In this episode, I sat down with Peter Sack, CEO of Chicago Atlantic, a private credit powerhouse specializing in high-yield, alternative investments that most traditional institutions avoid. We went deep into the cannabis industry, why it’s misunderstood, and how Peter’s firm uses strategic lending to achieve equity-like returns while minimizing risk. He also broke down what real “downside protection” looks like and why being a focused expert in a niche beats dabbling in saturated markets. Whether you're an operator seeking growth capital or an investor looking for alpha, this episode is a masterclass in unconventional wealth building.

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Peter Sack is a Managing Partner at Chicago Atlantic and serves as CEO of Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc., as well as Co-CEO of Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI). With a robust background in credit investing and portfolio management across various capital structures, Peter has a keen focus on alternative investments, particularly in underserved sectors like the U.S. cannabis industry. Prior to his tenure at Chicago Atlantic, he was a Principal at BC Partners Credit, where he founded the firm's cannabis vertical and managed a portfolio exceeding $100 million in middle-market private loans. Peter also held the position of Associate at Atlas Holdings LLC, concentrating on distressed manufacturing and distribution companies globally. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Yale University. Additionally, Peter is multilingual, fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.

🔗 Connect with Peter Sack:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petersack

Instagram: @petersack

Company Website: chicagoatlantic.com

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About Justin:

After investing in real estate for over 18 years and almost 3000 deals done, Justin has created a business that generates 7 figures in active income through wholesaling and fix and flipping as well as accumulating millions of dollars of rental properties including 5 apartment buildings, 50+ single family homes, and 1 storage facility

Justins longevity in real estate is due to his ability to look around the corners, adapt to changing markets, perfecting Raising private capital, and focusing on lead generation which allows him to not just wholesale and fix & flip, but also accumulate wealth through long term holds.

His success in real estate led him to start The Entrepreneur DNA podcast and The Science Of Flipping podcast and education company, and REI LIVE where he’s actively doing deals with members. He has coached and mentored thousands of aspiring and active investors over the last decade.

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