Hunting Alpha

Trinity Investors

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A show for investors who demand higher than market returns.

06/11/2023

Some See Clutter, but others see Opportunity.

We all know we import more than we export. This leaves mountains of shipping containers sitting empty and taking up space. What others saw as clutter, Brian Dieringer and Stephen Shang saw as an opportunity. They knew there was a near-endless supply of sturdy containers in need of a second life. This is the story of the incredible success of Falcon Structures and why Trinity became an early investor. Hunting Alpha is a podcast about achieving higher than market returns. It's we believe Private Equity is the best investment, and a great way to invest in growing companies without using the stockmarket. Hunting Alpha is Produced by TRINITY Investors in Southlake, Texas. I'm your host, Gene Gates

31 min
05/06/2023

The Silver Tsunami

Have you heard of the Silver Tsunami? An estimated 70 million baby boomers are driving economic growth like never before. Their impact is estimated at $62 trillion and growing. This market segment is driving incredible investments and jumbo-sized returns. Today you meet two people making a huge splash in the Silver Tsunami. Patrick McGonigle and Joel Sherman from South Bay Partners have reimagined the senior living experience. Once you meet them, you'll understand why we decided to invest in South Bay Partners. Welcome to the Hunting Alpha podcast. A show about achieving higher than-market returns and minimizing risk. Hunting Alpha is Produced by Trinity Investors. Trinity was founded in 2006 by Dan Meader and Sanjay Chandra, and has an investment portfolio of nearly 6 billion dollars (as of January 2023). Trinity invests in a variety of privately owned companies and holds a large real estate portfolio focused on Multi-Family, Senior Living, Hospitality, and Commercial Properties. Trinity's average annual return to investors runs in the 20s.

29 min
04/14/2023

The Fed, The Bank Problems, and S2

Bank instability, Interest rates, and a recession storm brewing continue to worry investors. This unstable environment is why some private equity investments will thrive and create wealth. In today's episode, we share an inspiring story of how a twenty-something, Scott Everett, built his massive company and inspired trust from his investors. Welcome to the Hunting Alpha podcast. A show about achieving higher than-market returns and minimizing the risk. Hunting Alpha is Produced by Trinity Investors. Trinity was founded in 2006 by Dan Meader and Sanjay Chandra, and has an investment portfolio of nearly 6 billion dollars (as of January 2023). Trinity invests in a variety of privately owned companies and holds a large real estate portfolio focused on Multi-Family, Senior Living, Hospitality, and Commercial Properties. Trinity's annual return to investors runs in the 20s.

36 min
02/03/2023

UT and the Eagle Scout

How much money do you need to live a stress-free life? That might depend on how well your investments are performing. ' In this episode, we talk to the Director of Marketing, Liz Goldreich. And Trinity co-founder Sanjay Chandra. Sanjay credits his success to his education at the University of Texas and his achievement as an Eagle Scout. Today you will learn why he gave such a sizable donation to UT, how he can always tell when he meets an Eagle Scout and his secret to living a stress-free life with financial stability. This is Hunting Alpham, a podcast for investors who demand a greater than the market return on their investments. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Investing doesn't have to be stressful. You can choose to grow your wealth without the stock market or the stress that comes with it. 2. When you invest in specific projects with specific people, it's easy to know what's happening with your investment. When you have a defined return amount and date, it can be very peaceful. 3. 97 to 99% of Trinity Investors are self-made. They created their wealth, so they like having a say in where their money goes and where it doesn't. 4. Eagle Scout is one of the only things from your youth that stays with you forever. It's a great investment because it develops discipline and tenacity, and it never goes down in value. 5. Like Liz Goldreich says, what's wealth without health? Be brave, go to the doctor, listen to them, and take their advice. You'll not only sleep better at night knowing you're healthy, but being healthy will help you sleep better at night. Remember to subscribe and like this podcast series so you'll get alerts when new episodes are available.

26 min
10/06/2022

Bob Schlegel sold his company Pavestone for 540 million dollars, or did he?

Bob Schlegel sold his company Pavestone for $540 million dollars, or did he? This sale is not his first rodeo. Bob and his wife Myrna famously sold People Care Heritage Centers in 1994 for enough money to be set for life for him and his kids. But $540 million for Pavestone? That's a whole new level! The sale of Pavestone came with unbelievable challenges and delays. In Bob's new book, Angels and Entrepreneurs, he shares his story of growing up on a farm in Canada, being the first generation in his family to attend high school, and immigrating to America to write his own American dream story. The book is bursting with great advice, and he shares some of that advice on today's show, along with Trinity Investors Co-Founder Sanjay Chandra, an immigrant himself.

27 min
07/07/2022

Owning a Hotel Is Sexy! Right?

What do you do when you're spending 100 million dollars to build a brand new Westin hotel, and COVID hits? Do you mothball the project, scrap it, or continue on? This is the amazing story of the Westin Hotel in Southlake, Texas. Hear how they built a gorgeous hotel during COVID that was on time and on budget, despite supply chain issues, labor shortages, and absolutely no idea when things would get better. Business is not always predictable, and being successful doesn't mean you have the Midas touch where all things effortlessly turn to gold. Success means facing unforeseen challenges and calling on years of experience with steady partners to make the right decision at the right time. This is Hunting Alpha, a podcast for investors who demand a higher than market rate return. Hunting Alpha is produced by Trinity Investors, a Private Equity Firm.

28 min
06/20/2022

Is The Stock Market Safe?

We think of the markets as safe right? We buy stocks in reputable companies and it feels responsible, but is that true? Is buying stock in a publicly-traded company actually safer than buying in the private markets? Today we're chatting with Suraj Jagannathan, a strategic partner at Trinity, and Liz Goldreich, the Marketing Director at Trinity. Suraj is interesting because he grew up in the public markets, and now, not only does he own and operated his own retail business, but he also advises investors and celebrity investors on how to grow their wealth through private equity. This, is Hunting Alpha, a podcast for investors that demand a higher than market rate return.

28 min
05/30/2022

Are you an investor or an entrepreneur?

Maybe you're both? The thing I love about watching Shark Tank, is learning about all of the great business ideas I wish I would have thought of, or invested in. Today we share one of the businesses Trinity invested in and why. There were characteristics that some might consider red flags, but not to Trinity, and that's the reason I'm excited to share this story. Trinity hunts for businesses that WE want to invest in. Once we decide we ARE going to invet, we share the opportunity with Trinity Clients to invest too. Each investor is like a shark, and they decide deal by deal if they want to invest too. In today's episode, you'll meet Simon Hartzell, VP commercial portfolio manager at Trinity, and Ted Rea. Ted is one of 5-co-founders of All Trades Industrial Properties, It's a brilliant solution to a common problem I didn't even know existed. This, is Hunting Alpha, a podcast for investors that demand higher than market returns. It explains why we believe Private Equity is the best investment, and it shows you how to invest in growing companies without using the stock market. Hunting Alpha, is Produced by Trinity Investors.

34 min

4.9

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31 Ratings

Hunting Alpha: Single Family Rentals

03/16/2022

SDT and EPT

Thank you Trinity, especially Sanjay, for a very clear description of this emerging segment of the real estate market. I am very happy with my investments with TPEG.

A show for investors who demand higher than market returns.

Creator

Trinity Investors
Years Active

2022 - 2023
Episodes

17
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Hunting Alpha