Speaking
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Ben brings two decades of deal-making to the mic and the stage — plain-English explanations, real deal examples, and a conviction that protecting capital comes first. Ideal for real estate, investing, and entrepreneur audiences.
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Speaking topics
Triple Net (NNN) Lease Investing
How corporate-guaranteed, 15–20 year leases with credit tenants create stable, predictable cash flow — and why they're the quiet workhorse of passive income.
Fund Strategy & Capital Allocation
How a fund manager weighs opportunity, concentration, tenant credit, and downside risk before allocating investor capital.
Downside Protection & Durable Income
Building portfolios that protect principal first and grow second through disciplined underwriting, diversified income, and risk-adjusted returns.
1031 Exchanges & Alternative Assets
Using 1031 exchanges to defer gains and rotate into net lease assets, plus alternative-asset plays most investors never see.
Formats
Keynote
30–45 minA story-driven talk on allocating capital and building durable income through net lease real estate — deal examples, real numbers, no jargon.
Panel & fireside
45–60 minFast, candid, and quotable. Ben is comfortable being the contrarian voice on risk, leverage, and why multifamily isn't the only path.
Workshop
60–90 minA working session on underwriting a net lease deal: tenant credit, lease structure, cap rate math, and the red flags that kill deals.
Podcast interview
30–60 minRemote or in-person, broadcast-quality audio and video. Ben comes with angles, stories, and clips your audience will share.
What your audience gets
- —Why return OF capital beats return ON capital — and how to structure for it
- —How corporate-guaranteed leases turn real estate into a bond-like income stream
- —The underwriting checklist a fund manager uses before allocating a dollar
- —How portfolio construction changes the way an investor evaluates a deal
- —Where disciplined capital allocation can create durable value
On stage
A look at Ben in the room — keynotes, panels, and studios.
See Ben in action
Watch before you book
Ben with host Jonathan Mitchell on Skip the Lines — the conversation that covers how he raised $115M without touching multifamily, the underwriting discipline behind it, and why protecting the capital comes first.
Live on stage
Pitching a deal at Best Ever Conference
Ben presenting a live deal pitch to a room of investors — how he frames an opportunity, walks through the risk, and holds a stage.
More episodes and interviews on the podcasts page.
Press kit
Grab what you need
Copy a bio straight into your program or show notes.
One-liner
12 words
Ben Kogut is a commercial real estate fund manager and founder of Rooster Equity Partners.
Short bio
~60 words
Ben Kogut is a commercial real estate fund manager and the founder and CEO of Rooster Equity Partners. A twenty-year industry veteran, Ben has deployed more than $120 million across 45+ deals, with a focus on net lease and ground lease investments. He lives in Austin, Texas.
Full bio
~140 words
Ben Kogut is a commercial real estate fund manager and the founder and CEO of Rooster Equity Partners, focused on net lease and ground lease investments. He began his career in 2005, built his own brokerage, and established a syndication track record before evolving Rooster into a fund management platform. Ben has raised more than $120 million from 300+ investors and personally invested in over 45 deals with credit tenants including Chipotle, Fractal Education, and a national auto repair brand. He holds a degree from the University of Texas and an MBA from the Acton School of Business. Ben serves on the board of the Jewish National Fund and represents Austin on the Jewish Federations of North America. He lives in Austin with his Goldendoodle, Mazzy, and is a relentless pickleball player.
“It's better to copy genius than create mediocrity.”
Ben Kogut
Organizer FAQ
What does Ben speak about?
Fund strategy, capital allocation, downside protection, net lease and ground lease investing, and building durable real estate portfolios. He tailors depth to the room — from first-time investors to family offices.
Does Ben travel?
Yes. He's based in Austin, Texas and travels nationally for the right event. Remote podcast interviews are easy to schedule.
What does Ben need from the host?
A clear audience description, run of show, and the topic you want him to own. He'll send bio, headshots, and talking points ahead of time.
How fast does Ben reply?
Usually within two business days. Send the inquiry form and Ben will reply personally.
Ready to book?
Tell Ben about your event or show. Expect a reply within a couple of days.
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