters online course
Edward Klein Guest Interview:
[21:30] 60% of people relate the word liar to Hillary Clinton
[22:25] Democrats either think you hate women or you are blind to Hillary’s qualities
[23:46] Will Hillary be brought to justice for the private email server in her basement?
[28:33] Unlikeable includes some unethical and illegal examples Hillary’s indiscretions
[29:52] Bernie is putting up a hell of a fight but he’s a communist
[31:05] Hillary’s health is an additional issue to consider
[32:52] We get the government we are willing to tolerate
[34:00] Contact Edward at sign up for his confidential
[34:38] Trump represents the insurrection to save Americans
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Hartman Education for the Meet the Masters online course
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CW 637 – Sharran Srivatsaa – Upscale Properties Speculation vs Income, Teles Properties
Buying income properties in high-end markets isn’t for everyone. First, you need to be able to raise sufficient capital to purchase the property and then secure top monthly rents from tenants. Sharran Srivatsaa with Teles Properties shares how his company has changed the game in the upscale market by building their own in-house software platform which fits the needs of their specific market and by creating a corporate culture of “do what you do best”. Realtors in their sales division are incented to do only the things which drive positive sales results.
Key Takeaways:
Jason’s Editorial:
[2:52] Commandment #5 - Thou shalt not gamble
[4:47] Venture Alliance members Jeff & Shannon have a 22% annual return on investment
[6:00] Watch financial documentaries on Netflix
[8:50] “A Crisis Era Mortgage Makes a Comeback” from the WSJ
[13:20] JHU Live in Salt Lake City, Utah
[16:03] The US is unique in all the world with the reserve currency status
Sharran Srivatsaa Guest Interview:
[23:31] A quick history of the strategy behind Teles Properties
[26:00] Agents want to be doing these 3 revenue generating things
[27:52] Teles launches new releases of their in-house software platform like Apple does
[33:09] How is Teles making California income property work?
[35:47] Real cost of adding an additional unit to each property
[39:25] Having all of your eggs in one high-end basket
[46:04] The Big Short movie
[48:06] The Rochester, MN, Huntsville, AL, Raleigh-Durham, NC and Dallas, TX markets
[50:44] Raising capital for real estate investments
[52:58] Contact Sharran at Teles
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