Uplift: Conversation centers on financial empowerment, real estate investment, and community education.
Dennis Earls (Chairman & CEO) and Mikael Pyles (Vice President) of the Haltere Group. A Black-owned real estate syndication and development firm. The conversation centers on financial empowerment, real estate investment, and community education, particularly within the Black community. 🧑💼 Guest Backgrounds Dennis Earls Chairman & CEO of the Haltere Group 25+ years in commercial real estate Brokered over $3 billion in transactions Founded Haltere Group during the COVID-19 pandemic to empower Black and Brown communities through real estate education and investment Mikael Pyles Vice President of the Haltere Group Serial entrepreneur; co-founder of Quick Lick, the first Black-owned alcohol delivery service Graduate of Clark Atlanta University Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity 🏢 About the Haltere Group A real estate syndication company focused on multifamily properties Founded by four Black professionals with expertise in finance, development, and brokerage Mission: “Born from within” – empowering individuals to build wealth from their own potential Raised $15M+ and acquired $40M+ in assets in just 3 years 133 of their 135 investors are Black 💡 Key Points & Highlights 🔑 Purpose & Vision Democratize access to high-value real estate investments Educate the Black community on commercial real estate Build generational wealth through collective investing 💰 Investment Model Minimum investment: $10,000 Offers: Quarterly dividends Tax benefits via K-1 forms Equity appreciation over time Focused exclusively on multifamily properties (not strip malls or retail) 🎓 Education First Emphasis on financial literacy over sales Inspired by Magic Johnson’s quote: “We’re experts in fashion and entertainment, but lagging in financial literacy.” 🎙️ Podcast: The HOW with Halter HOW = Helping Others Win Covers topics like investing, entrepreneurship, and financial wellness Available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Podcasts 💬 Notable Quotes “I got tired of building wealth for others who do not look like us.” – Dennis Earl “We’re not pitching—we’re educating.” – Mike Pyles “The world is hard on us. So we have to be hard on ourselves to prepare.” – Mike Pyles “Take those dollars, put them into an investment, sit on it, and watch it grow.” – Dennis Earl #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.