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Join Mike Cavaggioni with Cole Shephard on the 201st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Cole shares how the Legacy Group rose to $50 million of assets under management and the investment opportunity for high-net-worth investors in the private company space.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The promising opportunities in international impact investing, with a focus on Latin America.
  • How Green Coffee Company is revolutionizing sustainable farming and creating valuable byproducts.
  • Legacy Group's proven investment approach is designed to benefit accredited investors.
  • The value of experience and historical cycles to make sound investment decisions.
  • And much more!

Key moments:

00:00:43 – Cole's Background
00:04:40 – Green Coffee Company
00:05:40 – Coffee Production and Land Acquisition
00:11:13 – Legacy Group
00:13:35 – Creating Talent in Colombia
00:15:10 – Investment Offerings for Accredited Investors
00:19:13 – Positive Social and Environmental Impact
00:21:16 – Creating a Sustainable Ecosystem
00:24:42 – Value of Byproducts
00:26:38 – Importance of Corporate Responsibility
00:28:10 – Importance of Experience
00:29:59 – Tips for New Investors
00:32:29 – Book Recommendation
00:35:18 – Importance of Skin in the Game 

About Cole Shephard:

Cole Shephard is the founding partner of the alternative investment firm, Legacy Group, and the founder and a board member at the Green Coffee Company, Colombia's largest coffee producer. As a PwC alum working in accounting, advisory, M&A, and consulting across the United States, Bermuda, Hong Kong, and Beijing.

Cole is an expert in emerging markets and understanding the capital movements of high-net-worth investors. Cole is based in Medellin, Colombia.

Find Cole on:

Website: https://legacy-group.co/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-shephard-67b1a51a/?originalSubdomain=co

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legacygroup9109/videos

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