Today David hosts the founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA, Paul Rice, who explains how trade can be more effective than aid in improving the world's economic issues. As consumers become more aware and more discerning about what they buy, companies that embrace conscious capitalism will enjoy an ever-growing competitive edge over those which simply look to grow profits and any cost. Companies mentioned: AMZN, SBUX, WMT Host: David Gardner Guest: Paul Rice Producers: Heather Horton, Rick Engdahl Lea...
Apr 09, 2025•53 min
It's time once again to dust off David's old writings and pull some lessons forward into the light of today. We discuss re-recs and buying stocks that you already own, annual predictions, risk ratings, and keeping a record of your investment decisions. We look back to be smarter about looking forward! (5:52) Introduction to May 2003 Issue (16:00) New Year's Resolution (24:47) Risk Ratings For New Members (32:35) What is in Front of One's Nose Companies Discussed: AMZN, BIDU, FSLR, GILD, NVDA Hos...
Apr 02, 2025•47 min
March 2025 Mailbag: Chalkboard Wisdom and Our Favorite Words March Madness isn’t just for basketball—it’s taken over Rule Breaker Investing too! In this month’s mailbag, David Gardner fields your questions and reflections with trademark Foolishness. Should you use forced rankings to evaluate your portfolio? Can AI help guide investment decisions? Is Elon good or evil? Why does following the simplest of instructions matter so profoundly? And what’s the one company name David’s been hilariously mi...
Mar 26, 2025•49 min
It all comes down to this... the final event of March Market Cap Madness ! Defending Champion Andy Cross has held off all contenders and pretenders, but young phenom and game show survivor Emily Flippen is not one to back down from a challenge. Who will win the crown for 2025? We're betting on you to come out smarter, happier, and richer as we all play and learn together! Companies discussed: BRZE, WIX, KMI, PTON, AMAT, HHH, ARE, RHP, NDAQ, VKTX Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross, Emily Flip...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min
We hope you've filled out your bracket because we're back with the second match of the March Market Cap Madness Final Four. Today it's the birthday boy, Bill Barker up against the survivor, Emily Flippen! Who will make it to next week's final? You will, Fool! Companies discussed: OKTA, UBER, WAL, AMGN, FUN, RKLB, GOOG, CARG, DIS, META, NOW Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Barker, Emily Flippen Producer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 25 min
The Olympics. The World Cup. The Super Bowl. These competitions bring the world together to back their favorite teams as they compete for the ultimate title. But March Market Cap Madness has an even bigger draw, because you not only get to root for your favorite; you get to compete! Strap in and get your pencils ready, it's go time ! Companies discussed: DAVA, DUOL, GXO, UA, JNJ, SMMT, AX, ROKU, DDOG, IOT, FICO Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross, Matt Argersinger Producer: Rick Engdahl Learn...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Peter Lynch taught us to buy what we know. Can successful investing be that simple? And if we know and love the companies we own, how should we go about selling them? How are we supposed to remember why we bought these stocks in the first place? All this and more in month's mailbag! Companies Mentioned: TTD, AXON, COST, AAPL Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 26, 2025•48 min
Little things can make a big difference. From spotting hidden competitive advantages in investing to rediscovering the joy in work, this episode is packed with moments that brighten our days. David shares fresh “pet perks” across investing, business, and life—including seeing through dark clouds, the thrill of entrepreneurship, and the simple magic of a car wash. Tune in to celebrate “the small joys that make everything better”! Companies Mentioned: NFLX, TSLA, WMT Host: David Gardner Producer: ...
Feb 19, 2025•35 min
Every stock tells a story; it takes humans to find the meaning in it. This week, five Fools gather around our suddenly snowy campfire once more to share remarkable stock stories featuring lessons on patience, transformation, and long-term success. From a legendary auto auction company to the footwear brand everyone underestimated, we hope these stories send off fiery sparks to ignite your interest in Rule Breaker Investing. Plus, a look back at Apple’s historic journey from its 1980 IPO to becom...
Feb 12, 2025•55 min
Some ideas stand the test of time. Others push us forward into an exciting, ever-changing future. This week, we revisit an old lesson about building bridges instead of walls, explore five cutting-edge innovations reshaping our world, dive into the power of social capital, and reflect on the hidden strength of habits—through the lens of a world-renowned board game designer. Whether it’s investing, relationships, or daily life, this episode will challenge how you think about connection, progress, ...
Feb 05, 2025•41 min
How do you get kids not just thinking about investing, but actually doing it? One Foolish father shares a brilliant approach—turning investing into a game with real-world stakes, and in the process, teaching lifelong lessons about money, patience, and ownership. Plus, we talk incentives, engagement, and Rule Breaker stocks that seem “boring” but have quietly built fortunes. It’s a Mailbag filled with insights for investors of all ages—only on this week’s Rule Breaker Investing ! Host: David Gard...
Jan 29, 2025•41 min
What happens when you bring together three storytellers, three themes, and a podcast devoted to making you smarter, happier, and richer? You get Three Fools , our newest episodic series! This week, David is joined by superstar guests Randi Zuckerberg and Morgan Housel as they each share three stories—one to educate, one to amuse, and one to enrich. From investing lessons that last a lifetime to laugh-out-loud anecdotes and heartwarming life insights, these nine stories are packed with inspiratio...
Jan 22, 2025•53 min
In this episode, eight years later David welcomes back game designer and publisher Jamey Stegmaier for a lively conversation about scaling a creative venture, building a mission-driven culture, and fostering community in a niche that’s far bigger than most people realize. Discover how Jamey’s focus on crafting delight, coupled with a transparent approach to both fans and collaborators, has fueled Stonemaier Games’ growth and influence. Whether you’re a dedicated board gamer or just interested in...
Jan 15, 2025•49 min
In this 20th installment of one of our longest-running series, David shares five fresh quotes from the likes of Sir Philip Sidney, Danny Meyer, Raj Sisodia, Confucius, and Jeff Bezos. Across these stirring lines, we explore themes of authentic self-expression, continuous reinvention, the power of seeing people as wellsprings of creativity, and the urgency that comes from recognizing we only have one life. If you’re ready to think deeper, act bolder, and craft a richer story for yourself, this ep...
Jan 08, 2025•26 min
David kicks off 2025 by revisiting five timeless lessons drawn from classic episodes spanning nearly a decade of weekly podcasts—now approaching 500 consecutive weeks of fresh content. Reaching back to 2016 and beyond, he rediscovers core investing principles: the surprising advantage of never selling, the folly of waiting for dips, the power of choosing stocks of stellar employers, and how great leaders transform intuition into intentional culture. Revisiting stories of Warren Buffett, Danny Me...
Jan 01, 2025•41 min
From a preschool teacher newly inspired to invest at 73 to a lifelong Fool whose Microsoft shares became a 500-bagger, this year-end Mailbag brims with transformational stories. Listeners wrestle with rebalancing versus “never sell,” explore “layering in and out” of big winners like Tesla, and reflect on optimism as both delicate and powerful. David highlights multigenerational lessons—like gifting You Have More Than You Think to a nephew-turned-advisor—and celebrates that it’s never too late to...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The Market Cap Game Show returns! David welcomes Motley Fool favorites Emily Flippen and Mac Greer to the stage as they test their knowledge—and yours—on the true price tags of 10 public companies. From semiconductor giants to convenience store champions, from cutting-edge cybersecurity firms to energy drink dynamos, the competitors tackle stocks both familiar and surprising. Will you outscore Emily, Mac, or both? Play along, challenge your market cap intuition, and discover the surprising value...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
What were the 10 “Bestie” Rule Breaker Investing podcasts of 2024? From timely and timeless optimism, to risk-rating frameworks, to cutting-edge AI-driven Q&A, plus a first-ever Market Cap Game Show World Championship, this week’s Besties extravaganza highlights 10 remarkable episodes that defined Rule Breaker Investing in 2024. And all the stars are back! Cameos a-plenty in this fifth annual year-end blockbuster, capped by a redux of the community-centric 100th Mailbag, featuring longtime l...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 30 min
From family-friendly fun to complex strategies for seasoned gamers, David shares his annual tabletop gift guide in Games, Games, Games, Vol. 6 ! Starting with light, accessible games like That’s Not a Hat and Medium , and moving into deeper, richer titles like Ticket to Ride Legacy and Civolution , this year’s list features 13 curated picks for every type of gamer. Whether you’re shopping for a casual game night or looking to challenge your game-loving friends, these recommendations are strategi...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min
How do you thank someone for saving your life? In this year’s Gratitude episode, Boyd Dunleavey shares his extraordinary journey from beating cancer to running marathons—and how investing in companies like Nvidia and Shopify changed his family’s future. Listener stories span the globe, from a school founder in Japan to a Fool in Bangalore with a portfolio full of 10-baggers. Along the way, David reflects on the power of community, the lessons of loss, and why gratitude is the ultimate fuel for a...
Nov 27, 2024•45 min
As another year winds down, it’s time to pause and reflect on the year of 2024 and the gratitude we feel. From groundbreaking achievements in business (artificial intelligence) to investing home runs (Nvidia, and the S&P 500 overall) to the meaningful connections that enrich our lives, this week’s podcast is an expression of thankfulness for what inspires us, supports us, and keeps us moving forward… and reminds us why we invest. Let’s feel grateful together — let’s call it out! And find spa...
Nov 20, 2024•50 min
This June, ChatGPT took its first swing with five big questions about Rule Breaker Investing, and a new episodic series was born. Now, we’re back for Volume 2—with a baseball twist! ChatGPT pitches David five questions, each a unique pitch type: 1. Hardball: What separates Rule Breakers built to last from those destined to fizzle out? 2. Softball: Can David sum up Rule Breaker Investing in one sentence? 3. Curveball: What would make him rethink a long-term winner? 4. Screwball: Is there a tradit...
Nov 13, 2024•48 min
Ever felt the chill of a silent room after asking for questions, only to be met with zero raised hands? Or maybe you’ve found yourself buried in commercials, losing valuable family moments during the big game. This week, David shares his latest volume of Mental Tips, Tricks, and Lifehacks with seven unique strategies to make life smoother, smarter, and a bit more joyful. From the Hemingway Bridge to transforming “FAILURE” into an unexpected love message, get ready for a dose of elegance, insight...
Nov 06, 2024•37 min
Mailbag! This week, David welcomes back an expert as we open up focusing on risk... in its prominent forms of tolerance and also capacity. Then, a non-partisan look at the upcoming election: “What truly drives America forward—regardless of political tides?” Some chicken soup for American souls..... At close, a special missive from a Foolish investor who shares his Magnificent Seven score along with a story that cannot fail to inspire. Producer: Desirée Jones Host: David Gardner Guest: Amanda Kis...
Oct 31, 2024•48 min
Do you want to hear something really scary? The kind of scary that could drain your accounts and seize your assets? Do not adjust your podcatcher, Fool! Robert Brokamp is back to shock, scare, and surprise you with stories from the dark side of finance. But fret not! He will also give you the keys to your survival. (7:08) There's No Theft Like Home (13:19) A Broker Making You Broker (20:40) The Silence of the Hams (29:36) Scamazon Prime (37:32) The Perfect Storm (47:48) Guardians of the Gracelan...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min
You're already pretty smart, but let's go for even smarter! Our all-Fool cast is here to help you understand some common and not-so-common investing terms, so that you can be more fun at cocktail parties — and more importantly, be a better investor! Are we heroes? Are we zeros? Keep score and let us know. Host: David Gardner Guests: Amanda Kish, Andy Cross, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 16, 2024•56 min
This week on Rule Breaker Investing , David welcomes Elaine Hungenberg, Senior VP of Partnerships & Impact at XPRIZE. Elaine explains how XPRIZE’s unique competition model sparks world-changing innovations, from space exploration to clean water solutions. In this lively conversation, discover how prize-driven innovation accelerates breakthroughs, hear about some of the most exciting XPRIZE projects, and learn valuable lessons from Elaine’s journey as a thoughtful disrupter. Tune in for a dee...
Oct 09, 2024•58 min
Every stock tells a story. This week on Rule Breaker Investing , we gather around the campfire for the ninth time to share our best stock stories. From Meta Platforms’s long arc of growth to Warner Bros. Discovery’s debt-ridden saga, these stories aren’t just tales of companies; they are lessons for life and investing. David and his Motley Fool friends—Dave Meier, Mary Long, Nathan Alderman, and Tracy Dahl—recount their most memorable stock experiences. Join us at the campfire! (3:17) The Long A...
Oct 02, 2024•56 min
On the road and looking at a light mailbag, David writes his own beautiful question this month, using it as an opportunity to highlight five favorite moments from the Rule Breaker Investing podcast in 2024. Companies Discussed: AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, META, MSFT, NVDA, TSLA Host: David Gardner Producer: Desirée Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2024•42 min
Welcome back to our quarterly Market Cap Game Show! This week, two past champions, Matt Argersinger and Yasser El-Shimy, face off in a battle of wits and estimates, each vying for the coveted seat in our 2025 “March Market Cap Madness” World Championships. With 10 stocks on the line and two throwdown rounds, who will come out on top? And how will you fare against our contestants? Whether it’s semiconductors, space exploration, or the future of sound systems, we’ve got an exciting lineup of compa...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min
