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The Retail Readiness™ Podcast

The Retail Readiness™ Podcast

De : Heidi Wheatley
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Retail Readiness™ examines the operational, financial, and strategic preparation alternative investment sponsors need before entering the private wealth (retail) channel to raise capital. Each episode is hosted by Heidi Wheatley, Founder, and features industry professionals discussing due diligence, distribution strategy, and the operational preparation required to work with broker-dealers and RIAs.


The Retail Readiness™ Podcast provides educational discussions about raising capital in the retail channel and working with broker-dealers and RIAs. The content is not legal, investment, or regulatory advice. Please consult your legal team and trusted advisors to discuss your specific situation.

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  • I Can't Make the Numbers Work: Discussing the IBD Load and the Shift to RIA Only
    Apr 8 2026

    More and more conversations with sponsors start the same way: “We’re thinking about going RIA-only — the IBD load just doesn’t work.” While RIA-only distribution is a valid path for some, it’s often assumed to be simpler and less expensive than it actually is. In practice, fiduciary standards, platform access, advisor behavior, and operational requirements can introduce different — and sometimes greater — challenges when it comes to driving allocations.

    The Retail Readiness™ Podcast provides educational discussions about raising capital in the retail channel and working with broker-dealers and RIAs. The content is not legal, investment, or regulatory advice.

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    1 h et 1 min
  • Failure to Launch: Common Alternative Investment Sponsor Missteps and How to Avoid Them
    Mar 11 2026

    Industry experts, Amy Arnold, Concorde Investment Services; Rhys James, Williams Mullen; and Brad Updike, Mick Law, join host Heidi Wheatley for an informative conversation about the common missteps they see sponsors making and share guidance on how to avoid them.

    The Retail Readiness™ Podcast provides educational discussions about raising capital in the retail channel and working with broker-dealers and RIAs. The content is not legal, investment, or regulatory advice.

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    1 h et 3 min
  • Maximizing Conference Season
    Feb 12 2026

    For alternative investment sponsors, conference and travel are one of the largest budget line items. Maximizing opportunities to drive a return on your spend is crucial. Join host Heidi Wheatley, Michelle Galeski, Rep Driven Results; and Cherie Fournier, Marketing Intent to learn why pre-conference outreach is where the real work happens, ways to differentiate your company onsite, and how to end conversations to maximize follow up efforts.


    The Retail Readiness Podcast provides educational discussions about raising capital in the retail channel and working with broker-dealers and RIAs. The content is not legal, investment, or regulatory advice.

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    1 h
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