Extreme Ownership - Lead and Win

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Extreme Ownership Defined

What is Extreme Ownership and why does it matter to a business leader?

Extreme Ownership is a mindset practiced by the authors of the book by that name. Jocko Willink and Leif Babin served our country as Navy SEALs, elite warriors of the United States Navy.

From the book’s introduction:

With Extreme Ownership, you must remove individual ego and personal agenda. It’s all about the mission. How can you best get your team to most effectively execute the plan in order to accomplish the mission? That is the question you have to ask yourself. That is what Extreme Ownership is all about.

This post offers a one-page discussion about the book.

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RaiseFest Celebrates Capitalism

Ray Hightower on stage at RaiseFest 2024 in Phoenix, AZ USA

Over 1,000 capital raisers attended RaiseFest in Phoenix last week. The event attracts fund managers, investors, and related professionals. We gathered for quality presentations, networking, and fun.

RaiseFest is a celebration of capitalism. When good people conduct business, everybody wins.

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RaiseFest + Teamwork

Attention Capital Raisers

Have you raised $1M+ in capital in the last twelve months?

You might be a traditional co-sponsor. Or perhaps you are using the Fund of Funds model or an SPV to deliver for your investors. If so, this opportunity might fit you. And it’s right here in Arizona.

Deal + Team

As a successful capital raiser, you understand business leadership and teamwork. You know that the best investors make decisions by looking at the deal and the team.

Midtown Team in Tucson, AZ

These photos are from a recent 2-day DD in Arizona. Investors appreciate our track record, which includes:

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Prepare for Rain

Prepare for Rain - Facing the Giants

Two farmers desperately needed rain.

Both farmers prayed for rain. But only one actually prepared his field to receive the rain.

Which farmer truly trusted God to send the rain?

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Roof Inspections and Human Nature


Rooftop due diligence. Yes, it is important for us to inspect the roof of any asset that we’re buying. Even more important: We need to bring multiple experts on the journey with us. Experts who know exactly what they’re looking at.

Why experts, plural? Here’s why.

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