201. Sustainable Coffee Company: Investing in Green Byproducts with Cole Shepard

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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