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Digital Social Hour

How I Built A $1 Billion Investment Portfolio | Chris Graebe DSH #782

Digital Social Hour

Sean Kelly

Self-improvement, Education

51.1K Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Ready to dive into the world of investment mastery? Join Sean Kelly on the Digital Social Hour Podcast as he unravels the incredible journey of Chris Graebe, the mastermind behind a $1 billion investment portfolio. 🚀 From his MTV Road Rules days to becoming a pastor and a yo-yo pro, Chris's story is as diverse as it is inspiring. Discover how a micro moment of courage transformed his life and propelled him into the world of equity crowdfunding and startup investing. 💼 Packed with valuable insights, this episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, investment, and personal growth. Tune in now as Chris shares his strategies, the power of playing the long game, and his mission to make startup investing accessible to all. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from a seasoned expert who's passionate about empowering everyday investors! 👥 Watch now and subscribe for more insider secrets. 📺 Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more eye-opening stories on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! 🚀 Join the conversation and be part of this exciting journey into the future of investing. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Chris’s MTV & Real World Experience 04:48 - Family: How Many Kids Do You Have 07:55 - Mindfulness: Living in the Moment 10:20 - Overcoming Judgment: How Chris Got Over Caring What People Thought 13:05 - Investing Journey: How Chris Got Into Investing 17:13 - Beatbox Beverage: Innovative Drink Brand 19:57 - Bankruptcy Insights: What Happens When Companies Go Bankrupt 21:09 - The Next Big Deal: Investment Opportunities 22:15 - Importance of Patience in Investing 23:14 - Investment Basics: How Much Money Do You Need to Invest 23:51 - Daily Deal Flow: How Many Deals Do You Get Pitched a Day 24:38 - Founders' Preference: Why Founders Love Luke 25:19 - Emerging Trends: The Next Big Come Up 26:30 - Tech Valuations: Why Are Tech Company Valuations Going Down 27:58 - IPO Market: When Will IPOs Start Popping Again 30:39 - Understanding EBITDA Multiples 31:10 - Retail Investors & Private Equity Partnerships 32:28 - Beehive's Rapid Fundraising Success 33:20 - Substack's Valuation: High Growth Potential 34:35 - Achieving an 8-Figure Exit: Strategies for Success 35:10 - VC Money: Why You Shouldn’t Take It 39:40 - Connecting with Chris: Where To Find Him APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: [email protected] GUEST: Chris Graebe https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ SPONSORS: Deposyt Payment Processing: https://www.deposyt.com/seankelly LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:16.0

Because you have courage and you do these things and someone maybe is afraid to do something.

0:20.0

I try to lend as much courage as I can to say, you know you can do this.

0:24.0

Nothing stopping you or holding you back.

0:25.9

You just have to try.

0:27.5

When someone can capture just a little bit of courage,

0:29.7

just like you did, can change everything.

0:31.9

Micro amount of courage can literally change someone's life forever.

0:37.0

All right guys, Chris Grayby here today. We're going to talk investing.

0:43.6

What's up man? And your journey. 21 years ago you were a big part of you right?

0:48.2

Yeah, I mean my story is like Forrest Gump man. I have literally done so many different things in my life.

0:55.6

Yeah, small town, Indiana, cornfields grew up that way, went to college, didn't go to school, just basically party like crazy.

1:04.0

I had a pretty intense encounter, met Jesus, became a Christian and everything changed,

1:12.0

but then the door opened I ended up on MTV I was a cast

1:15.4

mirror on MTV's road rules wow yeah and that was during the spiritual journey it was

1:19.9

like six months after oh after yeah so like they so here's the crazy part I met them

1:26.2

before I changed my life the casting directors and I was like I'm a party day out they called-girlfriend. I mean they did all kinds of stuff and then the show didn't that show that I made it on didn't get picked up. They called me six months later like, hey man, we really like you. we think you'd be great for casting for the

1:44.4

next real world or road rules and I was like well I'm I'm not that guy anymore I don't

1:49.7

party I don't do all the stuff and I think for them they were like sweet let's put them on TV let's

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