Beyond the Deal
Beyond the Deal is podcast hosted by Michael Wagman. He has created a life of freedom and travel using passive income generated through real estate investing and raising capital. In this podcast Michael interviews guests who have been successful in the world of real estate investing or alternative investments, and they go beyond the deal to discuss the stories and practices that ultimately laid the groundwork to success.
Beyond the Deal
How Brad Blazar Raised $2 Billion and Teaches Entrepreneurs to Find Investors
In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman is joined by Brad Blazar, capital-raising expert and founder of Capital School, to explore the proven strategies behind raising over $2 billion in investor capital.
Brad shares his journey from launching his own oil and gas fund in his twenties to becoming a nationally recognized speaker and author, teaching thousands of entrepreneurs, syndicators, and real estate investors how to attract capital and build trust with investors.
You’ll discover how to position yourself as someone worth investing in, how to overcome fear when asking for money, and the exact steps Brad teaches inside Capital School to scale businesses using OPM—Other People’s Money.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale a fund, this episode is packed with high-level mindset shifts and tactical frameworks that can change the way you raise capital—forever.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Why investors invest in YOU first—and your deal second
✅ How Brad went from launching a fund in his twenties to raising billions
✅ The power of storytelling and relationship building in capital raising
✅ Scripts and tactics to ask for capital with confidence
✅ How to scale a business by leveraging OPM (Other People’s Money)
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Brad Blazar & his capital-raising journey
05:10 – Starting a fund in oil & gas at age 23
09:45 – Why people invest in YOU before your idea
14:30 – How Brad teaches others to raise millions
19:15 – The psychology and fear behind asking for money
24:00 – The concept of “OPM” and using it to grow faster
29:10 – Brad’s insights from Capital School & coaching success stories
34:00 – Where to connect with Brad Blazar
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🔗 https://bradblazar.com/
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