Alternative Investments Chat

Alternative Investments Chat

Invessio's Erica Lanier and Erin Akers

Episodes 83
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
71%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Alternative Investments Chat—where hosts and listeners dig into industry news, innovative ideas, and alternative investing trends together. Every episode is a discussion: sometimes we uncover what’s shaping the market, sometimes we learn from expert guests. This is the space to explore new approaches, weigh fresh perspectives, and grow smarter—by asking questions and sharing insights as a community. Whether you’re an investing pro or an industry novice, join us as we make the complex approachable for everyone. Brought to you by Invessio.

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Recent Episodes

S1E83 Beyond Panels: The New Era of Solar Investing

Jun 02, 2026 28m

What if solar investing in 2026 has less to do with rooftop panels and more to do with AI, advanced materials, and entire solar-powered communities? In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat,…

S1E82 Beyond the Hype: Where Innovation Capital Is Really Moving in 2026

May 19, 2026 27m

Innovation in 2026 is about far more than chatbots, crypto headlines, or the latest “hot” stock. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin unpack the Q2 landscape and where…

S1E81 International Equities Explained: Risk, Opportunity, and Global Growth

May 05, 2026 20m

What if the biggest equity opportunities of this decade aren’t in the United States at all? In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica take their ongoing equities journey global…

S1E80 Preferred Stock Equities: Where Stability Meets Ownership

Apr 21, 2026 22m

In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica crack open the often-overlooked world of preferred shares—that hybrid zone where equity ownership meets bond-like income. Blending…

S1E79 Dividend-Paying Stocks: The Equity That Pays You to Wait

Apr 07, 2026 25m

In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica break down the fundamentals of common shares; what they are, how ownership actually works, and why even a small stake can represent…

S1E78 Common Shares Explained: The Equity that Built the Market

Mar 24, 2026 25m

Dividend stocks might not grab headlines like crypto or high tech, but for the patient investor, they can be a quiet workhorse building long-term wealth. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down…

S1E77 Undeveloped But Not Overlooked: Raw Land as an Alternative Investment

Mar 10, 2026 17m

Raw land may look empty, but for the right investor, it can be full of opportunity. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down one of the oldest yet most overlooked forms of real estate investing:…

S1E76 Real Estate After 2008: How the Crash Changed Investing Forever

Mar 03, 2026 22m

The Great Recession wasn’t just a housing crash, it was a financial chain reaction that reshaped how investors, lenders, and policymakers think about risk, leverage, and real estate forever. In this…

S1E75 The Buyer’s Market Explained: More Homes, More Leverage

Feb 24, 2026 19m

A buyer’s market doesn’t make headlines, but it can build real wealth. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down what a buyer’s market looks like and why it may be one of the most overlooked…

S1E74 The Seller’s Market Explained: Housing, Policy, and Smart Money Moves

Feb 17, 2026 22m

A seller’s market is often framed as a win for homeowners and a nightmare for everyone else, but that oversimplification misses the bigger picture. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down what a…

S1E73 Industrial Real Estate: The Backbone of Modern Commerce

Feb 10, 2026 18m

Industrial real estate rarely gets the spotlight, but it’s one of the most essential and resilient asset classes in the global economy. From warehouses and distribution centers to logistics hubs and…

S1E72 Commercial Real Estate Explained: The Businesses Rent, the Investors Win

Feb 03, 2026 26m

Commercial real estate is everywhere, offices, restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, but most people don’t realize how it actually works behind the scenes. While businesses operate inside these…

S1E71 From House to Investment: How Residential Real Estate Builds Wealth

Jan 27, 2026 36m

Residential real estate is often viewed simply as “buying a home,” but for investors, it represents one of the most accessible and powerful alternative investment strategies available. From long-term…

S1E70 Investing in Water: Scarcity, Stability, and the Next Big Global Commodity

Jan 20, 2026 29m

Water is no longer just a basic human necessity; it’s becoming one of the most important alternative investments of the modern era. As clean, accessible freshwater grows increasingly scarce and…

S1E69 High-Yield CDs: Safe returns without the Stock Market Roller Coaster

Jan 13, 2026 21m

High-Yield certificates of deposit (CDs) may sound like your grandma’s favorite asset, but today they are having a serious comeback moment. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down high-yield CDs…

S1E68 High Yield Savings Accounts: The Grown-up Piggy Bank

Jan 06, 2026 21m

High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) may sound old fashioned, but in this episode, Erica and Erin show how they can actually be one of the easiest and most powerful starting points for building a solid…

S1E67 From AI to Private Credit: Alternative Investment Trends to Watch in 2026

Dec 30, 2025 25m

Alternative investments are entering a new era, and 2026 may be the turning point. In this episode, Erica and Erin break down the biggest trends shaping the future of alternatives, from AI-driven…

S1E66 Leveraged Buyouts: Risk, Reward & the Real Story Behind the Headlines

Dec 23, 2025 28m

Leveraged buyouts often make headlines for their massive dollar figures and dramatic outcomes but what is really happening behind the scenes? In this episode, Erin and Erica break down leveraged…

S1E65 From Speculation to Strategy: Crypto Trends for 2026

Dec 16, 2025 29m

Crypto has come a long way from its early days on the fringe of finance. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erin and Erica unpack the biggest crypto trends shaping 2026, and why this…

S1E64 Is Crypto Here to Stay? Understanding the Risks, the Hype, and the Reality of Digital Currency

Dec 09, 2025 29m

Whether you love it or hate it, crypto has crossed the point of no return. What began as a niche experiment in 2009 has grown into a global asset class with over 560 million users, major banks…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Alternative Investments Chat have?

Alternative Investments Chat has published 83 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Alternative Investments Chat still active?

Alternative Investments Chat is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 21m.

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