What LPs & GPs Need to Know Now with Chad Ackerman

Chad Ackerman is back with a real-world playbook for today’s investors and operators. He shares must-know insights on passive investing, key red flags for LPs, and why coaching matters more than ever. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Left Field’s growth and what GPs need to do to stand out.

Key takeaways to listen for

[10:49] Why passive investing still requires active effort and how to do it right
[19:24] Common mistakes new syndicators make and how to avoid them
[22:21] What today’s LPs really want and what makes them run the other way
[29:16] The best-kept secret for long-term business growth
[32:13] How coaching can save you from costly mistakes

Resources mentioned in this episode

[01:54] Left Field Investors
[08:33] Passive Pockets
[35:00] MAG Capital Partners
[35:50] The Hands-Off Investor by Brian Burke | Paperback and Kindle

About Chad Ackerman

Chad Ackerman is a seasoned business coach and franchise owner with FocalPoint Business Coaching, based in Columbus, Ohio. With a rich background in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and real estate, Chad brings a wealth of experience to his coaching practice. After a successful corporate career, he launched and later sold his own real estate business in 2020. Seeking a new challenge that combined his passion for leadership and desire for flexibility, Chad transitioned into business coaching through franchise ownership with FocalPoint. He is dedicated to empowering small business owners, particularly those in the $1–$5 million revenue range, by providing strategic guidance to enhance growth, efficiency, and work-life balance. Chad resides in Dublin, Ohio, with his fiancée and two children.

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