Imagine breaking free from a lucrative but unfulfilling career, a feat Seth Bradley esquire accomplished with finesse. In our latest episode, Seth opens up about his leap from Big Law's 'Golden Handcuffs' to the dynamic world of real Estate syndication and entrepreneurship. Through his story, we unearth the realities of a high-income Lifestyle that often leads to a cycle of excessive spending and personal dissatisfaction. Seth's legal acumen, once used to navigate complex transactions, became an asset in his pursuit of Financial Independence, enabling him to carve out a life aligned with his values and passions.

Navigating the regulatory maze of fund-to-fund investments can be as daunting as a labyrinth, but Seth and I provide a map to the treasure. In the heart of our discussion, we dissect the transition from joint ventures to structured fund-of-funds. We dissect the importance of complying with securities regulations and the nuances between Reg D 506(b) and 506(c) exemptions. For anyone curious about forming and managing investment entities, the episode highlights how to handle these challenges while cultivating meaningful connections with investors.

As we wrap up our conversation, Seth and I illuminate the strategies and exemptions for structuring investment funds within the constraints of complex legislation. We reveal how to make use of the 'rule of 99' and SPVs to navigate the Investment Company Act, and an exemption from the Investment Advisers Act that may provide relief for smaller-scale advisors. Seth's journey not only serves as a blueprint for financial liberation but also connects to his broader mission of sharing his knowledge. By delving into his ventures at SethPaulBradley.com and RaizeLaw.com, listeners can tap into his wealth of experience and embark on their own paths to entrepreneurial success.

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David McIlwaine Host of Break Your Golden Handcuffs

David McIlwaine is a seasoned entrepreneur and successful executive with deep experience in business growth, scale and delivering results. His real estate experience is vast--spanning over 20 years. Experience, knowledge and understanding have been gained firsthand by either currently owning or having owned multifamily units, commercial retail development, asset management, single family, vacation rental properties, second homes and custom builds. He personally wore Golden Handcuffs for almost 14 years, successfully gaining sovereignty over his career and net worth along the way. He founded MAC Assets in 2019 and its portfolio currently includes property in the southeast and mountain west. At present he is a general partner in 1,000 doors.

David’s entrepreneurial experience spans a highly successful sales career in several areas including Real Estate, Marketing/Advertising, and Information Technology start ups. He has a variety of first hand experience including having held C Level positions, led teams across the US to overperformance, raised capital, executed mergers, implemented improvements in operating systems, coached diverse constituencies, created and delivered strategic growth initiatives all leading to successful outcomes. David graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Journalism and Advertising.