In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down with Kevin McGovern—Chairman and CEO of McGovern Capital—to unpack what it takes to co-found category-leading companies, structure billion-dollar ventures, and scale globally without losing sight of purpose.

Kevin shares lessons from helping build more than 25 companies, participating in over 15 global joint ventures across 80+ countries, and scaling multiple businesses to over $1 billion in revenue. From SoBe Beverages to emerging technologies in plastics, energy, and rare earths, this conversation is packed with practical insights on spotting trends early, building trust-based relationships, and knowing when to go all-in.

This episode is especially valuable for founders, family offices, and investors who want to think bigger, move smarter, and create significance alongside success.

Inside the episode:

• Why the biggest opportunities are often found before the wave forms
• How to "catch the current, make the wave" instead of chasing crowded trends
• Why reputation matters more than your balance sheet in global deal-making
• Kevin's approach to cutting losers early and doubling down on winners
• How personal relationships open doors with sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and multinational partners
• The importance of understanding the numbers, vetting your team, and never outsourcing financial truth
• Why "success to significance" should be the next evolution of wealth building
• How joint ventures and licensing can generate non-dilutive capital and accelerate growth globally

Kevin also shares hard-earned advice on pattern recognition, plateauing when needed during hypergrowth, structuring smart international partnerships, and building businesses that make a real difference in the world.

If you want to grow faster, think more globally, and build with both conviction and purpose, this is an episode worth replaying.

In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down with Mark Russo of Treasure Investments for a fascinating conversation at the intersection of fine art, legacy, wealth creation, and visionary deal-making.

Mark shares how he evolved from success in timber and real estate into building a global fine art business with over 100 gallery partners, distribution across cruise ships worldwide, and more than $1 billion in art sales. The discussion dives into how perseverance, strategic positioning, and unconventional thinking helped him secure rare rights, build powerful distribution channels, and create one of the most unique investment stories in the art world.

From Michelangelo and the Vatican to billionaire collectors and art-backed investment structures, this episode explores how beauty, exclusivity, and business strategy can come together in a way that creates both emotional and financial value.

Inside the episode:

• How Mark built strategic choke points in the fine art market
• The persistence required to land rare licenses and global distribution
• Why meeting people in person and creating emotional connection matters in high-value sales
• How art can be positioned as both a legacy asset and an investment opportunity
• The mindset needed to push through years of rejection and make "impossible" deals happen
• Why optimism, speed, and getting advice from the right experts matter so much in business

This is a conversation about much more than art. It is about taste, conviction, storytelling, access, and building something so differentiated that it becomes difficult to compete with.

If you are a founder, investor, collector, or anyone interested in how passion can evolve into a category-defining business, this episode is full of powerful lessons.

In this episode of the Capital Razor Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down with Larry Connor—founder of The Connor Group, a $5B+ real estate investment firm—to break down how he went from starting with nothing and one investor to building one of the top-performing multifamily platforms in the country.

Larry shares a no-fluff look at what it really takes to scale—from early failures and unconventional thinking to building a culture-driven organization that consistently delivers 30%+ average annual returns over three decades.

This conversation goes far beyond real estate. It's about mindset, execution, and building a business that actually compounds.

Inside the episode:

• Why thinking "different—not just better" is required to build elite businesses
• The exact process Connor used to turn failures into long-term competitive advantages
• How focusing on operations (not just assets) transformed their investment outcomes
• The "investor-first" model that aligns incentives and drives trust at scale
• Why hiring from outside the industry helped them outperform competitors
• The four P's of success: People, Plan, Processes, and Perseverance

Larry also shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, culture, and why most businesses fail due to people decisions—not strategy.

If you're a founder, operator, or investor looking to build something enduring—not just chase short-term wins—this episode is packed with practical frameworks you can apply immediately.