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

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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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[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
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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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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. 
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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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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.
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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...