The Adventure Capitalist

The Adventure Capitalist

By Austin Brawner and Cody ShirkBusinessEntrepreneurshipInvesting
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The Adventure Capitalist episodes

  • The next Solana?, A silicon disaster in NC, China rips as Xi Jinping unloads his giant money cannon...

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:47 - Iran Bombing Update

    04:20 - Intro pt2

    04:36 - Florida Man vs. Hurricane

    05:15 - Hurricane News

    06:23 - Austin's Dubai Trip

    10:25 - Georgetown the next Dubai?

    14:03 - Silicon Disaster in NC

    19:19 - China Stimulus

    24:33 - Dems and Republicans on Israel

    27:41 - Israel's Success

    30:32 - Elon Musk Drone Company?

    32:16 - Crypto Updates & Investments

    35:14 - What is SUI?

    37:51 - Pros & Cons of SUI

    39:26 - Challenges with Crypto

    43:53 - Positives of other Crypto

    View on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ul2pLfo79rs

    46 min
  • Gold's Stealth Rise, Microsoft Goes Nuclear, New War Tactics (and where the weapons are headed)

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:02 - Moving & Trips

    04:32 - Raising a Family in Cali

    09:36 - The News is getting hot

    10:14 - Update on Gold & More

    16:48 - Microsofts New-cular deal

    19:04 - Companies focus on Energy

    20:33 - Election & Energy

    25:26 - Operation Grim Beeper

    31:06 - New & Old War Tactics

    39:08 - Who Benefits in War?

    41:05 - Signs we are in WW3

    45:23 - Investing in war

    48:00 - US Strengthening Relationships

    50:22 - Wrapping up

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uHqYTdr4hkA

    51 min
  • Trump assassination part deux, The "fall" of the U.S. dollar, the end of Hong Kong?

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:44 - Travel Recovery

    02:57 - Trump Assassination 2

    06:46 - Controversy of Volatility

    13:27 - Issues in Hong Kong

    17:34 - The "Fall" of the US Dollar

    21:15 - China's Debt

    23:22 - Why is the US Dollar Strong?

    27:41 - The Real Narrative…

    31:34 - San Fransisco Real Estate

    34:24 - Nancy Pelosi Stock Tracker

    38:13 - Investing in San Fransisco

    40:03 - Outro

    Watch the episode on Youtube:

    https://youtu.be/9O7pPrdTT9Q

    41 min
  • The 5 biggest business opportunities in Guyana

    We went back to Guyana and flew deep into the interior of the country. In this episode, Cody and Austin share what they learned and the 5 biggest business and investing opportunities they see in Guyana right now.

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:51 - Our Trip to Guyana

    03:13 - Traveling to Guyana

    06:27 - Why is Guyana Interesting?

    07:59 - The President of Guyana's Plan

    09:16 - Opportunities with Labor

    11:22 - Biggest Opportunities in Guyana

    11:29 - Aviation and Travel

    17:30 - Boutique Hotels

    19:59 - Building Infrastructure

    25:34 - Day Trips around the Area

    29:16 - Boats and Other Transportation

    33:04 - Why you should care about Guyana

    35:03 - Wrapping Up

    36 min
  • The condo collapse in South Florida (and how to profit)

    Cody has living and investing in Florida for the last 6 years. It's been an electric time to hold real estate in South Florida, but clouds are on the horizon. Where does it go from here? Cody shares where he sees opportunities in the chaos coming to South Florida.

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:56 - Diving Into Florida

    03:06 - When did you move?

    07:57 - What was your journey?

    11:25 - When was the peak?

    14:41 - What did you learn the most?

    22:30 - The different markets of Florida

    27:41 - Opportunities in Florida

    32:35 - The Condo Crisis

    43:09 - Interests as an Investor

    46:22 - Predictions in Florida...

    48:57 - Outro

    View on Youtube:

    https://youtu.be/gFod_6kkQ_A

    50 min
  • How Cody got his start as an investor by purchasing land in Panama

    In this episode, Austin interviews Cody about his first investments, land deals in Panama and apartment in Columbia. Those deals allowed him end his career as a firefighter and become a full time investor. He learned a ton about investing in Latin America and shares what he learned from the "school of hard knocks" of investing. Enjoy!

    0:00 - Intro

    01:02 - Austin's intro for Cody

    02:02 - Cody's background as a Firefighter

    06:05 - His first deals in El Salvador and Panama

    09:54 - Is buying real estate abroad risky?

    11:52 - The difference between buying real estate in the US vs LATAM

    16:54 - The global real estate arbitrage

    18:46 - How he purchased his land in Panama

    20:02 - The difference between investing in Columbia and Panama

    22:07 - The investment case for Cali Columbia

    27:05 - Cashing out in Columbia and the challenges of management

    28:49 - The best way to make money with real estate in LATAM

    30:00 - What is Land Banking?

    32:15 - Cheap deals in the United States

    33:00 - Three tips for international real estate investing

    36 min
  • The real estate bubble in Texas has burst. Now what?

    Is there more pain to come, or is it finally time to buy? Austin has spent the last 6 years investing in the hottest real estate market in the country. In this episode, he shares the unvarnished truth about the real estate market in Texas and where it goes from here.

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:25 - Investing in Austin TX Real Estate

    04:05 - What brought you to Austin?

    07:49 - What were the numbers getting in?

    14:46 - How was the permit process?

    20:01 - Austin Real Estate Skyrocketing

    21:33 - How long was the build?

    26:41 - The Great Covid Migration

    31:36 - The Crash of Austin TX

    36:01 - Developers are struggling

    38:47 - Experience with leveraging money

    42:09 - Generational Differences

    42:59 - What up with Dripping Springs?

    47:13 - Bastrop TX and Elon Musk

    49:09 - Growing up in a small town

    51:54 - Cosplaying Cowboys

    52:25 - Austin Texas Today

    56:26 - Texas as a whole

    59:28 - Wrapping up

    Watch this episode on Youtube:

    https://youtu.be/0HhXYcrDNbA

    1 hr 1 min
  • Investigating Europe's Newest (and Most Unique) Tax Haven

    In this episode, Austin and Cody explore Europe's latest and most unconventional tax haven with Swen Lorenz. As a resident of Sark and an investor, Swen is joining forces with prominent hedge fund manager Harris Kupperman to purchase a significant portion of the island, transforming it into a tax haven and sanctuary from the chaos of the modern world. We delve into what makes Sark so unique, why Swen is fully committed to developing the island, and how you can get involved if you're interested.

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:43 - Welcome to the Adventure Capitalist Podcast

    01:00 - Meet Our Guest: Swen Lorenz

    01:10 - Swen's Background and Connection to Sark

    02:49 - Diving into Sark: A Unique Investment Opportunity

    09:38 - The Autonomous Nature of Sark

    10:48 - Real Estate and Lifestyle on Sark

    13:51 - Challenges and Opportunities in Sark

    17:40 - Historical Context and Community Engagement

    21:48 - Economic Potential and Comparisons

    24:45 - Investment Strategy and Risks

    32:27 - Complexities of Governance in Channel Islands

    33:19 - Living on Sark: Challenges and Demand

    34:55 - Visa and Immigration Policies

    37:19 - Daily Life and Amenities on Sark

    39:57 - Investment Opportunities and Regulations

    49:42 - Future Vision and Population Growth

    52:00 - Tourism and Economic Potential

    56:51 - How to Get Involved and Visit Sark

    59:48 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Watch the episode on Youtube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia

    1 hr 4 min
  • 6 investment ideas nobody is talking about

    In this episode, Austin and Cody discuss 6 investment ideas that nobody is talking about. Some of are cheap, others are forgotten, and others are just downright creative. Enjoy.

    Chapters:

    0:00 - Coming up!

    0:40 - Introduction

    04:20 - Idea #1: Cheap, hated, ready to pump?

    07:21 - Idea #2: Cashflow opportunities outside major cities

    11:04 - Idea #3: Is this the next China?

    14:50 - Idea #4: Healing Asia

    19:53 - Idea #5: War dog investing

    23:35 - Idea #6: An interest rate play

    28:30 - What's your best idea?

    Follow us on Social:

    > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia

    30 min
  • Why 2024 is the year of Japan

    The Japanese Yen is at its weakest point compared to the US dollar in 34 years, creating opportunities for travelers, investors, and entrepreneurs.

    In this episode, we talk about what's unique about the situation happening in Japan, why we might never see it again, and how you can take advantage of the greatest value on Earth right now.

    00:00 - Intro

    00:51 - Why Japan is interesting right now

    02:45 - The impact of the Japanese Yen's nosedive

    06:43 - Negative interest rates in Japan

    07:54 - Skiing in Hokkaido

    09:24 - Why Japan is the greatest value in the world right now

    11:06 - The widow maker trade

    12:50 - Japan's demographics and it's future

    16:30 - Real estate opportunities in Japan

    22:43 - The little known Japanese Digital Nomad Visa

    25:12 - The highest level of culture shock

    Follow us on Social:

    > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia

    27 min

About The Adventure Capitalist

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Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk tell stories that inspire you to think, invest, and live differently. Sometimes they bring investors, entrepreneurs, and other adventurers to join them.