E402: How Wizards of Waverly Place Sparked a Family Media Empire — And How You Can Join In with Jim Henrie

In this episode of Capital Hacking, we interview Jim Henrie, a principal at Novo Media Group, who shares his journey from real estate development to the entertainment industry. Jim discusses the parallels between financing in real estate and film production, emphasizing the importance of creating family-friendly content that entertains, elevates, and educates. We dive into Jim"s recent film, "Monster Summer," featuring stars like Mel Gibson and Kevin James, and explore the challenges of financing and distribution in today"s market. Jim also shares insights on working with his sons, David and Lorenzo, and their commitment to producing meaningful content aligned with their values. Join us for this engaging conversation that highlights the intersection of real estate and entertainment, and learn how Jim and his family are making a positive impact in the film industry! Ultimate Show Notes: 00:00:45 - Excitement about the interview with Jim Henrie from Novo Media Group 00:01:40 - Jim Henrie"s background in real estate and transition to media 00:02:29 – Jim introduces himself and his company 00:03:03 - Discussion of Jim"s sons and their careers in acting 00:04:29 - Jim"s journey into real estate development 00:05:40 - Comparison between real estate development and the entertainment industry 00:09:44 - The importance of family-friendly content in entertainment 00:11:51 - Discussion on the movie "Monster Summer" and its themes 00:18:18 - The moral compass in Hollywood and the type of content they want to produce Connect with Jim: https://www.novomediagroup.com/team james@novomediagroup.com 818-422-1972  Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify