{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP47: The Money You Need for Your First Storage Facility Is Already in Your Phone with Chad Harris","description":"If you\u2019ve ever said, \u201cI can\u2019t buy storage because I don\u2019t have the money,\u201d this episode will completely rewrite your beliefs. I sat down with my friend Chad Harris, a private money expert, to show you why the capital you need is already sitting in your phone\u2019s contact list. You\u2019re not asking people for money, you\u2019re offering them the chance to become the bank. We unpack the exact mindset shifts, conversation frameworks, and step-by-step strategies to help you attract private lenders who are eager to fund your first storage deal, even if you have no experience, no money, and no track record. If raising capital has ever felt intimidating, this episode is your fast track to confidence, clarity, and cash. You\u2019ll Learn How To: Find and attract private lenders hiding in plain sight Start meaningful conversations without being salesy Build credibility even if you\u2019ve never done a deal Offer people a secure way to grow their money in real estate Remove the last excuse keeping you from your first facility What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode: [0:00] Why the biggest thing stopping you isn\u2019t money, it\u2019s belief [2:12] The true identity of your ideal private lender (hint: they\u2019re everywhere) [5:15] How to stop \u201casking\u201d and start offering an opportunity [8:47] Chad\u2019s powerful story of raising money in a personal crisis [11:15] Why you must cast a vision and take on the identity of an investor [14:52] A simple 3-step intro to share what you do and attract interest [17:04] The best way to raise money before you have a deal [21:46] Return of capital vs. return on capital: Why this distinction matters [28:50] The \u201cindirect ask\u201d strategy that gets lenders to self-select [32:23] Two types of social media posts that will attract your first lender Who This Episode Is For: Storage investors stuck on the \u201cI don\u2019t have money\u201d hurdle First-timers afraid to ask others to fund their deals Anyone who believes they don\u2019t know the \u201cright people\u201d Aspiring buyers ready to raise capital and close with confidence Why You Should Listen: The biggest buildings in every city are owned by banks, and there\u2019s a reason for that. When you understand how to raise private money the right way, you unlock the same power to build wealth without using your own capital. This episode gives you the roadmap to make that happen, starting today. Follow Chad Harris:  Chad Harris Website: https:\/\/www.truewealthinvestors.com\/podcast Find private lenders: https:\/\/www.truewealthinvestors.com\/findlenders.html Follow Alex Pardo here: Alex Pardo Website: https:\/\/alexpardo.com\/ Alex Pardo Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alexpardo15 Alex Pardo Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alexpardo25 Alex Pardo YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AlexPardo Storage Wins Website: https:\/\/storagewins.com\/  Have conversations with at least three to give storage owners, brokers, private lenders, and equity partners through the Storage Wins Facebook group. Join for free by visiting this link: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/322064908446514\/ ","author_name":"Storage Wins","author_url":"https:\/\/storagewins.com\/","html":"