Funds on Fire
Funds on Fire
Podcast Description
Welcome to Funds on Fire, hosted by Devin Robinson—a seasoned fund manager with years of experience launching, managing, and scaling multiple successful investment funds. Devin has also helped numerous entrepreneurs ignite their own fund ventures. This podcast is your go-to guide for mastering the world of investment funds and capital raising.In each episode, Devin dives deep into the essential aspects of fund management, SEC compliance, and strategic capital raising, sharing the insights that have powered his own success. Alongside solo episodes filled with practical advice, you’ll hear from top fund managers whose funds are truly on fire. These industry leaders reveal the strategies, tactics, and stories behind their remarkable success.Whether you’re an emerging fund manager or a seasoned professional aiming for greater heights, Funds on Fire delivers the knowledge and inspiration you need to take your funds to the next level. Subscribe today and turn your financial ambitions into a blazing success!
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Content Themes
The show covers critical topics in fund management and capital raising, with episodes such as The 4 Main Type of Investment Funds exploring different fund structures like Regulation D offerings and the Understanding the Six Types of Capital Investors episode that classifies investors using animal archetypes, with a strong focus on both education and compliance in the finance industry.
Welcome to Funds on Fire, hosted by Devin Robinson—a seasoned fund manager with years of experience launching, managing, and scaling multiple successful investment funds. Devin has also helped numerous entrepreneurs ignite their own fund ventures. This podcast is your go-to guide for mastering the world of investment funds and capital raising.
In each episode, Devin dives deep into the essential aspects of fund management, SEC compliance, and strategic capital raising, sharing the insights that have powered his own success. Alongside solo episodes filled with practical advice, you’ll hear from top fund managers whose funds are truly on fire. These industry leaders reveal the strategies, tactics, and stories behind their remarkable success.
Whether you’re an emerging fund manager or a seasoned professional aiming for greater heights, Funds on Fire delivers the knowledge and inspiration you need to take your funds to the next level. Subscribe today and turn your financial ambitions into a blazing success!
What if your biggest limitation became your greatest advantage? Shomel Malik turned Islamic finance principles into a capital-raising superpower, building a real estate portfolio worth over $75 million without using a dollar of traditional debt.
This eye-opening conversation reveals how conviction and creativity can transform fundraising. Born in Pakistan and raised in New Jersey by a father working three jobs, Shomel abandoned the expected path to medicine and forged his own entrepreneurial journey. After cutting his teeth in multi-level marketing (where he gained invaluable speaking and sales skills), he found his calling in real estate during the 2008 financial crisis.
The magic of Shomel's approach lies in how he structures deals. Rather than seeing Islamic prohibitions against interest as a limitation, he developed an equity-sharing model that resonates deeply with Muslim investors who often keep substantial capital in non-interest-bearing accounts. This created a powerful niche – instead of competing with countless operators for traditional capital, he became the go-to expert for faith-conscious investors seeking halal investment opportunities.
Shomel shares his exact LinkedIn strategy for generating investor interest, his approach to hosting compelling investor events, and why he believes you should never ”panhandle” for money. His mindset flips traditional capital raising on its head: ”I'm not begging for your investment; I'm offering you an opportunity.”
Perhaps most powerful is Shomel's reflection on a $20 million mistake. By selling properties outright rather than maintaining equity positions, he missed the massive appreciation that followed. This painful lesson shaped how he structures deals today, ensuring his investors and his company both participate in long-term wealth creation.
Whether you're raising capital, building a business aligned with your values, or simply seeking inspiration from someone who chose principle over expediency, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about what's truly possible in real estate investing.
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