Dennis Earl (Chairman & CEO) and Mike Pyles (Vice President) of the Haltere Group.

A Black-owned real estate syndication and development firm. The conversation centers on financial empowerment, real estate investment, and community education, particularly within the Black community.

🧑‍💼 Guest Backgrounds Dennis Earl

Chairman & CEO of the Haltere Group
25+ years in commercial real estate
Brokered over $3 billion in transactions
Founded Haltere Group during the COVID-19 pandemic to empower Black and Brown communities through real estate education and investment

Mike Pyles

Vice President of the Haltere Group
Serial entrepreneur; co-founder of Quick Lick, the first Black-owned alcohol delivery service
Graduate of Clark Atlanta University
Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

🏢 About the Halter Group

A real estate syndication company focused on multifamily properties
Founded by four Black professionals with expertise in finance, development, and brokerage
Mission: “Born from within” – empowering individuals to build wealth from their own potential
Raised $15M+ and acquired $40M+ in assets in just 3 years
133 of their 135 investors are Black

💡 Key Points & Highlights 🔑 Purpose & Vision

Democratize access to high-value real estate investments
Educate the Black community on commercial real estate
Build generational wealth through collective investing

💰 Investment Model

Minimum investment: $10,000
Offers:
- Quarterly dividends
- Tax benefits via K-1 forms
- Equity appreciation over time
Focused exclusively on multifamily properties (not strip malls or retail)

🎓 Education First

Emphasis on financial literacy over sales
Inspired by Magic Johnson’s quote: “We’re experts in fashion and entertainment, but lagging in financial literacy.”

🎙️ Podcast: The HOW with Halter

HOW = Helping Others Win
Covers topics like investing, entrepreneurship, and financial wellness
Available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Podcasts

💬 Notable Quotes

“I got tired of building wealth for others who do not look like us.” – Dennis Earl

“We’re not pitching—we’re educating.” – Mike Pyles

“The world is hard on us. So we have to be hard on ourselves to prepare.” – Mike Pyles

“Take those dollars, put them into an investment, sit on it, and watch it grow.” – Dennis Earl

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