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Alternative Investments and Acquisition Entrepreneurship with Stefan von Imhof, Alts.co
02 February 202260 min

Alternative Investments and Acquisition Entrepreneurship

with Stefan von Imhof, Alts.co
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Alternative investments have been gaining much interest in the past few years. So today, we are talking to an alternative investing expert and inspiring entrepreneur Stefan von Imhof. Stefan is the founder of Alts.co, a leading alternative investing community. He’s no stranger to failing and learning along the way to build a business that not only brings success but also points you towards your true north.


About Stefan von Imhof:

Stefan has always had a passion for analysis and valuations and had years of successful experience in companies like Flippa and HG Insights. He started his first business right after college, he has bought and sold many websites and newsletters. He is now is the CEO of Alts.co. Stefan is originally from Boston but now lives with his wife and Boston Terrier, Charlie, in Australia.

Types of Alternative Investments

Unlike conventional stocks, bonds, and cash, alternative investments are non-traditional investment assets. Investors that want to diversify their portfolios or look for higher potential returns frequently pursue them. Here are some common types of alternative investments:

As entrepreneurs, we must protect our time to focus on the bigger picture and achieve more success.

[13:23] “One of the biggest mistakes I made as a bootstrapper in my first business is that I was so caught up in the day-to-day that I wasn’t seeing the value of where my time was going.”

Episode highlights:

  • Where Stefan sees himself on his entrepreneurial journey. -3:15
  • Why Stefan was temporarily afraid of entrepreneurship. -5:55
  • How and why Stefan started The Alternative Investments Newsletter.-8:15
  • The biggest challenges that Stefan faces as an entrepreneur. -12:40
  • Why Stefan feels that there is absolutely no room for the ego as a startup CEO. -14:48
  • Why slow and steady doesn’t always win the race. -15:30
  • Why Stefan still has constraints in his business even though it is successful. -17:10
  • Why the biggest growth hack that Stefan knows is acquisition entrepreneurship. -18:35
  • How hiring and taking on a co-founder had the biggest impact on Stefan’s business. -21:37
  • What entrepreneurs need to know about alternative markets. -37:21
  • How Stefan defines success for himself and his business. -42:15

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