Raskin Global

06/22/2026

Perfectionism sounds great…until nothing actually gets done.

On FiduciWho, I talked with Dr. Greg Chasson about perfectionism, procrastination, and burnout, especially for high achievers.

Big takeaway? Not everything needs an A+ effort.

Some things need to be excellent. Some things just need to get done. Some things don’t need to be done at all.

That’s not lowering your standards. That’s being smart with your time, energy, and sanity.

If you’ve ever “researched” something for three weeks instead of making a decision, this episode may be for you.

🌐 And if you want a financial plan built around real life, not perfect spreadsheets, visit RaskinGlobal.com.

06/19/2026

When you’re buying a home, the right realtor matters.

As Michael Bell shared on the podcast, sometimes a team is the better fit. Sometimes it’s a solo agent. But the key is making sure they’re working in your lane.

You don’t want someone who mostly sells $200,000 homes trying to guide you through a $2 million purchase. They may say yes, but experience matters.

Just like in finance, real estate is about having the right professional for the right situation. Do your homework. Ask the questions. Make sure your advisor, agent, or expert has been there before.

06/17/2026

Fear is a funny thing.

I tell people who are new in business: the saber-tooth tiger isn’t waiting outside the cave anymore.

Nobody is going to hurt you for starting a conversation. Nobody is going to take you out for asking, “Can I help?”

The worst thing they can say is no.

And no is not a shot to the heart. It’s just a word.

You hear it, you learn from it, and you move on to the next conversation.

Business, like life, rewards the people willing to keep showing up.

06/16/2026

Most homeowners assume all real estate agents do basically the same thing.

After my conversation with Michael Bell on the FiduciWho podcast, I’m not so sure that’s true.

Michael is one of the top residential brokers in the country, and one topic kept coming up throughout our discussion:
👉 Representation matters.

We talked about dual agency, where one agent represents both the buyer and seller in the same transaction. While it’s legal in many states, Michael believes it creates an unavoidable conflict of interest.

His philosophy is simple: if you’re hired to represent the seller, represent the seller.

We also discussed a few real estate myths that many homeowners still believe:
🏠 Open houses aren’t always the house-selling machine people think they are.
🏠 A yard sign alone isn’t what gets top dollar.
🏠 Pricing strategy and creating buyer competition often matter far more than most sellers realize.

What really stood out to me was that most people only buy or sell a few homes during their lifetime. Meanwhile, experienced professionals may handle hundreds or thousands of transactions.

That’s why choosing the right advisor, whether in real estate or financial planning, can have a huge impact on your outcome.

At the end of the day, fiduciary responsibility isn’t just a financial planning concept. It’s about putting the client’s interests first, regardless of the industry.

🎙️ Listen to the full FiduciWho conversation with Michael Bell if you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing in real estate. There are some valuable insights you won’t hear in a typical real estate presentation.

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06/12/2026

Owning the whole storage facility sounds great, until you realize you also own the headaches.

That’s the tradeoff Jacob laid out so well: when you buy directly, you have control. No partners. No third party. But you also need serious capital, operational know-how, and a lot of time.

Investing as a limited partner is different. You give up control, but you may gain access to cash flow, tax benefits, potential appreciation, and a much more passive experience.

Like most things in finance, there’s no “one-size-fits-all.” It comes down to what you want more: control or convenience.

06/10/2026

Plant the seed. Give it time to grow. 🌽

Retirement investing works the same way. You don’t plant corn and dig it up every other day to check the roots. And you shouldn’t build a long-term portfolio just to stare at it every morning and stress over every market move.

The goal is discipline, patience, and a plan you can actually stick with.

Markets will have good days and bad days, just like an Orioles season. But retirement isn’t built in a day, it’s built by staying the course.

06/08/2026

Can real estate still deliver durable, risk-adjusted returns in today’s unpredictable market? I’m sitting down with self-storage mastermind Jacob Vanderslice to find out!

We unpack the realities of disciplined, resilient real estate investing, straight from the front lines, in this episode built for anyone chasing long-term wealth and stability.

You'll discover:
✔️ What separates real discipline from hype in value-add investing.
✔️ Why self-storage is dominating in a noisy asset class market.
✔️ How top operators truly manage risk, select markets, and outlast downturns.
✔️ The investor’s playbook for passive real estate wealth (including minimums, structure, and red flags).

Huge shoutout to all the savvy investors hungry to learn what REALLY drives success in private equity real estate!

Listen to the episode now and if you enjoyed these insights, make sure to subscribe to our podcast on RaskinGlobal.com



P.S. Hear why “holding on” (not just selling quick) is an overlooked secret among the most successful in real estate! 🏅

06/06/2026

Arias WebsterBerry said something on FiduciWho that really stuck with me.

America glamorizes entrepreneurship and in many ways, that’s a beautiful thing. But we’ve also made it seem like if you’re not the boss, you’ve somehow failed.

That’s just not true.

Great companies need great people. Not everyone is built to be the boss, and there is nothing wrong with that. If everyone is a boss, nobody is doing the work that actually moves the business forward.

Success is not always about owning the company. Sometimes it is about finding the right team, the right role, and the right place to make an impact.

06/05/2026

Markets continued their upward climb in May, supported by strong technology performance, positive economic data, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Nasdaq gained 8.36%, the S&P 500 rose 5.15%, and Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 2.37%, while investors welcomed better-than-expected job growth and upbeat corporate earnings. With the Fed's next meeting scheduled for June, attention is turning to updated economic projections and what they may signal about the broader economy. From \$24 billion spent on Father's Day to the popularity of dining out and special outings, this month's by-the-numbers highlights how families celebrate the dads in their lives.

Stocks pushed higher in May, fueled by big tech names, positive economic news, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.

06/03/2026

Starting a business is not a straight line. It is step after step after step and most of those steps are harder than people expect.

I was at a conference last week where a keynote speaker, a very successful business owner of about 40 years, asked the room, “How many of you have been in business less than five years?”

About half the room raised their hands.

Then he said something they probably needed to hear. “The first five years of trying to be a business owner or entrepreneur is the closest you’ll get to hell on earth.”

That may sound harsh, but there is truth in it.

Building something from scratch takes discipline, sacrifice, humility, and a willingness to keep showing up when it is not fun anymore. Success does not happen by accident. It happens one hard step at a time.