The Investor's Podcast (We Study Billionaires) - The Investor’s Podcast Network
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Hosted by Stig Brodersen, William Green, Shawn O'Malley, Daniel Mahncke, and Kyle Grieve, The Investor’s Podcast has proudly reached nearly 200 million downloads, as the world's largest stock-investing focused podcast. On the show, we study a range of businesses and their investment prospects, from Spotify to Amazon, serial acquirers like Constellation Software, deep value plays, and more, using lessons from some of the world's most famous investors, like Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Howard Marks. Leverage the lessons we learned from studying, and talking to, the world's best investors, and apply them in your own investing journey, while following along wit...
Episodes
TIP821: Grab Holdings (GRAB): Why Uber Surrendered Southeast Asia w/ Shawn O’Malley & Daniel Mahncke
Shawn O'Malley and Daniel Mahncke explore Grab Holdings (ticker: GRAB). In this episode, you'll learn how Grab was able to quickly grow across eight countries in Southeast Asia, and what local adaptations they made to outmaneuver Uber, which eventually ceded its entire market share to Grab. Despite Grab’s astronomical successes, the company’s stock is down 70% since IPO, and investors are wondering if perhaps now is finally a good entry point after the company reached its first full year of profitability. Shawn and Daniel discuss and estimate Grab’s intrinsic value, plus so much more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:45) How Grab was able to outcompete Uber (00:11:46) What unique advantages Grab has been able to take advantage of in Southeast Asia (00:13:42) Why Grab’s lending business fits so naturally into its flywheel (00:57:26) What are the biggest risks facing the company (00:41:21) Why Grab’s profit margins are inflecting so dramatically, and where they could land (01:02:55) What makes Southeast Asia such an appealing market to invest in long-term (01:11:03) How to think about Grab’s intrinsic value and attractiveness as an investment (01:14:26) Whether Shawn and Daniel decide to add Grab to the Intrinsic Value Portfolio Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio Compound with Rene’s deep dive into Grab. Listen to Shawn & Daniel’s podcast on Uber. Read Shawn’s newsletter on Uber. Check out our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: Transdigm, Salesforce, Berkshire Hathaway, FICO, PayPal, Uber, Nike, Amazon, Airbnb, Alphabet. Follow Shawn on X and Linkedin. Follow Daniel on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP820: WIX: The Most Asymmetric AI Bet? w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley
Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O'Malley take a deep dive into Wix.com — the Israeli website-building platform whose investment case now turns on two of the most debated questions in the stock today: whether the generative-AI wave that lets anyone spin up a site from a text prompt is the end of Wix or whether Wix is too sticky, and whether the Base 44 acquisition — Wix's bet on AI-powered app generation — is the next leg of the story or a distraction from the SMB infrastructure business the company already dominates. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:32) How Wix was founded (00:21:35) Why clients keep using Wix (00:28:05) How much of WIX is actually vulnerable to AI (00:37:07) Why Wix is more sticky than it seems (00:38:24) Whether vibecoding is likely to disrupt drag-and-drop website building (00:46:54) Why Base44 could change the entire investment case (01:06:24) How Wix could survive and turn into a multibagger (01:09:21) Valuation discussion of Wix (01:13:26) Whether Shawn and Daniel add Wix to the Intrinsic Value Portfolio BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Portfolio Review Submit Tool. Value Investor Club Article. Chit Chat Stocks w/ Manuel Cunha. Future Investing Interview w/ Manuel Cunha. Rene Sellman Substack Article. Manuel Cunha Substack Article. Previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: Figma, Microsoft, Salesforce, Adobe. Follow Shawn on X and Linkedin. Follow Daniel on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP819: Lifco AB (LIFCO-B.ST): The Serial Acquirer Building an Unstoppable Compounding Engine w/ Kyle Grieve & Shawn O'Malley
Kyle Grieve and Shawn O’Malley analyze LIFCO, one of the world's leading industrial serial acquirers operating through three distinct divisions spanning dental supplies, demolition equipment, and niche systems solutions across Europe. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:39) The fascinating history of LIFCO (00:07:31) How Carl Bennett built the DNA that still guides LIFCO's acquisition strategy today (00:09:24) Fredrik Karlsson's legendary track record and why he bought more stock after being removed (00:11:16) The three distinct business segments and how they drive growth independently (00:17:29) LIFCO's rigorous eight-step acquisition process (00:31:52) How LIFCO uses put/call options to align management incentives (00:40:46) Why niche industrial markets create natural competitive advantages that larger competitors simply ignore (00:45:23) The capital efficiency metrics that prove LIFCO's returns are sustainable and real (01:09:26) What risks could derail the business (01:14:36) Multiple valuation scenarios showing potential returns under bull, base, and bear cases (01:16:53) Intrinsic value of Lifco (01:23:16) Portfolio decision Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Read more on Lifco and other serial acquirer outperformers in The Compounders. Listen to Kyle's episode on The Compounders. Learn more about process power in Kyle's interview with Hamilton Helmer. Follow Kyle on X and Linkedin. Follow Shawn on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP818: NVR (NVR): What's Next for One of History's Greatest Compounders? w/ Kyle Grieve & Shawn O'Malley
In today's episode, Kyle Grieve and Shawn O’Malley analyze NVR, Inc., a homebuilder that has achieved incredible returns through disciplined capital allocation and aggressive share buybacks. They’ll explore NVR's differentiated business model, which helps minimize capital intensity and risk, and examine how this strategy has enabled superior returns on capital. They’ll navigate how to think of NVR through cycles and whether it’s a business that is simple to understand. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:30 - How NVR became a legendary share cannibal in homebuilding 00:05:05 - The LPA model and how NVR de-risks traditional homebuilding 00:10:16 - Why homebuilders love leverage while NVR maintains a fortress balance sheet 00:15:34 - How the mortgage banking segment generates high margins 00:21:41 - The history of its margin rise and stabilization 00:27:49 - How counter-positioning creates competitive advantages 00:52:58 - How management is aligned through ROIC incentives and deep insider ownership 01:06:15 - About the cyclicality trap, homebuilders must deal with 01:18:45 - The three distinct valuation scenarios and what they reveal Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Read Norbert Lou’s initial NVR writeup from 100. Joel Greenblatt’s NVR case study. Follow Kyle on X and Linkedin. Follow Shawn on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP817: Simple Investing Beats Complexity
In this episode, Stig Brodersen speaks with David Fagan about why simplicity often beats complexity in investing and life. They discuss why many investors overcomplicate wealth creation, how simple systems can lead to better long-term outcomes, and why clarity, focus, and consistency are often underrated advantages. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:13 - Why you should choose simplicity over complexity in investing and life00:14:13 - Why complexity is hardwired into us00:18:26 - The simple truth about becoming financially independent00:34:17 - Why simplicity gives clarity and peace of mind00:35:45 - How we’re all driven by incentives, whether they are financial or not00:39:04 - Why everything in financial planning starts with savings00:42:33 - Why you should not have a budget but a personal spending plan00:37:15 - Why you should know about irreducibility and Occam’s Razor Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Check out Stig and David’s new free educational resource, Compounding Simplicity. Watch David Fagan’s videos about Compounding Simplicity. Listen to our interview with David Fagan about Simple Investing. Listen to our interview with David Fagan about investing like a business owner. Listen to our interview with David Fagan about Buffett’s favorite business book. Stig’s blog post on his portfolio and track record since 2014. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP816: Sea Limited (SE): Can Sea Limited 10x Again? w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley
Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O'Malley take a deep dive into Sea Limited — the largest Southeast Asian marketplace whose investment case now turns on two of the most debated questions in the stock today: whether Shopee's dominance across Southeast Asia can hold up against TikTok Shop without margins being structurally capped near current levels, and whether Sea's expansion into Brazil, head-to-head with Mercado Libre, is the next leg of the story or a costly distraction from the markets where the company already wins. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:36 - How Sea Limited was founded 00:06:39 - Which business units belong to Sea Limited 00:11:48 - How a gaming business is funding Shopee and Monee 00:16:54 - How Monee compared to Mercado Libre’s Mercado Pago 00:42:32 - Why Shopee has become the largest e-commerce company in SEA 01:19:22 - How Sea Limited’s moat looks like 01:28:17 - Why Sea Limited is so strong in Brazil 01:34:22 - Whether Shawn and Daniel add SE to the Intrinsic Value Portfolio Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Norges Bank Interview with SE CEO. Jimmy’s Journal's Article on SEA. RS Capital Deep Dive on SEA. Hayden Capital Interview with Drew Cohen. Hayden Capital Shareholder Letter. Previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: Mercado Libre, Coupang, Amazon. Follow Shawn on X and Linkedin. Follow Daniel on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP815: Lyn Alden on Why Fiscal Dominance Changes Everything
In this episode, Stig Brodersen welcomes back renowned macroeconomist and bestselling author Lyn Alden. They explore fiscal dominance, gold, energy markets, and the shifting role of the U.S. dollar in a more fragmented global economy. Lyn also explains why higher interest rates may no longer slow inflation the way they once did, and what this changing macro regime means for investors. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:24 - Why you can’t ignore macro in the era of fiscal dominance00:13:00 - How to think about treasuries and gold with respect to their dilution rates00:18:08 - Who benefits and who loses from a strong dollar domestically and internationally00:24:31 - Who are the winners and losers from higher oil prices across countries and sectors00:32:02 - Whether you are benefiting from fiscal deficits as an investor and consumer00:34:25 - Why price controls won’t solve the problem00:52:24 - Why the biggest companies essentially short the US dollar Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Lyn Alden’s book, Broken Money. Lyn Alden's free website. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Dollar Dominance Decline. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Investing during Fiscal Dominance. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Gold. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Currencies and Debt. Our interview with Lyn Alden about her book, Broken Money. Barry Eichengreen’s book, Money without Borders. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP814: Formula One Group (FWONA): The Only Sports Franchise Worth Owning w/ Kyle Grieve & Shawn O'Malley
Kyle Grieve and Shawn O’Malley analyze Formula One Group, a business that commands nearly a billion global fans, generates billions in revenue from only 24 live events, and boasts free cash flow margins nearly any business would envy. They’ll trace the company’s growth history, untangle its complex capital structure, and assess its current debt situation. They’ll also cover F1’s competitive advantages, pricing power, incentives, and so much more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:55 - How F1 generates billions of dollars from 24 live events 00:03:22 - Why most sports franchises fail to produce cash flow 00:05:16 - How Liberty got away from the tracking stock structure to simplify things 00:16:19 - How the Concorde agreements pose risk 00:21:10 - The debt structure Liberty built to help build sustainable cash flow 00:38:04 - Details of F1 Group’s other surprising racing league 00:45:34 - How Netflix’s streaming coverage of F1 helped grow the sport 01:02:02 - Why the business remains capital light 01:11:30 - How cross-promotions and synergies create exciting new growth levers Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Watch the video about the dealmakers behind F1’s success. Watch how F1 impacts local communities with its events. Read the book on Formula One’s history. Follow Kyle on X and Linkedin. Follow Shawn on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Trailer: The Investor's Podcast Show (formerly We Study Billionaires)
Hosted by Stig Brodersen, William Green, Shawn O'Malley, Daniel Mahncke, and Kyle Grieve, The Investor’s Podcast has proudly reached nearly 200 million downloads, as the world's largest stock-investing-focused podcast. On the show, we study a range of businesses and their investment prospects, from Spotify to Amazon, serial acquirers like Constellation Software, deep value plays, and more, using lessons from some of the world's most famous investors, like Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Howard Marks. Leverage the lessons we learned from studying, and talking to, the world's best investors, and apply them in your own investing journey, while following along with our company case studies. For more insights on how to value companies and build a stock portfolio, you can also sign up for our free weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
RWH068: How to Be Better in Work & Life w/ David Epstein
William Green chats with David Epstein about his groundbreaking new book, Inside the Box. In this conversation, David shares practical strategies & research-based insights to help you flourish professionally & personally. In a world of infinite choices & complexity, this episode directs your focus to what matters most. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:05 - What David Epstein learned from a brilliant Nobel Prize-winning economist 00:04:14 - Why it’s smart to aim for “good enough” 00:05:59 - How a brutal injury led David to life-changing breakthroughs 00:20:14 - What he does to preserve his attention 00:25:58 - How Isabel Allende illustrates the powerful benefits of silence & structure 00:35:59 - How to identify bottlenecks & tackle limiting factors 00:50:42 - Why one of the world’s hottest start-up companies flamed out 00:54:51 - How a structured system made Pixar a creative & financial trailblazer 01:03:01 - How to balance a grand vision with practical steps along the way 01:07:16 - What a dead blues guitar hero can teach you about focused learning 01:12:14 - Why limitless autonomy may not make you as happy as you expect 01:16:46 - How to identify values that give meaning & coherence to your life 01:22:35 - What David learned from his most inspiring role models Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Inquire about William Green’s Richer, Wiser, Happier Masterclass. David Epstein’s books: Inside the Box, Range, The Sports Gene. William’s book, Richer, Wiser, Happier. Follow William Green on X. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP813: Microsoft (MSFT): Is Microsoft a Misunderstood AI Opportunity? w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley
Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O'Malley take a deep dive into Microsoft — the $3 trillion incumbent whose entire investment thesis now hinges on two of the most contested questions in technology: whether AI will reinforce or quietly dismantle the software franchises that built the company, and whether the OpenAI partnership is the strategic masterstroke it appeared to be in 2023, or a relationship that is slowly turning from asset into liability. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:27 - About all major business units 00:12:05 - How LinkedIn’s business works 00:18:24 - How the cloud business keeps growing 00:21:17 - What the future plans for gaming are 00:24:49 - Why the Office products might be in danger 00:50:52 - How AI is challenging Microsoft’s software 00:55:10 - Who captures the most value from AI 01:22:46 - Whether Shawn and Daniel add MSFT to the Intrinsic Value Portfolio Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Microsoft Investor Relations. World Economic Forum Interview with CEO. Follow Daniel on X and Linkedin. Follow Shawn on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP812: Mohnish Pabrai on Berkshire & Letting Winners Run
On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with legendary value investor Mohnish Pabrai. Since its inception in 1999, one dollar invested in the flagship fund would have grown to $17.29, compared with $6.29 for the S&P 500. In the special interview, you can join Mohnish and Stig’s discussion on Berkshire Hathaway, investing mistakes, and the importance of letting winners run. Disclaimer: Stig Brodersen is an investor in Pabrai Funds, which creates a potential conflict of interest, as he may benefit if the funds perform well. He will not be compensated for this interview IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:53 - Whether Greg Abel’s compensation is fair 00:05:21 - Why most investments fail, and why that’s okay (the “4% rule”) 00:11:40 - Whether to own Berkshire Hathaway or the S&P500 over the next century 00:28:23 - Why Stig thinks that Mohnish diversifies too much 00:31:04 - Why good asset managers should eventually have 95% of their portfolio in one stock 00:36:21 - How Mohnish met Michael Burry 01:04:50 - What Mohnish learned from his best friend Guy Spier Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Mohnish Pabrai’s website. Learn more about Mohnish Pabrai’s Dakshana Foundation. Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about Investing and Life Lessons. Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about The Inner Scorecard. Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about Masterclass Investing. Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about investing in stocks. Follow Stig on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP811: OTC Markets (OTCM): A Picks and Shovels Play in Modern Capital Markets w/ Kyle Grieve & Shawn O'Malley
Kyle Grieve and Shawn O’Malley analyze OTC Markets Group, a hidden infrastructure company that collects tolls on over 12,000 securities while operating with fewer than 130 employees. They explore why OTCM is the only viable option for small companies and international firms seeking access to the US market. Find out whether the current stock price offers an attractive entry point for value investors. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - Why OTC Markets operates as a hidden monopoly, most investors have never heard of 00:03:08 - The three business segments generating recurring revenue from market infrastructure 00:09:09 - How OTCM's pricing power compares to other monopolistic businesses 00:14:54 - Why 130 employees can manage the infrastructure for over 12,000 securities 00:19:41 - What keeps customers so loyal 00:27:02 - How regulatory relationships create barriers to entry 00:50:22 - The surprising reason declining subscriber counts might not be concerning 00:59:00 - The exceptional unit economics that make Corporate Services so profitable 01:02:29 - Why management's capital allocation approach is so different from that of typical CEOs 01:19:54 - Whether this hidden infrastructure gem deserves a spot in your portfolio Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Join The Intrinsic Value Conference in Omaha this May 1, 2026! Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Learn more about OTC Markets Group on their IR. Listen to an interview with CEO, Cromwell Coulson. Follow Kyle on X and Linkedin. Follow Shawn on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP810: Berkshire Hathaway 2026 Valuation w/ Chris Bloomstran
Stig has invited legendary investor Chris Bloomstran from Semper Augustus to teach us how to value Berkshire Hathaway on today's show. Semper Augustus has an outstanding track record with a compounded annual growth rate of 12.4% on equities since its fund's inception on 2/28/1999, compared to 8.5% for the S&P 500. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:25 - What the intrinsic value of Berkshire Hathaway is, and what type of return you can get going forward 00:21:39 - Chris’s opinion on Greg Abel’s first letter to shareholders 00:38:39 - How should Berkshire management be compensated? 01:05:36 - How to think about valuing OpenAI 01:12:42 - Why S&P 500 share buybacks don’t benefit investors 01:22:53 - Thinking about investing risk from sudden loss vs. the slow decline of an asset manager 01:29:03 - Why Buffett reads Chris’s annual letter Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Join The Intrinsic Value Conference in Omaha this May 1, 2026! Stig’s 2025 interview with Chris Bloomstran about Berkshire Hathaway. Stig’s 2024 interview with Chris Bloomstran about Berkshire Hathaway. Stig’s 2023 interview with Chris Bloomstran about Berkshire Hathaway. Chris Bloomstran’s website. Read Chris Bloomstran’s annual letters. Buffett resource on CNBC. Alex Morris’ book, Buffett and Munger Unscripted. Follow Stig on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP809: The Real Estate Data Empire Making a $5 Billion Bet: CoStar Group w/ Shawn O'Malley & Daniel Mahncke
Shawn O'Malley and Daniel Mahncke explore CoStar Group (ticker: CSGP), the dominant provider of commercial real estate data and analytics, and assess whether the company's massive $5 billion bet on Homes.com can successfully crack the residential real estate market dominated by Zillow, or whether this ambitious expansion will destroy shareholder value. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:42 - Why the company has delivered nearly 60 consecutive quarters of double-digit revenue growth 00:09:17 - How CoStar built a dominant, near-monopoly position in commercial real estate data and analytics 00:18:30 - How CoStar generates roughly 50% profit margins on its core B2B business 00:44:12 - What makes CoStar's data moat so durable and difficult for competitors to replicate 00:48:12 - How the company's acquisition-driven strategy has fueled decades of growth 00:56:22 - Why CoStar is investing $5 billion into Homes.com to take on Zillow and Realtor.com 00:58:21 - Competitive landscape in the residential real estate marketplace 01:08:41 - Whether CoStar's massive residential bet will pay off or destroy shareholder value 01:23:57 - How Shawn and Daniel value CoStar and whether CSGP belongs in the portfolio Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Join The Intrinsic Value Conference in Omaha this May 1, 2026! Sign up for The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Costar pitch on the Value Investors Club. Drew Cohen’s podcast on CoStar. Follow Daniel on X and Linkedin. Follow Shawn on X and Linkedin. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
TIP808: Current Market Opportunities w/ Daniel Mahncke & Clay Finck
On today's episode, Clay is joined by Daniel Mahncke to discuss the companies they find most interesting in today’s market. They discuss Mercado Libre’s long-term growth potential, Amazon’s expanding earnings power driven by AI and robotics, and how AI could impact Constellation Software and other related companies. They wrap up the discussion by touching on a company that AI is very unlikely to disrupt — Hermès. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro00:10:08 - Why Mercado Libre continues to grow rapidly despite short-term margin pressure00:17:19 - How Mercado Libre’s ecosystem creates long-term advantages in e-commerce and fintech00:25:06 - Why Amazon’s investments in AI and robotics could significantly expand margins00:23:21 - How AWS and AI infrastructure demand position Amazon for long-term growth01:07:40 - The real risks AI poses to SaaS and vertical market software businesses00:40:03 - Why companies like Constellation Software may remain more resilient than investors fear01:14:20 - Daniel’s thoughts on Hermès after the recent 40% pullback in the stock Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting here. Join The Intrinsic Value Conference in Omaha this May 1, 2026! Daniel’s model on Hermès. Related Episode: TIP804: Kinsale Capital Stock Deep Dive w/ Clay Finck & Daniel Mahncke. Related Episode: TIVP058: Hermes: The Most Prestigious Luxury Brand in the World w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley. Related Episode: TIVP060: Constellation Software (CSU): Historic Drawdown, Historic Buying Opportunity w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley. Follow Clay on LinkedIn & X. Follow Daniel on LinkedIn & X. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor’s Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm