In May 2011, a handful of commodity traders woke up to discover they'd become billionaires overnight.
Not from luck or from some viral tech startup.
But from years of grinding together in the trenches of the commodity markets.
Ivan Glasenberg and his team at Glencore had built the world's largest commodity trading company.
When they took it public, the prospectus revealed something stunning…
Glasenberg himself owned 18.1% of the company. Worth $9.3 billion on IPO day alone.
Daniel Maté and Telis Mistakidis, who ran copper and zinc together, each held stakes worth $3.5 billion.
With a further 4 traders owning stakes of more than $1 billion each.
Seven billionaires, created in one morning.
Here's what makes this story fascinating...
These weren't solo operators who got lucky…
They were a tight group of traders who shared the same vision… the same strategy… and most importantly... the same commitment to excellence.
When Glasenberg made money, his team made money.
When one division crushed it, everyone benefited.
They all had skin in the game and they all shared in the spoils.
And that's exactly what we've built with the Freeman community.
Investing can feel like a lonely journey.
You spend way too much time staring at your screen, second-guessing your decisions… wondering if anyone else is in the same boat.
But here's what I've learned after years in this game...
The best returns don't come from working alone, they come from being part of a group where everyone's pushing in the same direction.
Three days where you'll be surrounded by investors who actually get it.
May 14-16, 2026 at Armature Works in Tampa, Florida.
VIP ticket holders get an extra day on the 14th. Just us, going deep on strategies that actually work.
This isn't some rah-rah motivational fest.
It's a room full of serious investors sharing real strategies and making real connections.
Because here's the truth...
You can build wealth alone. But it's a hell of a lot easier when you're surrounded by people who are doing the same thing.
The Glencore guys proved that. Seven billionaires, all from the same company, all at the same time.
Now I'm not promising you'll become a billionaire at Investormania (though if you do, I want credit).
What I am promising is you'll leave with strategies you can use immediately, connections that last years, and the confidence that comes from being part of something bigger than yourself.
(Fun fact: 5 years ago, I met my wife at an event just like this)
Grab your spot here: https://freemanpublications.thrivecart.com/investormania-2026/
Regular tickets are $497.
VIP is $1,997 (includes the exclusive Thursday session and a VIP only dinner on the Friday), and we have 5 spots left
Oliver