Founding Principal of Eighteen Capital Group || Kansas City, Missouri
Hi everyone! It’s Michael Gortenburg here. Exercise is undoubtedly vital to staying healthy, but it's easy for busy people to let it fall by the wayside. According to the CDC, only 28 percent of Americans exercise as often as they should. I know it's not just a matter of telling you to make time for …
Hi everyone! It’s Michael Gortenburg here. As many face financial difficulty in the wake of the pandemic, you may look for ways to boost your income. Real estate provides great benefits for those looking to diversify their portfolio and avoid riskier investments. Here are five reasons why you should invest in real estate: Tax Benefits …
Scott Asner and Michael Gortenburg, founding Principals of 18 Capital Group (18CP), a Kansas City-based private equity firm with a focus on real estate, celebrate Labor Day this year by honoring the hard work of their employees. First proposed by Matthew Maguire, a secretary for the Central Labor Union, Labor Day is a national holiday …
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Hi everyone, Today I wanted to talk about a key element of success — reading. It’s no surprise that reading is a common denominator amongst many of the biggest names in business, and almost all entrepreneurs have a book or two they accredit to changing their lives and shaping their careers. Warren Buffet credits his …
Hi Everyone, I hope you all are continuing to stay safe and healthy. Here in Kansas City, businesses and retailers are starting to reopen as the city eases its coronavirus restrictions, but like many of you I am not rushing to return to a shared office space just yet. Working from home is great for …
Hey everybody, Michael Gortenburg here. I just got back to Kansas City after attending the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). For those who might not know, CES is an annual tradeshow that features the latest consumer technologies making their introduction into the consumer market, from wearable technologies to smart house devices. The show attracts some …
One thing I’ve learned over the course of my life and as a Founding Principal of Eighteen Capital Group (18CG) is that the business world can be highly competitive. Things move at a rapid pace, there can be a lot of pressure and you often have to rely on solid team members to accomplish your …
Hey there – Michael Gortenburg here! The year is winding down here at Eighteen Capital Group (18CG) in Kansas City, and we have already started to look toward next year. We’re factoring in new opportunities for growth, strategies to improve our business and plotting out a plan for how we would like to take things …