Raise the Bar
Elevated conversations on raising capital, real estate and entrepreneurship. Raise the Bar Radio is the podcast for capital raisers, real estate investors, and entrepreneurs ready to stop playing small and start building real wealth. Hosted by Seth Bradley, securities attorney, startup founder, real estate investor, and multi-billion dollar dealmaker, this show delivers straight-talk strategies, expert insights, and real-world tactics to help you raise more capital, close bigger deals, and build a business (and life) on your own terms. Whether you’re scaling your first fund or breaking free from the golden handcuffs, you’re in the right place. Let’s go.
Episodes
Title: The 1% Closer With Sandhya Seshadri Summary:
In this short exchange between Seth Bradley and Sandhya Seshadri, Seth asks what separates Sandhya as a top 1% performer. Sandhya shares that her resilience and fearlessness stem from humble beginnings — arriving with almost nothing, living frugally, and learning to rebuild from scratch. She attributes her success to persistence, adaptability, and surrounding herself with positi...
She began in corporate tech with an Electrical Engineering degree and an MBA, then pivoted to real estate — and now oil & gas. Sandhya Seshadri explains why she focuses on pre-drilled, proven wells for stronger cash flow and tax advantages, how she underwrites energy deals (breakevens, operator scale, transparency), and why trust and education win in capital raising. We cover temporary GP elections for year-one tax treatment, m...
Title: Why the Ultra-Wealthy Pay Less Tax And How You Can Too with Rich Dad Poor Dad Tax Advisor Tom Wheelwright
Summary:
In this episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, host Seth Bradley and tax expert Tom Wheelwright discuss the intricacies of tax strategies for high-income professionals, particularly in the realm of real estate investments. They explore how to leverage tax incentives, the importance of depreciation, and ...
Title: TME 17 | Scorched Earth Real Estate: Why You Don’t Want a Billion Dollar Business with Gino Barbaro
In this episode, Seth Bradley sits down with multifamily investor and coach Gino Barbero for a deep conversation on real estate investing, mindset, and values. They discuss the reality of today’s uncertain market and why deals are still possible if you stick to timeless frameworks like Buy Right, M...
Title: Escape the Tax Trap: Build Global Wealth with Second Residencies With Mikkel Thorup
Summary:
In this episode of the Passive Income Attorney podcast, host Seth Bradley interviews Mikkel Thorup, founder of Expat Money. Mikkel shares his unique journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful consultant for expatriates. He discusses the benefits of living abroad, the importance of financial freedom, and the various...
Title: Build a Bigger Life, Not a Bigger Lifestyle: The Real Path to Freedom with Adam Caroll Summary:
In this episode of Raise the Bar Radio, guest (Adam Carroll) shares his journey from a traveling professional speaker to building sustainable wealth through passive income strategies. After realizing the limitations of trading time for money, Adam developed The Shred Method, a cashflow reorientation system that minimizes debt inte...
Title: Capital Raising is the New Superpower: How to Win in Any Economy with Hunter Thompson
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In this episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, host Seth Bradley engages with Hunter Thompson, a prominent figure in the world of passive income investing. They discuss the current economic landscape, including rising interest rates, inflation, and the inverted yield curve, and how these factors impact real estate investm...
Title: Inside the Secret Network That Billionaires Use to Pay Zero In Taxes with Alex Sonkin Summary:
In this episode of Raise the Bar Radio, Seth Bradley welcomes Alex, founder of the Due Diligence Project, to discuss the massive blind spot in tax strategy among CPAs and how his peer-reviewed CPA community solves that. Alex shares how traditional CPA firms, despite servicing ultra-high net worth clients, are often unaware of the v...
Title: From Hustle to Holdings: The Smarter Path to Passive Wealth With J. Scott
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In this episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, host Seth Bradley discusses the importance of transitioning from active to passive income with guest Jay Scott, a seasoned real estate investor. They explore various investment strategies, the significance of due diligence in syndication, and the differences between house flipping and mul...
Title: How to Quit Your W-2 and Never Look Back with Jamie Bateman
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In this episode of Raise the Bar Radio, Seth Bradley welcomes Jamie, a military veteran turned real estate and mortgage note investor, who shares his story of transitioning from a W-2 career into entrepreneurship and financial freedom. Jamie discusses the phases of his life, including collegiate sports, military service, and a long stint at the Department o...
Title: The Unconventional Investor: Why Following the Crowd is Costing You Millions With M.C. Laubscher
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In this episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, host Seth Bradley welcomes back MC Lobster, a cashflow investor and entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of diversification in income streams, exploring various investment vehicles beyond traditional methods. MC shares insights from his journey from South Afri...
Title: Reg D 506(b) vs 506(c) – Which One Makes You More Money?
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In this informative video, securities attorney and real estate investor Seth Bradley discusses the key differences between Regulation D’s 506(b) and 506© exemptions and their implications for capital raising in real estate. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these distinctions to maximize fundraising opportunities while remaining compliant with SEC...
Title: Life's Best Moments Are Earned Not Given with Celina Eklund Summary:
Seth Bradley shares his unique journey from being adopted and raised in a blue-collar family in West Virginia to pivoting through medical school, business school, and law school before discovering his true calling in entrepreneurship and real estate investing. He explains how a mindset shift, exposure to high-level deals as a big law attorney, and a relentl...
Title: Why High Earners Stay Broke (and How to Escape the W-2 Trap) with Rich Fettke
Summary:
On this episode of Raise the Bar Radio, Seth Bradley welcomes Rich Fettke, co-founder of Real Wealth, to share his incredible journey from a life-threatening cancer scare to building a real estate empire. Rich explains how his wife's pivot to real estate investing during his health crisis led to the creation of Real Wealth, which has since...
Title: When Real Estate Deals Go South: What to Do Next with Ted Patel
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In this podcast episode of “Decoding Cash Flow,” host Ted Patel interviews Seth Bradley, a securities attorney and real estate syndicator. They discuss the intricacies of raising capital for real estate investments and delve into the legal considerations that come into play, especially regarding compliance with SEC regulations. Seth shares his journey f...
Title: The 1% Closer - Eli Facenda
Summary:
In this segment, Seth Bradley interviews Eli Facenda about what sets him apart in the ultra-niche space of travel hacking for entrepreneurs. Eli explains that he and his team truly live what they teach—they’re entrepreneurs themselves who have traveled extensively and understand the time and complexity challenges of business owners. Their credibility comes from personal experience, deep d...
Title: How You Can Win Trump’s Tariff War
Summary:
The video hosted by Seth Bradley discusses the potential economic implications of President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies and how they might present unique opportunities for wealth building in America amidst global economic upheaval. Bradley explains that tariffs—essentially taxes on imports—are economic tools that can protect domestic industries but also lead to broader econ...
Title: Why Most Capital Raisers Will Get Sued in the Next Crash with Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther
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In this episode of “Fund Friday,” hosts discuss the innovative solutions offered by Tribe Vest, a pioneering fund-of-funds startup, which is poised to transform the landscape for emerging fund managers, investors, and capital raisers. Guests Travis Smith and Seth Bradley delve into their personal journeys and the genesis...
Title: Million Dollar Monday - Eli Facenda
Summary:
In this Million Dollar Monday episode, Seth Bradley interviews Eli Facenda, who shares that he made his first million through an international youth sports tour company. The business was growing fast until COVID wiped it out completely. He made his last million through his current business, which helps entrepreneurs use credit card points to take luxury trips for a fraction of the...
Title: Travel Like a Billionaire: The 90% Off Secret to a First-Class Lifestyle with Eli Facenda
In this conversation, Eli Facenda shares insights on maximizing travel experiences through strategic use of points and credit cards. He discusses his nomadic lifestyle, the entrepreneurial journey that led him to travel hacking, and the importance of understanding the value of different points systems. Eli emphasizes the need for a stru...
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