The Investment Exchange

Welcome to the latest edition of "The Investment Exchange," your premier source for mergers & acquisitions and investment insights. In this issue, we bring you the latest deals and opportunities plus introduce some of the podcasters, influencers and content creators that are shaping the investment landscape.  

Contents

1. Weekly Update

2. Current Investment Opportunities - Finders Fees / Deal Sourcing

3. Current Property Deals - Looking for a contributor?

4. Alternative Investment World - Lee Smith Danver Research ‘Coming Soon’

5. Expert Corner - The Business Lunch

6. Events and Announcements - Steven Kuhn

Section 1 - Weekly Update

After a busy few days in Dubai, this weeks newsletter is coming from the Bahamas where the main focus is waterslides and swimming with pigs.

Remember, life is for living..

If you would like an opportunity included in an upcoming newsletter than get in touch at [email protected]

Section 2 - Investment Opportunities

Slightly different angle this week. Have you considered helping other people find deals and investments?

Finder's fees can be a lucrative way to generate income, especially in the context of deal sourcing. A finder's fee, also known as a referral fee or commission, is a payment made to an individual or entity that successfully connects two parties involved in a business transaction. This can apply to various industries, such as real estate, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Here's how it works and why it can be a great income-generating opportunity:

1. Identifying Opportunities: As a finder, your role is to identify potential business opportunities that might benefit from a partnership, investment, or acquisition. This could involve spotting promising startups, companies looking to expand, or parties seeking specific assets.

2. Connecting Parties: Once you've identified a potential match, you facilitate the connection between the parties involved. You introduce them to each other, provide relevant information about the opportunity, and help initiate discussions.

3. Facilitating Deals: Your involvement might not end with the initial connection. You could also play a role in negotiations, due diligence, and ensuring that both parties' needs and expectations are being met.

4. Earning Finder's Fees: In return for your efforts in sourcing and facilitating the deal, you can negotiate a finder's fee with the parties involved. This fee is typically a percentage of the total deal value and is paid to you upon the successful completion of the transaction.

Advantages of Finder's Fees for Deal Sourcing:

1. Low Entry Barrier: You don't necessarily need a significant amount of capital to start earning finder's fees. Your knowledge, networking skills, and ability to spot opportunities are key.

2. Flexible Work: Finder's fees can often be pursued on a part-time basis, allowing you to maintain other commitments or explore other income streams simultaneously.

3. Networking Opportunities: Engaging in deal sourcing exposes you to a wide range of professionals, potential clients, and partners, expanding your professional network.

4. Potential for High Earnings: Depending on the value and complexity of the deals you facilitate, finder's fees can yield substantial income. Higher-value transactions can lead to substantial commission payments.

5. Diverse Industries: Finder's fees are not limited to a specific industry. You can explore opportunities in real estate, finance, technology, and more, depending on your expertise and interests.

6. Value Addition: By connecting parties with mutually beneficial opportunities, you provide value to businesses and investors while benefiting financially yourself.

In summary, finder's fees for deal sourcing offer a pathway to generate income by leveraging your networking skills, market knowledge, and ability to identify valuable opportunities. With the right approach, this can be a profitable endeavor, but it's important to be aware of the challenges and to continuously refine your skills and strategies to succeed in the competitive world of deal sourcing.

Section 3 - Property Deals

Are you a Property Investor, Deal Maker or Trainer?

We are looking for a motivated individual to join the newsletter as a contributor in this property section

If you think you have what it takes to help scale a newsletter whilst also growing your own personal network, Get in touch

Section 4 - Alternative Investment World

As we said last week we're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Lee Smith, a renowned expert in crypto, property, stocks, and alternative investments.

His hints, tips and advice is going to be pulled together into a new service called Danver Research so watch this space.

Section 5 - Expert Corner

In expert corner this week we have The Business Lunch Podcast with Roland Frasier

Section 6 - Events and Announcements

Are you looking for your next mentor?

Meet Steven: A strategic advisor with a 30-year track record, fuelling over $500M in success for executives & entrepreneurs. From rock stars to royals, his expertise thrives in propelling visionary business owners to monumental heights, tackling any challenge through 1-on-1 guidance and group empowerment. Co-author of "Unleash Your Humble Alpha," Steven unearths hidden power within leaders, all while holding the title of military veteran, keynote speaker, and international citizen.

To apply, get in touch at [email protected] or reach out directly on Linkedin

We hope you find this edition of "The Investment Exchange" informative and valuable. Your feedback and suggestions are important to us, so please feel free to reach out to us with any comments or ideas for future editions.

Happy investing!

Ross Tomkins, Key Person of Influence @ The Investment Exchange

Note: This content is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult with a professional advisor before making any investment decisions.