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In this episode, William Green chats with Harold J. (“Jay”) Bowen III, President & CIO of Bowen, Hanes & Company. Jay & his late father generated dazzling returns for their biggest client, the Tampa Firefighters’ & Police Officers’ Pension Fund. The fund’s stock portfolio has achieved an annualized return of 14.4% over 50 years & a cumulative return of more than 81,000%. Here, Jay explains how they pulled this off, sharing one of the great untold stories of the investment world.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 08:37 - What makes the Tampa Firefighters’ & Police Officers’ Pension Fund special. 17:54 - How Jay Bowen’s father came to run the fund half a century ago. 29:09 - How to thrive by slashing fees, shunning consultants, & thinking long term. 38:54 - Why Jay takes a top-down thematic investment approach. 43:03 - How the fund made a fortune buying Coca-Cola before Buffett. 47:15 - Why it pays to bet on extraordinary CEOs. 51:09 - Why truly long-term investors shouldn’t bother with bonds. 1:05:31 - How Jay is positioned to profit from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 1:10:27 - How he thinks about pricey stocks like Nvidia & Costco. 1:14:29 - How he invests in smaller companies he sees as future blue chips. 1:18:06 - Why he’s obsessed with the Federal Reserve. 1:22:16 - How to invest successfully in times of market mayhem. 1:37:58 - How being an endurance athlete has helped Jay as an investor. 1:53:58 - How he structures his days to optimize performance. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Jay Bowen’s investment firm, Bowen, Hanes & Company.  Links to Jay Bowen’s media appearances. William Green’s podcast episode with Fred Martin | YouTube Video. William Green’s podcast episode with Bob Robotti | YouTube Video. William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews. Follow William Green on X. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.  SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Bluehost Fintool PrizePicks Vanta Onramp SimpleMining Fundrise TurboTax HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Clay offers a detailed guide on creating an investment checklist to help you avoid picking losing stocks. An investment checklist, paired with thorough fundamental analysis, is crucial for making informed and intelligent decisions in the investing world. Great investment opportunities are rare, and a well-crafted checklist is key to distinguishing exceptional companies from mediocre ones. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Why fundamental research is essential to invest successfully. 04:47 - How to generate new investment ideas. 06:47 - How to understand the basics of a business. 08:31 - How to understand the customer base. 10:32 - How to determine the primary risk factors of a business. 19:19 - How to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a company. 28:25 - Which financial and operating ratios investors should monitor? 32:53 - How to determine the quality of a company’s earnings and management team. 01:06:51 - How to evaluate growth opportunities. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Books mentioned: The Investment Checklist, 7 Powers, Investment Intelligence from Insider Trading. Mentioned Episode: TIP652: Best Quality Idea Q3 2024 w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve. Mentioned Episode: TIP600: Business Durability and Strategy Masterclass w/ Hamilton Helmer. Mentioned Episode: TIP604: Best Quality Idea Q1 2024 w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve. Mentioned Episode: TIP602: Same as Ever w/ Morgan Housel. Mentioned Episode: TIP492: The Best Investor You've Never Heard Of — Nick Sleep. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Bluehost Fintool PrizePicks Vanta Onramp SimpleMining Fundrise TurboTax HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Clay Finck is joined by investing legend and bubble historian, Jeremy Grantham. Jeremy gives his updated views on the recent stock market run up, how today’s market compares to market bubbles of the past, and indicators that point to the potential bear market that lies ahead. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Lessons Jeremy learned from his early career investing in the 1960s. 06:13 - How today’s market compares to previous superbubbles in the 1920s, 1989, 1999, and 2007. 12:11 - Jeremy’s view on the market rally since 2022, and the impact of the overcentration of the Magnificent 7 in the S&P 500. 17:40 - Why bubbles tend to last longer than we would expect them to.  31:56 - Whether using the P/E ratio is a reliable way to value the broader market. 36:29 - The major flaw in projecting compounding growth into the future from here. 44:55 - What Jeremy is seeing for innovation in the green energy space. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Check out GMO’s website. GMO’s new US Quality ETF. Related Episode: Listen to TIP542: The Crisis Bigger Than Banks w/ Jeremy Grantham, or watch the video. Related Episode: TIP466: The Bear Has Arrived w/ Jeremy Grantham, or watch the video. Related Episode: TIP371: The Top of the Cycle w/ Jeremy Grantham, or watch the video. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Fundrise 7-Eleven The Bitcoin Way Onramp Public Vanta ReMarkable Connect Invest SimpleMining Miro Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Jonathan Boyar. They discuss his firm’s most recent release of The Forgotten Forty, which outlines their 40 best stock ideas for 2024. Jonathan Boyar is president of Boyar’s Intrinsic Value Research, an independent equity research boutique established in 1975 that counts some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, mutual funds, and family offices as subscribers. He is also a principal of Boyar Asset Management, which has been managing money utilizing a value-oriented strategy since 1983.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro. 02:45 - How a company makes the list of the Forgotten Forty. 09:52 - Potential catalysts Jonathan looks for in his investments. 14:30 - Why Uber remained on the Forgotten Forty list after being the list’s top performer in 2023. 21:58 - Jonathan’s thoughts on the underperformance of small-cap stocks since 2015. 28:04 - An overview of Interactive Brokers stock. 39:22 - Why Bill Ackman has taken a massive stake in Howard Hughes. 50:26 - Why Jonathan likes Madison Square Garden Sports Corporation. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members. Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at [email protected]. Boyar Research’s Forgotten Forty. Boyar Research’s Substack. Books mentioned: 100 Baggers by Chris Mayer. Related Episode: TIP518: The Buy List for 2023 w/ Eddy Elfenbein | YouTube video. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Follow Jonathan on Twitter. Follow Clay on Twitter. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Bluehost Fintool PrizePicks Vanta Onramp SimpleMining Fundrise TurboTax HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

In this insightful episode, real estate expert Leon Wankum delves into the evolving landscape of asset investments. We discuss how Bitcoin could redefine real estate's value, comparing traditional and digital asset strategies. Leon shares his thoughts on Bitcoin's influence on property prices, its role as a new monetary standard, and potential shifts in real estate financing. A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of Bitcoin and real estate. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - The potential of Bitcoin as a new monetary unit of account. 05:03 - How Bitcoin compares with real estate as a store of value. 09:01 - The impact of Bitcoin on the monetary premium of real estate. 25:03 - The effect of Bitcoin's growth on global real estate markets. 25:03 - Balancing Bitcoin's volatility against real estate's stability. 32:10 - Reasons why real estate investors should consider Bitcoin. 35:57 - Specific Bitcoin investment strategies for real estate investors. 51:10 - Regulatory and market adaptations required for a Bitcoin standard in real estate. 54:52 - Changes in real estate financing due to Bitcoin integration. 54:52 - The future of real estate development in a Bitcoin-centric economy. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Leon Wankum’s Twitter. Leon Wankum’s Newsletter. Leon’s webpage where you can learn more about him. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Fundrise AT&T The Bitcoin Way USPS American Express Onramp SimpleMining Public Vacasa Shopify Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

In this episode, William Green brings back Daniel Goleman, author of “Emotional Intelligence,” an iconic book that’s sold over 5 million copies. Here, Dan talks about his new book, “Optimal: How to Sustain Personal & Organizational Excellence Every Day.” He explains how to master the skills of emotional intelligence to become more productive, more effective, calmer, & happier.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:55 - Why Daniel Goleman seeks sustainable excellence, not a “flow” state. 10:44 - How Peter Lynch illustrates the dangers of driving yourself too hard. 15:54 - Why companies need emotionally intelligent leaders. 17:23 - How to boost creative thinking by allowing yourself time to relax. 32:02 - Why EQ trumps IQ in the professional world. 34:21 - How to enhance the foundational skill of self-awareness. 37:08 - How to become a better listener. 48:39 - What the Dalai Lama told Dan about self-compassion. 49:27 - How emotional self-management enhances decision making. 50:42 - How to recover from stress & avoid burnout. 1:08:50 - How to build focused attention in a wildly distracting world. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Daniel Goleman’s website. Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence Courses. Check out Optimal by Daniel Goleman & Carey Cherniss. Check out Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. Daniel Goleman & Richard Davidson's book, Altered Traits. Tara Bennett-Goleman's book, Emotional Alchemy. William Green’s 2023 podcast interview with Daniel Goleman & Tsoknyi Rinpoche | YouTube Video. William Green’s 2022 podcast interview with Daniel Goleman | YouTube Video. William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book. Follow William Green on X (AKA Twitter) Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.  SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Glengoyne Whisky NetSuite Shopify Toyota Babbel Salesforce Fundrise Fidelity Vacasa HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Clay shares a tribute to Charlie Munger since we just crossed what would have been his 100th birthday on January 1st, 2024.  Charlie Munger was vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate controlled by Warren Buffett. Buffett described Munger as his closest partner and right-hand man. At the time of his death, Munger had an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion.  Charlie has had an enormous impact on the value-investing community, and this episode is dedicated to him to honor his contributions to the community and his worldly wisdom. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro. 02:11 - The importance of simplicity in investing and life. 03:17 - The three foundational principles to how Buffett and Munger invest. 08:27 - Why Charlie focused on minimizing standard stupidities to win in life. 14:37 - Munger’s lessons on living a meaningful and fulfilling life. 20:02 - How Munger used his setbacks in life as opportunities to learn and grow as an individual. 23:43 - Munger’s thoughts on the shortcomings of GAAP accounting. 26:23 - The tremendous importance of incentives. 33:26 - How Charlie helped Warren Buffett become a better investor. 42:48 - An overview of Charlie’s investment in Costco and his admiration for the business. 52:12 - The top investment lessons from studying Charlie Munger. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Check out What I Learned About Investing From Darwin. Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at [email protected]. William Green’s podcast interview with Mohnish Pabrai, Tom Gayner, Joel Greenblatt, & Chris Davis. | Youtube Video.  Related Episode - TIP494: The Worldly Wisdom of Charlie Munger | YouTube Video.  Related Episode - TIP571: Charlie Munger & The Psychology of Human Misjudgment. | YouTube Video.  Related Episode - TIP492: The Best Investor You've Never Heard Of (Nick Sleep) | YouTube Video.  Related Episode - TIP569: An Investor's Guide to Clear Thinking w/ Chris Mayer. | YouTube Video.  Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota CI Financial AT&T Yahoo! Finance Long Angle iFlex Stretch Studios Public American Express USPS NerdWallet HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

We Study Billionaires podcast, hosted by Stig Brodersen, Preston Pysh, William Green, Clay Finck, and Kyle Grieve, is the flagship podcast of The Investor’s Podcast Network, with more than 100 Million downloads. On the show, they interview and study famous financial billionaires including Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Howard Marks, and Bill Gates, and they teach you what they learn and how you can apply their investment strategies in the stock market. Leverage the lessons we learned from studying billionaires and apply them in your own investing journey. Listen to our weekly episodes below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

In this insightful episode, we dive into the dual role of Bitcoin mining rigs in both generating cryptocurrency and heating water at home. Our guest, a skilled Bitcoin engineer, shares the technical nuances and environmental considerations of his unique setup. The conversation also analyzes the strategic consequences of the Red Sea conflict, discussing its profound effects on international trade, maritime security, and the stability of the US dollar in global finance. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - An analysis of the Red Sea's role in global trade and its geopolitical significance. 01:27 - How the conflict in the Red Sea region affects international maritime trade and shipping routes. 01:27 - Discussion on the influence of the Red Sea conflict on the stability and dominance of the US dollar. 01:27 - Insights into the broader implications of maritime security issues on global trade. 01:27 - Understanding the complex interplay between geopolitical events and their impact on global trade dynamics. 14:54 - How Bitcoin mining can be integrated with domestic heating systems, particularly for water heating. 14:54 - Understanding the environmental considerations and sustainability aspects of using Bitcoin mining rigs. 35:54 - Exploring the potential and challenges of using renewable energy sources for Bitcoin mining. 35:54 - Latest trends and technological advancements in the field of Bitcoin mining. 39:35 - Insights into the technical setup and operation of at-home Bitcoin mining rigs. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Michael Schmid’s Twitter. Michael’s Website: Nakamoto Heating Solutions. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Bluehost Fintool PrizePicks Vanta Onramp SimpleMining Fundrise TurboTax Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Kyle shares the lessons he learned from reading What I Learned About Investing From Darwin by Pulak Prasad.  The book is authored by Pulak Prasad, an investor out of India who helps run Nalanda Capital. From 2007 to 2022, they compounded their capital at 19% per annum turning 1 rupee into 13.8 rupees during that time sample!! But more important than their track record is the unique ways they run their fund. The book illuminates 3 key principles that Nalanda uses for its investing framework:  1. Avoid big risks. 2. Buy high-quality at a fair price. 3. Don’t be lazy – be very lazy. To help readers understand why he invests this way he dives deep into many of Darwin’s principles to help you understand their potential power in investing. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 20:26 - What a cheetah can teach you about risk 24:33 - Why you should be more focused on risk than returns 25:40 - How things in nature and investing mostly stay the same 27:42 - Some interesting data on why great companies remain great, and poor companies remain mediocre 28:29 - What a Russian scientist can teach us about the power of focusing on one investing metric to help identify wonderful businesses 34:58 - The importance of robustness in nature, and why you should search for the same attribute in business 37:00 - How to identify businesses that can evolve in a fast-changing world and remain on top 43:01 - What guppies can teach us about honest and dishonest signaling 46:06 - Why we should prioritize the past over making bold predictions 48:11 - How to invest without ever doing a discounted cash flow ever again 51:05 - What bear teeth and finches can teach us about the importance of avoiding noise 55:20 - How to use the presence of noise as an opportunity to outperform Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Check out What I Learned About Investing From Darwin. Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at [email protected]. Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining Hardblock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Unchained Vanta Shopify Onramp HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm