If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built one of the most successful conglomerates in American history, transforming business while remaining virtually unknown. While Wall Street chased fads, Singleton, who could play chess blindfolded, quietly turned industrial conglomerate Teledyne into a business jug ... Show More
Jul 8
#236 Harley Finkelstein: You Must Requalify for Your Role, Every Year
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein talks with Shane Parrish about treating every role in your life like a job you have to earn again each year. Harley shares why stepping down as COO was his hardest choice, the family motto that guides his daughters, and what makes someone good ... Show More
1h 49m
Jul 1
#235 Outliers: Jimmy Pattison — Building a $16B Empire Without Connections, Capital, or Credentials
At 96 years old, Jimmy Pattison still runs his $16 billion empire personally. He’s built it over 63 years without outside capital or a college degree. He owns 100% of car dealerships, billboards, radio stations—even Ripley’s Believe It or Not—with a philosophy of: "No partners, n ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 24
#234 Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the Top of PepsiCo—and the Cost of Getting There
On her first day as CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi fired her general counsel. Then rehired him before dinner. It wasn’t a stunt. It was a signal. She ran a $200 billion empire the same way she ran her life: with surgical precision, uncompromising standards, and an allergy to corpora ... Show More
1h 36m
Jun 2024
Philosophy Capital's Jacob Rubin on legacy brand names: Caesars $CZR and Gannett $GCI
Jacob Rubin, Portfolio Manager at Philosophy Capital, joins the podcast for the third time to share two theses: the first - Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR), the second - Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI).
For more information about Philosophy Capital, please visit: https://www.ph ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2024
3i Group: Capital in Action - [Business Breakdowns, EP.180]
Today we are breaking down the publicly traded investment company 3i. You may think if you've seen one publicly traded investment vehicle, you've seen them all. Yet, 3i is an investment vehicle where one business, Dutch retailer, Action, represents well north of 50% of their net ... Show More
38m 43s
Apr 11
Barry Ritholtz: Cutting Through Financial Noise - [Making Markets, EP.58]
My guest today is Barry Ritholtz. As the founder & CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management Barry manages assets of over $5B. He is also a famous author and commentator, fondly known as the 'Prickly Prophet of Wall Street' for his contrarian views. In this conversation, Barry shares the ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2024
590: Nat Eliason - Winning & Losing Millions, Moonwalking with Einstein, Creating Memory Dividends, Making Our Days More Memorable, and Writing Captivating Stories (Crypto Confidential)
Read our book, The Score That Matters https://amzn.to/3XxHi7p Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com This episode is supported by Insight Global. Insight Global is a staffing company dedicated to empowering people. Please CLICK HERE for premier staffing and talent. Notes: Nat ... Show More
59m 18s
Sep 2024
THE CARDONE ZONE EPISODE 222: "Breaking down the sale"
Welcome to The Cardone Zone on Sirius XM, where Grant Cardone—entrepreneur, real estate investor, and bestselling author of The 10X Rule—delivers powerful insights to help you dominate in business and life. In Episode #222, Grant takes us on a unique journey back to one of his fi ... Show More
53m 1s