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Aug 18
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How Ray Garfield Built Iconic Hotels, Ar...

Matt Aitchison
About this episode

In this episode of Millionaire Mindcast, Matty A. talks with Ray Garfield, a seasoned real estate developer and founder of Garfield Public/Private, about the immense opportunities hidden in public-private partnerships (PPPs). Ray explains how these collaborations between investors, developers, and municipalities can revitalize communities, create economic growth, and generate strong investment returns.


Listeners will learn how PPPs work, the steps to get involved, and the keys to overcoming challenges like bureaucracy and community resistance. Ray also shares real-world examples of projects that turned underutilized land into thriving, mixed-use developments.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • What public-private partnerships are and why they matter
  • How PPPs align public good with private profit
  • Real examples of community transformation through PPPs
  • How to find and evaluate city-backed opportunities
  • Leveraging incentives, zoning changes, and government support
  • Navigating common challenges in PPP projects
  • Why relationship-building with stakeholders is critical
  • How PPPs offer recession-resistant investment potential


Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Ray Garfield and Garfield Public/Private

04:00 – Ray’s background and career path into PPP development

08:00 – Understanding the PPP model

13:00 – Case studies of successful projects

17:00 – Finding and positioning for city-backed deals

21:00 – Challenges and how to overcome them

25:00 – The power of community and political relationships

29:00 – Advice for investors entering the PPP space


Connect with Ray Garfield:

Website: http://www.garfieldpublicprivate.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raygarfield/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raygarfield1944/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raymond.garfield.73

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