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In this episode, we sit down with Brian and Kelly Estes to 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. We also explore the challenges they faced during production, the impact they hope the film will have, and their future projects. Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoiner or new to the space, this episode offers valuable insights into why Bitcoin is more than just a financial tool. 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 the project. 15:00 - The flaws of the current fiat monetary system and its connections to the military-industrial complex. 17:39 - How the film connects the themes of faith and finance, and why this intersection is crucial to understanding Bitcoin's role in society. 22:18 - Why Bitcoin is portrayed as a moral and ethical form of money in the film, and the broader implications of this perspective. 24:23 - How different faith traditions view Bitcoin and the resistance encountered by religious groups regarding its moral framing. 27:34 - The challenges faced during the production of the documentary and how the filmmakers selected their diverse group of interviewees. 32:47 - The impact "God Bless Bitcoin" is expected to have on both the Bitcoin community and the general public. 34:28 - Future projects and goals for Brian and Kelly Estes, and how listeners can support the mission of "God Bless Bitcoin." Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Link to the movie: God Bless Bitcoin. Additional Information about the movie. Brian's X (Twitter) Account. Kelly's X (Twitter) Account. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Fundrise AT&T The Bitcoin Way USPS American Express Onramp SimpleMining Public Vacasa Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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% drawdown during the GFC, and a whole lot more! Scott is the founder of the Aegis Value Fund. Which was created in 1998. Prior to Aegis, Scott worked as an analyst covering oilfield services at Simmons & Company. He also had a stint as a deep value advisor for Donald Smith & Company. He received his MBA from the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a B.S in Engineering and a B.A in Economics. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:41 - Some of the key lessons he learned from investing legends like Bill Ackman, Bob Robotti, Peter Cundill, and Walter Schloss 08:17 - How Scott has managed to maintain a value-based strategy when many investors have bailed to chase more expensive stocks 12:00 - Scott's three buckets of investing risk 16:10 - A breakdown of the concept of a "genetic contrarian." 17:30 - Why risk management is key to investing in businesses with high levels of uncertainty and how to take advantage of it 24:27 - Scott's views on energy and how fossil fuels are unlikely to disappear anytime soon 33:36 - The potential downsides Scott sees in super high-quality businesses 34:41 - Why lower-quality businesses with volatile earnings look very attractive right now due to a widespread de-leveraging 43:55 - How Scott dealt with a 72% drawdown during the GFC And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Learn about the Aegis fund here. Read Scott’s Manager Letters here. Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Fidelity Fundrise Sound Advisory AT&T The Bitcoin Way SimpleMining BAM Capital American Express Onramp Public USPS Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 investing in the 1960s. 06:13 - How today’s market compares to previous superbubbles in the 1920s, 1989, 1999, and 2007. 12:11 - Jeremy’s view on the market rally since 2022, and the impact of the overcentration of the Magnificent 7 in the S&P 500. 17:40 - Why bubbles tend to last longer than we would expect them to. 31:56 - Whether using the P/E ratio is a reliable way to value the broader market. 36:29 - The major flaw in projecting compounding growth into the future from here. 44:55 - What Jeremy is seeing for innovation in the green energy space. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Check out GMO’s website. GMO’s new US Quality ETF. Related Episode: Listen to TIP542: The Crisis Bigger Than Banks w/ Jeremy Grantham, or watch the video. Related Episode: TIP466: The Bear Has Arrived w/ Jeremy Grantham, or watch the video. Related Episode: TIP371: The Top of the Cycle w/ Jeremy Grantham, or watch the video. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Fidelity Fundrise Sound Advisory AT&T The Bitcoin Way SimpleMining BAM Capital American Express Onramp Public USPS Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 Ardoino and Mathias Buus. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:07 - Tether's Q2 2024 financial highlights, including $1.3 billion in net operating profit and $5.33 billion in excess reserves. 04:46 - The strategic positioning of Tether in the U.S. Treasuries market and its impact on financial stability. 08:47 - Tether's commitment to supporting users in emerging markets and developing countries with their stablecoin reserves. 23:17 - What the Pear initiative aims to achieve with zero-cost, peer-to-peer infrastructure. 26:43 - The potential and functionality of Keet, an open-source platform. 29:15 - How tunneling technology, similar to SSH, enhances secure peer-to-peer access. 31:06 - Details about the peer viewer app offering remote desktop services without servers. 34:25 - Paolo's mission to eliminate server dependency and the launch of a VC fund for companies building on the Pear protocol. 37:30 - The open-source aspects of Keet and how it handles code auditability. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Check out the Keet video conferencing Holepunch technology. Check out the decentralized Pears initiative. Paolo Ardoino's X Account. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Fidelity Fundrise Sound Advisory AT&T The Bitcoin Way SimpleMining BAM Capital American Express Onramp Public USPS Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 building a powerful network & removing excess “filler” from your portfolio & your life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 07:29 - Why Adam Shapiro stopped investing in emerging markets. 11:26 - Why the U.S. is a great—but potentially perilous—place to invest. 25:31 - What he learned at Goldman Sachs about intelligent investing. 32:02 - How he identifies fund managers who are likely to outperform. 40:01 - Why he favors small funds run by young & hungry investors. 45:56 - What human qualities lead to investment success. 51:53 - How Adam built an investing edge through networking. 1:13:21 - Why Adam is wary of index funds & ETFs. 1:20:05 - How David Swensen’s Yale Endowment Model can be updated. 1:21:31 - Why his #1 financial rule is “never, ever run out of liquidity.” 1:24:20 - How to reduce your risk & ensure survival in extreme conditions. 1:32:22 - Why firms like Millennium & Citadel may be riskier than they seem. 1:43:16 - How to improve your portfolio & life by subtracting excess “filler.” Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Adam Shapiro’s investment firm, EastRock Capital. Harvard Business School’s case study of EastRock Capital. Adam Shapiro’s articles in his LinkedIn newsletter. Check out Institutional Investor’s article on why early life-cycle funds outperform. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz’s book, “Don’t Trust Your Gut.” David Swensen’s book, “Pioneering Portfolio Management.” Roger Lowenstein’s book, “When Genius Failed.” William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book. Follow William Green on X. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Range Rover Public Toyota American Express Fundrise Vacasa USPS AT&T Sound Advisory BAM Capital Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 they started. 06:08 - Medici’s formula for outperforming the market. 12:30 - How Pierre identifies the moat within a great business. 29:08 - Medici’s bull thesis on Dollarama. 38:36 - What keeps Medici in Meta stock. 49:36 - How Meta is approaching capital allocation. 56:05 - How Pierre gets comfortable with Meta given the level of change they are bound to see over the next decade. 01:04:19 - An investment overview of O’Reilly Automotive. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Check out Medici. Follow Pierre on LinkedIn. Related Episode: Listen to TIP626: Intelligent & Rational Long-Term Investing w/ Francois Rochon, or watch the video. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Range Rover Public Toyota American Express Fundrise Vacasa USPS AT&T Sound Advisory BAM Capital Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 into the strategic importance of securing blockspace for major corporations and the potential symbiotic relationships between mining and financial services companies. Tune in to learn about the dynamics of blockspace, the impact of Bitcoin on energy markets, and what the future holds for the Bitcoin ecosystem. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:17 - The often misunderstood value of a block. 05:33 - The future of Bitcoin mining and how it may evolve. 08:53 - The concept of a forward marketplace for blockspace. 21:59 - Why blockspace is both a commodity and absolutely scarce. 24:45 - The strategic importance of securing blockspace for major corporations. 30:11 - How miners are shifting from producing Bitcoin to offering blockspace. 37:09 - The potential impact of mining on financial services companies. 39:47 - How the value of a block is determined beyond just transaction fees. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Bob Burnett's website: Barefoot Mining. Related episode: Bitcoin's Hardware Future with Bob Burnett. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Range Rover Public Toyota American Express Fundrise Vacasa USPS AT&T Sound Advisory BAM Capital Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 whole lot more! Ian had a long history as a full-time private investor of microcaps. He then transitioned to become the founder of Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management. He is the founder of MicroCapClub.com and co-founder of IntelligentFanatics.com. He’s co-authored two books on Intelligent Fanatics. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - The stresses that must be overcome with being a private investor. 05:18 - Why you shouldn't project performance through a bull market with performance going forward (good performance through a bull market is unlikely to remain the same over a full cycle). 12:20 - How to think about survival with your portfolio through brutal bear markets. 17:11 - A sneak peek into Ian's framework for the skills of investing that are required for outperformance. 23:49 - How to build the skill of identifying stock ideas and Ian's five favorite ways. 28:53 - The power of thinking about the downside before thinking of the upside in investing. 36:21 - Why you can pay double your initial price for a business with increasing earnings power and get a better deal at a higher price. 42:50 - The potential weaknesses of coffee canning and why it does not work on every investment. 46:38 - The four reasons for selling a stock. 1:03:51 - How to deal with biases with being a long-only investor. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Read the MicroCapClub Blog and sign up for the newsletter here. Join the MicroCapClub here. Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Briggs & Riley American Express The Bitcoin Way Public Onramp USPS SimpleMining Sound Advisory Shopify AT&T BAM Capital HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - What led Soo Chuen to start Discerene Group shortly after the collapse of Lehman Brothers. 15:33 - What differentiates Discerene Group from other value investors. 20:34 - Lessons that Soo Chuen teaches younger investors. 38:43 - Whether great investing can be learned or not. 43:20 - How Soo Chuen balances the subjectivity of markets with solid and rationale investment approach. 01:00:19 - The importance of reflexivity in markets. 01:06:46 - How Discerene has avoided value traps. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Check out Discerene Group. Follow Soo Chuen on LinkedIn. Jason Zweig’s article: The Seven Virtues of Great Investors. Bobby Knight’s book: The Power of Negative Thinking. David Chambliss’s The Mundanity of Excellence. Solomon Asch Conformity Line Experiment Study. Malcolm Salterl's Short-Termism at Its Worst. Gopalan, Milbourn, Song, & Thakor's Duration of Executive Compensation. Related Episode: Listen to TIP492: The Best Investor You've Never Heard Of (Nick Sleep), or watch the video. Related Episode: Listen to RWH044: How to Beat the Market w/ Bryan Lawrence, or watch the video. Related Episode: Listen to TIP592: Outperforming the Market Since 1998 w/ Andrew Brenton, or watch the video. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Briggs & Riley American Express The Bitcoin Way Public Onramp USPS SimpleMining Sound Advisory Shopify AT&T BAM Capital HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 message of "The Chain of Custody: The Mafia Holding the Elite’s Bitcoin." 02:49 - Insights from Mark Goodwin's book, "The Bitcoin Dollar." 05:25 - Explanation of Endeavor and its importance in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 09:13 - The concept of 'covert dollarization' and its implications. 23:25 - How venture capital firms, influenced by US intelligence and organized crime, shape entrepreneurs and how Bitcoin fits into this dynamic. 31:28 - Predictions for the future of Bitcoin in Latin America over the next decade. 35:07 - Privacy and security concerns for individuals using Bitcoin in data-driven models by Big Tech companies. 49:03 - The potential for Bitcoin to empower or challenge entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging markets. 50:59 - The impact of the US intelligence community's relationship with Silicon Valley on Bitcoin's development and adoption. 53:14 - Addressing the connection between organized crime and the elite’s control over Bitcoin to ensure it remains a force for good. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Mark Goodman’s article: The Chain of Custody: The Mafia Holding the Elite's Bitcoin. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Briggs & Riley American Express The Bitcoin Way Public Onramp USPS SimpleMining Sound Advisory Shopify AT&T BAM Capital HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 products, how to create your own business grapevine to monitor your investments, details on how Philip Fisher’s investing philosophy and how it developed, and a whole lot more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:12 - The importance of avoiding dogmatic thinking in investing 05:13 - Why owning growing businesses is so powerful for great investments 05:47 - How to evaluate a business growth prospects 08:43 - How you should look at relations between a business and its employees 14:44 - How Amazon has strengthened their moat by thinking long-term 26:27 - The three ways a business can fund its growth and which are the most beneficial to shareholders 33:56 - Why you should seek transparency in your management teams 35:17 - How to balance investing in growth businesses with being a conservative investor 44:57 - Why having the ability to see the future of a business's profits is so key for minimizing risk 53:07 - The importance of consistently monitoring your businesses, no matter how well they've performed for you in the past And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Buy Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher here. Buy Where The Money Is by Adam Seessel here. Buy 7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer here. Buy What I Learned About Investing From Darwin by Pulak Prasad here. Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Briggs & Riley American Express The Bitcoin Way Public Onramp USPS Simon & Schuster SimpleMining Vacasa Shopify AT&T iFlex Stretch Studios HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 Capital, Gartmore, and GAM in London. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:08 - What makes Bernard Arnault a unique business leader? 10:44 - What attracted Christian to make his initial investment in LVMH. 12:17 - A business overview of LVMH. 27:14 - The role of China in LVMH’s business and growth story. 48:32 - Christian’s thoughts on LVMH’s current valuation & risks in the business. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Christian’s investment firm. Tune into Stig’s pitch for LVMH. Books mentioned: The Luxury Strategy, Selling Europe to the World. Related Episode: Listen to TIP643: The Luxury Strategy w/ Christian Billinger, or watch the video. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Briggs & Riley American Express The Bitcoin Way Public Onramp USPS Simon & Schuster SimpleMining Vacasa Shopify AT&T iFlex Stretch Studios HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 serve as an immediate buyer of nuclear energy. Ryan also shares insights into energy market dynamics, the role of government policies, and exciting future scenarios involving Bitcoin and nuclear energy. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - The history and evolution of nuclear energy. 09:45 - Recent advancements in nuclear energy technology. 23:27 - Why nuclear energy is poised to become a crucial energy source in the future. 32:52 - The economic model of nuclear energy and its distortion by fiat incentives. 41:55 - The interplay between nuclear energy and Bitcoin. 43:37 - How Bitcoin mining can integrate with nuclear energy. 45:21 - The implications of Bitcoin mining on energy grids. 48:40 - Future scenarios involving Bitcoin and nuclear energy. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Ryan's MacLeod's X (Twitter) account. Chris Keefer Podcast on Nuclear. Nuclear Energy State’s dashboard for SMRs. Related podcast: Titans of Nuclear Podcast. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Briggs & Riley American Express The Bitcoin Way Public Onramp USPS Simon & Schuster SimpleMining Vacasa Shopify AT&T iFlex Stretch Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 - Why Stig has invested with Mohnish Pabrai 34:13 - Why one should not judge others for flawed values 40:41 - What is the Richer, Wiser, Happier Masterclass 53:25 - How to build and maintain meaningful relationships Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. If you want to learn more about the Richer, Wiser, Happier Masterclass, please email [email protected]. William Green’s book Richer, Wiser, Happier – read reviews of this book. William Green’s book, The Great Minds of Investing – read reviews of this book. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2024 | YouTube Video. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2023 | YouTube Video. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q2 2023 | YouTube Video. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2023 | YouTube Video. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on Money and Happiness | YouTube Video. William Green’s interview with Pico Iyer about being Beyond Rich | YouTube Video. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Sun Life SimpleMining The Bitcoin Way Onramp Briggs & Riley Public Shopify Meyka Fundrise AT&T iFlex Stretch Studios HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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, 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 Capital, Gartmore, and GAM in London. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:12 - The definition of luxury. 04:12 - How luxury companies create their own demand. 08:47 - What products are most prevalent in the luxury industry. 10:28 - The primary differences between a premium and a luxury product. 19:26 - What the non-return effect is, and how it can make luxury companies more resilient. 26:09 - An overview of Kapferer’s anti-laws of marketing. 30:39 - Why luxury companies seek to keep non-enthusiasts out of their ecosystem. 36:46 - How higher prices can lead to higher demand from consumers in the luxury space. 40:36 - How luxury brands approach e-commerce & pricing. 57:23 - How to think about the valuation of luxury companies. 01:03:28 - How luxury brands tend to perform during a recession. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Christian’s investment firm. Books mentioned: The Luxury Strategy, Selling Europe to the World. Related Episode: TIP582: Quality & Defensive Investing w/ Christian Billinger. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Sun Life SimpleMining The Bitcoin Way Onramp Briggs & Riley Public Shopify Meyka Fundrise AT&T iFlex Stretch Studios HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. We also discuss how his discipline and hard work led him to discover Bitcoin, and why Bitcoin resonates so strongly with athletes. Tune in for an engaging discussion that bridges the worlds of MMA and cryptocurrency. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:56 - Kenny Florian's journey from soccer to becoming a renowned UFC fighter. 11:25 - The challenges of competing in multiple weight classes in the UFC. 14:09 - Insights into the mental strategies used to stay focused and prepared for fights. 16:02 - The concept of "proof of work" as it applies to MMA and Bitcoin. 25:14 - Personal stories of perseverance, including a near-death experience. 36:29 - How Kenny maintains a positive demeanor in a tough industry. 37:42 - The parallels between the discipline in MMA and the principles of Bitcoin. 39:02 - Why Bitcoin resonates with top-tier athletes and Kenny’s personal journey with cryptocurrency. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Kenny Florian’s X (Twitter) account. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Sun Life SimpleMining The Bitcoin Way Onramp Briggs & Riley Public Shopify Meyka Fundrise AT&T iFlex Stretch Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 risks intensify, & how to profit as trillions of dollars flow into innovative climate change solutions that will change the world—from electric vehicles to solar energy. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 05:37 - Why Bruce Usher sees climate change as a huge opportunity (& risk) for investors. 08:34 - How the transition to a low-carbon future will transform the global economy. 10:53 - How extreme weather is finally altering perceptions of climate change. 13:45 - How to protect against environmental threats to your property. 20:39 - Why electric vehicles & renewable energy are key drivers of decarbonization. 33:42 - How Berkshire Hathaway is playing the energy transition. 49:05 - Why leading companies like Apple & Microsoft are serious about sustainability. 54:02 - Why it’s wise to consider environmental factors before buying any stock. 01:03:53 - How to invest in funds & ETFs that reduce your exposure to climate risk. 01:12:44 - How billionaires like Bill Gates & Jeff Bezos invest in climate change solutions. 01:23:01 - What consumers can do to reduce their negative impact on the environment. 01:27:47 - Why Bruce thinks humanity might still avoid catastrophic climate change. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Bruce Usher’s book, Investing in the Era of Climate Change. Bruce Usher’s book, Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century. William Green’s podcast interview with Bryan Lawrence. William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book. Follow William Green on X. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Sun Life The Bitcoin Way Range Rover Sound Advisory BAM Capital Fidelity SimpleMining Briggs & Riley Public Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 the fascinating story of how Howard fended off endless competition to build an iconic brand that’s built to last. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - What led Howard Schultz to join and take over Starbucks. 14:24 - The impact of Howard’s visit to Italy, where there were 200,000 coffee bars. 34:07 - How Howard aligned the interests of the company with the interests of all employees at Starbucks. 48:29 - Lessons Howard learned in taking Starbucks public. 58:13 - How Starbucks was able to dominate big brands in the early days. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Howard’s books: Pour Your Heart into It & Onward. Related Episode: TIP144: Billionaire Howard Schultz's Book Onward — A Story About Starbucks. Mentioned Episode: TIP627: LuluLemon Stock Deep Dive w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve. Mentioned Episode: TIP639: Buffett's Favorite Business Book w/ David Fagan. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Sun Life The Bitcoin Way Range Rover Sound Advisory BAM Capital Fidelity SimpleMining Briggs & Riley Public Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 systems, and the challenges and opportunities for Bitcoin adoption in Serbia. We also explore his vision for a Bitcoin nation-state and the future of global finance. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:56 - Prince Philip's journey from finance to Bitcoin advocacy. 13:38 - The benefits of Bitcoin for financial sovereignty and inclusion. 15:41 - The synergies between Bitcoin and monarchy. 21:14 - The environmental impact of traditional banking systems versus Bitcoin. 32:08 - The steps Serbia needs to take for Bitcoin adoption. 34:23 - Prince Philip's vision for a Bitcoin nation-state. 36:08 - The role of merchants in driving Bitcoin adoption. 39:51 - Personal anecdotes from Prince Philip's life as a prince and a Bitcoin advocate. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Prince Philip’s X (Twitter) account. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Sun Life The Bitcoin Way Range Rover Sound Advisory BAM Capital Fidelity SimpleMining Briggs & Riley Public Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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 decision making in real-time, how to understand better System I and System II thinking and how it directly applies to investing, some of the latest mental models Kyle has learned from interviewing recent guests, and a whole lot more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:34 - How to use the proper explanations in your analysis to determine the right comparable best. 06:18 - Why Tesla is so misunderstood. 10:33 - Why the economics of Dino Polska make it an invalid comparison to other grocers. 12:02 - The power of narratives in investing and how we can guard ourselves from getting overly optimistic. 17:43 - How to optimize reading for learning. 40:18 - How to use Bayes theorem to tip odds in your favour and change your position sizing. 45:45 - Why value and prices become disconnected, and how human psychology plays into this. 50:20 - Why intuition (system I thinking) is so difficult to rely on in the stock market. 01:09:22 - How to make thinking in mental models a habit. 01:14:59 - Some of the latest mental models Kyle has learned from interviewing some of his latest guests. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Buy Investing: The Last Liberal Art here. Buy The Great Mental Models here. Learn more about Mental Models here. Buy Poor Charlie’s Almanck here. Buy More Than You Know here Follow Clay on Twitter and LinkedIn. Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Sun Life The Bitcoin Way Meyka Sound Advisory Industrious Range Rover iFlex Stretch Studios Briggs & Riley Public American Express USPS Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm