What does it take to raise over $100 million in just four years—while building a portfolio that spans more than $2 billion across real estate, debt, and business acquisitions?

In this powerhouse episode, Sam Silverman, founder of Silverman Capital, lays it all out. From leaving corporate America to mastering capital raising at scale, Sam shares why he focuses on operator selection over deal structure, how he aligns interests with investors, and the real reason capital raisers get stuck. If you're serious about scaling your capital and doing it right, this conversation is a masterclass in execution, clarity, and strategy.

5 Key Takeaways to learn from this episode:

1. Quality Over Control:
   Sam prioritizes partnering with best-in-class operators, even if it means taking a back seat in management—because investor outcomes matter most.
2. Capital Raising Is a Full-Time Business:
   Treating capital raising like a company, not a side hustle, is what helped Sam scale to $100M+ in four years.
3. Clear Operator Standards:
   His selection criteria include access to proprietary deals, operational excellence, and a track record of investor-first outcomes.
4. Why Most Capital Raisers Fail:
   According to Sam, they’re focused on promoting deals instead of providing value—and they lack the systems to nurture real investor relationships.
5. Fund of Funds Done Right:
   Sam uses the FoF model to offer his LPs better terms, diversification, and deal access—while keeping his firm lean and efficient.

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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