What does it actually take to scale a business to $87 million? Host Stella Shalamova talks with Justin Freishtat, accomplished private equity investor and Managing Partner at Kerns Capital, about his transition from building retail companies to allocating capital at the highest levels. They discuss why he refuses to invest with difficult people, how he manages risk by holding heavy cash reserves, and the tough lessons learned from an Atlanta real estate deal that suffered massive losses.

🎧 Hosted by: Stella Shalamova

👤 Guest: 🏡 Justin Freishtat - Founder & President of Alpha Tactical Partners, Managing Partner at Kerns Capital Justin successfully scaled businesses leading to an $87 million acquisition. Today, he manages institutional capital, focusing on strategic sector rotation and helping companies grow through brand development.

💡 What You'll Learn:

✔️ The major breakpoints every founder faces when scaling a company

✔️ Why you must aggressively reinvest in marketing early on

✔️ The importance of vetting the people behind an investment first

✔️ Real-world lessons from losing capital on a multifamily real estate deal

✔️ Why capping investments at 10% of your net worth eliminates financial anxiety

✔️ Why your personal brand is the ultimate tool for long-term monetization

🎧 Listen now for actionable, real-world advice on private equity and wealth building.

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🌐 Website → https://atphedgefunds.com/

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📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/justinfreishtat/

🔗 LinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/in/justin-freishtat-68063579/

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