Making Billions with Ryan Miller
Hosted by Ryan Miller
A finance podcast where a capital strategist breaks down playbooks for fund managers on raising capital and managing private market deals.
Making Billions is an instructional podcast and video series for finance professionals navigating private markets. The show alternates between solo 'masterclass' episodes where host Ryan Miller details specific frameworks for capital raising or decision making, and long-form interviews with seasoned fund managers and institutional investors. It's a tactical playbook, focusing on repeatable systems for operational efficiency, deal-making, and investor relations.
“Unlike many finance podcasts that focus on market commentary, this show is engineered as a practical playbook, heavy on frameworks and actionable systems like the 'LOOT Framework' for scaling a fund. Miller's solo episodes, such as a deep dive on 23 cognitive biases, showcase an analytical, almost academic approach to de-risking investment decisions, setting it apart from personality-driven shows.”
Who hosts this show
Ryan Miller is a fund manager, capital strategist, and the host of the 'Making Billions' podcast. With a background that includes roles as a CFO and an angel investor in technology and energy, he holds a BSc and an MFin. Through his company Fund Raise Capital, he coaches fund managers on capital raising strategies and frameworks. Miller has mentored over 1,000 fund managers across various alternative asset classes.
Credentials & credits
- Fund Manager
- Capital Raising Strategist
- Former CFO, Surex Direct Insurance
- Angel Investor (Technology & Energy)
- MFin (Master of Finance)
- BSc
Other ventures
- Fund Raise Capital (Founder)
- Aequor Capital Partners (Founder, Private Equity)
- Darqside Ventures (Co-Founder, Deep Tech)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01How to Stop Losing Millions From Too Much Analysis.Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min
- 02What Skills Do You Need to Buy a Company?Jun 22, 2026 · 59s
- 03STOP LOSING MONEY. 23 BLIND SPOTS Your Mind Loses You MillionsJun 22, 2026 · 56 min
- 04How to Spot a GREAT Leader in Private EquityJun 21, 2026 · 53s
- 05Reps and Warranties That Actually Stick in Carve-OutsJun 19, 2026 · 50s
- 063 Operational Moves That Built a $300M Private Equity FundJun 15, 2026 · 58 min
Notable episodes
- 01STOP LOSING MONEY. 23 BLIND SPOTS Your Mind Loses You Millions
A comprehensive solo masterclass detailing 23 cognitive biases that affect financial decisions, showcasing the host's signature framework-driven analytical style.
- 023 Operational Moves That Built a $300M Private Equity Fund
A deep-dive interview with a successful fund manager, providing a practical, real-world case study on turning around underperforming companies.
- 03How to Fund Raise Capital (My Exact System)
This episode details the host's proprietary 'LOOT Framework,' a 4-stage roadmap for scaling a fund from zero to $100M, epitomizing the show's playbook-driven ethos.
What you'll be asked on this show
Episodes are presented in two formats: solo masterclasses from Miller and interviews with guest experts. The video versions, published on YouTube, feature Miller speaking directly to the camera, interspersed with stock footage and animated text overlays to illustrate key concepts. The host's delivery is structured and instructional, often referencing specific frameworks he has developed.
Questions Ryan Miller keeps coming back to
- “What are the first operational levers you pull in the first 90 days, and how do you decide which one goes first?”
- “When you look at a distressed deal pre-LOI, what signals tell you that it's unfixable?”
- “What is the underlying decision logic an emerging manager could apply to their next distressed deal?”
- “What do you say in a first meeting with a CEO who has been burned by financial buyers before to build trust?”
- “What is one management principle you learned that directly changes how you assess a portfolio company now?”
- “In a carve-out LOI, what are three items you would recommend someone negotiate the hardest on?”
- “What does your equity incentive structure look like for portfolio company leadership?”
- “What specific question do I need answered that I cannot answer with what I already have?”
- “What is the base rate for this cohort?”
- “When did someone last tell you that you were wrong?”
Signature segments
- · The 'Mirror, Room, and Fix' framework for analyzing cognitive biases.
- · The 'LOOT' Framework for scaling a fund.
- · Host's closing line: '...and you too will be well on your way in your pursuit of making billions.'
- · The 'BLUF' (Bottom Line Upfront) communication principle.
- · Solo 'Masterclass' episodes
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books experienced practitioners who have a significant track record in the world of private capital. Guests are typically fund managers, managing directors, or institutional investors who can break down the specific strategies they used to achieve major results, such as raising an oversubscribed $300M fund.
- Eric Wiklendton 3 Operational Moves That Built a $300M Private Equity Fund
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The primary sponsor is Reef Pass Investors, a private investment partnership focused on serial acquisitions and long-term hold platforms. The ad reads are integrated by the host and target the core audience directly, with a call-to-action that includes a direct email, suggesting a focus on high-value, relationship-based lead generation for sophisticated investment opportunities.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is Ryan Miller's real name?
- Ryan Miller is the host's real name. He holds a BSc and a Master of Finance (MFin).
- Is the 'Making Billions' podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast is active, publishing new episodes on a weekly basis across YouTube and podcast platforms.
- What is the format of the show?
- The show alternates between two formats: solo 'masterclass' episodes where Ryan Miller teaches specific finance principles, and expert interviews with top fund managers and institutional investors.
- Who is the podcast for?
- It is designed for fund managers, capital allocators, and general partners in private equity, venture capital, and other alternative asset classes.
- What is Fund Raise Capital?
- Fund Raise Capital is Ryan Miller's company and community where he coaches fund managers using advanced capital raising strategies and fund management frameworks.
- How can I pitch a guest for the show?
- The show does not publicly list a guest pitching process. Guests are typically experienced fund managers, institutional investors, and operators with significant, verifiable track records.
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