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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
