In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down for a live fireside chat with Todd from Ridgeline Capital Group, a single family office built on the back of a $600M entrepreneurial journey.
Todd shares how he co-founded Express Locations, a T-Mobile retailer he scaled from zero to 150+ stores, 1,400 employees, and over $600M in revenue—without using traditional bank debt. He walks through the early days of the wireless industry, the decision to leave a secure corporate career, and the mindset required to move from operator to founder to family office principal.
You’ll hear Todd’s lessons on:
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Working “smart” by surrounding yourself with exceptional people
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Structuring true partnerships and sharing equity to attract A-players
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Growing fast with discipline and simplicity across 10 states
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Surviving four major economic downturns and why patience is a competitive advantage
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Why his family office prioritizes relationships, off-market deals, and quality of life over maximum leverage
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How he brings his adult children into the family mission, vision, and values—and uses formal family meetings to align across generations
If you’re an entrepreneur, capital raiser, or future family office looking to scale without losing your sanity, this conversation is packed with real data points and practical frameworks you can apply immediately.
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