Raising A Billion Dollars with Ellis Hammond

Start Earning as a Fund Manager with Aspen Funds 💰

Are you a real estate fund manager, capital raiser, or sponsor who has raised more than one million dollars of other people's money and looking to diversify your offerings? If so, apply to become a capital raising partner with Aspen Funds➡ APPLY HERE: https://aspenfunds.us/fundmanagerOur firm, Aspen Funds, has raised more than $250 million of capital and growing.

Start Earning as a Fund Manager with Aspen Funds 💰

Are you a real estate fund manager, capital raiser, or sponsor who has raised more than one million dollars of other people's money and looking to diversify your offerings? If so, apply to become a capital raising partner with Aspen Funds➡ APPLY HERE: https://aspenfunds.us/fundmanagerOur firm, Aspen Funds, has raised more than $250 million of capital and growing.

Start Earning as a Fund Manager with Aspen Funds 💰

Are you a real estate fund manager, capital raiser, or sponsor who has raised more than one million dollars of other people's money and looking to diversify your offerings? If so, apply to become a capital raising partner with Aspen Funds➡ APPLY HERE: https://aspenfunds.us/fundmanagerOur firm, Aspen Funds, has raised more than $250 million of capital and growing.

Start Earning as a Fund Manager with Aspen Funds 💰

Are you a real estate fund manager, capital raiser, or sponsor who has raised more than one million dollars of other people's money and looking to diversify your offerings? If so, apply to become a capital raising partner with Aspen Funds➡ APPLY HERE: https://aspenfunds.us/fundmanagerOur firm, Aspen Funds, has raised more than $250 million of capital and growing.

Start Earning as a Fund Manager with Aspen Funds 💰

Are you a real estate fund manager, capital raiser, or sponsor who has raised more than one million dollars of other people's money and looking to diversify your offerings?

If so, apply to become a capital raising partner with Aspen Funds➡ APPLY HERE: https://aspenfunds.us/fundmanagerOur firm, Aspen Funds, has raised more than $250 million of capital and growing.

Raising $1–10M a year and ready to scale?Aspen Funds just raised $140M, hit the Inc. 5000 (#221), and was named a top fundraiser by Juniper Square. In this episode, Ellis Hammond breaks down the systems and shifts that helped drive that growth.We cover:-Why urgency is your responsibility-How we sped up our subscription process (same-day closes)-Why multiple offerings increase investor dollars-How to turn sales into a referral-driven flywheel-Simple ways to build trust at scale-How to prioritize and measure lead acquisitionWant to raise more capital and close faster? These are the strategies we used.If you’re raising $1M+ at a time, you may qualify to partner with Aspen Funds → aspenfunds.us/fundmanagerFollow me on X for more capital raising content: https://x.com/ellis_hammond?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor&prefetchTimestamp=1732300198050

I'm thrilled to announce we've surpassed $300 million in retail capital! In this episode, I dive into our fundraising progress this year, break down the numbers, and discuss our Q3 marketing strategies. I'll share what's working and what's not, including our success with newsletter sponsorships and the emergence of ChatGPT as a new source of leads. Plus, I'll talk about the importance of third-party validation in today's AI-driven world. 

I'm excited to introduce a new format designed to resonate with capital raisers and fund managers alike. In this week's update as of August 15th, 2025, I share our fundraising progress—currently at $73.3 million for the year, with a goal to exceed $100 million by year’s end. I'll also provide insights into the challenges and successes we've experienced with our multifamily deals, along with strategies for leveraging Facebook advertising and investor happy hours to boost engagement. Tune in for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what's driving success (and what needs improvement) in capital raising today!

In this episode, I’m breaking down what you really need to know before making your next hire. After building and scaling teams across sales, marketing, and investor relations in a capital-raising business, I’ve learned that success with hiring comes down to clarity, structure, and focus. I’ll share the exact framework I use to identify when you’re ready to hire, how to create clear KPIs, and why specialists always outperform generalists. Whether you’re hiring your first VA or your next sales pro, this episode will help you hire smarter—and with confidence.

In this episode, I’m sharing a private session I led for a mastermind of top fund managers from around the country—recorded live in Austin.

Over the past several years, I’ve built and scaled multiple investment platforms, and in this talk, I break down the exact framework I use to grow and scale the acquisition of new investors. This isn’t about vague marketing advice—it’s a clear, actionable system for building real momentum in your capital-raising efforts.

I walk through how to identify what’s actually working in your business, how to measure the right metrics, and how to double down on the activities that move the needle. If you’re serious about building a durable, scalable investor base, this episode will give you the roadmap.

Here’s what I cover:

• My step-by-step framework for consistent investor growth
• What most fund managers get wrong about measuring success
• The levers that have created the biggest breakthroughs in our own raise strategies
• How to align your efforts with your long-term vision—and stop spinning your wheels

Whether you're just getting started or managing a growing fund, this session is packed with hard-earned lessons and next steps you can apply immediately.

🎧 Let’s dive in.