Today, I welcome DJ Van Keuren to The Gould Mine.

DJ is one of the country’s leading voices on family office real estate investing, and today he pulls back the curtain on how ultra-wealthy families think about wealth preservation, capital allocation, and operator selection. With decades of experience advising and deploying capital for family offices, DJ shares why alignment, access, and structure matter more than ever in today’s market.

He unpacks how family offices vet operators, what they look for in a deal sponsor, and why many are moving away from funds and into direct or co-GP structures. We also get into current capital market dynamics, the shift in return expectations, and how family offices are quietly repositioning their portfolios to weather the storm - and capitalize on the chaos.

This is an insider look at how the top 0.1% invest.

Welcome DJ, to The Gould Mine.

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Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

FULL DISCLOSURE
I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn

Today, I welcome Steve Blackwell to The Gould Mine.

Steve is the founder and CEO of Invito Energy Partners, a private equity firm focused on direct investments in U.S. oil and gas. With decades of experience in the energy sector, Steve brings a no-nonsense, cash-flow-first approach to alternative investments - especially for investors looking beyond real estate and traditional markets.

In this episode, Steve and I dig into:
- Why oil and gas is one of the most tax-advantaged asset classes in the U.S.
- How direct ownership in energy projects differs from public equities or mineral rights
- What most investors don’t understand about drilling risk, decline curves, and JV structures
- Why family offices are taking a second look at energy deals in today’s inflationary environment

Whether you’re a seasoned LP or just starting to explore the energy sector, Steve delivers a masterclass in how to underwrite deals, structure tax-efficient investments, and navigate the complexities of the oil and gas world.

Welcome, Steve, to The Gould Mine.

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LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4ntQsMT
Invito Website: https://bit.ly/4n8Q6uC

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LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3L2sTc7
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3soYxtW

Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

FULL DISCLOSURE
I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn

Today, I welcome Michael Houlihan to The Gould Mine.

Michael is the co-founder of Barefoot Wine, the best-selling wine brand in the U.S. for decades. Since selling the company to E. & J. Gallo in 2005, Michael has turned his focus to angel investing, mentoring founders, and helping businesses build toward successful exits. In this episode, he brings a no-nonsense, cash-flow-first mindset to the table and completely flips modern startup myths on their head.

Michael shares why he only invests in founders planning to sell, how today’s tech culture has warped real business fundamentals, and why message-to-market fit matters more than product. He walks us through the real-world lessons he learned while scaling Barefoot - including the merchandising failures, distributor chaos, and “wine cops” he hired to protect his shelf space.

Later in the episode, Michael gives us a checklist of what every investor should look for before cutting a check - how much overhead is too much, why you should never outsource your sales, and the shocking truth about margins when you scale. Whether you’re building a tech startup or selling cases of wine, this is a masterclass in practical entrepreneurship.

Welcome Michael, to The Gould Mine.

Follow Michael:
Website: https://bit.ly/4mLieUv
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4laJCtJ
Email: michael@thebarefootspirit.com

Follow Me:
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3L2sTc7
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3soYxtW

Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

FULL DISCLOSURE
I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn