On today’s episode, Clay shares his biggest takeaways from reading billionaire Willis Johnson’s book – Junk to Gold. Willis Johnson founded Copart in 1982, and today he is worth over $2.6 billion through his equity ownership in the company. Copart is one of the most impressive businesses we’ve studied. Over the past 30 years, the stock has compounded at over 21% per year, outperforming Microsoft, Adobe, and the majority of other stocks. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 08:15 - The ke...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep 828•Transcript available on Metacast Dive into Bitcoin's 2024 technical landscape with NVK. We dissect the impact of covenants and CheckTemplateVerify (CTV) on smart contracting and scalability, analyze OP_RETURN's usage, and evaluate the Lightning Network's potential for scaling. We also ponder Layer 2's self-custody significance, tackle block spam concerns with node filters, and delve into transaction developments brought by SegWit and Taproot. Additionally, we discuss BRC20 implications and assess the Mempool's health score. IN ...
Jan 17, 2024•59 min•Ep 827•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Kyle talks to Hamilton Helmer about the power of being an educator and how it’s helped him improve at strategy and investing, the differences between power and operational excellence, how he formulated his 7 powers, a deep dive into all 7 powers, updated case studies of some of the powers, why barriers are so important when benefits are much easier to find. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:41 - How Hamilton uses his knowledge of strategic consulting to invest i...
Jan 14, 2024•45 min•Ep 826•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Jonathan Boyar. They discuss his firm’s most recent release of The Forgotten Forty, which outlines their 40 best stock ideas for 2024. Jonathan Boyar is president of Boyar’s Intrinsic Value Research, an independent equity research boutique established in 1975 that counts some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, mutual funds, and family offices as subscribers. He is also a principal of Boyar Asset Management, which has been managing mo...
Jan 12, 2024•52 min•Ep 825•Transcript available on Metacast In this insightful episode, real estate expert Leon Wankum delves into the evolving landscape of asset investments. We discuss how Bitcoin could redefine real estate's value, comparing traditional and digital asset strategies. Leon shares his thoughts on Bitcoin's influence on property prices, its role as a new monetary standard, and potential shifts in real estate financing. A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of Bitcoin and real estate. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 -...
Jan 10, 2024•55 min•Ep 824•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, William Green brings back Daniel Goleman, author of “Emotional Intelligence,” an iconic book that’s sold over 5 million copies. Here, Dan talks about his new book, “Optimal: How to Sustain Personal & Organizational Excellence Every Day.” He explains how to master the skills of emotional intelligence to become more productive, more effective, calmer, & happier. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:55 - Why Daniel Goleman seeks sustainable excellence, not a “flow” state...
Jan 07, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Ep 823•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay shares a tribute to Charlie Munger since we just crossed what would have been his 100th birthday on January 1st, 2024. Charlie Munger was vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate controlled by Warren Buffett. Buffett described Munger as his closest partner and right-hand man. At the time of his death, Munger had an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion. Charlie has had an enormous impact on the value-investing community, and this episode is dedicated to him to...
Jan 05, 2024•52 min•Ep 822•Transcript available on Metacast We Study Billionaires podcast, hosted by Stig Brodersen, Preston Pysh, William Green, Clay Finck, and Kyle Grieve, is the flagship podcast of The Investor’s Podcast Network, with more than 100 Million downloads. On the show, they interview and study famous financial billionaires including Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Howard Marks, and Bill Gates, and they teach you what they learn and how you can apply their investment strategies in the stock market. Leverage the lessons we learned from study...
Jan 03, 2024•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this insightful episode, we dive into the dual role of Bitcoin mining rigs in both generating cryptocurrency and heating water at home. Our guest, a skilled Bitcoin engineer, shares the technical nuances and environmental considerations of his unique setup. The conversation also analyzes the strategic consequences of the Red Sea conflict, discussing its profound effects on international trade, maritime security, and the stability of the US dollar in global finance. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEA...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 822•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Kyle shares the lessons he learned from reading What I Learned About Investing From Darwin by Pulak Prasad. The book is authored by Pulak Prasad, an investor out of India who helps run Nalanda Capital. From 2007 to 2022, they compounded their capital at 19% per annum turning 1 rupee into 13.8 rupees during that time sample!! But more important than their track record is the unique ways they run their fund. The book illuminates 3 key principles that Nalanda uses for its invest...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 821•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host Clay Finck. They outline how and why you should invest in high-quality businesses. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - How to identify the best businesses 06:00 - Why you need to focus on barriers of entry when assessing a stock 06:44 - Why competition is for losers 18:28 - When management is important and not important in high-quality investing 23:07 - How you want the management to be compensated 24:41 - Why insider ownership ...
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 820•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay is joined by financial history expert, Jamie Catherwood, to discuss market forecasting, interest rates, and the efficiency of markets from a historical perspective. Jamie Catherwood is a Client Portfolio Specialist at O'Shaughnessy Asset Management and also the author of the popular blog, Investor Amnesia. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Why we shouldn’t try to make market forecasts. 04:56 - Psychological biases that play into why investors are prone...
Dec 29, 2023•56 min•Ep 819•Transcript available on Metacast In the podcast 'The Free Speech Solution' with Miljan Braticevic, we explore Nostr's role in free speech and its unique aspects. The discussion covers why Nostr is pivotal, its ecosystem, and Primal's user-focused approach, featuring an integrated wallet and open-source stack. Key topics include Zaps, reshaping content publishing, content moderation in open networks, Primal Wallet's innovations, and partnerships. Insights into Nostr's current technical challenges and entrepreneurial lessons, alo...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 818•Transcript available on Metacast In this rare, in-depth interview, William Green chats with super investor Rick Rieder, who oversees about $2.6 trillion at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. Rick, who probably manages more money than any other investor on Earth, has an enormous range of responsibilities: he’s BlackRock’s chief investment officer of Global Fixed Income, head of the firm’s Global Allocation Investment Team, and chairman of the firm-wide BlackRock investment council. A true titan of the investing world,...
Dec 24, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Ep 817•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Scott Phillips to discuss how to invest during times of max pessimism. Scott is married to and manages money with Lauren Templeton, who is Sir John Templeton’s great-niece. Sir John was one of the greatest international investors of the 20th century and the master of finding pockets of the market that were most distressed and offered the highest level of asymmetric returns. Scott Phillips is a Principal and Chief Investment Officer at Templeton and Phillips ...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep 816•Transcript available on Metacast Preston Pysh sits down with Bitcoin Mechanic to discuss Ocean's disruptive mining pool model, emphasizing non-custodial payments and transparent block templates. They tackle the current mining centralization trend, the innovative PoW marketplace for 2024, and respond to the controversy around the alleged censorship of certain Bitcoin transactions. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 18:24 - The significance of transparent block templates in mining. 18:24 - Details of Ocean's upcoming pr...
Dec 20, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Ep 815•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay shares the lessons he learned from reading Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson. As our audience knows, Elon is, financially speaking, one of the world’s most successful individuals as Forbes has his net worth estimated at $248 billion, making him the richest individual on the planet. 25 years ago, Elon was making his mark in Silicon Valley in the early days of PayPal, and today he is launching dozens of rockets into orbit, taking the lead in the world’s transition to electric v...
Dec 17, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Ep 814•Transcript available on Metacast In a deep dive with Seb Bunney, author of "The Hidden Cost of Money," we explore the intricate impact of monetary systems on society. From historical interventions shaping finance to money's influence on mental health and politics, Bunney challenges mainstream views on capitalism and regulation, revealing how money shapes our world. Tune in for a thought-provoking journey through economic realities. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Uncover the societal consequences of monetar...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 813•Transcript available on Metacast In this special tribute, William Green celebrates the life & legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger. He shares personal anecdotes about his own interactions with Charlie & showcases an array of rich insights about Charlie from four famed investors: Mohnish Pabrai, Tom Gayner, Joel Greenblatt, & Chris Davis. They share some of Charlie’s most valuable lessons about investing, business, & life while also conveying what made him such an inspiring & idiosyncratic character. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL...
Dec 10, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep 812•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Andrew Brenton. Andrew Brenton is the CEO and a co-founder of Turtle Creek. Since it’s inception in 1998, Turtle Creek has acheived an average annual return of 20% versus just 7% for the market. $10,000 invested into their fund at inception would have grown to over $885,000 as of September 30, 2023, and had that money been invested in the market, it would have been worth just under $52,000. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:21 - How Andrew’s exp...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 811•Transcript available on Metacast Preston Pysh brings back legal expert, Joe Carlasare and Bitcoin OG, American HODL, to talk about all things Bitcoin. This episode encompasses a wide-ranging, candid conversation about all the events happening in the Bitcoin ecosystem. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - What is happening with Binance and the DOJ? 01:32 - Will the CEO of Binance potentially do any jail time? 33:32 - What is happening with Genesis and DCG? 33:32 - Did DCG defraud both retail and institutional inv...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Stig Brodersen talks with investment expert Lyn Alden about currencies, debt, inflation, and how to invest in an uncertain world. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - Why the bull theses are always more thoughtful and plentiful, and how to account for that. 18:47 - The relationships between debt, inflation, and wars. 26:53 - How to best take advantage of debt in your portfolio. 33:53 - How capital controls work. 46:54 - How a debt restructuring works in practice. ...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 810•Transcript available on Metacast Clay Finck is joined by brain expert — Jim Kwik. They discuss how we can upgrade our brains by rethinking our purpose, revitalizing our energy, and taking small, simple steps every day. They also cover Jim’s tips for reading faster and improving retention to get more out of every page you read. Jim Kwik is a New York Times bestselling author, brain coach, and the host of the Kwik Brain Podcast. He has served as the brain enhancement and high-performance coach and trainer to many of the world’s m...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 809•Transcript available on Metacast James Lavish joins Preston Pysh to help understand an interesting situation where we’re starting to see failed treasury auctions, enormous recessionary pressures building in the markets, along with a reverse repo facility that’s getting drained at a breakneck pace. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - What is James currently seeing that's going to dominate the markets in 2024? 21:03 - What happened with the recent treasury auction tail that caused a 3 SD move in price action? 29:...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 808•Transcript available on Metacast Clay Finck is joined by Brendan Hughes to chat about his new book – Markets in Chaos. The book explores various market crises including the covid-19 pandemic, hyperinflation in Zimbabwe, the stock market bubble in Iceland during the great financial crisis, and much more. Brendan is a Registered Investment Advisor for Lafayette Investments and has more than a decade of industry experience in investments and public finance. Lafayette Investments has $720 million in assets under management and prim...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 807•Transcript available on Metacast IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why is Jeff training an AI agent to personify himself? How could such an agent potentially be used in the future? What does this mean for overall productivity for people that have the means to train such an agent? What other things might happen as a result of this AI growth? What is the difference between the way Jeff is training his AI versus the way Preston is training his? What method will win in the long-haul for training AI agents? Is there concern people shou...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 806•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Nelson Chu to do a deep dive on private credit. Nelson Chu is an experienced serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Percent, the modern credit marketplace. After witnessing the inefficiencies in the private credit markets, Nelson was inspired to transform this industry for the better and founded Percent in 2018. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro. 02:25 - Why we may continue to see a decline in the use of the 60/40 portfolio. 06:56 - The sta...
Nov 19, 2023•52 min•Ep 805•Transcript available on Metacast Preston Pysh talks to Parker Lewis about his most recent article, Bitcoin is Not a Hedge, what he thinks about the upcoming cycle, whether the halving cycle still matters, whether corporations will be taking a larger part in the coming cycle, and much, much more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Why Parker is of the opinion that Bitcoin is NOT a hedge to inflation? 12:10 - How are you helping people visualize that Bitcoin is a store of value? 29:01 - What Bitcoin is actually ...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 804•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, William Green chats with Anthony Kingsley, who oversees more than $10 billion at an investment firm named Findlay Park. Anthony is the portfolio manager of the Findlay Park American Fund, which has crushed its benchmark index by 1,200 percentage points over 25 years. Here, he discusses his firm’s surprisingly simple path to exceptional returns. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:09 - What Anthony Kingsley learned from his great mentor, James Findlay. 07:22 - Why thei...
Nov 12, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep 803•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Kyle Grieve to share a stock deep dive on Dino Polska. Dino Polska is an incredible business that has increased its store base by over 5x since 2015 and increased its earnings per share by over 10x since that time. Kyle Grieve is the host of The Millennial Investing Podcast and also helps Clay run the TIP Mastermind Community – a community built by investors, for investors. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:44 - The primary characteristics Kyle ...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 802•Transcript available on Metacast 
