Master the art of raising capital using other people’s money (OPM) with Brad Blazar — known as The Capital Catalyst. In this episode of Right About Now with Ryan Alford, Brad breaks down exactly how anyone can raise capital, build wealth through syndication, and acquire real estate or businesses without relying on their own funds.

From his early days in the oil industry to raising millions and teaching thousands, Brad shares the exact mindset, strategies, and compliance essentials needed to succeed. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or someone looking to scale using OPM, this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately.

🔥 What You’ll Learn

How syndication works and how to raise capital like a pro
Using OPM (Other People’s Money) to acquire real estate or businesses
Differences between raising for tangible assets vs. operating companies
Key investor expectations, returns, and risk profiles
Why compliance and regulations matter in capital raising
Strategies for startups vs. established business capital
Biggest myths about capital raising and investor types
How execution and trust drive investor confidence
Financial independence and why school doesn’t teach wealth-building

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00:00 – Introduction to Brad Blazar & the world of syndication
00:00:17 – Raising money to buy complementary businesses (private equity style)
00:00:42 – Podcast intro + Ryan’s welcome
00:01:25 – Why capital raising is a must-have entrepreneur skill
00:02:26 – Brad’s journey: architecture → oil → capital raising
00:03:36 – The power of OPM & Rich Dad Poor Dad principles
00:04:24 – Who really controls the deal? The passive investor breakdown
00:05:35 – Real estate vs. business capital raising explained
00:07:31 – Capital raising for startups vs. mature businesses
00:09:25 – Risk, return & what investors actually expect
00:11:02 – Compliance, regulations & avoiding mistakes with OPM
00:11:25 – Brad’s memorable oil investor story
00:13:33 – Myths about needing age, experience, or credentials
00:15:04 – Why school fails entrepreneurs + financial independence mindset
00:15:44 – How to connect with Brad Blazar
00:16:09 – Episode close + where to find more content