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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses a wonderfully well-written autobiography, “Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight, the founder of Nike. He discusses the importance of identifying and pursuing true happiness while ensuring a stable income as a fallback, the value of hustle, the importance of trust with your suppliers, why focus is so vital to business success, the hidden downsides of issuing equity, th...

On today’s episode, Clay Finck is joined by Aswath Damodaran to discuss his new book, The Corporate Life Cycle.  Aswath Damodaran is a professor at NYU of corporate finance and valuation and has taught thousands of students how to value companies and pick stocks. He has written numerous books on valuation and has also made all of his university courses available online for free. Aswath i...

In this episode, we explore Will Reeves' Bitcoin journey and how it led to the creation of Fold, a company that has evolved from offering Bitcoin rewards through gift card purchases to becoming a comprehensive financial services app. We also discuss Fold’s recent decision to go public, the company's long-term vision as a Bitcoin-powered bank, and the expansion of its services, including credit, le...

In this episode, Stig Brodersen talks with Guy Spier about how he has achieved his impressive track record and whether you can adjust a track record for luck. Since 1997, Guy Spier’s fund has performed 9.3% vs. 8.7% annually for the S&P500.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - What we can learn from royal families about moats in business.  26:43 - How Guy Spier’s track re...

On today’s episode, Clay and Kyle give an overview of their best quality stock idea for Q3 2024. This quarter, they discuss Old Dominion Freight Line. Over the past 20 years, Old Dominion has been one of the best performing stocks in the market. This seemingly boring best-in-class trucking company outperformed well-known companies like Amazon, Costco, and Microsoft. Tune into today’s episode to he...

Brian and Kelly Estes discuss their newly released documentary, "God Bless Bitcoin." The conversation covers the overwhelming positive response to the film, the inspiration behind its creation, and how it addresses the intersection of faith and finance. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:37 - What inspired Brian and Kelly Estes to create "God Bless Bitcoin" and the moment that sparked...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Scott Barbee about how he managed to maintain a deep value-based strategy while it’s gone out of fashion, the three buckets of risk Scott uses to assess businesses, what a genetic contrarian is and why it can be a powerful advantage, why fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere anytime soon and why opportunities exist in that industry, how he navigated a 72% dr...

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 invest...

In this episode, we start by delving into Tether's Q2 2024 attestation, highlighting their remarkable financial achievements and commitment to creating a stable and resilient stablecoin. Following this, we dive into the Pear initiative's zero-cost, peer-to-peer infrastructure, discuss Keet's open-source capabilities, and examine the impact of eliminating server dependency with insights from Paolo...

In this episode, William Green chats with Adam Shapiro, Managing Partner at East Rock Capital. Adam oversees billions on behalf of eight vastly rich families, allocating their assets to everything from hedge funds to private equity. Here, he explains how to build & safeguard wealth over the long term; how he identifies the best fund managers; why he’s wary of index funds & ETFs; & how to thrive by...

On today’s episode, Clay Finck is joined by Pierre-Olivier Langevin to discuss the investment approach at Medici and several of their portfolio holdings. Medici boasts an exceptional investment track record, achieving 16.0% annualized returns since 2009 compared to 11.3% for their benchmark. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - What led Pierre to join Medici just two years after the...

In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, we interview Bob Burnett, a Bitcoin mining and technology expert. Bob explains why the value of a block is largely misunderstood and how the future of mining may differ from common assumptions. We discuss the forward marketplace for blockspace, the economic implications of its scarcity, and the evolving role of miners. Bob also shares insights i...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Ian Cassel about the art of success in the private investing world, key investing skills to help manage stress, simple methods for finding new investing ideas, consolidating your stock buying framework, the challenges that must be overcome to hold a stock successfully, when they sell a stock, how to develop perseverance like a legendary investor, and a wh...

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Soo Chuen Tan who is the founder and president of Discerene Group to discuss global & contrarian value investing. Soo Chuen started his firm in 2010 with less than $100 million in AUM and has grown it to over $2 billion. Utilizing their strict value investing approach, Discerene has had an impressive investment track record since its founding in June 2010. IN...

In this episode, Mark Goodwin, author of "The Chain of Custody: The Mafia Holding the Elite’s Bitcoin," explores the article's central themes, the concept of 'covert dollarization,' and Bitcoin's impact on venture capital and US intelligence. We also cover privacy and security concerns, and the future of Bitcoin in emerging markets. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:07 - The central m...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses a book that is near and dear to Warren Buffett’s heart, Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher. He’ll discuss why the book was so influential on Warren’s transition towards quality businesses, why going deep into a business is vital to successful long-term investing, specific ways to learn more about a business, it’s management, and its produc...

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Christian Billinger to discuss Bernard Arnault, LVMH, and the broader luxury industry.  Christian is chairman of Billinger Förvaltnings AB, which invests in publicly listed equities. The firm seeks to generate attractive long-term total returns in real terms without employing financial leverage. Christian previously covered European equities for Cheyne Ca...

In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, we interview Ryan MacLeod, a Chemical Technologist from Canada. Ryan provides a brief history of nuclear energy, discusses recent technological advancements, and explains why nuclear energy is crucial for the future. We delve into the economic model of nuclear energy, the interplay between nuclear energy and Bitcoin, and how Bitcoin mining can s...

On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships and serving others, they discuss what has made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier in the past quarter. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - How to deal with your ego 05:52 - Stig and William’s journey to serve others 27:58 - W...

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Christian Billinger to discuss The Luxury Strategy by Kapferer and Bastien. Over the past 20 years, some of the best performing companies in the stock market have come from the luxury sector. For example Hermes and LVMH, which are both companies based out of France, have compounded at 21% and 16% respectively. Christian is chairman of Billinger Förvaltnings AB...

In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, we interview the versatile Kenny Florian, a former UFC fighter known for his impressive career across multiple weight classes. We explore Kenny's journey in MMA, highlighting his work ethic, resilience, and the concept of "proof of work." Kenny shares personal stories, including his near-death experience in Brazil and his background in Brazilian...

In this episode, William Green chats with Bruce Usher, author of a book titled “Investing in the Era of Climate Change.” Bruce, a successful entrepreneur, investor, & Columbia Business School professor, discusses the “once-in-a-lifetime” investment opportunity created by the transition of the global economy to a low-carbon future. He explains how to protect yourself financially as environmental ri...

On today’s episode, Clay discusses the early days of Starbucks and Howard Schultz’s book — Pour Your Heart Into It.  Starbucks has been one of the market's best-performing stocks over the past three decades. Since the IPO in 1992, Starbucks stock has had an average annual return of 18.6% relative to the S&P 500 returning 10.4% over that same period (with dividends reinvested). Clay unveils th...

In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, Prince Philip of Serbia joins us to discuss his advocacy for Bitcoin and its potential to offer financial sovereignty. We delve into his journey from a background in finance to becoming a passionate Bitcoin proponent. Prince Philip shares his thoughts on the synergies between Bitcoin and monarchy, the environmental impact of traditional banking...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve and Clay Finck continue their conversation on Investing: The Last Liberal Art by Robert Hagstrom. We discuss details on why using the right explanation for a business is so important to a good investment thesis, simple ways to improve your reading to get more out of the books and content that you consume, how to use simple mathematical concepts to improve your decis...