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Rule Breaker Investing

The Motley Foolwww.fool.com
David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, is among the most respected and trusted sources on investing. As a best-selling author, hugely successful stock picker, and financial authority, David has led The Motley Fool’s growth into a worldwide investment and financial advisory services company. Each week David shares his insights into today's most innovative and disruptive publicly traded companies -- and how to profit from them by following his signature “Rule Breaker Investing” principles.

Episodes

January Mailbag: You Look Marvelous!

The market has been unkind to a lot of Rule Breaker stocks this month. So what are we doing about it? We're hitting the mailbag, of course! Answering questions, listening to stories, and keeping our sites on the distant future.

Jan 26, 20221 hr 11 min

Open Hiring (?!) with Greyston Bakery's Joe Kenner

Would you hire somebody to work at your company sight unseen? No résumé, no background check, not even an interview? That would be crazy, right? Then again, fellow Rule Breakers, it might just be Foolish!

Jan 19, 202252 min

The Birds and Bees of NFTs

Bored Apes? Beeples? CryptoSkulls? Has the world gone mad or are these actually investment opportunities? Sit back, relax, and tune in — we've got Aaron Bush here to walk you through the burgeoning world of NFTs.

Jan 12, 20221 hr 15 min

Essays From Yesterday, Vol. 3

Well it's 2022, and while everyone is looking to the New Year, we can't help but be a little contrarian. So hop into your Tardis, your DeLorean, your phone booth — whatever your preferred method of time travel — we're heading to Yesteryear for today's education, amusement, and enrichment.

Jan 05, 202249 min

December Mailbag: I See You

Here we are at the close of 2021, with the final mailbag of the year. You brought your A-game to our inbox, including game recommendations, contrary opinions, redemption tales, and eureka moments. What better way to celebrate the year that was than to hear your incredible stories?

Dec 29, 20211 hr 11 min

The Market Cap Game Show: Brian vs. Brian 2 – Etsy Strikes Back

Last time we played the Market Cap Game Show , Brian Feroldi and Brian Stoffel battled to a tie. Today we finally have a rematch. Which Brian will prevail? Will the sequel be even better than the original? Will there be an unexpected plot twist? Tune in to find out!

Dec 22, 20211 hr 12 min

The Besties of 2021

Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Tonys… and of course, Besties . That’s right, it’s time to roll out the red carpet and bring on the celebrity guests! This is the best of 2021 here on the Rule Breaker Investing Podcast .

Dec 15, 20212 hr 5 min

Gratitude: 2021

This year has had its ups and downs. The market has had its ups and downs. The world has had its ups and downs. What’s a Fool to do? Give it up for the ups, of course!

Dec 08, 202139 min

Games, Games, Games, Vol. 3

Investing is a game, so in order to beat the market you have to roll some dice, move some pawns, and draw some cards…. Oh, who are we kidding? Let’s just put investing aside for a moment and delve into this year’s holiday playlist of David’s favorite board games!

Dec 01, 202149 min

November Mailbag: Keeping It Real

Do you like hearing about real estate investing or is it just Matt Argersinger's mellifluous voice? Either way, by popular demand Matt is back to answer some questions about REITs, Crowdfunding, and Foolish meet-and-greets. Plus: poetry, sound effects, and a reminder of why we invest.

Nov 24, 20211 hr 10 min

Reviewapalooza!: No More Trouble

It is time again to review three of our 5-stock samplers from the past three years. 5 Stocks That Will Press On, 5 Stocks for Conscious Capitalism , and for its final tally before setting sail to Foolhalla, 5 Stocks That Got Trouble . Spoiler alert: we're not troubled.

Nov 17, 20211 hr 6 min

Stock Stories, Vol. 6: Peaks & Valleys

Howdy, partner. You know it ain’t easy out there on the ol’ stock trail. You may end up deep in some canyon where you think you’ll never make it out. But keep at it long enough and you’ll end up climbing a mountain where the views go on forever. But remember my friend, life is all about the journey. Take a load off, let me tell you a story....

Nov 10, 20211 hr 17 min

Rule-Breaking Real Estate with Matt Argersinger

What's that? You thought real estate investing was boring? Unfamiliar? Too much work? Out of reach? Well our old friend Matt Argersinger is here to tell you otherwise... and maybe dish out a little game show revenge while he's here. Hold on to your belled caps, we're talking properties!

Nov 03, 20211 hr 19 min

October Mailbag: Thank You

Looking for a great investing success story? No problem. A cautionary tale of dreadful financial advice? No worries. A follow on Twitter? You’re welcome. Jim Gillies and Aaron Bush join us for another motley mailbag! Earlier episodes mentioned on this show: Old, New, Borrowed & Blue 6 Principles Of A Rule Breaker Portfolio...

Oct 27, 20211 hr 12 min

Conscious Politics with Matthew Dowd

On this show, we love to talk about Conscious Capitalism. We generally avoid talking about politics. But what happens when those worlds collide? When campaign strategist Matthew Dowd was introduced to Conscious Capitalism, he wrote about how much better our world would be if politics took a similar approach. Now that’s worth talking about!

Oct 20, 20211 hr 14 min

9 Foolish Truths That I Hold to Be Self-Evident: 2021

Is this the most important episode of the past two years? Now, if you’re a longtime listener, these truths may indeed seem self-evident. But to much of the investing world, they’re still wildly contrarian. So please feel free to share this episode with someone who doesn’t get it yet!

Oct 13, 202143 min

Mental Tips, Tricks & Lifehacks, Vol. 6

Sometimes a few little tweaks in your daily routine can improve your life dramatically. Maybe it’s getting up early. Maybe it’s rooting for the right people. Maybe it’s remembering that not all trolls are evil—but they’re still trolls. Today is the day to try some new tricks and hack your way to a better life!

Oct 06, 202134 min

September Mailbag: Different, But The Same

Sports, investing, and character.... Crypto without the currency.... Kudos for Candyland.... And of course, your pet peeves. This month's mailbag is unlike any other. Just like all the others.

Sep 29, 20211 hr 21 min

The Market Cap Game Show: Brian vs. Brian

It's time for some fresh blood here on The Market Cap Game Show , and so we've hit up to our A-list of analysts to bring you Brian Feroldi and Brian Stoffel. But which Brian has the best brain? And are you better than both Brians? Only one way to tell...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 15 min

Pet Peeves, Vol. 6: Be The Bowhead

It's not that we're negative nellies around here. I mean, we're optimists, right? But still, every once in a while, even Fools need to air a few grievances. So get ready to shake your fist at the heavens – it's time for some pet peeves!

Sep 15, 202150 min

Reviewapalooza!: Foolhalla

It’s time check on the progress of 5 Stocks Indistinguishable from Magic and 5 Stocks with a Tailwind Blow . But for 5 MM MMM Good Stocks it’s year three, so we’ll give it one last look and a final tally before sailing it off in honor and glory… to Foolhalla!

Sep 08, 20211 hr 13 min

I Fought The Law (And The Law Won)

We delight in breaking rules. But laws – real laws – the ones that govern the universe and human behavior... well if we fight those, we'll likely lose. But if we know them well and abide by them, we just might find ourselves a little smarter, happier, and richer.

Sep 01, 202136 min

August Mailbag: It's Never Too Late

Sometimes we find inspiration from the incredibly insightful authors we interview. Sometimes it's from the stories of everyday Fools who have seen the light—and most importantly, taken action. Always we find inspiration from this, our monthly mailbag!

Aug 25, 20211 hr 3 min

Authors in August: Charles King and The Gods Of The Upper Air

What is normal? What is taboo? How much have we learned in the last century? In Gods of the Upper Air , Charles King illuminates the anthropologists who broke the rules of 20th Century culture, and the science that refuted society's assumptions about race, gender, and sexuality.

Aug 18, 20211 hr 9 min

Extra: PQ Reps With Shirzad Chamine

You've heard Shirzad talk about the benefits of raising your PQ, or Positive Intelligence Quotient. Now it's time to hit the gym and build some mental muscle!

Aug 07, 202112 min

Authors in August: Shirzad Chamine Is Positively Intelligent

Is it possible to train your brain towards happiness and success? The science says yes! Shirzad Chamine's Positive Intelligence is your guide to weaken the saboteurs that haunt your mind and strengthen your inner sage.

Aug 04, 20211 hr 14 min

July Mailbag: Love Persevering

Another great month in the books! On today's mailbag we hear a lot of love for Coach Reich, we get a little more airtime with our VC side-swami Ollen, and we round it off with some stories that remind us of what is truly important in life.

Jul 28, 202158 min

Venture Adventure With Ollen Douglass

To be a Rule Breaker investor, you need to think like a venture capitalist. So... what's a venture capitalist? Glad you asked! The Fool's own Ollen Douglass is here to explain what it is, what it does, and how you can dip your toes in the VC pool.

Jul 21, 20211 hr 31 min

Extra: Football With Frank Reich

You know that savvy investor we had on the show a few days ago? Turns out he also knows a thing or two about the game of football. Many thanks to Frank Reich for sticking around for an extra chat about his other passion.

Jul 17, 202114 min
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