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Send us Fan MailLEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/applyIf you're still pitching upside to institutions, you'll never see a pension fund check. The managers winning nine and ten figure allocations obsess over how they lose money more than how they make it.I am Ryan Miller, and on Making Billions this week, I sit down with Ari Rastegar, Founder and CEO of Rastegar Capital. Together, Ari and I break down vertical integration, off-market deal flow, and the exact trust-building system that turned strangers into decade-long investors. How do emerging managers actually attract institutional capital?Ari explains it's not with a great deal pitch, it's with risk controls, a third-party fund administrator, audited financials, and never touching investor money directly. He never handled a dollar himself, and that single decision is what let institutional diligence checkboxes get checked before he ever needed them.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a fund manager, capital strategist, and former CFO turned angel investor in technology and energy. He is the founder of Fund Raise Capital and Aequor Capital Partners, and has mentored over 1,000 fund managers across private equity, private credit, venture capital, real estate, and alternative assets globally.[THE GUEST]: Ari Rastegar is the Founder and CEO of Rastegar Capital and is known as “The Oracle of Austin”, a leader in Texas real estate, known for his resilience and vision. He turned a $3,500 loan into a portfolio across many asset classes, including self-storage, multi-family, and industrial spaces worth over five billion dollars. Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/X: https://x.com/_MakingBillionsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

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