EP 478 - Discover how Ben Brundage raised over $200M and been involved in $1B+ worth of real estate!

Discover how a capital-raising expert, Ben Brundage, reveals how he navigates the complex world of high-net-worth investors, multifamily offices, and retail capital—and why the most overlooked strategies are often the most profitable.

In this episode, Ben breaks down the realities of engaging RIAs, the power dynamics inside family offices, and the marketing channels that are working right now for serious fund managers. You’ll hear his candid take on why advisors resist real estate, how he uses hyper-focused investor dinners to spark referrals, why small markets outperform big metros, and the single most effective shortcut to attracting capital today—appearing on other people’s trusted platforms. If you’re an investor or entrepreneur raising capital, this conversation is a masterclass you cannot afford to miss.

5 Key Takeaways (Direct From the Transcript)

1. Why certain high-net-worth investors behave like retail investors—and why many still invest through simple trusts rather than institutional structures.
   
   
2. How multifamily offices and RIAs think—including their risk aversion, fee-driven mindset, and reluctance to analyze real estate deals.
   
   
3. The capital-raising tactics that still work today—including educational webinars, email drips, conferences, and in-person conversations.
   
   
4. The most powerful shortcut to raising capital—leveraging other people’s podcasts and communities where trust is already established.
   
   
5. Why investor dinners outperform paid ads when combined with referrals, geo-targeted Meta campaigns, and strategic outreach in smaller overlooked markets.

About Tim Mai

Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.

He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.

He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.

He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.

Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.

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