
In this episode of The Journey, Leo Young sits down with Andy Borses, a former entertainment industry professional turned real estate entrepreneur and mentor. Andy’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and service—shaped by navigating the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ultimately discovering his passion for real estate and capital raising. Andy is the founder of Rise by 25, an initiative dedicated to teaching financial literacy to young adults, and the creator of the Common Thread Method, a relationship-driven framework for building trust in capital raising. His journey underscores the importance of mentorship, storytelling, and community in achieving success.
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00:00 – The Journey of Andy Borses
02:56 – Navigating Life’s Perfect Storms
05:55 – The Art of Capital Raising
08:48 – Learning from Failures
11:54 – The Importance of Resilience
14:50 – Building Financial Literacy for the Next Generation
23:14 – Creating a Movement: Rise by 25
28:16 – Empowering the Next Generation
30:16 – The Common Thread Method
32:59 – Overcoming Challenges in Capital Raising
37:06 – Building Relationships and Networking
41:46 – Scaling Success Through Teamwork
44:37 – Lessons from Experience
47:10 – Future Aspirations and Impact
50:06 – Actionable Advice for Listeners
👇 One Small Action to Strengthen Your Capital Raising (from Andy): Focus on storytelling and relationships before numbers. This builds trust, which is the foundation of sustainable growth.
🤝 CONNECT WITH ANDY BORSES
andy@ascendequityfund.com
https://www.facebook.com/andy.borses
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyborses/
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