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In this powerful Family Office Club Podcast interview, Richard Wilson speaks with Paul Hutchinson—Executive producer of the film "Sound of Freedom", the founder of the Child Liberation Foundation and Liberating Humanity.

As founder of the Child Liberation Foundation, Paul has led over 70 child rescue missions, using his success to fight human trafficking and change lives globally.

Paul will be featured at the Family Office Super Summit from December 10th to 12th, where he’ll participate in a fireside chat. For more details, visit https://familyoffices.com/super/

How You Can Help:
To support Paul’s child rescue mission, visit https://childliberation.org/

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Early Entrepreneurial Ventures: A $20M Exit:

Paul Hutchinson began his entrepreneurial career with a marketing company focused on mental health, helping individuals overcome anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. At 29, Paul sold the company for $20 million but felt there was more to his mission than financial success, leading him to new ventures.

Pivot into Real Estate: Bridge Loan Capital's Evolution:

After selling his first company, Paul shifted to real estate, founding Bridge Loan Capital, a firm that initially provided short-term, asset-based loans. However, after the 2008 financial crisis, Paul and his co-founder, John Pennington, pivoted into multifamily real estate—a more stable asset class.

Building Integrity: The Bridge Investment Group's Success:

Paul’s success in real estate was driven by a strong commitment to integrity. Avoiding excessive debt, maintaining transparency with investors, and prioritizing relationships over short-term gains allowed Bridge Investment Group to thrive. Their ethical approach led to high-profile partnerships, like one with Don Hartman, who invested $300 million.

Mastering Influence: The Key to Raising Capital and Impact:

Whether raising capital or raising awareness for a cause, the key is to ask the right questions, listen closely, and offer solutions that align with others' values. Paul highlights authenticity and integrity as essential ingredients to building strong relationships and successfully raising capital.

The Child Rescue Mission: A Life-Changing Experience:

In 2014, Paul’s life was transformed when he participated in an undercover operation to rescue children from a sex trafficking ring in Cartagena, Colombia. Though initially hesitant to get involved in such a dark issue, Paul’s participation in this mission ignited his passion for child rescue. He has since been involved in more than 70 operations, working directly with law enforcement to free children from trafficking and bring perpetrators to justice.

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Key Takeaways:

The Power of Influence: Successful influence, whether raising capital or saving children, is rooted in understanding others' needs, offering solutions that align with their values, and building relationships based on trust and authenticity.

The Importance of Giving: Philanthropy played a key role in Paul’s success. By committing to give away a significant portion of his income early on, he attracted the right partners and opportunities, enabling both personal and professional growth.

Building Relationships and Integrity: Success comes from authentic relationships and being aligned with your values. If an opportunity isn’t the right fit for someone, don’t force it—integrity must come first.

Child Rescue Work: Paul’s personal involvement in rescuing children from trafficking shows the profound impact that com

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In this video, Richard Wilson shares the importance of values in building a successful business and strong relationships. Coming to you from Bali, Richard discusses how the core values of his Investor Club define how they operate, hire, fire, and grow together. Drawing on his experience as an Eagle Scout, Richard reflects on the Boy Scout Law, which outlines timeless values like trustworthiness, loyalty, and helpfulness, and explains why these principles should guide every decision you make in your business and personal life.

He challenges viewers to consider: Are your values clear? Are you working with people who align with those values? And, if someone doesn’t operate by your values, are they an “outlaw” in your world? Richard’s straightforward approach helps you see why aligning with the right people is critical for long-term success.

In this video, Richard discusses the importance of aligning your team with your values and how values shape business success. Don't be an outlaw - make sure your values are clear and embedded in your team's culture!

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In this insightful panel discussion at the Family Office Club, experts dive into the world of working with professional athletes and investing in sports teams. Whether you're looking to partner with athletes, add them to your board, or invest in sports franchises, understanding the key dynamics of trust, relationship-building, and navigating the complex network of agents, managers, and family members is crucial.

Learn how the landscape of sports investment has evolved over the past decade, with rising opportunities for family offices, venture funds, and high-net-worth individuals to get involved in sports teams. Discover how athletes are becoming active investors themselves, and how platforms like Octos are reshaping the future of sports team ownership.

This video also highlights the growing trend of professional athletes, such as NBA stars like Carmelo Anthony, launching their own venture funds and how this shift opens up exciting new possibilities for investors looking to enter the world of sports.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

Building trust and genuine relationships when working with athletes
The evolving sports investment landscape
How sports franchises are becoming more accessible to non-billionaires
Opportunities in NBA, NFL, and Major League Baseball investments
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