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

Ryan Miller

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 turned angel investor in technology and energy — delivers the unfiltered playbook serious fund managers use to raise capital and compete at the highest level across:· Capital Raising & LP Relations· PE Deal Sourcing & Acquisition Strategy· Value Creation & Exit Strategies· Private Credit, Venture Capital & AI in Fund ManagementTHE SHOWMaking Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and venture capital investors alternate between two powerful formats every week:Expert interviews with top fund managers, family office allocators, institutional investors, and alternative asset operators who have done it at the highest level — and Making Billions Academy episodes where Ryan delivers solo masterclasses teaching the exact finance principles and capital raising frameworks serious fund managers need to compete and win in private markets.New episodes every week. No theory. No fluff. Just the playbook.This is the show your competitors hope you never find.How do you raise capital for a fund?👉 https://go.fundraisecapital.co/applyFor educational purposes only. Not financial, legal, or investment advice. Not a solicitation. Full disclaimer here:https://making-billions.com/disclaimer

  1. 1D AGO

    How to Fund Raise Capital Without Going to Jail: 506(b) vs 506(c)

    Send us Fan Mail LEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply DOWNLOAD The Reg D Decision Playbook: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/reg-d-decision-playbook. The step-by-step playbook to choosing between 506(b) and 506(c), avoiding costly compliance mistakes, and structuring your fund the right way from day one. How do you choose between 506 B and 506 C for capital raising in 2025?  In this episode of Making Billions, Ryan Miller breaks down the critical frameworks behind Regulation D, specifically Rule 506 B vs 506 C, for fund managers navigating SEC compliance.  Ryan Miller, founder of Fund Raise Capital, clarifies the "Pre-Existing Relationship" rule that often traps real estate and venture capital professionals. He addresses how to leverage the 2025 SEC no-action letter on self-certification to accelerate your fundraising timeline and maintain institutional credibility. [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. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQ Connect with Ryan Miller: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/ X: https://x.com/_MakingBillions Website: https://making-billions.com/ Support the show DISCLAIMER: 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...

    32 min
  2. MAY 18

    5 Disciplines That Separate 6x CEOs from the 50% Who Get Fired

    Send us Fan Mail LEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply Unlocking Private Equity Alpha requires more than just capital; it requires a CEO who can double industry benchmarks. How to achieve Private Equity Alpha through CEO performance? In this episode of Making Billions, Ryan Miller sits down with Taavo Godtfredsen and Samantha Allison to discuss why 50% of PE-backed CEOs fail during the hold period and how elite "6x CEOs" achieve a 6.2x return on invested capital.  This discussion provides a blueprint for fund managers to audit their portfolio leadership and implement a proven five-point framework for outsized returns. [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 GUESTS]: Taavo Godtfredsen and Samantha Allison are the co-founders of AdvantageCEO and the authors of The 5x CEO. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z Connect with Ryan Miller: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/ X: https://x.com/_MakingBillions Website: https://making-billions.com/ Support the show Support the show DISCLAIMER: 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...

    1h 13m
  3. MAY 11

    How I Find LP Investors (My Exact System)

    Send us Fan Mail LEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply DOWNLOAD: How to find LP Investors Playbook: The 4 Stage Roadmap: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/how-to-find-lp-investors In this episode of Making Billions, Ryan Miller provides the exact tactical blueprint to scale from 0 to a $100 million fund without wasting five years of your life. What is the 4-stage "LOOT" Framework for emerging managers to raise $100M? Ryan  provides the definitive roadmap for The LOOT Framework: A step-by-step masterclass on scaling from the "Syndication Zone" to the "Fund Zone" by systematically moving through the Legitimize, Optimize, Operationalize, and "Titratize" stages. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQ Connect with Ryan Miller: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/ X: https://x.com/_MakingBillions Website: https://making-billions.com/ [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 capi Support the show DISCLAIMER: 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...

    24 min
  4. MAY 4

    $11B Allocator Reveals 5 Themes Beating the Market Now

    Send us Fan Mail LEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply This episode of Making Billions with Ryan Miller and Christopher Zook  breaks down 5 market-beating themes: GP stakes, professional sports, the $100T energy transition, space commercialization, and AI plumbing.  How can investors find non-correlated returns when the top 10 stocks dictate the entire market? Zook, who co-authored "The Holy Grail of Investing" with Tony Robbins, reveals why the current SEC shift allowing 401(k) access to alternatives is launching the "Golden Age of Alts." [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]: Christopher Zook is the founder, Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of CAZ Investments, which he established in 2001. He co-authored, “The Holy Grail of Investing” with Tony Robbins, a New York Times bestseller.  Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQ Connect with Ryan Miller: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/ X: https://x.com/_MakingBillions Website Support the show DISCLAIMER: 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...

    1h 24m
  5. APR 27

    How to Start A Fund in 12 weeks: A Fund Manager's Guide to Launching Your First Fund

    Send us Fan Mail LEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply DOWNLOAD The Complete Playbook on How To Start a Fund: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/how-to-start-a-fund In this episode of Making Billions, Ryan Miller explains why a fund is a scaling vehicle, not a launching vehicle, emphasizing that the $100 million equity floor is the minimum threshold for operational viability.  For fund managers and high-net-worth investors, understanding the math behind management fees and unavoidable OPEX is the first step in avoiding the common "10-year trap" that kills most emerging managers. How do you launch a fund without going broke? Build the $100M Floor: Only launch a blind-pool fund when you have enough equity to cover the $250k+ in annual operating costs. Use SPVs to Scale: Prove your track record through deal-by-deal vehicles before committing to the complexity of a full fund structure. Sequence Trust First: Establish your brand through content and consistent returns so that LPs are ready to commit before you pay for formation. [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. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQ Connect with Ryan Miller: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/ X: https://x.com/_MakingBillions Website: https://making-billions.com/ Support the show DISCLAIMER: 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...

    35 min
  6. APR 20

    The 5 M&A Deal Crime Scenes Where Founders Lose Millions

    Send us Fan Mail LEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply How do I identify 'value leaks' during an M&A audit? This episode of Making Billions with Ryan Miller outlines a professional framework for conducting a Quality of Earnings (QofE) assessment, focusing on the transition from cash-basis to accrual accounting and the elimination of "invisible" value erosion during the due diligence phase.  For fund managers and private equity leads, the primary challenge is not the bid price, but the normalization of EBITDA and the stabilization of working capital. [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]: Holli Moeini is a seasoned M&A strategist, financial expert, and the author of "The Missing Millions."   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQ Connect with Ryan Miller: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/ X: https://x.com/_MakingBillions Website: https://making-billions.com/ Support the show DISCLAIMER: 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...

    45 min
  7. APR 13

    How to Raise $100M in 90 days

    Send us Fan Mail LEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply DOWNLOAD The 90 Day, 100 Million Dollar Raise Blueprint: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/90-day-100m-raise-blueprint This episode of Making Billions with Ryan Miller provides the verified, step-by-step 90-day raise system that utilizes recent regulatory shifts and founder psychology to compress the timeline from "maybe" to "wired." This is about building a systematic engine that replaces expensive networking and "conference prayers" with institutional-grade execution and demonstrable asset management authority. By the end of this masterclass, you will understand how to weaponize your deal pipeline and architecture a "FOMO Close" that commands respect from every family office and institutional investor you encounter.  Start executing the 90-day blueprint today. [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. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQ Connect with Ryan Miller: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/ X: https://x.com/_MakingBillions Website: Support the show DISCLAIMER: 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...

    33 min
  8. APR 6

    Is Your Trading Strategy Failing or Is It Just Your Mind?

    Send us Fan Mail LEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply Wall Street spends billions on market data, yet almost nothing on the one "edge" that actually separates fund titans from the rest: the biology of decision-making.  In this episode of Making Billions, host Ryan Miller is joined by 25-year Wall Street veteran and elite performance coach Evan Marks to pull back the curtain on the "hidden interferences" that sabotage professional investors. [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]: Evan Marks is the founder of M1 Performance Group and a former Wall Street portfolio manager with over 25 years of trading experience.  Evan is a renowned expert in emotional regulation and the "Aggressive Patience" performance framework. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQ Connect with Ryan Miller: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/ X: https://x.com/_MakingBillions Website: https://making-billions.com/ Support the show DISCLAIMER: 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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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 turned angel investor in technology and energy — delivers the unfiltered playbook serious fund managers use to raise capital and compete at the highest level across:· Capital Raising & LP Relations· PE Deal Sourcing & Acquisition Strategy· Value Creation & Exit Strategies· Private Credit, Venture Capital & AI in Fund ManagementTHE SHOWMaking Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and venture capital investors alternate between two powerful formats every week:Expert interviews with top fund managers, family office allocators, institutional investors, and alternative asset operators who have done it at the highest level — and Making Billions Academy episodes where Ryan delivers solo masterclasses teaching the exact finance principles and capital raising frameworks serious fund managers need to compete and win in private markets.New episodes every week. No theory. No fluff. Just the playbook.This is the show your competitors hope you never find.How do you raise capital for a fund?👉 https://go.fundraisecapital.co/applyFor educational purposes only. Not financial, legal, or investment advice. Not a solicitation. Full disclaimer here:https://making-billions.com/disclaimer

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