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In today's episode, Stig Brodersen speaks to Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig only owns five individual stocks, and in this episode, he outlines why he is still bullish on Spotify. Hari’s pick, Disney, has recently been extremely volatile, and Tobias pitches Mueller Industries, a value stock trading at an appealing valuation. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 06:25 - Why Hari is bullish on Disney (Ticker: DIS) 12:09 - The bear case of Disney, including increasing competition, valuation, and debt levels 35:33 - Why Stig has invested in Spotify (Ticker: SPOT) as one of the five stocks he owns 48:44 - The bear case for Spotify, including the dependency on Alphabet 58:18 - Why Toby has invested in Mueller Industries (Ticker: MLI) 1:06:46 - The bear case for Mueller Industries, including the end of the building phase and competitive Chinese pressures 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. Listen to the Mastermind Discussion Q4 2023 – TIP586 | Youtube video. Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q3 2023 – TIP576 | Youtube video. Listen to the Mastermind Discussion Q2 2023 – TIP557 | Youtube video. Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q1 2023 – TIP528 | Youtube video. Listen to the Mastermind Discussion Q1 2022 – TIP418 | Youtube video. Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q2 2022 – TIP450 | Youtube video.   Listen to the Mastermind Discussion Q3 2022 – TIP475 | Youtube video. Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q4 2022 – TIP496 | Youtube video. Tobias Carlisle's podcast, The Acquirer's Podcast. Tobias Carlisle's ETF, ZIG. Tobias Carlisle's ETF, Deep. Tobias Carlisle's book, The Acquirer's Multiple – read reviews of this book. Tobias Carlisle's Acquirer's Multiple stock screener: AcquirersMultiple.com. Tweet directly to Tobias Carlisle. Hari's Blog: BitsBusiness.com. Tweet directly to Hari Ramachandra. 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. 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 NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Clay reviews Nassim Taleb’s book – Fooled by Randomness. Nassim Taleb is a Lebanon-born American mathematician and statistician whose work concerns problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. He’s very well known for his popular books, including The Black Swan, Antifragile, Skin in the Game, and Fooled by Randomness. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro. 01:37 - The role of luck in investing. 04:51 - Biases that get investors into trouble, such as the survivorship bias and the endowment effect. 10:09 - Why we should develop a sense of skepticism and humility. 15:52 - Why it’s so important to understand alternative histories. 30:47 - Why humans are more prone to make investment decisions based on emotions rather than facts and probabilities. 37:31 - What the firehouse effect is. 39:33 - The story of a trader who got married to his positions which ended up being a value trap. 48:08 - What chaos theory is. 58:54 - How Taleb’s investment strategy capitalizes on asymmetric opportunities. 62:06 - Distinguishing a good process from a good outcome. 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. Nassim Taleb’s books: Fooled by Randomness, Antifragile, The Black Swan, & Skin in the Game. Episode Mentioned: TIP558: How Ackman & Taleb Profited Billions During Market Crashes w/ Scott Patterson | YouTube Video. Episode Mentioned: TIP597: Darwin's Investing Lessons w/ Kyle Grieve | YouTube Video. Episode Mentioned: TIP579: Big Mistakes by Michael Batnick | YouTube Video.  Follow Clay on Twitter. Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com. 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. 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 NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Burnett shifts from tech executive to Bitcoin mining leader, focusing on innovative, sustainable solutions. He explores Bitcoin's challenges, the significance of ASICs beyond finance, and strategies for navigating regulatory environments. Burnett's insights into future trends and advice for tech entrepreneurs underscore the importance of adaptive strategies and sustainability in the evolving Bitcoin landscape. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Bob Burnett's journey from tech executive to leading Bitcoin mining initiatives. 18:13 - The importance of sustainable practices in the Bitcoin mining industry. 27:44 - Strategies for navigating the complex regulatory environment of Bitcoin. 35:06 - How blockchain technology extends beyond finance into other sectors. 37:01 - The significance of adaptability for entrepreneurs in the tech and finance industries. 62:15 - Insights into the future trends and potential of Bitcoin. 69:08 - Lessons in leadership and innovation drawn from Burnett's extensive experience. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Check out: Bob’s Twitter. Visit: Barefoot mining website. 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 Toyota NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, William Green chats with famed investor Bruce Berkowitz, whose Fairholme Fund has beaten the S&P 500 by 529 percentage points over 23 years. Bruce, who was named Morningstar’s Domestic Stock-Fund Manager of the Decade in 2009, talks here about the ups & downs of his volatile career, how he changed his investment strategy after three costly losses, why he likes cash as a kind of “financial valium,” & why 80% of his fund is riding on one stock. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:44 - What Bruce Berkowitz learned about odds by working as a bookmaker. 06:26 - What his stint as a broker taught him about how not to invest. 34:18 - Why he makes huge bets on a tiny number of stocks. 41:53 - How he’s riding a multi-decade wave of migration to Florida. 48:57 - How he justifies betting 80% of his fund on one stock. 54:59 - How he’s playing long-term trends in the energy sector. 56:56 - Why he’s changed the way he invests. 59:08 - Why he’s acutely wary of bank stocks. 59:20 - What he learned from losing big on Sears, Fannie Mae, & Freddie Mac. 1:17:53 - Why he views cash as a valuable form of “financial valium.”  1:28:51 - How he assesses the investment threat of global warming. 1:33:50 - Why he operates as a lone wolf, not part of a team. 1:39:53 - What he’s tried to teach his three children. 1:45:31 - How he handles setbacks. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Bruce Berkowitz’s investment firm, Fairholme Funds. Vaclav Smil’s book How the World Really Works. Vaclav Smil’s book Energy & Civilization. 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 Toyota Linkedin Marketing Solutions Fidelity Efani Shopify NDTCO Fundrise Wise NetSuite TurboTax Vacasa NerdWallet Babbel 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

On today’s episode, Clay chats with Chris Mayer about long-term compounding and a few of his holdings, including Constellation Software. Chris is well-known for his book, 100 Baggers, and has inspired thousands of readers to become better investors. If you’re interested in investing in multi-baggers, then this episode is a must-listen. Chris is the author of 100 Baggers and the co-founder and portfolio manager of Woodlock House Family Capital.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:27 - A review of how Chris’s fund performed in 2023. 06:37 - Where Chris focuses much of his attention in managing a fund. 12:39 - How Chris discovered Constellation Software. 18:02 - How the competitive landscape for Constellation Software has developed over the years. 24:58 - The potential drawbacks of Constellation Software’s decentralized business model. 28:09 - Chris’s thoughts on Constellation Software’s ~60% increase in their share price over the past year. 28:53 - How Constellation 2.0 has developed in recent years. 33:04 - Why Constellation Software has started performing spinoffs. 39:42 - Whether Constellation will continue to do more spinoffs in the future or not. 37:05 - Why Chris decided to invest in the Constellation Software spinoffs in his fund (Topicus & Lumine). 39:32 - Why Topicus is targeting higher organic growth in their subsidiaries. 55:12 - Chris’s thoughts on the valuation of Constellation Software, Topicus, and Lumine. 61:56 - How Chris would consider allocating fresh capital today in his fund. 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. Chris Mayer’s books: 100 Baggers & How Do You Know? Resources mentioned: InPractise, Acquirers.com, & REQ Capital. Chris’s fund & blog: Woodlock House Family Capital. Thomas Phelps’ book: 100 to 1 in the Stock Market. Episode mentioned: TIP531: Mark Leonard: The Best Capital Allocator You've Never Heard Of | YouTube Video. Related Episode: TIP543: 100 Baggers w/ Chris Mayer | YouTube Video. Related Episode: TIP569: An Investor's Guide to Clear Thinking w/ Chris Mayer | YouTube Video. Related Episode: MI310: A Serial Acquirers Deep Dive w/ Chris Mayer | YouTube Video. Follow Chris on Twitter. Follow Clay on Twitter. Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com. 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. 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 NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Gladstein discusses Bitcoin's impact on Africa, leveraging natural resources for mining to provide electricity and financial stability. Highlighting cases in Malawi and Kenya, he shows how Bitcoin offers a stable currency and supports renewable energy, transforming economic landscapes and promoting sustainable development. This narrative illustrates Bitcoin's potential as a catalyst for empowerment and progress across the continent. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - The potential of Bitcoin to drive sustainable development in Africa. 00:57 - How Africa's natural resources can be utilized for Bitcoin mining. 11:07 - The role of Bitcoin mining in providing access to electricity and reducing energy costs. 16:25 - Examples of successful Bitcoin mining projects in Malawi and Kenya and their socio-economic benefits. 25:09 - Strategies for leveraging stranded energy resources for economic empowerment and environmental conservation. 26:17 - Ways in which Bitcoin acts as a stable, decentralized currency for regions facing inflation. 44:37 - The impact of micro-hydroelectric and geothermal energy projects on local communities. 45:57 - The importance of local entrepreneurship and community initiatives in the adoption of Bitcoin mining. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Alex’s article in Bitcoin Magazine: Stranded. Alex’s Twitter. The Human Rights Foundation. 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 Toyota NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle talks to Paul Andreola about how he evaluates smallcap stocks, why flipping over as many rocks as possible is such a strong strategy, why to put all your focus on profitable growing businesses, why the PEG ratio is so important for finding great opportunities, the importance of understanding the capital raising process, why value will always succeed in the long term, the current state of microcaps and much, much more! Paul Andreola is a highly successful microcap investor who has been managing his own money for over 30 years. He is a board member for Atlas Engineered Products, Total Telcom, and Departure Bay Bay Capital. He’s a big proponent of microcap investing and runs an investing community called SmallCap Discoveries where he interviews CEOs of microcap businesses and shares his ideas and strategies. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:28 - The importance of flipping over as many rocks as possible. 05:00 - The power of owning businesses that institutions can’t invest in. 05:08 - Why focus your efforts on profitable businesses that are growing. 05:22 - How to use the price-to-earnings-growth ratio to help you identify undervalued growth stocks. 06:22 - How to add a margin of safety using the PEG ratio. 06:22 - How to use the PEG ratio to help you determine what needs to be sold. 08:43 - How increasing fund flows can attract low-quality businesses in search of capital. 09:46 - Why owning profitable companies can de-risk your investing. 09:46 - Why you should stay away from low-growth businesses even when they are cheap. 13:23 - Why you should stay away from businesses that are likely to heavily dilute shareholders. 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 Paul’s services at Smallcap Discoveries. Read Paul’s articles here. Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com. Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn. 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. 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 NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Ian Cassel to discuss multi-bagger first principles, what he’s learned from investor Tony Deden, and biases he has had to overcome to continue improving as an investor. Ian is a full-time microcap investor and CIO of Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management. He is the founder of MicroCapClub.com and co-founder of the IntelligentFanatics.com.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro. 01:36 - Ian’s investment journaling and reflection process. 06:19 - What Ian has learned from managing a fund for over 5 years. 08:56 - A 2023 overview for Ian’s fund. 23:58 - What Ian learned from Anthony Deden. 27:43 - The multi-bagger first principles. 35:53 - A few case studies on multi-baggers. 53:26 - Why high insider ownership doesn’t correlate with stocks that outperform. 54:02 - How attribution bias influences investor behavior. 58:08 - Ian’s experience on the saying, “Risk is what you don’t see.” 61:03 - How Ian decides whether he should average down in a position or not. 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. Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com. Ian’s presentation on Multi-bagger First Principles. Ian’s community, MicrocapClub. Ian’s book, Intelligent Fanatics. Ryan Pape’s interview at the MicroCap Leadership Summit. Related Episode: TIP563: Lightning in a Bottle & Microcap Investing w/ Ian Cassel | YouTube Video. Follow Ian on Twitter. Follow Clay on 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. 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 NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into Bitcoin's future with Romain Rouphael: Unpacking his journey from finance to pioneering in Bitcoin research, LN Markets, and DLC Markets. Discover how leveraging Bitcoin for payments and building on its secure infrastructure is changing trading with instant settlements, trustless derivatives, and over $2 billion traded. Learn about the innovation behind LN Markets' fast retail trading and DLC Markets' approach to revolutionizing trustless OTC derivatives. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:35 - The reasons behind Romain Rouphael's full-time commitment to Bitcoin and its potential for revolutionizing finance. 07:43 - Insights into the foundational stages of Bitcoin research and the establishment of a Bitcoin lab. 07:43 - The advantages of Bitcoin over other cryptocurrencies as both an asset and a financial infrastructure. 26:21 - Future developments in Bitcoin financial services, including enhancements to LN Markets and DLC Markets, and the introduction of new products like hashrate/blockspace trading. 33:20 - Introduction to LN Markets, a platform enabling instant settlement trading built on the Lightning Network. 33:20 - The significance of Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) in enabling trustless OTC derivatives trading on Bitcoin. 40:13 - The innovative approach of DLC Markets to facilitate complex smart contracts for large-scale, trustless trading. 50:21 - Challenges and complexities faced in managing a Bitcoin fund and interacting with centralized exchanges. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Article: LN Markets Upgrades Bitcoin Trading w/ DLCs. Romain Rouphael's Twitter. LN Market's Website. DLC Market's Website. The LN Market’s White Paper on DLCs. 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 Toyota NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Kyle talks to Dede Eyesan about investing outside of your home country and what you need to research to improve your circle of competence, why China, India, and Japan have some interesting businesses and which sectors might produce the next outperformers, the strength of monopoly type businesses when searching for outperformers, the characteristics of outperformers that are least difficult to try to identify, interesting insights into iGaming and IT consulting industries, and much, much more! Dede Eyesan is the Chief Investment Officer of Jenga Investment Partners (IP). Jenga IP is a fund specializing in allocating capital to public and private companies on a global scale. They own businesses in countries such as Finland, Poland, China, Mexico, the U.S., Australia, Sweden, Kazakhstan, and France. He authored Global Outperformers: A decade study of the top performing global listed companies (1,000% in 10 years) IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro. 02:54 - The primary reasons for China’s lower shareholder returns. 06:12 - Potential value chains in India that Dede finds interesting. 10:20 - Insights into Indian markets, governance issues, and regulation. 14:03 - Why consumer electronics is interesting in India, but not a good business model in most other geographies. 18:04 - The importance of good economics and competitive advantage in finding outperformers. 19:51 - Why monopolies like Airports of Thailand and Texas Pacific Land Corporation made good investments. 26:14 - Insights into two South African companies that are still high quality in Karooooo and Naspers. 34:44 - Why iGaming has low barriers to entry but high barriers to success. 34:55 - Why uncertainty can punish a business’s valuation. 44:37 - Dede’s outlook on his latest acquisition, GoFore, and why he likes IT consulting. 56:59 - GoFore's competitive advantage and growth forecast. 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. Jenga Investment Partners (IP) Global Outperformers. Learn more about Jenga Investment Partners here. Read Jenga IP’s detailed research here. Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn. 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. 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 NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Clay and Kyle give an overview of their best quality stock idea for Q1 2024. This quarter, they discuss Evolution AB. Evolution AB is well-known in the world of quality investors. The stock has compounded by over 60% per year over the past 5 years and seems to have a long runway for growth ahead. Clay and Kyle give an overview of why they own the stock and why they like the company's long-term prospects.  Disclaimer: At the time of recording, Clay and Kyle both own shares in Evolution AB. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro. 06:44 - Resources Kyle found most helpful in initially researching Evolution AB. 06:48 - What Evolution’s business model is and how they make money. 17:15 - How the quantitative metrics look for Evolution. 28:40 - The massive tailwinds at play in their industry. 33:21 - The difference between a regulated and unregulated market. 38:12 - What geographies Evolution has the largest presence in. 42:45 - What the competitive landscape looks like. 46:18 - How Evolution has been able to continue growing and withstand competition despite the high returns they’ve achieved for many years. 49:24 - An overview of Evolution’s management team and recent acquisitions. 64:23 - How Kyle thinks about the valuation. 70:05 - The most important KPIs to track for Evolution. 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. Alta Fox Research. An expert analyst on Evolution: Ali Gündüz. Shree Viswanathan’s recent letter which discussed Evolution. Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com. Related Episode: TIP587: Dino Polska: A Polish Compounder w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve. | YouTube Video. Follow Kyle on Twitter. Follow Clay on 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. 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 NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the world of Bitcoin mining with expert Harry Sudock. This episode unpacks the complexities of on-chain fee management and the intricacies of over-the-counter transactions on the blockchain. Sudock provides unique insights into the operational strategies of miners, revealing the unseen mechanisms that support blockchain efficiency and stability. An enlightening discussion for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes of Bitcoin. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 08:23 - The role of miners in managing high on-chain fees in the Bitcoin network. 13:32 - The impact of on-chain fees on the overall efficiency of the blockchain. 17:44 - The operational challenges faced by miners in the current Bitcoin ecosystem. 30:36 - Insights into the unseen economic aspects of blockchain transactions. 35:18 - Strategies used by miners to handle fluctuations in transaction fees. 36:33 - How over-the-counter (OTC) transactions are integrated into the blockchain. 51:15 - The relationship between miners and the broader financial aspects of Bitcoin. 51:15 - Expert views on the future trends and developments in Bitcoin mining. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Harry Sudock’s Twitter. Bitcoin Park's Twitter. Griid’s Website. 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 Toyota NetSuite TurboTax Fidelity Linkedin Marketing Solutions Wise Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet BiOptimizers - Nootopia Babbel Efani Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices