Traditional Investing is Dead

Traditional Investing is Dead

Many people wonder if the stock market is their only vehicle for investment. Investment advisors are asked this very question but many are only able to offer conventional investment instruments such as mutual funds, index funds, options, etc. However, there are many other ways for people to invest beyond the stock market. Douglas Muir will share his experiences with these investment vehicles and how he was able to increase his profile while minimizing his risk. Family Business Funding (FBF) is an SEC Reg. D 506 C Private Placement Fund. It is considered a High Yield Fixed Income Alternative Investment Vehicle for Family Offices and Accredited Investors. The underlying assets are Merchant Cash Advance debt, dedicated to ensuring that Main Street Small Businesses have access to the capital they need to grow and strengthen the economy. Created by small business owners for small business owners, FBF's mission is twofold; to create an alternative investment vehicle while giving access to affordable cash flow to small businesses using innovative financing solutions. The information contained in this video podcast is for informational purposes, and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be in violation of any local laws. Douglas Muir is not a financial advisor. It does not constitute a recommendation or take into account the particular investment objectives, financial conditions, or needs of specific investors. The price and value of the investments referred to in these podcast episodes and the income from such investments may fluctuate, and investors may realize losses on these investments, including a loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative or a guarantee of future performance. We do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice to our clients, and all investors are advised to consult with their tax, accounting, or legal advisers regarding any potential investment. The information and any opinions contained in this communication have been obtained from sources that we consider reliable, but we do not represent such information and opinions are accurate or complete, and thus should not be relied upon as such.

Episodes

September 20, 2023 6 mins

Family Business Funding CEO & Founder, Douglas Muir has been eager to introduce the unique investment opportunity, syndication. This new approach will allow you to invest right alongside Family Business Funding with the potential to reach a target return rate of between 25% to 30%!

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After the release of the latest U.S. Jobs Report, Family Business Funding CEO & Founder, Douglas Muir explains how the information COULD affect inflation & interest rates. Listen as he details the process of a dollar entering the system to deepen your understanding of how it's all connected and relates to business owners, investors and all Americans.

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July 31, 2023 5 mins

There were some unexpected numbers last week between the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and the GDP from Q2. Watch Family Business Funding's CEO & Founder, Doug Muir as he talks about what this means for us. Do you agree with his predictions? Watch to find out.

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July 20, 2023 5 mins

Watch as Family Business Funding CEO & Founder, Doug Muir talks about the recent PPI & CPI reports and his predictions for the FOMC meeting at the end of July.

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May 8, 2023 4 mins

Douglas Muir defines and reviews the most recent Federal Funds Rate, Gross Domestic Product and Mortgage Rate as it applies to investors and small business owners.

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Welcome to all of our new followers! Let's take this opportunity to get back to the basics. Watch as Family Business Funding CEO & Founder explains alternative investments and accredited investors in simple terms. Have questions? Email them to AskDoug@familybusinessfund.com and he will answer them on an upcoming episode!

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April 11, 2023 5 mins

Private Credit/Merchant Cash Advance company, Family Business Funding CEO & Founder, Douglas Muir reflects on the current situation regarding big banks and how it could affect small businesses. 

NEW! Email your questions for Doug to ASKDOUG@FamilyBusinessFund.com and he will answer your queries on the next podcast episode!

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Douglas Muir and Traditional Investing is Dead are back with a new episode and a new company name! Watch Family Business Funding Founder & CEO discuss the current banking situation, what it means for you and how it has affected alternative investments!

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Family Business Fund founder and CEO Douglas Muir discusses the most recent announcement from the Federal Reserve and explains in layman's terms the effects on our economy and daily American life.


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Family Business Fund CEO & Founder, Douglas Muir reviews the latest CPI Report and reviews his personal portfolio.

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Learn about the inner workings of the Family Business Fund and how we reduce risk on multiple fronts as explained by FBF President, Rob Masri.

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Family Business Fund Founder & CEO, Douglas Muir talks about what you can expect since the Federal Reserve's third rate hike this year. 

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Are you an accredited investor? Did you know that in order to invest with the Family Business Fund, you must meet certain credentials? Watch as Family Business Fund Founder & CEO, Douglas Muir explains.

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Family Business Fund Founder & CEO interviews Peter Harrigan, CEO and Co-Founder of Grey Swan Digital which developed the technology behind Outcome Trading, an intuitive and visual platform that anyone can understand, re-engineering the $600T derivatives market and making its benefits available to anyone in the world. Listen as they talk about their personal experiences with investing, and what the future may hold.

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What are you investing in when you invest with the Family Business Fund? Learn about the Family Business Fund's underlying asset, Merchant Cash Advances directly from our President, Rob Masri.

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Family Business Fund Founder & CEO Douglas Muir recaps the week of 7/25/22. Listen as he touches on how the recession could affect multiple aspects of our financial lives such as the stock market, mortgages, credit cards and savings accounts.

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August 11, 2022 7 mins

Alternative Investment Expert Douglas Muir discusses the different types of public and private credit in real-world terms in an effort to educate investors about what The Family Business Fund is. Look for Part 3 next week where we will get specific and dive into one of the types of private debt: Merchant Cash Advances.

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Looking for alternative investment ideas? Douglas interviews Investor Robert Peters during the Investor Retreat in Sedona, Arizona. Listen as they talk about why they prefer Alternative Investments and what types they are invested in.

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Find out what the Family Business Fund President, Rob Masri, ESQ has to say about the current inflation in the U.S. and what it may mean for Americans and investors during this Zoom interview with FBF Founder and CEO, Douglas Muir.

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July 19, 2022 5 mins

Check out this weekly market update with Family Business Fund Founder & CEO, Douglas Muir.

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