In this episode of The Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down with Paul Hutchinson, co-founder of a multi-billion dollar real estate investment fund, founder of the Child Liberation Foundation and Liberating Humanity, and primary investor/executive producer of the film "Sound of Freedom."

Paul shares how he went from a $20M exit in his 20s, to losing hundreds of thousands on his first real estate deals, to ultimately building a multi-billion dollar multifamily platform by bringing in world-class partners, managing risk, and operating with uncompromising integrity through the 2008 crisis.

He also opens up about his decision to commit 10–20% of his income and time to philanthropy early in life, how that shifted his opportunities, and the core mindset that makes someone truly effective at raising capital. Then Paul dives into his undercover work rescuing children, the real story behind "Sound of Freedom," what families actually need to know about trafficking risk, and why he now focuses on global healing and trauma-release through Liberating Humanity and transformational retreats.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How Paul built and sold his first company (anxiety and mental health education) for $20M before age 30

• Why he lost money on his first real estate deals and the specific pivot into B-class multifamily that changed everything

• How bringing in "overqualified" partners (ex–Citigroup leadership, global capital raisers) turned a good firm into a multi-billion dollar fund

• The role of integrity during the 2008 crisis and how not losing principal created 48% IRR years and long-term investor trust

• Why committing 10–20% of income and time to giving early can radically change your deal flow, relationships, and opportunities

• The inside story of Paul's first undercover rescue mission, the making and distribution journey of "Sound of Freedom," and practical ways to better protect your own children

If you want to go deeper into capital raising, integrity-based deal structures, and building a life that actually makes a global impact, this conversation will challenge how you think about money, mission, and what "success" really looks like.

In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down for a live fireside chat with Todd from Ridgeline Capital Group, a single family office built on the back of a $600M entrepreneurial journey.

Todd shares how he co-founded Express Locations, a T-Mobile retailer he scaled from zero to 150+ stores, 1,400 employees, and over $600M in revenue—without using traditional bank debt. He walks through the early days of the wireless industry, the decision to leave a secure corporate career, and the mindset required to move from operator to founder to family office principal.

You'll hear Todd's lessons on:

• Working "smart" by surrounding yourself with exceptional people

• Structuring true partnerships and sharing equity to attract A-players

• Growing fast with discipline and simplicity across 10 states

• Surviving four major economic downturns and why patience is a competitive advantage

• Why his family office prioritizes relationships, off-market deals, and quality of life over maximum leverage

• How he brings his adult children into the family mission, vision, and values—and uses formal family meetings to align across generations

If you're an entrepreneur, capital raiser, or future family office looking to scale without losing your sanity, this conversation is packed with real data points and practical frameworks you can apply immediately.

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In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down with Jeff Hoffman—serial entrepreneur and Billioanire, Priceline.com/Booking.com founding team member, inventor of the airport check-in kiosk, Grammy and Emmy winner, and chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Out of 275+ events and 2,000+ speakers, Jeff has been rated the single best speaker to ever hit the Family Office Club stage—and you're about to hear why.

Jeff unpacks the mindset shift that changed everything for him: real leaders don't create followers, they create other leaders. He shares how stepping out of the way, serving his team (including literally picking up a 20-year-old's dry cleaning), and obsessing over operational focus—"if it doesn't sell more hotel rooms, don't do it"—helped scale Priceline/Booking.com into a global giant. Jeff explains how to avoid being "blinded by your own brilliance," including the lesson he learned from Sam Walton: stop listening to experts and start listening to your customer (the "farmers").

He also dives into defining success and failure upfront on a single sheet of paper, wiring money back to investors when metrics showed they wouldn't hit the mark, and why most founders completely mishandle investor relations by only calling when they need cash. On the culture side, Jeff shows how you keep a team so engaged that nobody quits—by knowing exactly why each person comes to work (like buying a mom a house) and tying their personal goals to the company mission. He challenges the "grind 24/7" culture, arguing instead for working smart, automating ruthlessly, and reserving the all-nighters for the rare moments that truly matter.

Jeff closes with his work at the Global Entrepreneurship Network (200 countries) and World Youth Horizons, redefining entrepreneurship as self-determination and teaching people—especially youth—how to design their own future instead of depending on anyone else. If you care about scaling a business, leading people well, raising capital intelligently, and living a life that actually aligns with your values, this conversation is a masterclass.

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