Raising Private Money with Jay Conner
Are you a real estate investor who’s tired of missing out on deals because you don’t have the money to fund them? Maybe you’re just starting in real estate, overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice, and wondering how to break through.
Or you’ve done a few deals, but your business feels more like a hobby than a reliable source of income. If you’re struggling to take your real estate business to the next level, this show is for you.
Welcome to The Private Money Show with Jay Conner, where we cut through the noise to give you the truth about real estate investing—and the tools you need to succeed. Most investors lose out on 87% of real estate deals simply because they don’t have access to the money to fund them. But what if you could change that? What if you could fund every deal you wanted, eliminate your competition, and grow your business faster than you ever thought possible?
Each week, Jay Conner—the Private Money Authority—shares exactly how to raise private money to fund your deals, close more opportunities, and build a thriving, consistent real estate business. Jay has been in the trenches of real estate investing full-time since 2003, and he’s still doing it every day. He knows what works, what doesn’t, and how to help you stop chasing bad advice from so-called “gurus” who haven’t done a deal in years.
In every episode, you’ll learn:
- How to find and raise private money to fund your real estate deals on YOUR terms (no banks, no hard money lenders).
- Strategies for creating consistent deal flow and turning your investing business into a reliable source of income.
- How to structure deals with private lenders and create win-win relationships that benefit everyone involved.
- Real-world, step-by-step advice from investors who’ve been where you are and completely changed their game using private money.
This isn’t theory or fluff. It’s the real deal. Jay and his guests break down real-world deals, showing you the numbers, the challenges, and the solutions, so you can see how to apply these lessons to your own business. Whether you’re brand new to real estate, struggling to find consistency, or a seasoned investor looking to scale, this show is your blueprint for success.
Why Listen to This Show?
Because it’s not just about making money—it’s about building something bigger than yourself. Jay believes real estate is a tool not only to create wealth but also to make an impact. This show is for real estate investors who want to leave a legacy, help others, and give back to their communities. It’s for people who know that success isn’t just about the bottom line—it’s about what you do with it.
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels, stop missing out on deals, and start building a business that gives you freedom and fulfillment, you’ve found your tribe. Imagine what your life could look like with unlimited access to private money. Imagine the deals you could close, the income you could create, and the impact you could make—not just for yourself, but for others.
This is your moment. This is the Private Money Show.
Tune in now, and let’s get started.
Raising Private Money with Jay Conner
Achieving Sustainable Success Through Team Building and Systemization with Josh Thomas
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In the modern entrepreneurial world, “working harder” is often worn as a badge of honor. But if you’re trapped in a never-ending cycle of doing everything yourself, even in a highly profitable business, you’re likely feeling the stress and missing out on the freedom you thought entrepreneurship would provide. The recent episode of “Raising Private Money” with Jay Conner and Josh Thomas, founder of VAIQ and host of the “Leverage Everything” podcast, unpacks why doing less (the right way) is not only desirable but essential for growth and happiness.
The Real Bottleneck: It’s Not Money or Deals
For many real estate investors and entrepreneurs, the supposed bottleneck is usually either finding deals or raising money. But as Jay and Josh illuminated, the real limiting factor is often the refusal to build the right team and implement effective systems. Both speakers share candid personal experiences from their early days—Jay recalling nights when the stress bled into family life, and Josh reflecting on patterns he’s seen with thousands of entrepreneurs in over 30 industries.
This stubborn “lone wolf” approach inevitably extracts a toll: time, mental energy, relationships, and ultimately, money. What’s harder to spot than monetary losses are the hidden costs of stress, lost opportunities, and burnout. As the episode makes clear, sole operators eventually hit the ceiling—where the only path forward is to learn how to leverage time, talent, and systems.
The Mindset Shift: Delegate and Disappear
For Jay, a pivotal “wake-up call” came after realizing financial success wasn’t fulfilling when it came paired with overwhelm. His commitment thereafter: dictate, delegate, and gradually step away from daily operations. This philosophy doesn’t mean abandoning the business or lowering standards; it’s about smartly putting people and systems in place so that the business serves you, rather than the other way around.
Josh brings two decades of practical experience to the discussion, warning against the mirage that hiring alone solves all problems. He explains the critical need for foundational systems and clarity on desired outcomes—before seeking to delegate tasks. Without that clarity, bringing on help (remote or otherwise) only risks amplifying inefficiency. Entrepreneurs must first document and refine processes so new hires become force multipliers, not added headaches.
The Four-Box Framework for Trustworthy Business Relationships
Beyond operational efficiency, the episode also covers Josh’s insightful framework for assessing business relationships—a model directly applicable for those seeking or offering private money, but also valuable for leaders overseeing teams, partnerships, or even personal interactions. Josh outlines four sequential “boxes” that must be checked for a healthy, productive engagement:
- Integrity: Is the person trustworthy? All other considerations are irrelevant without this foundational element.
- Competence: Do they know what they’re doing? No matter how much you like or trust someone, if they lack skill, the partnership is doomed.
- Stewardship: Will they be responsible caretakers of your resources, whether that’s money, time, or energy?
- Deal Details: Only after the first three are in place do the specifics of the opportunity or relationship truly matter.
This model flips the common pitch-centric approach. True leverage—whether with employees, partners, or lenders—flows from trust and capability, never just numbers.
Pulse: Bringing High Performance to Virtual Teams
Josh also expands on “Pulse,” his process-driven system modeled after elite athletes. Like Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan, top performers rely not on raw hustle, but consistency, constant measurement, coaching, skill refinement, and relentless execution. By instilling these traits into remote teams (especially with affordable int