268: Gold, Silver, and Hard Assets: Strategies for Volatile Markets – David McAlvany
In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik welcomes back David McAlvany, CEO of McAlvany Financial Group, to discuss the role of precious metals in today’s volatile markets. With over 20 years in wealth management, David shares insights from his experience navigating the tech crisis and global financial crisis, founding McAlvany Wealth Management (MWM) in 2008, and launching Tactical Short in 2017 with Doug Noland. He explores gold’s dominance as a hedge against currency instability, silver’s value potential, and the importance of active portfolio management in a high-inflation, high-rate environment. Learn why central banks are stockpiling gold, how [...]
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267: Navigating Change: Wendy Sweet & Bill Fairman on Carolina Real Estate and Lending Opportunities
Join Big Mike for a dynamic conversation with Wendy Sweet and Bill Fairman, co-founders of Carolina Capital, as they unpack the evolving real estate landscape in 2025. Wendy Sweet, a licensed real estate broker in North and South Carolina for 35 years, blends her selling and lending expertise to guide borrowers and investors toward wealth-building through Carolina Capital’s proven lending model. Bill Fairman, The Wealth Building Strategist, pivoted from a 20-year mortgage career after the 2008 crash to co-develop a diversified passive income model with Wendy, empowering investors to “become the bank.” In this episode, they dive into the Carolinas’ [...]
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266: Mastering Deals & Markets: Derek Dombeck on Creative Investing and Negotiation Wins
Join Big Mike as he sits down with Derek Dombeck, a seasoned real estate investor, national speaker, and international best-selling author who’s been riding the market’s waves since 2003. As the owner of GOW Global LLC, Derek brings a wealth of expertise from thousands of transactions—spanning creative deal structuring, wholesaling, flipping, landlording, lending, and investing. What sets him apart? A genuine passion for people and their success. In this episode, Derek dives into the steady opportunities of Wisconsin’s real estate market, sharing how he finds cash-flowing gems in overlooked small towns. He unpacks his creative financing playbook—think subject-to deals, seller [...]
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265: Self-Directed IRAs Explained: Growth, Taxes & Opportunities with Matt Calhoun
Join Big Mike on the Big Mike Fun Podcast as he welcomes Matt Calhoun, Director of Business Development at Equity Trust, the leading self-directed IRA custodian. In this episode, Matt dives into the latest trends shaping alternative investments, including the rise of crypto, precious metals, real estate, and debt funds. He explores how Equity Trust is adapting with new asset classes, educational efforts like IRA University, and innovative options like the Universal IRA. From navigating market volatility and tax considerations like UBIT/UDFI to spotting opportunities in a shifting economic landscape, Matt offers actionable insights for investors. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE [...]
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264: Contrarian Real Estate Investing and Retail Market Insights with Robert Levy
Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we’re joined by Robert Levy, Managing Partner at LBX Investments, a multi-strategy contrarian real estate firm with $250 million in assets under management. Rob has a deep background in real estate investing, having led acquisitions, asset management, and capital raising at multiple firms before co-founding LBX. With extensive experience in retail and mixed-use assets, he shares invaluable insights into the current state of the commercial real estate market. In this episode, Rob discusses the resilience of open-air shopping centers, the shift in capital from multifamily and industrial sectors into retail, and how compressed cap [...]
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