My Private Network
Investor education on Canadian private-market investing including private debt/real estate lending.
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Episodes
- 38 min
Unlocking Wealth: How Real Estate Can Be a Game-Changer for Investors
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today's episode we invited Trez Capital's Co-Chief Executive Officer & Global Head of Origination, John Hutchinson, to speak on one of the topics that is always trending, investing in real estate. Real estate lending and private debt investing are strategies Trez does well. With $5.5 Billion of assets under management, this episode uncovers all important and pressing questions, along with an invitation for investors to not only learn but start investing in th...
- 1 h 9 min
Investing for income Summit - Session Three
Ever wonder how to combat inflation and meet your future financial needs while watching your invested retirement income grow? Your goal as an investor is to get the rate you need to achieve your financial objectives without falling prey to the unpredictability of market fluctuations. In this episode we showcase Session Three of our Investing for Income Summit - a free online webinar series. Featuring a line-up of four industry experts, this episode explores the following topics: Michael Ba...
- 1 h 5 min
Investing for income Summit - Session Two
Ever wonder how to combat inflation and meet your future financial needs while watching your invested retirement income grow? Your goal as an investor is to get the rate you need to achieve your financial objectives without falling prey to the unpredictability of market fluctuations. In this episode we showcase Session Two of our Investing for Income Summit - a free online webinar series. Featuring a line-up of four industry experts, this episode explores the following topics: Mike Meekins...
- 33 min
Grounded Growth: Investing in Ground Leases and Real Estate Royalties with Group RMC
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today's episode we invited Group RMC USA's Managing Director, Mike Mangione, to bring to you one of the most lucrative investment strategies, ground leasing. This investment strategy used by the British Monarchy and the Vatican is seen by Mike as, "the pearl of real estate." Learn how you can add these real estate royalties to your portfolio today! Today's questions of interest: 0:00 Intro 1:14 Tell us about your journey and Group RMC. 6:53 Tell us about how you start...
- 1 h 6 min
Investing for Income Summit - Session One
Ever wonder how to combat inflation and meet your future financial needs while watching your invested retirement income grow? Your goal as an investor is to get the rate you need to achieve your financial objectives without falling prey to the unpredictability of market fluctuations. In this episode we showcase Session One of our Investing for Income Summit - a free online webinar series. Featuring a line-up of four industry experts, this episode explores the following topics: Sean Rogiste...
- 15 min
You're Invited to the Investing for Income Summit
Ever wonder how to combat inflation and meet your future financial needs while watching your invested retirement income grow? Your goal as an investor is to get the rate you need to achieve your financial objectives without falling prey to the unpredictability of market fluctuations. In this episode, Bob explains how to achieve your financial goals with minimal risk and volatility while preserving and growing your wealth by introducing you to the Investing for Income Summit. This webinar se...
- 37 min
Investing for Income Through Private Lending with SAF Group
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today's episode focuses on the opportunity to invest in private lending and what it can look like when added to your portfolio. Featuring Michael Scott, Managing Director at SAF Group, this episode takes you into how to get an income from investing in private lending through SAF Group. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 Intro 2:18 What is your story Mike and what drew you into private lending? 5:45 What do you recommend for a portfolio? 6:22 Why would you recom...
- 51 min
Discover The Power of Private Lending with Cortland Credit
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today's episode focuses on the opportunity to invest in private lending and what it can look like when added to your portfolio. This episode takes you into a deep dive into a due diligence interview with Cortland Credit President, Sean Rogister. Today's questions of interest: 3:32 Sean, can you provide an overview of the company history and founding? 5:26 What's the ownership of the company look like right now? 7:00 But where are you now on employees? 8:48 How does...
- 32 min
Powering the Future: Investing in Clean Energy for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today's episode focuses on the opportunity to invest in green energy and what it can look like when added to your portfolio. This episode takes you into a deep dive into the Skyline Green Energy Fund, with expert guest, President of the fund, Robert Stein. Discover all that investing in green energy has to offer and how you can make a difference in the planet and in your investment portfolio when choosing this fund. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 Intro 2:54 Rob...
- 51 min
Antrim Investments - Investing in Mortgage Investment Corporations
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we learn more about Antrim Investments and Mortgage Investment Corporations. Today we're going into a deep dive into the Antrim Balance Mortgage Fund's performance, past and expected returns, their investments strategies and they havs grown to become the largest residential private lender in Canada. Our expert guest on this episode is Will Granleese, Director and Portfolio Manager at Antrim Investments. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 Intro 4:44 Antr...
- 13 min
Are Bond Funds Stalling Your Investment Progress?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Are Bond Funds Stalling Your Investment Progress?". Bob Simpson, the host of My Private Network podcast, discusses his concerns with bond funds. He highlights the general issues investors have faced over the past 10 to 15 years, noting that there is a significant problem with their performance. He emphasizes that his critique isn't aimed at any particular bond fund but rather the category as a whole. Through his anal...
- 36 min
Navigating the Tide: Roundtable Discussion on Strategies Amid Rising Rates and Market Volatility
Today we are shaking things up with a roundtable discussion with our experts with "boots on the ground" experience in private investing. Featuring an insightful discussion on real estate, music royalties and more on alternative investments with industry experts. We explore the evolving landscape of private debt and equity investments, and delve into real estate market trends, including demographic shifts and migration patterns, that impact leverage on investment returns. You'll also learn ...
- 32 min
Why Invest in Private Lending?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Self Storage?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Rob Anton, President and Partner at Next Edge Capital. Questions of Interest: 1:44 What are you seeing with equities and bonds in the current financial landscape? 5:13 Could you explain the returns you're seeing in private lending? 12:41 What can investors expect when it comes to fees? 13:55 How do you go about assessing r...
- 40 min
Why Invest in Self Storage?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Self Storage?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Gabriel Millard, Managing Partner at Avenue Living. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - What brought you to this investment concept and you current position at Avenue Living? 2:38 - Where did Avenue Living get its name? 5:13 - Could you tell us about the Self Storage concept? 8:46 - What makes self storage ...
- 33 min
Why Invest in Purpose Built Student Accommodations?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Purpose Built Student Accommodations?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Aly Damji, Managing Partner at Forum Asset Management. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Aly, tell us about you and what brought you to Forum? 4:11 - Please talk about your firm, Forum Asset Management. 6:49 - What are the trends that you're seeing in student accommodation in Canada today?&nbs...
- 20 min
Understanding Liquidity in the Private Markets
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "What is Liquidity?". In this episode Bob explores the complexities of liquidity in both private and public investment markets. He is a veteran of the financial industry, discusses the evolution from transaction-based to fee-based business structures and the gradual integration of private mandates into investment portfolios. He emphasizes the importance of understanding liquidity and its implications for various...
- 31 min
Why Invest in Farmland?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Farmland?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Kent Willmore, CEO & President at AGInvest Properties Canada Inc. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 2:38 - Kent's background, growing up on a farm and getting into this investment space. 5:15 - Are baby boom farmers looking to exit their business with kids resisting the legacy? 7:10 - Is farmland owned 50/50 by elderl...
- 31 min
Why Invest in Canadian Multi-Family?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Canadian Multi-Family?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Geoff Lang, Senior Vice President at Equiton Inc. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 2:47 - Tell us about your story and the work your firm does with investors. 4:15 -Could you explain Canadian Multi-Family in terms of your buy and hold strategy? 5:28 - What kind of financing do you have in place in your portf...
- 30 min
Why Invest in Mortgage Investment Corporations?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Mortgage Investment Corporations?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Will Granleese, Director and Portfolio Manager at Antrim Investments. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 4:03 - Where were you back 50 years ago and what has led you to join in on Mortgage Investment Corporation work? 6:28 - Who borrows from private lenders? If they need a mortgage, why don't they j...
- 1 h 6 min
Outlook 2024 | Roundtable Economic and Financial Discussion
Welcome to a special episode of the podcast, Outlook 2024 is a collaborative effort between us and our founding company, Wealth Stewards Inc.. Our lineup of experts panelists include: Bill Chinery FSA, FCIA, ICD.D - Retired Chairman of Ontario Teachers Pension Plan’s Investment Committee Topic - Recent Economic and Investment Trends Sasha Cucuz - CEO Greybrook Securities Inc. & Partner of Greybrook Capital Topic - Ontario Real Estate Prathna Ramesh - Vice President of Operations...
- 34 min
Why Invest in Music Royalties?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Allocate Funds to Music Royalties?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, David Vankka, President at ICM Asset Management Inc. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Share your background and how you decided as a firm to get into the music industry? 3:26 - Tell us about music royalties and how you generate revenue through music? 5:49 - Do you need to buy music directly from the a...
- 31 min
Why Invest in Institutional Grade Real Estate Private Debt?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Allocate Funds to Institutional Grade Real Estate Private Debt?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Adam Dean, Vice President and Portfolio Manager at CMLS Financial. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 3:21 - What's your story? Does everybody you meet mistake you for Roberto Luongo? 5:07 - What is Institutional Grade Real Estate Private Debt? 6:40 - What are you seeing in the commercia...
- 22 min
Why Invest in Commercial Real Estate Private Credit?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Allocate Funds to Commercial Real Estate?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Harley Gold, Managing Partner at Peakhill Capital. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 1:44 - Harley, tell us about your journey to build your private credit firm. 5:24 - Could you explain the investment concept Commercial Real Estate Private Credit? 9:49 - What prevents somebody to go directly to CMHC inste...
- 28 min
Why Invest in Short Term Senior Secured Private Debt?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Allocate Funds to Short Term Senior Secured Private Debt?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our guest and Chief Executive Officer at Cortland Credit Group Inc. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Can you share your remarkable journey from your early days to becoming one of Canada's premier private lenders? 4:48 - What is Short Term Senior Secured Private Debt? 8:04 - Is a first mortgage a seni...
- 27 min
Why Invest in Life Settlements?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Allocate Funds to Life Settlements ?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our guest and co-founder of Private Debt and Equity, Paul Tyers, FCPA, FCA, CFP, CIM. Paul's expertise comes from his various roles, currently at Canadian Life Settlements and Wealth Stewards Inc., as well as his extensive experience in the financial industry. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 2:42 - Paul, what's your story? 5:...
- 16 min
Why Invest in Real Estate Private Debt?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why allocate funds to real estate private debt?". Learn the answer to this question and more from our panel of experts in the private market: Will Granlese - Antrim Investments Adam Dean - CMLS Harley Gold - Peakhill Capital Today's rapid fire questions: 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - How does a MIC or Mortgage Investment Corporation operate and what are some benefits to investors? 6:09 - Why do you like lending to owners of...
- 26 min
Why Invest in Private Real Estate?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why allocate funds to private real estate?". Learn the answer to this question and more from our panel of experts in the private market: Kent Willmore - AGInvest Geoff Lang - Equiton Vikram Rajagopalan - Trez Capital Gabriel Millard - Avenue Living Aly Damji - Forum Today's rapid fire questions: 0:00 - Intro 02:22 - Why should investors consider farmland as an asset class for their portfolio? 06:21 - Why inve...
- 26 min
Why Invest in Private Debt?
Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to our first in a series of episodes to answer the question why? Why allocate funds to private debt? Learn the answer to this question and more from our panel of experts in the private market: Paul Tyers - Life Settlements Sean Rogister - Cortland Vikram Rajagopalan - Trez Capital Rob Anton - Next Edge Michael Scott - SAF Today's rapid fire questions: 0:00 Intro 2:27 - What is private debt? 4:19 - Why is private debt ...
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