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Few things are more ironic than releasing a China focused episode on Liberation Day. Nevertheless, here we go!In this episode of The Business Brew, host Bill Brewster interviews Jingshu Zhang, a persistent listener who recommended looking into China's investment opportunities. Zhang shares his journey from studying in the United States to becoming a successful investor with a unique focus on Chinese assets. They discuss Zhang's experience navigating the Chinese market, the impact of geopolitical tensions, the advantages of holding Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and specific investment opportunities like Pinduoduo and Tencent. Zhu offers insights into managing risk, the macroeconomic environment, and the regulatory landscape in China. Disclaimer: All content is for entertainment purposes only and not financial advice.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:15 Investment Opportunities in China 04:04 Challenges and Sentiments Towards Chinese Investments 08:15 Competitive Landscape and Market Dynamics 15:50 Case Study: TK Group and Industrial Sector Insights 22:55 Pinduoduo's Growth and Strategy 34:37 Exploring Global Investment Opportunities 35:19 US Market Insights and Mid Cap Focus 36:08 Tech Giants and Valuation Comparisons 36:13 Tencent: The Super App of China 43:32 State-Owned Enterprises and Investment Safety 53:20 Environmental Regulations and Investment Opportunities 56:59 Delisting Fears and Investment Strategies 01:04:09 Short Selling Challenges and Lessons Learned 01:07:49 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 

Welcome to The Business Brew! Host Bill Brewster is joined by repeat guest Evan Tindell to delve into pressing investment topics for 2024. Evan is the founder and portfolio manager of Bireme Capital.  You can find his first episode here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/william-brewster1/episodes/Evan-Tindell---Where-Poker-and-The-Market-Collide-e1nrbum (Spotify) or https://podcasts.apple.com/si/podcast/evan-tindell-where-poker-and-the-market-collide/id1540847053?i=1000579552480 (Apple).   Together, they explore international valuation disparities, the pitfalls of shorting meme stocks, and the dynamics behind recent market movements. Evan shares his unique approach to investing and the lessons learned from challenging investment phases, including a critical analysis of MicroStrategy, GameStop, and meme stocks.   They also discuss Japan's corporate governance reforms and the implications for global investors. Lastly, Evan and Bill touch on utilizing modern AI tools in investment processes, the future of software, and personal stories from Evan's adventurous journey to Zambia.   As a reminder, nothing discussed constitutes investment advice and is for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy the engaging conversation!  00:00 Welcome to The Business Brew 01:20 Introducing Evan Tindell 02:01 Discussing 2024 Performance 03:09 Challenges of Shorting Meme Stocks 05:14 Bitcoin Yield and MicroStrategy 17:55 Market Inefficiencies and Opportunities 30:59 Investing in Japan 42:09 Investment Strategies and Market Insights 43:17 Diverse Business Models in Japan 44:58 Meeting the Emperor and Personal Anecdotes 45:35 The Role of LLMs in Investment 51:48 AI Tools and Their Impact on Daily Life 56:10 Future of Software and Business Models 01:07:12 Tobacco Industry Analysis 01:15:12 Adventures in Zambia 01:20:36 Conclusion and Farewell 

Join host Bill Brewster as he converses with the intriguing and often humorous anonymous guest, Le Shrub, in this episode of 'The Business Brew'. Le Shrub's writings can be found at https://www.shrubstack.com/ He can also be followed on Twitter/X at https://x.com/agnostoxxxWith a unique approach to investing, Le Shrub shares his thoughts on market trends, stock picks, and the rationale behind them. From discussing the importance of avoiding investment stupidity, analyzing specific stocks like Archer Aviation and Alibaba, to speculating on the economic impacts of a potential Ukraine ceasefire, this episode is packed with insightful observations and strategic thinking. Be prepared for an engaging mix of entertainment, education, and parody, underlined with Le Shrub's distinct charm. Disclaimer: This is all for entertainment purposes and not financial advice.  Recorded 2/14/25 00:00 Introduction to the Business Brew 00:54 Meet Les Shrub: The Anonymous Guest 01:24 Investment Philosophy: Don't Be Stupid 03:35 The Spinny Ponzi: A Deep Dive into Archer 17:15 Biotech Investments: Blood in the Tweets 21:00 The Future of Cancer Vaccines 22:55 ClearPoint and Gene Therapy 30:02 The Power of Community in Investing 33:19 Navigating the Risks of Small Cap Stocks 34:07 Options Trading Strategies 35:36 The Risks of Investing in Alibaba 36:13 Reasons for Investing in Alibaba 36:38 China's Economic Strategies and Stimulus 37:27 Alibaba's AI and Cloud Ventures 39:00 Apple's Partnership with Alibaba 40:31 The Impact of U.S. CapEx on AI 41:19 Investing in Energy and Natural Gas 44:38 The Barbell Portfolio Strategy 45:17 Emerging Markets and Currency Devaluation 52:53 The Potential Ceasefire in Ukraine 59:15 Valuation and Investment Strategies 01:04:19 Avoiding Shorts on Meme Stocks 01:06:50 Recommended Reading: Capital Returns 01:07:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

In this episode of 'The Business Brew,' host Bill Brewster is joined by Larry Holzenthaler, a portfolio manager at First Eagle Alternative Credit (FEAC). The discussion focuses on the complexities and nuances of private credit. Recorded on February 3rd, the episode delves into the differences between traditional equity value investing and private credit, as well as the strategic transitions First Eagle has made in response to market changes. Larry explains First Eagle's cautious approach to investment, emphasizing measured risk, recurring revenue, and sponsor-backed deals. He discusses the evolution and growth of private credit markets, challenges and opportunities, and the impact of banking regulations on credit availability. The conversation includes detailed insights into various investment structures like interval funds and BDCs, and the importance of reading fine print in credit agreements. Throughout, Larry offers a compelling argument for the attractiveness of private credit as an investment, particularly in current economic conditions.  00:00 Welcome to the Business Brew 00:54 Introducing Larry Hosenthaler and First Eagle 02:13 The Evolution of Private Credit 08:34 The Impact of COVID on Private Credit 12:22 Private Equity and Risk Management 18:41 The Role of Banks in Private Credit 31:37 Fee Structures and Market Dynamics 36:40 Understanding Interval Funds 37:11 The Redemption Process Explained 39:55 Comparing Interval Funds and BDCs 43:17 Risk Management in Private Credit 44:38 The Role of Recurring Revenue 45:24 Leverage and Deal Flow 56:59 Active vs Passive Management in Credit Markets 01:03:27 Why Invest in Private Credit Now? 01:08:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

In this episode of The Business Brew, host Bill Brewster engages in a comprehensive discussion with George Livadas about the complexities and current state of the market. Livadas, known for his candid tweets and insightful views, covers topics ranging from market fluctuations in 2024, reminiscent of the 2021 SPAC bubble, to challenges and opportunities in European stocks and the S&P 500's relentless performance. They delve into George's investment philosophy, focusing on both large and small cap stocks, the impact of global flows on stock valuations, and the nuanced approach required in shorting and hedging. Additionally, they discuss the operational aspects of running a fund, including transitioning from separate accounts to a unified fund structure, and reflect on the broader implications of AI in investment research.    00:00 Welcome to the Business Brew  00:03 Introducing George Livadas  01:06 Market Reflections and SPAC Bubble  06:56 European Market Insights  18:20 Shorting Strategies and Market Sentiment  21:42 Challenges in the Staples Sector  24:57 Running the Firm: Changes and Challenges  27:14 Navigating Market Ups and Downs  27:40 Client Expectations and Realities  28:39 Challenges in Fundraising and Fee Structures  29:44 The Fund of Funds Debate  31:51 AI in Financial Research  35:15 Investment Strategies and Market Trends  39:48 Reflections on COVID and Market Resilience  43:38 Portfolio Management Insights  46:05 Closing Thoughts and Personal Reflections 

Buffett and Munger Unscripted: A Conversation with Alex Morris  Alex Morris, friend of the show (and IRL), author of TSOH Investment Research stops by to discuss his new book "Buffett and Munger Unscripted." The book offers three decades of insights from Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meetings, grouped by topic area to provide a coherent understanding of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's investment wisdom. Alex shares his experience writing the book, including the extensive work involved and his communication with Berkshire. They also discuss various investment philosophies, the importance of transparency in investment research, and the challenges faced by consumer brands in today's market. Further, they reflect on the impact and potential risks of long-term investments in businesses like Dollar Tree and the complexities of analyzing brands like Jack Daniels.    00:00 Welcome to the Business Brew  00:06 Introducing Alex Morris and His New Book  02:02 Personal Anecdotes and Family Stories  05:15 The Journey of Writing the Book  12:23 Insights on Buffett and Munger's Investment Strategies  28:53 Discussion on Dollar Stores and Retail Landscape  34:19 Analyzing Dollar Tree's Market Position  36:06 The Value Proposition of Dollar Stores  38:08 Comparing Retail Strategies  39:23 Brand Value and Pricing Power  41:14 Consumer Brands and Retail Dynamics  44:27 Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management  49:11 The Philosophy of Investing  55:01 The Business of Writing and Publishing  01:00:44 Reflections and Future Plans 

John Maxfield from "Maxfield on Banks" stops by the show. John is a wealth of knowledge and has an entertaining personality. Bill and John cover a lot of ground. John discusses the history and dynamics of banking, including the unique supply and demand of credit, traits of successful bankers, and the impact of historical tragedies on banker psychology. The episode also covers stories of notable bankers and failures, the free banking era, liquidity surges, and banking crises. John also delves into modern banking dynamics, including the rise of private credit, and shares insights from his extensive research and personal experiences with top bankers. Additionally, John talks about his elite banking symposium and unique forms of networking and learning in the banking sector.    You can find John's past symposiums here: ⁠https://www.thebankingsymposium.com/⁠ And his archive on ⁠https://www.maxfieldonbanks.com/⁠ Show Notes: 00:00 Welcome to the Business Brew  01:23 Introducing John Maxfield  01:54 The Art of Banking  02:28 The Common Traits of Great Bankers  16:22 Historical Perspectives on Banking  20:16 The Free Banking Era  25:03 Modern Banking Challenges and Innovations  41:04 The Beale Model and Banking Risks  41:45 Factoring Company Acquisition   43:14 Blockchain in Trucking Industry  44:03 Building a Competitive Network  50:51 Banking Failures and Historical Insights  56:08 The Role of AI in Banking Research  01:00:48 Personal Stories and Networking  01:05:45 Citigroup's Complexities and Global Role  01:10:55 Elite Banking Symposium  01:15:51 Final Thoughts and Farewell 

Ryan Dobratz, from Third Avenue Funds, stops by The Business Brew to discuss Third Ave's real estate strategy.  Ryan discusses the benefits of focusing on real estate operating companies over REITs, the potential of investments like CBRE, challenges in the office market, and the outlook for residential real estate. They also discuss investment strategies in the residential market, opportunities in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and Dobratz's personal career journey.    00:00 Welcome to the Business Brew  00:03 Introducing Ryan Dobratz and Third Avenue Funds  00:39 Disclaimer and Financial Advice Warning  01:44 Starting the Conversation with Ryan Dobratz  02:46 Ryan's Career Journey and Early Influences  05:51 Joining Third Avenue and Moving to New York  08:24 Strategic Move to Austin and Real Estate Insights  09:38 Challenges and Opportunities in the Office Sector  13:10 Investing in Real Estate Services Companies  15:02 Philosophy on NAV and Investment Strategies  23:55 Preference for C Corps Over REITs  28:11 Prologis and Industrial Real Estate  35:21 Public vs. Private Real Estate Investments  39:46 Incentives and Behavioral Finance in Private Markets  40:18 Active vs Passive Investing in Real Estate  42:57 Third Avenue's Real Estate Strategy  46:27 Residential Real Estate Investments  59:46 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: A Deep Dive  01:18:01 Challenges and Opportunities in Tower REITs  01:22:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

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In this episode of The Business Brew, host Bill Brewster interviews John Buckingham, editor of the Prudent Speculator newsletter. John shares his investing expertise, strategies for managing a diversified portfolio, and provides data-driven insights on how stock markets perform under different tax regimes, political administrations, and election cycles. They discuss how to stay disciplined and focused on long-term investment objectives amidst market noise and uncertainty. John's commentary is complemented with historical data, illustrating that despite economic and political turbulence, sticking to a disciplined investment strategy can be rewarding.   00:00 Welcome to the Business Brew 01:52 Introducing John Buckingham 04:01 Navigating Market Uncertainty 06:32 The Value of Value Investing 11:11 The Origin of the Prudent Speculator 24:13 The Importance of Dividends 35:56 Navigating Market Volatility 36:12 Apple's Investment Strategy 37:43 The Role of Volatility in Investing 38:18 Market Reactions and Investor Behavior 39:39 Historical Market Trends and Predictions 46:39 Investment Strategies and Stock Selection 51:28 Tax Rates and Market Performance 57:00 Election Impact on Markets 01:04:04 Long-Term Investment Philosophy 01:07:31 Concluding Thoughts

Mike Alkin of Sachem Cove Partners stops by The Business Brew to share his journey in uncovering the uranium investment thesis. Bill found out about Mike when he began listening to Mike's podcast in 2018/19. At that time, Mike was telling everyone that would listen about how asymmetric the opportunity was. Mike interviewed industry insiders, other investors, and laid out his thesis in public. Bill found it inspiring. This conversation dives deep into the complexities of the uranium market. The discussion includes a detailed analysis of nuclear power, supply-demand dynamics, and the industry's challenges. Mike also provides valuable advice for young analysts and highlights the significance of contrarian investing. Additionally, they explore recent advancements in nuclear energy and the evolving markets of EVs, wind, and solar energy. As always, this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only, not financial advice.    Michael (Mike) Alkin is a principal of Sachem Cove Partners, LLC, the general partner of Sachem Cove Special Opportunities Fund, LP. He is also the Chief Investment Officer of Public Equities of Lloyd Harbor Capital Management, LLC, the investment manager of the Fund, and in that role is responsible for the Fund's investment process. He has nearly 30 years of hedge fund experience with extensive investing experience across many cyclical industries. Prior to Sachem Cove and Lloyd Harbor, he was an analyst and partner for 7 years at Knott Partners. Prior to Knott, amongst the firms where held similar roles were Walker Smith Capital, Zweig-DiMenna, and Windsor Partners. Detailed Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to the Business Brew  00:08 Introducing Mike Alkin and the Uranium Thesis  00:48 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast  01:21 Disclaimer and Acknowledgements  02:32 Deep Dive into the Uranium Market  05:26 Challenges and Insights in the Uranium Industry  09:13 Understanding Market Dynamics and Investor Behavior  12:50 The Journey to Conviction in Uranium Investment  17:40 The Role of Nuclear Power in the Energy Market  42:39 The Impact of Geopolitical Risks on Uranium Supply  44:32 The Fuel Cycle and U.S. Fuel Buyers  45:23 Challenges with Industry Forecasts  46:11 Presenting at the NEI Conference  47:09 Confrontations and Convictions  48:56 Expert Networks and Market Misconceptions  52:10 Global Nuclear Power Dynamics  01:01:24 Kazakhstan's Uranium Production  01:10:42 The Future of Nuclear and Renewables  01:18:01 Investment Strategies and Advice  01:22:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

Richard Cook, Co-Founder of Cook and Bynum, stops by The Business Brew to discuss his approach to global investing. Richard discusses his concentrated investment strategies, focusing on emerging markets, government dynamics, consumer behavior, and intrinsic value. Highlighting key investments in markets like Mexico, Turkey, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, Richard discusses operational execution, investor relations, and long-term strategic planning. The episode also covers strategic investments during the Greek financial crisis, the role of conservative management, and the importance of understanding market dynamics. With reflections on experiences in South Africa, Costa Rica, and Turkey, this conversation offers invaluable insights into global investment strategies and the essential qualities of successful business leaders. Tune in to gain expert knowledge on navigating global investments and building a successful investment firm.    00:00 Welcome to The Business Brew  00:07 Introducing Richard Cook  00:45 Investment Philosophy and Strategy  01:09 Shoutout to the Editing Team  02:30 Starting the Interview with Richard Cook  03:02 Emerging Markets and Government Influence  04:15 Investment Holdings and Long-Term Strategy  07:47 The Power of Buybacks and Controlling Shareholders  14:44 Avoiding Bias in Investment Decisions  19:08 Lessons from Past Investments  24:54 Navigating Market Cycles  34:18 Insights on Bottling Businesses  46:58 Premiumization in the Beverage Industry  48:15 Global Consumption Patterns  49:53 Investment Strategies and Intrinsic Value  51:29 Challenges in Forecasting Business Durability  53:32 Insights on Company Valuation  55:15 Case Study: Kraft and Mondelez  59:01 AB InBev and Craft Beer Market  01:09:59 Investment in Jumbo During Greek Crisis  01:20:39 Evaluating Emerging Markets  01:25:55 Building an Investment Firm  01:28:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

In this episode of the Business Brew, host Bill Brewster sits down with the esteemed investor Bruce Berkowitz. They delve deep into Berkowitz's illustrious career, from his strategies during the financial crisis to his current outlook on various investment opportunities, including midstream energy and Florida real estate. Berkowitz shares anecdotes, personal reflections, and valuable lessons learned over decades in finance. Additionally, Berkowitz emphasizes the importance of due diligence and remaining rational amidst market fluctuations. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that offers unique insights into the minds of one of the most successful investors in the industry. 00:00 Welcome to The Business Brew 00:07 Introducing Bruce Berkowitz 01:12 Disclaimer and Due Diligence 02:01 Shoutout to the Editing Team *Dope music* 03:23 Starting the Interview with Bruce Berkowitz 04:19 Bruce's Investment Philosophy 05:06 Insights on Wells Fargo 09:01 The Importance of Management and Culture 10:11 Challenges in the Banking Sector 12:46 Bruce's Focus on U.S. Investments 14:25 Research and Concentration in Investments 20:28 Fairholme's Unique Approach 27:01 Reflections on Sears and Real Estate 30:43 Lessons from St. Joe 32:38 Discussion on St. Joe's Elevated Properties 33:27 Hurricane Resilience and Modern Building Codes 35:07 Investment Strategies and Market Perspectives 35:54 Interest Rates and Duration Risk 39:14 Corporate Spreads and Reinvestment Risk 41:43 Societal Changes and Financial Perspectives 46:17 Enterprise Products and Midstream Energy 48:30 Energy Logistics and Environmental Impact 57:17 Technological Evolution in Energy 01:00:40 Mutual Funds vs. ETFs 01:02:04 Concluding Thoughts and Media Engagement

Blake Haxton, analyst at Brandywine Global Asset Management's High Yield and Corporate Strategies Group, joins the Business Brew. This discussion focuses on the companies Blake covers as well as his views on markets generally. Blake tends to focus on "old economy" industries so prepare yourself for plenty of energy discussion. Bill and Blake also discuss industrials and homebuilders. The conversation also touches on the merits of high yield as an asset class. Blake was recently featured in Barron's. You can find the article here: https://www.barrons.com/articles/paralympian-blake-haxton-high-yield-brandywine-global-6305e6e5 We hope you enjoy the conversation. Detailed Show Notes: 4:00 - What Blake covers 5:10 - commodities are fairly tight from a supply demand pespective 8:00 - airline discussion 13:00 - energy as an example of how Brandywine looks to take advantage of capital cycles 16:00 - the prospective outlook for high yield 19:00 - how the high yield benchmark is different from the equity benchmark 24:00 - how the improvement in counterparty risk changed the risk/reward of lending to pipeline companies 28:25 - how to think about decline curves in the US vs. Canadian oil companies 30:25 - how differentials impact Canadian energy economics 38:30 - does it make sense to have an allocation to energy? 42:10 - a discussion about how assets generally are priced 52:00 - the pitch for debt vs. equities 54:45 - where is the US housing market in the cycle? 1:06:00 - trading down in credit quality for yield 1:13:00 - how ETFs can provide opportunities when they sell 1:21:00 - how was covering energy in COVID? 1:29:00 - what's different today with shale as a key producer

Bill Chen returns to The Business Brew to explore the current landscape of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Delve into Chen's comprehensive due diligence process, investment strategies, and the future of multifamily and office REITs. Discover key insights on market conditions, cap rates, capital allocation, and the impact of interest rates on investment returns. The discussion also highlights strategic decisions by large-cap public REITs, dealing with distressed assets, and the potential risks and opportunities in today's real estate market. A must-watch for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of real estate investing in uncertain times. Note: This episode was recorded on July 9, 2024. 00:00 - Welcome to The Business Brew 00:05 - Introducing Bill Chen and REITs Discussion 00:35 - A Walk-Through Manhattan with Bill Chen 03:28 - The Future of Office Spaces 09:48 - Bank Balance Sheets and Office Exposure 19:24 - Analyzing REIT Investments 38:12 - Analyzing Cap Rates in Real Estate Investments 41:45 - The Impact of Public Company Costs on Returns 49:30 - Liquidity and Market Dynamics in Real Estate 53:11 - Challenges and Opportunities in the Current Market 1:00:10 - Grocery-Anchored Shopping Centers: A Resilient Asset Class 1:06:17 - Interest Rates and Their Influence on Real Estate Returns 1:15:02 - Understanding Real Estate Multiples and Leverage 1:15:41 - Market Fears and Multifamily Capitalization Rates 1:16:32 - Challenges in Real Estate Development 1:16:56 - Opportunities in a Down Market 1:17:20 - Connecting with the Speaker 1:18:25 - Investment Strategies and Market Timing 1:19:51 - Balancing Market Humility and Aggression 1:21:23 - Psychological Approaches to Real Estate Investment 1:23:24 - Resilience of Multifamily Assets 1:24:48 - The Future of Home Ownership and Renting 1:27:54 - Personal Experiences with Real Estate 1:30:56 - The REIT Mafia and Investment Benchmarks 1:35:16 - Long-Term Investment Perspectives 1:42:22 - Final Thoughts and Farewell

Al Goldstein, Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Stoic Lane stops by The Business Brew to discuss what his firm is doing in the private markets. Stoic lane is focused on acquiring controlling positions primarily in short term rental management and back office solutions for entrepreneurs. The entity is structured as a corporation with shares rather than as a partnership. As of now, Al's long term goal is to go public. 3:00 - Background and first exit 6:00 - Entering real estate in 2008 8:00 - Al's perspective as an immigrant 10:00 - Starting a private REIT 13:50 - Al's next venture in consumer lending 18:30 - What is Stoic Lane 26:15 - Capital light model with regional brands 30:00 - Creating the right incentives 34:00 - Focusing on the long term 40:00 - Execution is the hard part

Charles Lemonides, founder and CIO of ValueWorks LLC, stops by The Business Brew to discuss his investment philosophy. Charles started his career as a high yield bond analyst. Over time, he gravitated towards equity. In this episode he says "I find the best investment opportunities are where you can find something that is a real growth opportunity but it is selling for a value price." Today, ValueWorks LLC, tends to run portfolios with 25-30 long securities in them. Charles tries to have 15 "very, very different" bets in each portfolio. We hope you enjoy this conversation. John Hempton on "When do you average down?" Detailed Show Notes: 5:15 - Best investment setups/opportunities 7:30 - Conceptual position sizing 9:40 - ValueWorks different vehicles and philosophy 17:45 - How Charles built his firm around a philosophy 20:00 - Why Rivian may be a value investment 28:20 - Comcast 31:00 - How Charles manages different types of theses? 35:00 - Where are we in a market cycle? 39:30 - What stocks do you want into a top? 44:40 - What makes Charles tick

Consuelo Mack stops by The Business Brew to discuss her career in financial media. Consuelo hosts the show WealthTrack, a show Bill has watched and/or listened to for years. This conversation will help Consuelo's fans understand more about her early career and how she developed WealthTrack. Bill was very happy Consuelo said yes to coming on the show. His only regret is messing up Ed Hyman and Ed Yardeni in the conversation. He hopes both Eds forgive him. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

Hunter Hopcroft, Managing Director, Portfolio Solutions at Armada ETF Advisors, stops by The Business Brew to primarily discuss REITs. Hunter is quite a thinker and the conversation veers into other parts of markets such as AI, how the economy is changing and more. You can find Hunter's writing here: https://www.lewisenterprises.blog/ Bill pinged Hunter after someone (on the Twitter machine, so you know it's factual) made a comment that REITs are inherently bad investment vehicles. We hope this episode is informative and realistic about the investment vehicles. You may learn: The vast difference between market cap weighted public REIT allocations and private sector real estate allocations Why public market REITs have less leverage than their private peers A theory about why Blackstone bought $AIRC and what the true cap rate was Whether dividends are better than academia believes As always, we hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for your time! PS. Reach out if you are interested in sponsoring the show. You can contact Bill at bill@thebusinessbrew.com. Detailed Show Notes: 3:00 - Hunter transitioned his career around an interest in REITs 7:00 - Private and public markets own basically the same assets 10:00 - How private markets create a lock in for RIAs that may help the RIAs' multiple when they sell the business 11:00 - Negative features of REITs 17:00 - The downside scenarios for multifamily housing 20:30 - What can dividend growth do for a portfolio? 27:30 - How Hunter thinks about the different REIT asset classes. 30:00 - The difference between private real estate allocations and public market market cap weighted allocations 41:00 - The different valuation methodologies to analyze $AIRC 48:00 - Why are private market cap rates still healthy relative to public markets? 52:00 - Hunter's view on markets and where they are right now 56:00 - Some riffing on AI 1:04:00 - In defense of Marty Whitman!

Elliot Turner, Managing Partner and CIO of RGIA Investment Advisors, returns to The Business Brew for a great conversation. To start, Bill and Elliot discuss what Elliot learned from the period of 2021 to now. They then discuss some specific stock ideas, thoughts on portfolio management, and much more. We hope you enjoy. Note: This episode was recorded on April 3, 2024. Bill owns a small position in Fevertree (established after recording) and a basket of positions in some smaller life science companies. Detailed Show Notes: 3:00 - Learnings 10:30 - Prioritizing health to lead to success 14:00 - Was it an everything bubble? 22:15 - Fevertree discussion 37:40 - Thoughts on position sizing 44:30 - Incentives in finance papers 49:00 - A great NVDA story 55:00 - Is life sciences similar to tech after 2000 58:50 - The 3 forces that make life sciences and biotech interesting for humanity 1:08:00 - Is The Street focused on the wrong things? 1:16:20 - Maravai 1:25:00 - Thinking about patent cliffs 1:29:00 - High costs of failure and why that may be a good opportunity for existing suppliers

Darren Fisk, Founder and CEO of Forum Investment Group, LLC, stops by The Business Brew to discuss his real estate investment firm, strategy, and thoughts. Darren focuses on multifamily real estate. His background is in lending and he added an equity focus during the GFC. This conversation covers lending, insurance, how to think about development, and more. Darren's father in law taught him that "Cash may be king, but cash flow is queen." Thus, in the beginning of Forum they were focused on cash flow. Today they are willing to develop real estate as well. Forum's investment structures are through LLCs as opposed to an LP/GP structure, which is interesting. We hope you find this conversation enjoyable.

Matthew Sweeney, CFA, Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager of Laughing Water Capital stops by The Business Brew for a laid back conversation about how he approaching investing. Laughing Water Capital tends to focus on smaller companies in an effort to find overlooked opportunities. In the episode, Matt talks about his idea of "value," how he got started in the business, and why he prefers stocks with smaller ($500mm-$3Bn) market capitalizations. We hope you enjoy the episode. Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.

Bill Brewster has a JD and a CFA and has worked in a variety of different roles in law, banking, and was an entrepreneur. He is an independent investor who hosts a fantastic podcast, the Business Brew, where he interviews many different interesting guests about a wide variety of topics.We had a great conversation about a wide variety of topics: Bill's experience as an entrepreneur, the value vs. growth debate, ‘never sell', podcasting, the wisdom of Buffett and Munger, and talk about many different stocks.Links* Bill's Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/BillBrewsterTBB* The Business Brew podcast: https://www.thebusinessbrew.com/DisclaimerNothing on this podcast is investment advice.The information in this podcast is for information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell any financial instruments or other products.  Investment decisions should not be made with this podcast and one should take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or institution.Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances from their own tax, financial, legal, and other advisers about the risks and merits of any transaction before making an investment decision, and only make such decisions on the basis of the investor's own objectives, experience, and resources.The information contained in this podcast & show notes is based on generally-available information and, although obtained from sources believed to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness cannot be assured, and such information may be incomplete or condensed.Investments in financial instruments or other products carry significant risk, including the possible total loss of the principal amount invested. This podcast, the host, and the guest do not purport to identify all the risks or material considerations that may be associated with entering into any transaction. This host & guest accepts no liability for any loss (whether direct, indirect, or consequential) that may arise from any use of the information contained in or derived from this content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.securityanalysis.org/subscribe

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Hedda Nadler, co-founder of Mount & Nadler, stops by The Business Brew to discuss her career as one of the leading marketing practitioners serving professional money managers. Mount & Nadler represents a broad range of clientele in the financial and investment spheres, with an emphasis on investment companies and money managers.  This conversation gives the perspective of one of the people behind the scenes of finance. Under Hedda's direction, Mount & Nadler is known among mutual funds, money managers and the media as a firm that provides excellent and responsive services whether the news is positive or negative. During her 40+ year career, Hedda also has ably handled PR for shareholder activists and lift-outs, as well as crisis counseling. Throughout, she has advised clients sensibly and effectively when dealing with the media. Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's⁠⁠⁠⁠ data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.

Wes Gray, the Alpha Architect himself, stops by the Business Brew to discuss how he (a) created the ETF $BOXX, (b) helps people start their own ETFs, (c) why value and momentum work as factors, and much more. This episode is a quick release after Corey Hoffstein's. It may or may not be the only episode we release for the next 13 days or so. The release cadence is influenced by the amount of press BOXX has been getting. We hope to add to your understanding. As always, do your due diligence! Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's⁠⁠⁠ data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.

Kyle Mowery, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Grizzly Rock Captial, LLC, stops by the Business Brew to teach the audience about sustainable air fuel. Bill deviates the conversation *a bit* to renewable diesel at times, but SAF is the primary topic. SAF is a potentially interesting investment topic because it is the only known way to decarbonize air travel. Importantly, there appears to be a shortage in the near term. Companies discussed include Darling (DAR), Calumet (CLMT), LanzaJet (LNZA) and more. Here is a link to one of Darling's early investor presentations about Diamond Green Diesel: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/916540/000119312511081529/dex991.htm Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠ ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠Daloopa ⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.

Todd Schwartz, Founder, CEO and Executive Chairman of OppFi, stops by The Business Brew to discuss how he expands credit access. OppFi was featured on this program when it was going public via SPAC. The company did not perform to expectations once it was public and Todd reengaged in order to right the ship. This episode is about OppFi and Todd, but it is also about usury laws and policy. It is a company that has made Bill think a lot. We hope you find the conversation interesting. Disclaimers: Bill owns an immaterial amount of warrants in the company. But, better to err on the side of disclosure. Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.

Ben Jenkins, President and Chief Investment Officer at Digital Bridge Group Inc, stops by The Business Brew to have a discussion about professional development, mentorship, and investing in digital infrastructure.  Digital Bridge (NYSE: DBRG) is a leading global alternative asset manager dedicated to investing in digital infrastructure.  The firm has $75Bn of assets under management, 30+ portfolio companies, and over 100 digital infrastructure professionals (see https://ir.digitalbridge.com/static-files/0a038853-b7a3-43c0-93d3-c509ef638005). Ben's official bio reads as follows:Ben Jenkins is President and Chief Investment Officer at DigitalBridge. Mr. Jenkins is also the Co-Founder of Digital Bridge Holdings and the former Chairman of Global Tower Partners. Prior to forming Digital Bridge Holdings, Mr. Jenkins was a Senior Managing Director and head of the Hong Kong office for The Blackstone Group. During his 12 years at Blackstone, Mr. Jenkins led over a dozen private equity investments (including Global Tower Partners) across a range of industries and geographies, including telecommunications deals in developed and emerging markets. Prior to joining Blackstone, Mr. Jenkins was an associate at Saunders, Karp and Megrue (now Apax) and a financial analyst at Morgan Stanley. Mr. Jenkins received a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Stanford University and an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School. Disclaimer:  Bill is long Digital Bridge and has been since 2020.  This is a long term hold for him. Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.

Craig Moffett has covered the telecommunications industry – first as a management consultant and later as a Wall Street analyst – for more than thirty years. He has been elected to Institutional Investor Magazine's All-American Research Team in the U.S. Telecom and/or Cable & Satellite sectors on seventeen separate occasions, including nine separate appearances as the #1 analyst in America in either U.S. Telecom and/or Cable & Satellite. Craig returns to The Business Brew to give an update on his analysis of the US telecommunications ecosystem.  Craig is Co-Founder of MoffettNathanson (see https://www.moffettnathanson.com/), a research driven firm that focuses on sound analysis as opposed to the incentives that drive much of Wall Street Sell Side coverage.  Craig's most divergent view is that cable companies may end up with an cost advantaged wireless business when compared Verzion, AT&T, and T Mobile's business.  This is in large part because of postalized rates, which you will learn about in this episode.  We hope you enjoy this conversation. Please see https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-brewster1/episodes/Craig-Moffett---A-True-Expert-e1qqks6/a-a8sd2uv for our conversation in November 2022. For disclaimers - Bill held both Charter and Liberty Broadband shares until recently.  He sold after Charter's most recent earnings report.  Bill has talked a lot about cable and felt like he needed to sell in order to be rational about the cable thesis.  We hope this conversation is as unbiased as possible.   A request from The Business Brew – PLEASE fill out the survey on Spotify (assuming you listen there) to indicate whether you are an institutional or retail investor.  The survey results will help this podcast immensely in sponsorship negotiations.    Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.

Bill Chen, Managing Director at Rhizome Partners, stops by The Business Brew to share his thoughts on why publicly traded REITs are an attractive opportunity. Rhizome Partners is a private partnership targeting deep-value investments with a large margin of safety. In this episode Bill lays out his argument for why publicly traded REITs qualify for consideration now. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. Hopefully this provides some less controversial dinner table discussion! As always, nothing in this show is investment advice. This show is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Please consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. And do your own due diligence!!

Andrew McAfee (@amcafee) stops by The Business Brew to discuss his new book The Geek Wayhttps://www.amazon.com/Geek-Way-Radical-Mindset-Extraordinary/dp/B0C1DQW5FC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Andrew+McAfee&qid=1700075448&s=audible&sr=1-1Andrew is a Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management, co-founder and co-director of MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy, and the inaugural Visiting Fellow at the Technology and Society organization at Google. He studies how technological progress changes the world. His previous books includeMore from Less and, with Erik Brynjolfsson, The Second Machine Age.McAfee has written for publications including Foreign Affairs, Harvard Business Review, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. He's talked about his work on CNN and 60 Minutes, at the World Economic Forum, TED, and the Aspen Ideas Festival, with Tom Friedman and Fareed Zakaria, and in front of many international and domestic audiences. He's also advised many of the world's largest corporations and organizations ranging from the IMF to the Boston Red Sox to the US Intelligence Community.McAfee and his frequent coauthor Erik Brynjolfsson are only people named to both the Thinkers50 list of the world's top management thinkers and the Politico 50 group of people transforming American politics.

Jeremy Raper returns to The Business Brew to discuss what he has been up to lately.  Jeremy is currently focused on smaller situations and being the catalyst for value realization.  We hope this episode is entertaining and informative.  We also implore you to do your own research and due diligence.His bio can be found at https://rapercapital.com.  He describes himself as follows:Australian born and raised, I majored in History at Harvard University (Class of '08). I have 12+ years of buy- and sell-side experience in a variety of roles, and currently manage my personal account full-time. I tend to view the equity markets through a credit analyst's lens (‘thinking like a creditor rather than an owner'); I try to consider the whole capital structure of an enterprise when I invest; and I believe sustainable free cash flow is the primary foundation of business value. I have little interest in purported growth stocks (unless on the short side if there is a balance sheet/restructuring angle).

Keith Smith stops by The Business Brew to discuss BDCs, auto dealers, and other ideas he has been looking at. Keith has been looking in areas that are less well covered.  Keith has over 20 years of business valuation experience as well as being trained as an engineer. In addition to managing the Bonhoeffer Fund's portfolio, Keith serves as an advisor to Willow Oak Asset Management. He is a CFA charterholder and received his MBA from UCLA. He has held positions with Empire Valuation Consultants, PwC, Management Consulting & Research, and served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. We hope the episode expands your thinking a bit.

Ryan O'Connor of Crossroads Capital stops by The Business Brew to discuss Nintendo, inflection investing, and much more. You can find his piece on Google's potential antitrust risk here:  https://assets.website-files.com/5fdcb736a43f592037fbd4b4/64f927a7f3a8d64b1a40ac64_21st%20Century%20Trust%20Busting%20and%20Tail%20Risks.pdf Check this out as well!  https://twitter.com/aboveavgodds/status/1701620751210607072?s=46 Sponsor Info:⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠ ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to ake the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click.Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠Daloopa ⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.

Peter Mantas of Logos LP, https://www.logoslp.com/, stops by The Business Brew to discuss the state of the life sciences industry.  Life sciences is an industry that has produced many stocks that generated abnormal returns.  We hope to unpack some of the reasons behind those returns in this discussion.  For more information on how Peter invests, please see https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-mantas-logos-lp-portfolio-construction-biotechs/id1492171651?i=1000537962817 on Apple or https://open.spotify.com/episode/6r003LhN4REFSxYxogPWXH?si=7ApTcSdmRzepl5oW44friw on Spotify.   Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠ ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to ake the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠Daloopa ⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight. Thank you to all the fans.  Looking forward to being back and putting some good content in your ears. 

Andrew Walker, author of Yet Another Value Blog, host of Yet Another Value Podcast, stops by The Business Brew to chat. Andrew hosts one of the best financial podcasts out there, and is a great writer. We both hope you enjoy this conversation! Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to ake the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting Daloopa for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.   Detailed Show Notes Forthcoming 6:00 - Microsoft Thought Exercise 14:00 - Quality vs. Price 22:00 - Delek 31:00 - Getting ideas from others 34:30 - What does the telco lead situation potentially mean for cable 39:00 - The potential for any investment to be a zero 43:00 - The bank thesis of May-ish 46:30 - Position sizing 49:30 - What's your edge? 52:00 - Activision and Microsoft 1:01:00 - Media overview 1:10:00 - Holdcos as an investment 1:18:00 - $RIDEQ

Charles Frischer and Asheef Lalani stop by The Business Brew to discuss why they like Fairfax as an investment. Quick reminder to do your own work!!! Asheef Lalani as an independent director to the board of Sailfish Royalty Corp. Mr. Lalani graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Mathematics and Masters of Accounting, earned the CA/CPA designation in 2002 and is a CFA charterholder since 2003. Asheef first started his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1998 and went on to become a portfolio manager at UBS Securities. Currently, Mr. Lalani is the Chief Investment Officer at Berczy Park Capital – a private family office in Toronto, Canada. Charles Frischer is General Partner of LFF Partners, a family office based in Seattle. Mr. Frischer was a multi-family loan underwriter and originator at Capri Capital for 10 years. As a Principal at Zephyr for 4 years, he was responsible for the asset management of more than 5,000 multi-family units and all related financings of the portfolio. Frischer sits on the Board of Kingsway Financial and Altisource Asset Management. He attended his first Berkshire annual meeting in 1998, his first Market annual meeting in 1999 and his first Fairfax annual meeting in 2010. He holds an B.A. in Government from the College of Arts and Sciences from Cornell University.   Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to ake the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting Daloopa for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.   Detailed Show Notes 4:24 - Backgrounds 9:01 - Fairfax gets interesting in Asheef's mind 11:43 - Pushback to the thesis 13:00 - Does Fairfax underwrite well? 17:00 - Why insurance companies shouldn't under reserve 25:00 - How good is Fairfax at investing in equities? 30:00 - The potential upside India brings to Fairfax 34:20 - Fairfax India background 42:55 - What people might not like about Fairfax India 45:40 - Fairfax's advantages 56:40 - What is the catalyst here? 62:00 - Does this pitch even need a catalyst? 64:00 - What does a bad outcome look like?

Arvind Sanger stops by The Business Brew to discuss his views on the world's sustainable energy transition. Mr. Sanger has a ton of experience and is a wealth of knowledge. He is the founder of Geosphere Capital, a global long-short fund manager currently investing in natural resources, new energy and Indian equities. Prior to that, between 2002 and 2007, Mr. Sanger was a Portfolio Manager at SAC Capital (his portfolio grew very quickly), running one of the largest equity portfolios and managing a global team based in New York and Singapore. Prior to his tenure at SAC, Mr. Sanger had a 15-year career as a top-ranked sell-side oil services & equipment analyst at a number of firms, including Deutsche Bank, DLJ and Kidder Peabody among others. Mr. Sanger graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, with a B.Tech in 1984 and received his MBA from Tulane University in 1987. Mr. Sanger is on the board of the Alexander Hamilton Society, Pratham USA and Pratham Educational Foundation in India. Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to ake the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting Daloopa for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.   Detailed Show Notes forthcoming.

Derek Pilecki stops by The Business Brew to discuss Financials.  Derek is a Financials specialist with a track record that speaks for itself.  See https://gatorcapital.com/ for more information.  Derek currently manages a long/short financials strategy, long-only financials strategy, and various other individual portfolios. He has managed a private fund for 11 years. He also launched one mutual fund and took over management of another mutual fund. From 2002 through 2008, Derek was a member of the Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) Growth Equity Team (Co-Chair of the Investment Committee for the Growth Team and a Portfolio Manager). Prior to GSAM, Derek was an Analyst at Clover Capital Management in Rochester, NY and Burridge Growth Partners in Chicago, IL. He covered the Financials sector at both firms. Before entering graduate school, Derek worked at Fannie Mae providing interest rate risk analysis for the company's mortgage investment portfolio. Derek holds an MBA with honors in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago and a BA in Economics from Duke University. He is also a CFA® charterholder. Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to ake the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting Daloopa for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.   Detailed Show Notes: 3:38 – Derek's background 6:54: - How Derek defines Financials 7:12 – Thoughts about Silicon Valley Bank 13:08 – Was it rational for regulators to ignore mark to market losses? 21:03 – What is going on with office and how big of a deal is this going to be? 25:08 – Is there an opportunity in regional banks? 29:45 – Mortgage REIT preferreds 33:15 – How much of a Financials analyst's job is focusing on the consumer and macro? 36:35 – A discussion about First Republic's failure 41:45 – Thinking about constructing a long/short portfolio within a sector 44:45 – Why Genworth, why now? 50:55 – Puerto Rican banks and the potential for regional oligopolies 54:10 – How building a business can impact investment outcomes 57:30 – Why does Derek run a mutual fund today? 1:05:10 – How to think about Banking as a Service and have traditional banks given up too much contact with the customer? 1:09:35 – Outlook for alt managers

ValueStockGeek (“VSG”) stops by The Business Brew to discuss his evolution as an investor.  VSG can be found on Twitter at @valuestockgeek, his portfolio can be found at https://portfoliocharts.com/portfolio/weird-portfolio/, and his blog is at https://www.securityanalysis.org/   We hope you enjoy the conversation. The Business Brew will be off for a few weeks after this episode. We shall return. Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting Daloopa for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.   Detailed Show Notes 4:40 – VSG's Background 12:00 – Is value a macro bet? 17:00 – Are computers better suited to exploit the value factor than humans? 24:30 – Thoughts on dividends and whether they mitigate some bad management incentives 30:00 – Are quants bound to win and will computers take over the world? 32:22 – What VSG's goals are for his substack 40:00 – The realization that “high multiple” doesn't necessarily mean overpriced 43:45 – A potential blindspot that “value” might create 47:00 – Asset allocation discussion 54:00 – How Bill and VSG got into investing and some thoughts on trading 1:00:00 – The types of companies VSG owns 1:09:00 – Shareholder base characteristics

Ian Bezek stops by The Business Brew to discuss his thesis on why emerging markets, specifically Colombia and Mexico, might be extraordinary value today.  Ian is best known for his investment writing, which supports his day to day life.  His primary focus is Latin America. So much so that he moved from New York to Guatemala. He now resides in Colombia, which gives him unique perspective on the political landscape in that country.   Mentioned in the episode: John Hempton on “averaging down” - http://brontecapital.blogspot.com/2017/01/when-do-you-average-down.html Ian's Twitter account - @irbezek Ian's Seeking Alpha Page - https://seekingalpha.com/author/ian-bezek Sponsor Info: ⁠Daloopa ⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠Daloopa ⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. ⁠Daloopa ⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠Daloopa ⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠Daloopa's ⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting Daloopa for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠Daloopa ⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.   Detailed Show Notes 4:40 – Ian's background 5:23 – Why Ian moved to South America (specifically Guatemala) 11:30 – Are emerging markets inherently lower quality than the US? 13:40 – Why Colombia, why now? 25:40 – How Ian is thinking about specific companies in Colombia 30:30 – What is the Colombian banking market structure? 36:50 – Memories of March 2020 40:20 – Why Ian prefers the airports to the rest of aerospace 46:50 – Thoughts about Mexico as a market 51:50 – Home country bias 58:05 – What Ian's writing enables for his investments 1:05:50 – In many ways Latin America might be what the US was after WW2 1:10:35 – More discussion on Zoom vs. Qurate 1:16:20 – How Ian and Bill have evolved as investors and then chit chat

Braden Dennis, founder of Stratosphere.io, stops by The Business Brew to discuss how he developed the product, running a startup, sales, investing, and much more.  The Business Brew is grateful for Stratosphere.io's sponsorship and can unequivocally state that this episode would run regardless of the sponsorship.  Bill has enjoyed getting to know Braden and the team and wishes them the best.Detailed Show Notes: 5:20 - Braden's background 8:50 - Your product is useless if you wouldnt actually use it if you weren't the founder 12:20 - How Braden is using AI in finance 19:00 - Building FinChat.io 25:20 - Working through entrepreneurial issues 33:20 - How Braden invests 38:30 - Have we learned the wrong lessons over the past 12 lessons? 45:10 - Some lessons from Bill's losses 51:10 - The costs of discussing ideas publicly 53:20 - Some chit chat about Bill

Meb Faber, CIO and CEO of Cambira Investments returns to The Business Brew.   Bill wanted to chat with Meb about the global diversified portfolio and Meb agreed to come on.  The conversation also discusses drawdown emotions, the merits of ETS vs mutual funs, Meb's thoughts on marketing, and much more. Meb is a great thinker, entrepreneur, and podcast host. He's also one cool dude. You can find Meb's writing here. You can find his podcast on Apple here and on Spotify here. Other links mentioned: Ray Dalio Book: Principles for Dealing with a Changing World Order Bridgewater All Weather Paper. A Tweet of Meb's about Global stocks ex-US Recent Jesse Livermore tweet RE: P/Es CAPE, etc Sponsor Info: Daloopa is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. Daloopa offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time. Daloopa scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. Daloopa captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. Daloopa's Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting Daloopa for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how Daloopa can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight. Detailed Show Notes  Conversation starts with Berkshire weekend and Buffett discussion 4:55 – Meb's take on global diversification 7:50 – The best compliment you can give someone 10:05 – Drawdowns are like a Ricther Scale 14:00 – The single biggest investing myth right now 39:30 – Meb's thoughts on marketing 45:00 - Sell criteria 47:50 - What you need to launch an ETF 52:00 - Mutual Fund to ETF conversions 55:00 - Tax minimization 58:00 - More cases for foreign stocks 1:03:00 - The merits of private/angel investing 1:07:50 - Why Russia might not be "a zero"

Dave Waters of Alluvial Capital Management, LLC stops by The Business Brew to discuss how he approaches investing.  You can find all his letters, partnership info, etc., at https://alluvialcapital.com/Dave primarily focuses on investments that you probably haven't heard of.  He invests in illiquid securities, foreign securities, companies coming out of bankruptcy, and more.  His portfolio is as unique as his path to investing.We hope you enjoy the conversation.Sponsor Info:Daloopa is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. Daloopa offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time.Daloopa scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. Daloopa captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. Daloopa's Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting Daloopa for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew to create a free account and learn more about how Daloopa can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.Detailed Show Notes:6:45 – Why Dave likes to look at obscure areas of the market10:30 – When Dave found P10 Holdings15:30 – Why your threshold for buying needs to be higher in microcap21:15 – Rebuttable presumptions against microcap companies and the need for cheapness23:00 – How Dave got interested in Garrett Motion35:30 – Assessing incentives41:50 – Community Development Financial Institutions43:40 – What got Dave interested in investing54:00 – Are microcaps destined to underperform?59:30 – Potential risks and rewards around international investing1:08:00 – Using subsidies to your benefit1:10:40 – SPV banter1:19:00 – Where Dave sees himself in 10 years

Josh Clarkson stops by The Business Brew to discuss alternative credit investments. Josh is a managing director at financial communications firm Prosek Partners, stops by The Business Brew to discuss communications, branding and marketing for alternative asset managers and his passion for working with clients in the private credit space.  Josh has over a decade advising a wide range of financial sector and corporate clients on matters from corporate narrative building, positioning and profile raising to activism, M&A and contentious restructurings. Currently, he focuses on working with credit-oriented alternative asset managers to help them better compete for capital, deals and talent by better utilizing communications, branding and marketing.   In addition to taking a deep dive on the current private credit landscape and how managers benefit from developing and effectively communicating a differentiated narrative, we also take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of Josh's prior work in shareholder activism, which, as with many things in Josh's life, intersects with his interest in private credit.   Josh's full biography can be found here: https://www.prosek.com/people/joshua-clarkson/ along with more information about Prosek Partners and how they work with leading alternative and traditional asset managers to achieve their business goals.   We hope you enjoy this conversation. Sponsorship Note This episode is sponsored by ⁠Daloopa⁠. ⁠Daloopa ⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠Daloopa ⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time.   ⁠Daloopa ⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠Daloopa ⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. Daloopa's Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠Daloopa ⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew to create a free account and learn more about how Daloopa can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.

Kritof Gleich, President and CIO of Harbor Capital Advisors, stops by The Business Brew to discuss his views on picking managers.  Kristof has over 20 years of investment experience with stints at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and BlueCove Asset Management (which Ares purchased a stake in).  Harbor Capital Advisors spcializes in partnering with boutique investment managers in an effort to create superior investment outcomes. Kristof has spent a lot of time developing a “factor framework” for evaluating a managers' skill. You'll hear Kristof say that our starting premise/hypothesis is to assume all managers' historical excess return is due to luck and then look to reject that hypothesis (or not) by using deep analytical rigor. This stems from his physicist background to continue to understand subjects more deeply. Recently Kristof has been overseeing Harbor's expansion from a factor framework to introducing “behavioral analytics”. We hope you enjoy this conversation.   Sponsorship Note This episode is sponsored by Daloopa. Daloopa is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. Daloopa offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time.   Daloopa scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. Daloopa captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. Our data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. Daloopa's Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting Daloopa for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew to create a free account and learn more about how Daloopa can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight. Detailed Show Notes 5:52 – Kritof's background 11:55 – Picking managers that can handle scale 18:55 – What Kristof is doing to transform Harbor 30:10 – A discussion about banks 42:52 – Passive vs ETF and why they might be different 47:40 – Will the 60/40 portfolio do well going forward? 52:40 – A case study about providing an inflation “solution” and some of the complications investors can run into with commodities 1:07:10 – Picking good managers 1:22:05 – Behavioral finance based investing  

Mario Cibelli stops by the Business Brew to discuss his views of the world as it exists today. Mr. Cibelli is the CIO and Managing Partner at Marathon Partners Equity Management, LLC. This conversation covers why SMID caps might be an interesting opportunity at the moment, when companies should and should not be public, how Mario does his research, being involved and adding value to management teams, and much more. Shout out to Stratosphere.io for sponsoring the show. It was a pleasure to pitch your product. Keep up the good work! Thank you to @mathewpassy and the team at The Podcast Consultant for producing the show. Detailed Show Notes 3:45 - Mario's background 10:45 - Why is today exciting in SMID caps 22:00 - What types of companies "should not be public?" 38:30 - How Mario cracked the code on Netflix vs. Blockbuster back in the day 42:20 - Adding value to management teams 50:30 - Did Zuck start a trend in Silicon Valley? 53:37 - What might be a tough place to invest in over the next 3 years. 57:30 - How Mario thinks about investing in Uber 1:09:10 - How low share prices may end up driving business improvement 1:12:20 - "Your normal is someone else's nightmare" 1:16:40 - Is there opportunity to invest alongside Mario Gabelli? 1:25:10 - Large companies have really big marketcaps. Can they justify those going forward? 1:33:40 - Bechle and tequila

Note - This podcast has some advice that may be able to help you think about marketing your firm and/or yourself. Should you need a host, reach out to Bill. Should you need an editor, reach out to Mathew. Mathew Passy (@mathewpassy on Twitter), founder/owner of The Podcast Consultant stops by The Business Brew to discuss his career, how he started his business and became the person behind your favorite finance podcasts, the podcast industry generally, tips for appearing on podcasts, the business of podcasting, and much more. As you should know by now, Mathew produces this show. The Business Brew, and the listening base, owes him a big thank you for how this podcast sounds. This episode is sponsored by ⁠Stratosphere.io⁠.  ⁠Stratosphere.io⁠ is a web based terminal that has financial data, KPIs, links to filings, hedge fund letters, etc.  A key differentiator is ⁠Stratosphere.io⁠'s segment data and KPIs, which are triple checked for accuracy.  Stratosphere saves users time, enables easy comparisons between companies, and offers company specific metrics such as subscriber counts, numbers of locations, etc. Head over to ⁠Stratosphere.io⁠ for a free trial.  Should you want to sign up for a paid offering please use the promo code BREW for 15% off. Detailed Show Notes -  3:52 - How Mathew became The Podcast Consultant 13:30 - Why did the Wall Street Journal kill its first podcast network 22:00 - Starting a business 27:50 - What was the podcast business like in 2019 31:45 - How is the podcasting ecosystem evolving? 39:50 - Different monetization strategies of podcasting 48:15 - How have Mathew's thoughts about podcasting changed? 50:30 - What makes successful podcasters? 54:30 - Some advice Bill thinks is worth thinking about 1:00:00 - Meta dicussion 1:05:00 - Some advice on how to start a podcast 1:11:00 - Podcasts as internal communication 1:13:00 - What do the different hosting services offer? 1:18:30 - Onboarding with The Podcast Consultant

Ian Cassel stops back by The Business Brew to check in.  As you may remember, Ian is a full-time microcap investor and founder of MicroCapClub. Ian started investing as a teenager and learned from losing his money over and over again. Today he is a full-time private investor that supports himself and his family by investing in microcaps.  He is also the author of two books: Intelligent Fanatics Project: How Great Leaders Build https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Fanatics-Project-Sustainable-Businesses/dp/0997576502/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=7vP7f&content-id=amzn1.sym.22f5776b-4878-4918-9222-7bb79ff649f4&pf_rd_p=22f5776b-4878-4918-9222-7bb79ff649f4&pf_rd_r=140-2211477-9010244&pd_rd_wg=oufjI&pd_rd_r=438a9be9-ba2c-44c0-a800-30367bc020a7&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk Intelligent Fanatics: Standing On The Shoulders of Giants https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Fanatics-Standing-Shoulders-Giants/dp/0997576537/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=7vP7f&content-id=amzn1.sym.22f5776b-4878-4918-9222-7bb79ff649f4&pf_rd_p=22f5776b-4878-4918-9222-7bb79ff649f4&pf_rd_r=140-2211477-9010244&pd_rd_wg=oufjI&pd_rd_r=438a9be9-ba2c-44c0-a800-30367bc020a7&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk Ian and Bill chatted because there was some noise about small and microcaps being cheap.  Then Bill said “Come on the show.”  And Ian said “Sure.”  And then they had this conversation.  And now you are listening.  We hope you enjoy!   This episode is sponsored by Stratosphere.io.  Stratosphere.io is a web based terminal that has financial data, KPIs, links to filings, hedge fund letters, etc.  A key differentiator is Stratosphere.io's segment data and KPIs, which are triple checked for accuracy.  Stratosphere saves users time, enables easy comparisons between companies, and offers company specific metrics such as subscriber counts, numbers of locations, etc. Head over to Stratosphere.io for a free trial.  Should you want to sign up for a paid offering please use the promo code BREW for 15% off. Thank you to the team at ⁠thepodcastconsultant.com⁠ for producing the show. Detailed Show Notes -  2:50 - Staying patient in illiquid ideas 6:28 - The MicrocapClub conference 10:20 - Findings a micro cap worthy of holding 12:03 - Fallen angels vs rising stars 18:50 - Quality vs value 25:50 - What is Ian looking for in investments 28:20 - Look global for microcaps 30:20 - Why it is easier to raise money internationally than in the US 35:50 - SPAC talk 47:50 - Cogstate 1:00:30 - How microcap changed over the past year 1:05:50 - Training LPs, and yourself, to handle volatility 1:06:50 - Why the first discovery is powerful 1:11:30 - How Ian started MicroCapClub 1:13:05 - Some briefy therapy 1:15:30 - Concluding conversation