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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the principles of value investing, including how to distinguish between speculation and true investing, the dangers of Wall Street's incentive structures, and the importance of prioritizing downside protection over upside potential. We’ll also delve into discipline for value investing, how to develop a margin of safety mindset, and how to build a risk-averse strategy and portfolio.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
05:04 - Why most investors speculate rather than invest—and how to tell the difference
11:01 - Why fund managers have structural weaknesses that require them to prioritize the wrong things
13:26 - Why EBITDA can mislead—and how it hides a business’s actual condition
16:46 - Why value investors focus more on downside protection than upside potential
18:47 - How to think about margin of safety when constructing a portfolio
31:51 - The three temperamental traits most critical to successful value investing
36:38 - Why value investors hold cash and how they use it as a strategic weapon
44:00 - A detailed breakdown of how Klarman values businesses
20:06 - The major types of value opportunities—and where to find them
1:02:49 - Klarman’s perspective on diversification and intelligent position sizing
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Buy a copy of Margin of Safety here.
Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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In this episode, Clay reviews Lee Freeman-Shor's book — The Art of Execution. Freeman-Shor studied 45 of the world's top investors over seven years, revealing why investment success depends far more on execution than stock picking. Through analysis of nearly 1,000 investments, he discovered that even the best investors are wrong half the time, but their success comes from how they handle both winners and losers.
This episode provides essential lessons on the execution strategies that determine long-term investment success.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
06:07 - The three types of investor behaviors when facing losing positions and their outcomes.
08:37 - The psychological biases that trap investors in losing positions for years.
11:48 - Why even the world's best investors are wrong 51% of the time.
38:17 - Why selling winners early is more damaging than holding losers too long.
56:25 - How concentration beats diversification for generating superior long-term returns.
58:42 - Why execution matters more than stock picking for investment success.
01:00:36 - The five-point winner's checklist for executing investment strategies like top performers.
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Lee Freeman-Shor’s book: The Art of Execution.
Michael Lewis’ book: Moneyball.
The Intrinsic Value Podcast.
Shawn and Daniel’s episode on Reddit.
Related Episode: TIP709: The Art of Long-Term Investing w/ Francois Rochon.
Follow Clay on X and LinkedIn.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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NEW TO THE SHOW?
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
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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.
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Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
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Preston Pysh welcomes back NVK, renowned Bitcoin expert and founder of Coinkite, for an in-depth conversation on the future of Bitcoin, the evolving dynamics of its core development, and the promising rise of decentralized platforms like Nostr.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:01 - How Bitcoin's increasing price may sustain mining incentives post-halving
09:37 - The evolution from Satoshi’s original code to the current Bitcoin Core
14:15 - Insights into Bitcoin Knots and the separation of wallet and consensus code
19:41 - Critiques of Bitcoin’s development scene and current conference culture
20:09 - The controversy surrounding Bitcoin Core’s GitHub governance
24:22 - Debates around removing the OP_RETURN 83-byte limit
32:23 - Nostr’s potential to revolutionize identity and AI communication
35:45 - Key adoption challenges facing Nostr and possible solutions
44:44 - The philosophy and features behind Coinkite’s hardware wallets
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
NVK’s Company: ColdCard Bitcoin Hardware Wallets.
Join NOSTR at Primal.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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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.
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
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In this episode, Stig Brodersen speaks with Guy Spier who has outperformed the S&P 500 since 1997, with a 9.6% vs. 8.8% CAGR. They explore why Guy invested in The Economist, and how friendships, service, and living by an inner scorecard guide his life and investment philosophy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:27 - Why Guy Spier decided to invest in The Economist.
13:16 - How Guy is living by his inner scorecard.
55:16 - Why friendships are there for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
55:16 - How does Guy invest in friendships?
01:09:03 - How to facilitate thoughtful conversations with friends.
01:22:03 - How do you seek wisdom?
01:44:04 - How do you identify how to best be of service?
01:57:43 - What money can and can’t buy you.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Stig’s interview with Guy Spier about his track record and risk.
Stig’s interview with Guy Spier about investing and life.
Stig and Preston’s interview with Guy Spier on his book, The Education of a Value Investor.
Stig and Preston’s interview with Guy Spier about his lunch with Warren Buffett.
Guy Spier’s book, The Education of a Value Investor – Read reviews of the book.
Subscribe to Guy Spier’s Free Newsletter.
Guy Spier’s podcast and website.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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NEW TO THE SHOW?
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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.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORS
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In this episode, Clay shares the key principles behind his personal investment approach. His approach has been shaped by over a decade of experience and lessons from great investors like Charlie Munger, Nick Sleep, and Chris Mayer. He explains how he builds a portfolio focused on high-quality businesses and long-term compounding. It’s a candid look at how he filters out the noise and plays the game on his own terms.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:19 - How Clay defines and pursues financial independence through investing.
05:22 - The lessons Clay learned from Charlie Munger, Nick Sleep, and Chris Mayer.
08:35 - How Clay constructs and thinks about his personal portfolio.
16:22 - Why great businesses often beat cheap stocks over the long run.
27:05 - What “sidecar investing” means and how to apply it.
58:08 - The importance of simplicity and ignoring market noise.
01:04:26 - Why patience may be the biggest edge in investing.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Richard Zechhauser’s paper: Investing in the Unknown and Unknowable.
Related Episode: TIP598: A Tribute to Charlie Munger.
Related Episode: TIP492: The Best Investor You've Never Heard Of (Nick Sleep).
Related Episode: TIP677: Why Most Stocks Will Lose You Money w/ Hendrik Bessembinder.
Related Episode: TIP713: Why Serial Acquirers Outperform w/ Niklas Savas.
Clay’s podcast episode on Constellation Software.
Clay’s podcast episode on Topicus.
Clay’s podcast episode on Dino Polska.
Clay’s podcast episode on Booking Holdings.
Clay’s video on Lumine.
Follow Clay on X and LinkedIn.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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NEW TO THE SHOW?
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
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.
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Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
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James and Preston dissect the evolving cryptocurrency landscape—from market structure transitions and on-chain data missteps to Bitcoin mining incentives and the cutting-edge strategies behind Bitcoin Treasury companies.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:47 - Lessons learned from the 2020-2021 crypto cycle
04:59 - Why the crypto market is shifting from spot to leverage-driven models
05:54 - The role of futures and ETFs in today’s low-activity network
10:42 - How mining subsidies influence innovation and decentralization
14:08 - Why fees are crucial for protecting Bitcoin from censorship
19:32 - How Bitcoin’s dominance affects altcoin cycles
26:35 - Insights into tokenized sovereign debt and blockchain scalability
32:15 - The potential long-term shift in global KYC regulations
33:13 - The rise and risks of Bitcoin Treasury companies
38:53 - Key differences between MicroStrategy and competitors
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Related resource: Checkmate’s substack.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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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.
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORS
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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses how Warren Buffett evolved from a young entrepreneur with an intense fascination for numbers into one of history’s most disciplined and independent investors. The episode explores the key influences, early lessons, and defining choices that shaped his unique approach to business and capital allocation.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:04 - How Buffett showed business instincts as a young boy
03:44 - How Buffett used scuttlebutt early in his career
04:26 - The influence Buffett’s father had on his mindset
11:06 - Three timeless principles Buffett learned from Ben Graham
19:11 - The period Buffett compounded at over 50% annually
23:49 - How a “cigar butt” taught Buffett pricing power
29:33 - Why Buffett embraced concentrated investing from the start
45:14 - Why Buffett saw media companies as modern-day toll bridges
54:02 - Buffett’s core disagreement with efficient market theory
1:00:00 - What Buffett learned while rescuing Salomon Brothers
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Buy a copy of Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist here.
Follow Kyle on X and LinkedIn.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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NEW TO THE SHOW?
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
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.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORSSupport our free podcast by supporting our sponsors:
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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Ian Cassel about what separates good, great, and GOAT investors by breaking down the five core skills of stock picking. We'll also explore how elite investors evolve, avoid common traps, and develop underappreciated edges that compound into long-term outperformance.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - What sparked Ian’s obsession with investor greatness.
07:41 - The two metrics that reveal actual investing skill.
13:07 - Why radical self-honesty drives long-term improvement.
16:41 - The track records that define good, great, and GOAT investors.
19:09 - What a jiu-jitsu legend taught Ian about mastery.
19:09 - Five core skills every top investor must develop.
36:19 - Why staying the same means falling behind.
44:16 - Hidden skills that give GOATs an unfair edge.
01:08:16 - The rare skill Ian leverages for outperformance.
01:11:15 - Offense vs. defense: applying it to your portfolio.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Read Ian’s MicroCapClub Newsletter here.
Check out the MicroCapClub here.
Learn about MicroCapClub’s free events here.
Follow Kyle on X 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?
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
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.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORS
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Preston sits down with Chris and Joe to explore how Bitcoin is changing the way we think about corporate treasuries, asset valuation, and investment risk.
They dive into the STRIVE report, debate traditional financial models, and propose new frameworks for evaluating assets in a Bitcoin-denominated world.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - How Bitcoin reshapes asset valuation and opportunity cost analysis
10:23 - Why Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is crucial for comparing investments in a Bitcoin world
13:05 - The challenges of applying traditional DCF models to Bitcoin
20:45 - The concept and implications of the equity stability premium
22:59 - How Bitcoin’s volatility can be reframed as an asset rather than a liability
26:19 - Why volatility perceptions differ between traditional finance and Bitcoin maximalists
31:08 - How Bitcoin adoption trends impact valuation and investment strategy
08:29 - Preston’s personal journey in reevaluating valuation models using Bitcoin
40:46 - Portfolio risk management principles involving Bitcoin and traditional assets
50:06 - Insights from the STRIVE report on future asset valuation frameworks
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Joe's X Account.
Chris' X Account.
The Strive Report on: The Case for Bitcoin in Corporate Treasuries.
The Unchained Report: Repricing the Economy in Bitcoin.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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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.
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
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In this episode, William Green chats with investing legend Bill Nygren, who oversees about $25 billion at Harris Associates. Bill is the firm’s Chief Investment Officer for US Equities & co-manages two flagship mutual funds: Oakmark Select & Oakmark Fund. Here, he discusses the processes, principles, habits & mindset that have enabled him to beat the market over three decades.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
05:32 - How Bill Nygren became a contrarian bargain hunter.
18:05 - Why sports gambling companies often refuse to take his bets.
47:56 - What three qualities he seeks in any company.
01:00:05 - How he scored big on Amazon, Google, Apple & Netflix.
01:11:11 - Why he never relaxes his disciplined focus on valuation.
01:16:04 - What he learned from hedge fund star Michael Steinhardt.
01:24:47 - How Bill’s team performs “Devil’s Advocate Reviews” for each stock.
01:33:55 - Why he developed his “Mistake Management Protocol.”
01:46:51 - How to succeed without ruining your health or your family.
01:46:51 - Why he discourages people from entering the investing business.
01:50:46 - What you must sacrifice to achieve greatness.
01:59:08 - How to succeed by aligning yourself with top-decile people.
02:07:13 - Why value investing isn’t dead.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Bill Nygren’s investment firm, Harris Associates.
Bill Nygren’s funds, Oakmark Select & Oakmark Fund.
William Green’s book, “The Great Minds of Investing.”
William Green’s podcast interview with Christopher Begg.
William Green’s podcast interview with Ray Dalio.
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?
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
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.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORS
Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors:
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On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Joseph Shaposhnik to discuss the launch of his new ETF, Rainwater Equity. The Rainwater Equity ETF just launched on June 18th, 2025, under the ticker RW, and its objective is to compound capital at an above-average rate by investing in publicly listed recurring revenue businesses.
The fund Joseph managed at his previous firm compounded at 16.7% since 2015, versus the S&P 500’s 13.1% over that same time period. It was also the top-performing fund out of 343 in its US Large Cap Core Equity category by Nasdaq eVestment.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:39 - Joseph’s lessons from spending a day with Peter Lynch.
12:09 - Why the active management industry is broken and how Joseph has set out to fix it.
22:12 - Why Bill Miller invested in Joseph’s new ETF.
28:25 - Why recurring revenue is the ultimate business model.
40:11 - Whether any of the Magnificent 7 companies fit into Joseph’s recurring revenue framework.
46:35 - The role that valuation plays in Joseph’s quality investing framework.
55:30 - Joseph’s top stock pick to hold for the next 20 years.
01:03:00 - Why Joseph is attracted to the aerospace aftermarket industry.
01:08:09 - Why Joseph chose the ETF structure over the mutual fund.
01:10:53 - How Joseph determined the appropriate position sizing for his fund.
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Related Episode: TIP622: Finding Certainty in an Uncertain World w/ Joseph Shaposhnik.
Related Episode: TIP522: Unconventional Wisdom from the Greatest Minds in Investing w/ Joseph Shaposhnik.
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Seb and Preston explore the hidden emotional and societal costs of fiat currency, how Bitcoin changes our perception of value, and why money is more than just economics—it's identity.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - The emotional toll of living within a fiat monetary system
10:04 - How Bitcoin changes the way we express values through money
12:55 - The real-life shifts that occur when someone adopts low time preference
15:37 - How hard money can enable authentic altruism and creativity
19:11 - How broken money disrupts psychological growth through Maslow’s hierarchy
20:24 - Why fiat incentives fuel fear, narrow focus, and societal disconnection
22:41 - The impact of viable saving on emotional and creative well-being
25:45 - Why fiat may be driving an identity crisis and inauthentic life paths
33:22 - What Bitcoin reveals about curiosity and intellectual integrity
41:05 - How note-taking and integration fuel personal and intellectual growth
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Seb’s book: The Hidden Cost of Money.
Seb's Blog: Seb Bunney.
Related book: Fiat Food.
Related Episode: The Hidden Cost of Money (BTC160).
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On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” In their quest for meaningful relationships and being the best version of themselves, they discuss what has made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier in the past quarter. You’re invited to join them on their journey.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
00:07:45 - Why you will waste years if you can’t waste hours
00:08:04 - The power of (not) structuring your day
00:13:53 - What you can clone from an optimal life design
00:59:46 - What William and Stig have read the last quarter that made them Richer, Wiser, and Happier
01:01:55 - How to have work-play integration rather than a work-life balance
01:03:55 - Why what is important starts and ends with quality
01:22:13 - Why the best things in life come from compounding
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
William Green’s book Richer, Wiser, Happier – Read reviews of this book.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2025.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q4 2024
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2024.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2024.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2023.
Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q2 2023.
Simon Singh’s book, Fermat's Last Theorem – Read reviews of this book.
David Hawkins’ book, Letting Go – Read reviews of this book.
Pico Iyer’s book, Aflame – Read reviews of this book.
Tara Springett’s book, The Stairway to Heaven – Read reviews of this book.
Robert Caro’s book, Working - Read reviews of this book.
Robert Gottlieb’s documentary, Turn Every Page.
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In this episode, Clay explores the core ideas behind Capital Returns by Edward Chancellor and Marathon Asset Management. Based on decades of investing experience, the book uncovers the capital cycle framework, which reveals how capital flows, supply dynamics, and managerial incentives drive long-term investment outcomes. Whether you're a value investor, a portfolio manager, or simply curious about market cycles, this episode offers guidance for understanding the boom and bust nature of cyclical industries.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:31 - How the capital cycle explains boom and bust industry dynamics.
07:03 - Why tracking supply is often more useful than forecasting demand.
16:20 - How capital discipline separates great managers from average ones.
05:07 - Why excess investment leads to lower future returns.
30:38 - Why cyclical industries can offer high-return opportunities.
41:50 - How incentives and ownership structures impact corporate decision-making.
49:10 - How low interest rates distort creative destruction and capital efficiency.
53:25 - Why mean reversion remains a powerful force in markets.
58:35 - How to spot red flags near capital cycle peaks.
01:03:55 - Why flexible thinking is essential for long-term investing success.
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Edward Chancellor’s book: Capital Returns.
Gautam Baid’s book: The Joys Of Compounding.
Related Episode: TIP505: The Price of Time w/ Edward Chancellor.
Mentioned Episode: TIP727: 7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer.
Follow Clay on LinkedIn & X.
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Michael and Preston explore Bitcoin's foundational principles, covering digital scarcity, mining incentives, node infrastructure, and the importance of self-custody versus third-party management.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
12:13 - How Bitcoin prevents government-led currency debasement
19:14 - Why block reorganizations occur and how they're resolved
23:11 - The mechanics of block creation and transaction verification
28:55 - What makes Bitcoin a secure and decentralized timekeeper
31:13 - The economic incentives behind Bitcoin mining
33:54- The role of transaction fees as block subsidies decline
37:01 - How Bitcoin's security model addresses hack concerns
41:05 - How self-custody empowers users and mitigates risks
50:02 - Differences between running a node and mining
1:00:04 - Innovations in node infrastructure from the 256 Foundation
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Michael’s X Account.
Website: Nakamoto Heating Solutions.
Website: 256 foundation.
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Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.
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In today's episode, Stig Brodersen is talking stocks with Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig’s pick is Microsoft, the world’s biggest market cap company for good reason. Tobias is pitching Devon Energy, an oil and gas producer with a big upside if you’re right about the timing. Hari’s stocks of choice are Adyen and Block, two fast-growing companies with stronger moats that meet the eye.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:51 - Why Hari is bullish on Block and Adyen (Ticker on NYSE: XYZ and on Euronext: ADYEN).
12:48 - The bear case for Block and Adyen, including valuation and disruption.
24:22 - Stig’s bull case is for Microsoft (Ticker on NASDAQ: MSFT).
44:55 - The bear case for Microsoft, including the rich valuation.
56:56 - Why Toby is bullish on Devon Energy (Ticker on NYSE: DVN).
01:05:31 - The bear case of Devon Energy, including the debt level and share issuance.
01:27:06 - What the TIP Mastermind Community is and how we’re forming meaningful relationships.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Stig Brodersen’s Portfolio and Track record.
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q1, 2025 or watch the video.
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q4, 2024 or watch the video.
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q3, 2024 or watch the video.
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2, 2024 or watch the video.
Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q1, 2024 or watch the video.
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q4, 2023 or watch the video.
Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q3, 2023 or watch the video.
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2, 2023 or watch the video.
Bill Gates’ autobiography, Source Code – read reviews of this book.
Stig and Preston book review of Paul Allen’s book, Idea Man.
Tobias Carlisle's podcast, The Acquirers Podcast.
Tobias Carlisle's ETF, ZIG.
Tobias Carlisle's ETF, Deep.
Tobias Carlisle's book, The Acquirer's Multiple – read reviews of this book.
Tobias Carlisle's Acquirer's Multiple stock screener: AcquirersMultiple.com
Tweet directly to Tobias Carlisle: @Greenbackd.
Tweet directly to Hari Ramachandra: @harirama.
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In this episode, Clay explores Hamilton Helmer’s 7 Powers framework, breaking down each of the seven sources of enduring competitive advantage. While companies all over the world offer benefits and value to society at large, few have barriers in place that prevent competitors from easily replicating those advantages. Whether you’re an investor or business operator, this episode is an essential listen to understand the critical ingredients for long-term success in business.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:34 - What it means for a company to have Power.
07:04 - The power of scale economies.
12:12 - Why network effects are one of the best competitive advantages a business can have.
18:05 - Why counter-positioning is Hamilton Helmer’s favorite Power.
30:19 - The types of switching costs that can keep customers locked in for years.
38:24 - Why customers are willing to consistently pay up for a great brand name.
51:24 - How companies can capture a cornered resource that even well-funded competitors are unable to replicate.
56:46 - Why process power is the rarest of the all the powers.
01:03:00 - A case study on Netflix and how they built multiple Powers outlined in the book.
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Hamilton Helmer’s book: 7 Powers.
Mentioned Episode: TIP600: Business Durability and Strategy Masterclass w/ Hamilton Helmer.
Follow Clay on LinkedIn & X.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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Garrett Johnston shares why Bitcoin—not crypto—should be the foundation for insurance innovation. We explore regulatory friction, risk evolution, and strategic adoption for carriers and corporates.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
04:57 - How digital asset risk profiles evolve as companies scale
16:09 - The case for Bitcoin in insurance company treasuries
16:15 - Why Bitcoin enhances risk-adjusted returns in institutional portfolios
21:39 - Why current regulatory frameworks hinder BTC adoption
21:54 - How NAIC rules classify BTC as a non-admitted asset
22:07 - The importance of state-by-state education and reform
30:28 - Gaps in current insurance coverage for Bitcoin-native businesses
45:03 -Why “Bitcoin not crypto” is critical in traditional insurance circles
47:12 - ESG misconceptions about Bitcoin in insurance contexts
48:26 - Game theory behind state-level regulatory adoption (e.g., NH SBR)
49:39 - AI’s emerging role in insurance and supply chain risk analysis
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Garrett's X Account.
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Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.
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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Jon Cukierwar about his unique global investing approach focused on undiscovered companies. They delve into Jon’s high-conviction strategy, his in-depth on-the-ground research process, and how he uncovers overlooked opportunities by combining valuation, quality, and growth.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:02 - Lessons Jon learned working for legend Bob Robotti
07:19 - Why Jon favours high-quality, growing businesses
17:26 - How Jon counters bias when meeting charismatic CEOs
25:50 - Why local investor networks unlock global insights
36:23 - Why Jon prioritizes owners’ earnings over net income
37:41 - The three essential traits Jon demands in investment and what makes an investment a “no-brainer” for Jon
39:47 - Why holding winners is harder than it seems
53:57 - Why Jon leans toward “boring” low-tech businesses
1:00:30 - What traits Jon values most in company leadership
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Read Jon’s shareholder letters here.
Read Jon’s research here.
Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Tim Koller to discuss all things valuation.
Tim is the lead author of Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies which is the #1 best-selling guide to business valuation. This book—now in its eighth edition—has sold more than one million copies, and is used as a textbook at top business schools such as Wharton School, University of Chicago, MIT, INSEAD, Tuck School of Business, and Northwestern University.
As a Partner at McKinsey & Company, Tim combines broad cross-sector experience with decades of service to clients in value creation, corporate strategy, capital-markets issues, and M&A transactions.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - How companies create shareholder value.
05:13 - The common misconceptions related to creating shareholder value.
13:54 - How managers should think about return on invested capital.
28:08 - Why it’s so common for managers to not take a long-term approach.
33:16 - How return on invested capital impacts a company’s valuation.
46:30 - How Tim thinks about the vast differences in returns we’ve seen in the US relative to Europe.
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Tim’s book: Valuation.
McKinsey’s website.
McKinsey’s insights: McKinsey on Finance.
Related Episode: TIP577: Valuation Masterclass w/ Aswath Damodaran.
Follow Tim on LinkedIn.
Follow Clay on LinkedIn & X.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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