Podcast appearances and mentions of Warren Buffett

Vadim Voss, founder of Next Level DeFi, joins the Breakfast Leadership Show to share how everyday people can put their money to work through decentralized finance without trading, without chart-watching, and without being a tech expert. His mission is to help one million people break free from a banking system that was never built to serve them. What You Will Learn Why a savings account earning 2 to 3 percent is quietly losing you money What liquidity mining is and why it puts you on the "house side" of crypto trading How stablecoins like USDT allow you to earn 20 to 30 percent annually with minimal risk Why DeFi positions can be insured for as little as $30 per month per $10,000 deployed How Vadim's students manage their positions in just 5 to 10 minutes per week Why diversification across real estate, gold, stocks, and DeFi is the smart path forward Key Insights Vadim built Next Level DeFi after losing the majority of a $6 million fortune to unreliable foreign banks. Rather than retreat from finance, he learned decentralized systems inside and out and now teaches total beginners how to become the infrastructure that crypto traders rely on. His students are not speculating on the next hot coin. They are providing liquidity to decentralized exchanges and collecting fees the way Robinhood collects trading fees, except those fees flow back to them. The stablecoin liquidity mining strategy Vadim teaches is designed for people who want consistent, predictable monthly income in U.S. dollars without exposure to volatile assets. Since stablecoins are always pegged to $1, the principal does not fluctuate. Returns in the 20 to 30 percent range significantly outperform any traditional bank product, and the addition of smart contract insurance from platforms like Nexus Mutual makes the position arguably safer than a standard FDIC-insured deposit in terms of the user's control and transparency. Michael and Vadim both reinforce that education is the true entry point. Just as Warren Buffett observed that those who do not learn to make money while they sleep will work until they die, both host and guest emphasize that passive income is not a luxury for the wealthy. It is a learnable skill available to anyone willing to invest the time to understand it. Guest Bio Vadim Voss is the founder of Next Level DeFi, a platform dedicated to helping everyday people generate passive income through decentralized finance. An NYU graduate who built and lost a $6 million fortune through international business ventures across Lithuania, Moscow, and Kyiv, Vadim turned adversity into expertise. With over 14 years of experience in crypto and DeFi, he specializes in teaching total beginners how to deploy capital using liquidity mining strategies on platforms like Uniswap. His mission is to help one million people escape the traditional banking system. Free Resource for Listeners Vadim has put together an exclusive bundle for Breakfast Leadership Show listeners called the DeFi Income Blueprint, available free at: nextleveldefi.com/leadership The bundle includes: A DeFi Income Calculator that forecasts your monthly and annual returns based on your capital and risk appetite The Uniswap Ultimate Playbook, a 27-page step-by-step guide to deploying capital on Uniswap. This is the same playbook provided to Vadim's $3,000 coaching clients. Connect with Vadim Voss Website: nextleveldefi.com Free Bundle: https://nextleveldefi.com/leadership  

In this episode, Ted Oakley, founder and managing partner of Oxbow Advisors with 49 years in the business, warns the market is exhibiting all the markings of late stage using a Warren Buffett 1999 quote: "when you get to the point where every single thing that people do, any kind of strategy is up in the market...you're probably toward the end." He describes it as a "lemmings market" where followers are piling in, notes IPOs are bursting (90% lose money over 135 years), and reveals the Mag 7 is mostly down since November with only semiconductors rallying. Oakley warns baby boomers are "brain dead" and way over-invested in stocks at historic highs as a percentage of assets—if a bear market hits like 2000-2003 (down 55%), they lack the liquidity to sustain their lifestyle during down years. He's adding back gold after it corrected from $5,500 to $4,000, buying copper and natural gas as plays on AI infrastructure needs, and positioning for a commodity supercycle in early innings driven by countries hoarding raw materials. Oakley reveals energy is "dramatically cheap" with 6-8% dividends, oil reserves are depleted, and he's building a "well to the end" strategy with producers and pipelines that "can't be replaced"—like railroads. He explains gold is becoming the new currency reserve as countries dump treasuries for gold, warns private credit is a blowup risk at 11.75% rates, and emphasizes that for SpaceX windfall employees, they should take money off the table and ice enough for life. His parting advice: stick with your principles and don't let the hype throw you off.Thank you to our sponsor Monetary Metals. Learn more at https://www.monetary-metals.com/julia/Links:Oxbow Advisors: https://oxbowadvisors.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OxbowAdvisorsX: https://x.com/Oxbow_AdvisorsBook: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Generation-Wealth-What-Want/dp/1966629168Timestamps: 0:00 Opening and introduction1:23 Market assessment 2:40 IPOs3:49 Late stage market indicators 7:14 Added back gold after trimming early year, mining stocks down 30%8:05 Copper and natural gas needed for AI infrastructure8:25 Companies on fundamentals, not macro chasing11:16 Next 10 years commodity-based market12:51 Commodity supercycle early innings18:54 Energy thesis21:47 Gold thesis - Currency reserve replacing treasuries28:30 Bifurcated economy29:18 Baby boomers way overinvested32:30 Everybody's in market more than any time37:25 Biggest risk - Government nobody believes in39:53 Private credit issue 42:24 SpaceX windfall employees - Take some off table44:07 Parting thoughts - Stick with your principles

Something of a bombshell has just dropped. Elon Musk, through the historic IPO of SpaceX on the Nasdaq — just became the world's first trillionaire. One trillion dollars. And the left's immediate reaction wasn't "how did he build that?" It was "how do we take it?" And I want you to understand something, because this is so important — the same people screaming about one trillion dollars in private wealth are completely silent about the three to four trillion dollars in wealth transfer payments the federal government moves every single year. Not a word.SPONSOR: Lear CapitalGold and silver have hit all-time highs, and experts are forecasting even higher prices ahead, with some predicting gold could reach $5,000 to $6,000 an ounce and silver $100 to $150. Major institutions like Morgan Stanley are shifting their portfolios into precious metals, and even Warren Buffett has been selling off big tech. Lear Capital is offering up to $20,000 in bonus gold or silver with a qualified purchase, plus a free information kit. Call 800-707-4575 or get your free information kit at https://www.Nick4Lear.com ----- SPONSOR: Alliance Defending FreedomSome of America's biggest companies, including American Express and Home Depot, are paying for gender-transition drugs and surgeries for kids through their employee healthcare plans. Alliance Defending Freedom's petition puts direct pressure on corporate leaders, and signatures from concerned Americans can spark changes that ripple across other companies. It's a real way to take action instead of watching from the sidelines. Sign the petition by texting NICK to 83848, or go to https://www.JoinADF.com/Nick -----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.0

If you've been saying you want to buy a business for years, your next move is HERE. Get your ticket to Main Street Millionaire Live and learn how to find deals, evaluate them, finance them, and own the upside: http://info.contrarianthinking.co/msmlbig-dealAlready a business owner? Growth Boardroom is where established owners tap in to a real board of advisors to find profit levers to find hidden cash their businesses. Check it out: https://contrarianthinking.biz/bdbrThe best investors in the world aren't gambling. They're copying. They're patient. And they're finding asymmetric bets where the downside is capped and the upside is unlimited.Mohnish Pabrai is a legendary investor who turned $1 million into $14 million in five years by openly copying Warren Buffett's playbook, and now manages $1.4 billion using the exact same principles that built Berkshire Hathaway. No secret formulas. No complex algorithms. Just discipline, patience, and the willingness to look for weird things that make no sense.In this episode, you'll learn:* Why you don't need original ideas to make money and how shameless cloning beats innovation every time* The 10 bet rule: why concentrating your investments in a few great businesses outperforms diversification by 10x* Why selling too early is the biggest mistake investors make* The downside protection framework: how to structure bets where you can't lose more than 10% but could gain 100x* Why most people fail at investing because they chase what's popular instead of looking for anomalies that make no sense ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: Never Sell Your Winners Too Early (00:00:34) The Laws of Investing: Why Buffett Wrote the Physics of Money (00:01:04) Spend Less Than You Earn: The Nonlinear Power of Compounding (00:02:02) The 168 Hour Week: Don't Quit Your Job, Build Your Side Venture (00:03:46) Entrepreneurs Don't Take Risk: The Upside Without Downside Framework (00:08:12) Selling Skills and Unique Value Propositions: The Only Two Things That Matter (00:09:58) Shameless Cloning: Why Original Ideas Are Overrated (00:15:43) The 650K Lunch: How Warren Buffett Led to a Friendship with Charlie Munger (00:18:12) From One Million to Fourteen Million in Five Years: The Buffett Approach in Action (00:23:51) If Wealth Is Lost, Nothing Is Lost: Surviving 2008 and the Character Test (00:26:08) Finding 100-Bagger Investments: The Turkish Company That Went 100X (00:27:11) When to Sell: Only When It's Egregiously Overpriced (00:29:59) Looking for Anomalies: The Mental Model for Total No-Brainers (00:31:57) The Level 3 Communications Bet: Tripling Money on Fixed Income (00:36:31) Pokemon Cards and Rembrandts: Understanding Asset Classes and Circular Competence (00:41:30) The Truth Framework: Why Lying Weakens You and Honesty Creates Strength (00:47:26) Screening CEOs: The Competitor Question That Reveals Everything (00:49:35) A Day in the Life: Managing 1.4 Billion with Four People (00:52:57) Warren's Pinball Business: The Blueprint for Finding Great Business Models (00:55:58) Ambitious But Lazy: The Filter for Two-by-Four Business Opportunities ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

David Leiter, author of Stop Making Stupid Investments and founder of The Ultimate Investor, joins Travis to share lessons from more than 30 years of investing in stocks and multifamily real estate. After experiencing both financial success and painful investment mistakes, David developed a disciplined approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. In this conversation, he breaks down the difference between productive and speculative assets, explains why so many investors lose money chasing trends, and shares timeless principles that can help everyday investors build lasting wealth. On this episode we talk about: David's journey from going broke to building wealth through real estate investing Lessons learned from working at Credit Suisse during the dot-com bubble The difference between productive and unproductive assets Why investors repeatedly lose money chasing hot trends and market hype Practical investing principles inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Top 3 Takeaways Successful investing starts with understanding the value of an asset, not simply following price movements or market excitement. Productive assets—such as businesses and income-producing real estate—create wealth because they generate cash flow and earnings over time. The best investors learn to be contrarian, buying quality assets when others are fearful rather than chasing opportunities when everyone is excited. Notable Quotes "If you do something right, you've done the work, potentially it pays you forever." "The biggest problem is time. Every mistake delays the power of compounding." "Communication, marketing, and investing are three of the most important skills you can learn." Connect with David Leiter: Website: TheUltimateInvestor.com YouTube: The Ultimate Investor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ultimate_investor/ Book: Stop Making Stupid Investments A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors whose support makes these conversations possible. Be sure to check out the products and services featured below and support the companies that help bring valuable financial education and entrepreneurial insights to the Travis Makes Money audience. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation is proving stickier than expected, with the US now matching Australia at 4.2% and markets repricing the chance of rate hikes. Bryce and Ren unpack what higher inflation could mean for stocks, explore fresh signs of weakness in the Australian housing market, share the latest twist in their quest to land Warren Buffett on the podcast, and answer community questions about building & adjusting a core ETF portfolio.In this episode:00:00 – Inflation returns as a global concern04:36 – Australian housing wobbles and bank shorts rise07:37 – The latest update in the Warren Buffett quest11:31 – Billboard & other ideas to get Buffett's attention17:19 - Mobilising the Equity Mates Community21:11 – Core vs satellite portfolios explained23:19 – DHHF vs building your own ETF portfolio26:16 – Portfolio weighting, CGT events and hedgingETFs and Stocks mentioned: DHHF (ASX: DHHF), G200 (ASX: G200), IVV (ASX: IVV), GGUS (ASX: GGUS), VAE (ASX: VAE), VEQ (ASX: VEQ), GHHF (ASX: GHHF), BEMG (ASX: BEMG), EXUS (ASX: EXUS), VDHG (ASX: VDHG), QAU (ASX: QAU), A200 (ASX: A200)Go to flowpower.com.au/residential/equitymates and use code EM50 to score an extra $50 welcome credit when you sign up to Flow Power. T&Cs apply.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We're particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SpaceX. Anthropic. OpenAI. Everyone is talking about investing in these IPOs. Here is what Warren Buffett would say and what you need to know before you touch any of them. 

Have you ever looked at your relentless daily grind and wondered if there is a better, more authentic way to live?In this episode of Living The Good Life, host Kimberly Henrie sits down with lifestyle enthusiast, architect, and luxury real estate broker Greg Gunter. Greg shares his fascinating journey of trying to recreate the slow, romantic Italian lifestyle stateside in Colorado, before ultimately taking a massive leap of faith to move to Mexico at age 50.Now a 17-year resident of the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage city of San Miguel de Allende, Greg is the ultimate example of someone who didn't just dream of the good life—he's actively living it every single day. Tune in to discover how stepping outside your comfort zone can completely erase your stress, activate your passions, and introduce you to a vibrant global community.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The State-Side Experiment: How Greg spent his 40s building an award-winning Umbrian fattoria (farmhouse) in Grand Junction, Colorado, using authentic Italian antiques—and why beautiful architecture wasn't enough to fix a high-stress lifestyle.Leap and the Net Will Appear: Greg's inspiring story of moving to Mexico on the heels of the Great Recession without knowing a soul, speaking the language, or having a fallback plan—and how he went on to build a booming real estate brokerage for Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand.The Magic of San Miguel de Allende: Why this 500-year-old high-desert oasis has been named the #1 Small City in the World six different times by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.The "Four Cs" of Relocation: A breakdown of why expats flock to this cultural hub: Culture, Climate, Community, and Cost of Living.Ditching the Car for a Walkable Life: What it's like to live in a highly social, dense European-style village where your daily commute involves running into neighbors and pausing for impromptu Aztec street dances.Purpose Over Retirement: Why "living the good life" doesn't mean doing nothing. Greg explores the town's 120+ active non-profits, world-class bilingual writers' conferences, international film festivals, and thriving local wine district.Debunking the Safety Myth: The reality of safety and security within this protected cultural bubble.In Greg's Words:"I always tell people, 'You know, I'm not really selling real estate here, I'm selling a lifestyle. I don't sell sticks and bricks, it's the lifestyle that I'm selling here.'""We joke—people move to Miami to die, they move to San Miguel de Allende to live, 'cause it's such an active community."Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Greg's Personal & Resource Website: dreamprohomesluxury.comEmail Greg Directly: greg@gregorygunter.comCall Greg (Toll-Free from the US/Canada): 877-878-4141Pop Culture Mentions:Movie Recommendation: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (Filmed 99% on-location in San Miguel de Allende!)Disney's Coco (A beautiful representation of the Día de los Muertos traditions celebrated vividly in town)Join the conversation: Come hang out with us in the Living the Good Life Facebook community for:Episode previewsBonus contentGuest Q&A opportunitiesA community of people choosing to live with more intention and joyJoin the Living the Good Life FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LTGLCommunityEvery episode proudly sponsored by http://SwitchtoUSAMade.comContact Kimberly Henrie at https://livingthegoodlife.us/If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to leave a review or share it with someone who might need a little nudge toward their own version of the good life.

Warren Buffett's favorite stock market indicator is at an all time high. What does this mean for the market? SpaceX is going public today. Who is buying big time? Finally, May's CPI report showed an uptick in inflation. How high is inflation right now?

What They Won't Tell Young Men About MasculinitySPONSOR: Lear CapitalGold and silver have hit all-time highs, and experts are forecasting even higher prices ahead, with some predicting gold could reach $5,000 to $6,000 an ounce and silver $100 to $150. Major institutions like Morgan Stanley are shifting their portfolios into precious metals, and even Warren Buffett has been selling off big tech. Lear Capital is offering up to $20,000 in bonus gold or silver with a qualified purchase, plus a free information kit.Call 800-707-4575 or get your free information kit at https://www.Nick4Lear.com-----SPONSOR: American FinancingMany homeowners have more equity than they realize but are turning to credit cards instead of putting that equity to work. American Financing's salary-based mortgage consultants can help wipe out high-interest debt, with mortgage rates currently in the 5s and customers saving an average of $800 a month. There are no upfront fees, and starting now could even delay two mortgage payments.NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-886-2026 for details about credit costs and terms. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99.Call 866-886-2026 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.0

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I analyze how a trillion dollars in cloud backlog is driving innovation beyond technology and into corporate finance. Highlights 00:03 — In the Cloud Wars, all sorts of crazy things are going on with the technology, what customers are doing with it, but also in how this whole remarkable time is being funded. I want to talk a little bit today about how Google Cloud and Oracle are choosing to fund this unprecedented market demand and why new possibilities require new ways of doing things. 01:25 — In Oracle's most recent quarter, it reported that its RPO, or Remaining Performance Obligation, similar to backlog, is over $550 billion. For Google Cloud, it had an amazing jump as well in its most recent quarter, ended March 31, $462 billion in backlog, almost double what it had been a year before that. So there's amazing demand, these two companies totaling a trillion dollars. 02:09 — Six months ago, Oracle reached out and said, “No, no, we're going to go to some outside funding, some borrowing, to do that.” But the market reacted with a panic. “Oh my God, nobody's ever done this.” And, you know, "What if they can't pay it back?” So there was a lot of skepticism about Oracle's plan six months ago. 02:58 — Now, a week ago, we see Alphabet step up and say, “Hey, we're going to do some equity financing. We're going to take $10 billion from Warren Buffett and some other places. We need this money. We think it's the best way to pursue funding our own data center expansions, our own CapEx needs, which will be somewhere between $185 and $190 billion.” Oracle's will probably be around $75 billion. 04:37 — Oracle and Google Cloud have risen to the top of the Cloud Wars Top 10 because they brought innovation at levels in technology and go-to-market, how they think about customers, deployment models, and so forth, that have really set the new standard for what's happening in the AI cloud business now. Seeking outside funding to meet this demand shows another way to do it. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

Colorectal cancer is now the #1 cancer killer in Americans under 50 — and roughly 60% of cases are diagnosed at stage III or IV. What if your toilet could spot the earliest sign years before symptoms?Robert Lufkin MD sits down with Scott Hickle, co-founder and CEO of Throne Science, to talk about the first AI-powered smart toilet — a hands-free, daily monitor that detects fecal occult blood, tracks gut microbiome shifts, measures hydration and prostate health via sonouroflowmetry, and uses AI to coach behavior change. We unpack why your waste is the richest health signal you currently ignore, the Warren Buffett car-sensor analogy for continuous health monitoring, the 46% hemorrhoid risk from phone use on the toilet, and Throne's 10-year vision to be the first alarm system for cancer.CHAPTERS00:00 — Introduction01:14 — Meet Scott Hickle: From Mechanical Engineer to Smart Toilet CEO03:00 — How a Call With His Mom Sparked the Throne Idea05:02 — Why Your Waste Is the Richest Health Signal You Ignore07:02 — How Modern Plumbing Made Stool Analysis Taboo10:02 — Fecal Occult Blood: The Earliest Sign of Colorectal Cancer13:02 — Why Colorectal Cancer Is Now the #1 Cancer Killer Under 5014:30 — The Warren Buffett Car Sensor Analogy for Continuous Health Monitoring16:03 — Throne vs Gut Microbiome Tests: A CGM for Your Gut18:03 — Stress Is the #1 Driver of Gut Health (And Other Self-Experiments)22:04 — The 46% Hemorrhoid Risk From Phone Use on the Toilet24:04 — How the Throne Hardware and AI Software Actually Work27:00 — Sonouroflowmetry: Measuring Prostate Health From the Sound of Your Pee29:05 — Privacy, Data Security, and Camera Placement31:05 — Medical Advisors, Clinical Studies, and FDA Pathway34:06 — The AI Gut Health Coach and Behavior Change37:06 — The 10-Year Vision: A First Alarm System for Cancer40:07 — Where to Pre-Order Throne (thronescience.com)KEY TAKEAWAYSColorectal cancer is the only top-five cancer whose mortality has risen every year since 2005 — and it's now the #1 cancer killer in Americans under 50.Polyps take 7–10 years to become tumors. Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers we know how to cure before it becomes cancer — but only 3–6% of people return the at-home FIT test.Visible blood in stool requires 40,000–50,000 µg of hemoglobin per gram. The FIT test detects 10–20 µg/g — about 8,000× more sensitive than what your eye can see.A single bleed could be a hemorrhoid or food poisoning. A monotonic four-to-six-month rising trend is the pattern that signals colorectal cancer — and you can only see patterns with continuous monitoring.Stress is the #1 driver of gut health in Scott's own n=1 self-experiments — bigger than any food, supplement, or fiber intervention he's tried.Sitting on the toilet with a phone for more than 5 minutes is associated with a 46% increased risk of hemorrhoids (Inan et al., PLOS One 2025).STUDIES & SOURCES MENTIONEDAmerican Cancer Society / JAMA, January 2026 — Cancer mortality decline under 50 — https://pressroom.cancer.org/under-50-mortality-declinesInan et al., PLOS One 2025 — Smartphone use on the toilet and hemorrhoid risk — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40901789/Scott Hickle, TEDxBoston — "The History and Power of Poop" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v42gznW6cuADr. David Rubin, MD, University of Chicago (Throne medical advisor) — ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/

Yahoo Finance highlighted Warren Buffett's recurring guidance for new investors, emphasizing low-cost S&P 500 index funds, long holding periods, and avoiding market timing. Buffett's 2013 Berkshire Hathaway letter described a 90 percent index fund and 10 percent short-term Treasurys allocation for his family's trust. He stresses that fees are one of the few controllable variables, pointing to expense ratios near 0.03 to 0.09 percent for major S&P 500 ETFs. His 2007 bet against Protege Partners showed an S&P 500 index fund outperformed a basket of hedge funds from 2007 to 2017. For founders, he cautions against leverage, recommends cash reserves, and suggests broad diversification to offset concentrated company risk. Company treasuries can mirror this discipline by using short-term Treasurys and ladders for runway while keeping long-term assets simple.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Godly Can Families Save America w/ John LovellSPONSOR: Lear CapitalGold and silver have hit all-time highs, and experts are forecasting even higher prices ahead, with some predicting gold could reach $5,000 to $6,000 an ounce and silver $100 to $150. Major institutions like Morgan Stanley are shifting their portfolios into precious metals, and even Warren Buffett has been selling off big tech. Lear Capital is offering up to $20,000 in bonus gold or silver with a qualified purchase, plus a free information kit.Call 800-707-4575 or get your free information kit at https://www.Nick4Lear.com-----SPONSOR: Alliance Defending FreedomSome of America's biggest companies, including American Express and Home Depot, are paying for gender-transition drugs and surgeries for kids through their employee healthcare plans. Alliance Defending Freedom's petition puts direct pressure on corporate leaders, and signatures from concerned Americans can spark changes that ripple across other companies. It's a real way to take action instead of watching from the sidelines.Sign the petition by texting NICK to 83848, or go to https://www.JoinADF.com/Nick-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.0

Heute ist Montag, der 8. Juni und wir sprechen über die Zins-Ängste in Europa, die schnelle Erholung im KI-Hype nach dem Ausverkauf am Freitag und Greg Abel den aggressiveren, risikoreicheren Warren Buffett. ------ Ihr habt Fragen, schreibt uns an: missionmoney@focus-money.de Alle wichtigen Links: https://wonderl.ink/@mission_money

The Presenter's Dilemma The presenter's dilemma is simple: should we build the talk around slides, or build the slides around the message? Too many business presentations begin with recycled decks, clever visuals, and a desperate slide shuffle. The better path starts with one clear message, a specific audience, and stories that make the idea memorable. Should presenters start by building slides? No, presenters should not start by building slides; they should start by deciding what they want the audience to know, believe, and remember. A collage of slides is not a message. The warm embrace of an existing deck is tempting. We plunder old PowerPoint files, pull in favourite charts, add new content, and then wonder why the presentation feels like a beast with too many limbs. In Japan, Australia, the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific corporate settings, executives often equate slides with preparation. That is the trap. Slides are support tools, not the thinking itself. Before any visual appears, the speaker must boil the subject down to one pungent, crystal-clear message. Do now: Write the central message in one sentence before opening PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, or Canva. How do you choose the right message for a presentation? Choose the right message by understanding who will be in the audience and what will hit the bullseye for them.The best message is not always the speaker's favourite message. The topic gives a clue, but the audience decides the angle. Ask the organiser who usually attends, which companies are registered, what roles are represented, and what outcomes they expect. A talk for CFOs at Toyota, Rakuten, Salesforce, or a Japanese SME should not sound identical to a talk for HR leaders, sales managers, investors, or startup founders. In B2B presentations, audience intelligence changes everything: examples, story selection, data points, objections, and the final call to action. Do now: Get audience intelligence early. Then choose the message most likely to matter to those specific listeners. Why are stories more powerful than raw data in presentations? Stories are more powerful than raw data because they give information context, colour, and human meaning. Data informs, but stories make people care. Numbers can be inert. A spreadsheet, table, or statistic may be accurate and still leave the audience cold. When data is wrapped inside a story, people can visualise the point. That is why presenters translate measurements into familiar comparisons, such as football fields, daily costs, customer time saved, or missed revenue per month. In sales presentations, investor pitches, leadership briefings, and training sessions, the story turns abstract information into something the audience can feel and remember. Do now: For every major data point, ask: "What story, person, image, or comparison will make this real?" How many slides should a business presentation use? A business presentation should use only the slides that strengthen the message; sometimes that means very few slides or even none. The goal is impact, not slide volume. Video meetings make this especially important. In Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Webex presentations, screen sharing often shrinks the speaker into a tiny box while the slides dominate the screen. If the speaker's personal brand, leadership presence, or executive credibility matters, that can be a poor trade. A senior leader presenting to top management may create more impact by using fewer visuals and speaking directly into the camera. This keeps attention on the human being, not the slide machinery. Do now: Cut every slide that competes with your presence rather than amplifying your point. How can speakers tell stories without relying on visuals? Speakers can tell stories without visuals by painting a scene with time, place, people, and sensory detail. A well-told story creates its own screen inside the audience's mind. Instead of showing a snowy New York image, say it was three years ago, heavy snow was falling, and the streets around Rockefeller Center were white. Add a recognisable person, such as Warren Buffett leaving the building in a thick coat and long scarf, and the audience starts building the scene themselves. This works in Japan, Australia, the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific because humans are wired for narrative. The speaker becomes the focus, not the slide deck. Do now: Build stories with four anchors: when it happened, where it happened, who was there, and what changed. When should presenters use slides? Presenters should use slides when the visual can be processed quickly and supports the story rather than replacing it. A good slide earns its place in about one second. Photographs with no words can work beautifully because they trigger curiosity and allow the speaker to explain the symbolism. Dense text, detailed spreadsheets, complex graphs, and tables of numbers often do the opposite. They drag attention away from the presenter and force the audience to read instead of listen. In executive communication, keynote speaking, sales enablement, and leadership presentations, slides should be visual allies. They should never become the main act while the speaker becomes the narrator of a document. Do now: Prefer simple visuals, strong photographs, and story-led explanations over text-heavy slide dumps. Conclusion: How should presenters solve the presenter's dilemma? The presenter's dilemma is solved by changing the order of preparation. First, know the audience. Second, define the one message. Third, choose stories and examples. Fourth, decide whether slides are needed at all. Finally, build only the visuals that help the audience understand and remember. When your personal and professional brand is on display, these choices matter. A recycled slide deck may feel efficient, but it can bury the message. A story-led presentation keeps the spotlight where it belongs: on the speaker, the audience, and the idea that needs to land. Meta description: Learn how to solve the presenter's dilemma by choosing message-first storytelling over slide-heavy business presentations. Keywords: presentation slides, business presentations, storytelling, executive communication, presentation structure FAQs Should I reuse old slides for a new presentation? You can reuse old slides only after you have defined the new audience, message, and story. Starting with old slides often creates a patchwork presentation. What is the biggest mistake presenters make with slides? The biggest mistake is treating slides as the presentation instead of support for the message. The speaker, not the deck, should carry the impact. Are stories better than data in presentations? Stories and data work best together, but stories give data context and meaning. Raw numbers often need a human example or familiar comparison to become memorable. Should I use slides in a video presentation? Use fewer slides in video presentations when your presence and eye contact matter. Screen sharing can reduce the speaker to a small box and weaken impact. What kind of slides work best? Simple visual slides, especially strong photographs with little or no text, often work best. They are easy to process and leave room for the speaker's story. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）, and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

In this episode of The 100 Year Thinkers, Robert Hagstrom explains why modern portfolio theory pulled investors away from business analysis and toward portfolio math.We discuss Markowitz, beta, efficient markets, Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, business-driven investing, owner earnings, benchmarks, and why thinking like a business owner changes how investors understand risk.The Warren Buffett Portfolio, 25th Anniversary Editionhttps://amzn.to/4uz8sZ3Topics covered:Why Hagstrom thinks modern portfolio theory changed investing's objectiveThe difference between volatility, variance and real investment riskHow Benjamin Graham and John Burr Williams framed risk around intrinsic valueWhy beta became the dominant shorthand for riskHow the 1973-74 bear market helped institutionalize modern portfolio theoryWhy Berkshire preserved the business owner's lensThe “cathedral and casino” distinction between owning businesses and trading stocksOwner earnings, return on invested capital and cost of capitalWhy business owners often make better long-term equity investorsLook-through earnings and building a “mini Berkshire”The difference between making money and beating a benchmarkHow benchmarks can distort investor behaviorWhy knowing yourself and your clients matters in portfolio constructionMatt Zeigler and I had the privilege of hosting Robert Hagstrom for a special 100-Year Thinkers Edition of the Excess Returns Podcast.Available now on Excess Returns Podcast and Talking Billions.

Canada's housing market may finally be showing early signs of stabilization — but is this the beginning of a long-awaited recovery, or merely a pause before another downturn? In this week's episode of The Vancouver Life Podcast, we unpack the latest housing data, economic signals, and market shifts that could reshape real estate in Vancouver and across Canada.After more than three years of declining prices, sluggish sales, and buyers remaining firmly on the sidelines, several indicators are beginning to point toward something different. Listings are easing, prices are flattening, buyer sentiment is quietly improving, and institutional investors are once again making bold bets on housing. While uncertainty remains, the data is beginning to tell a more nuanced story than the headlines suggest.One of the most notable developments comes from Berkshire Hathaway, the investment giant built by Warren Buffett and now led by Greg Abel, which has made a stunning $6.8 billion all-cash acquisition of U.S. homebuilder Taylor Morrison. While the story is south of the border, the implications may reach far beyond the United States. Berkshire is famous for making long-term investments during periods of uncertainty — not when optimism is already priced in. The move raises an important question: does one of the world's smartest capital allocators believe housing weakness is temporary and that long-term demand fundamentals remain intact?There is another major shift poised to transform real estate: artificial intelligence in mortgage lending. TD Bank has introduced agentic AI into mortgage and HELOC underwriting, reducing application review times from approximately 15 hours to under three minutes. The implications are substantial. Faster approvals could reduce financing friction, speed up transactions, and ultimately change how buyers experience one of the largest purchases of their lives. While human oversight remains in place, this episode explores how AI is rapidly moving from novelty to necessity in housing finance.Closer to home, Metro Vancouver's presale condo market is sending what may be one of the strongest warning signals in years. In a stunning statistic, zero concrete high-rise presale projects launched in Q1 2026 — an almost complete freeze in one of the region's most important housing categories. Developers are struggling to secure financing as investor demand weakens, affordability deteriorates, and nearly 4,000 completed condos remain unsold. Yet paradoxically, today's slowdown could plant the seeds for tomorrow's supply shortage, potentially creating renewed upward pressure on pricing by 2028 and beyond.The latest market statistics for Metro Vancouver and reveals a market caught between weakness and resilience. Sales remain historically low — with May 2026 ranking effectively as the weakest May on record outside of the COVID lockdown period — yet prices are no longer falling meaningfully. Benchmark pricing rose modestly again in May, marking the second increase in three months, while median prices have climbed for five consecutive months and now sit just 2.5% below all-time highs.At the same time, inventory levels are beginning to ease, new listings have declined year-over-year for three straight months, and expectations for further Bank of Canada tightening have softened considerably. Markets are now pricing in an overwhelming likelihood of a rate hold, adding another layer of potential stability.The overarching question explored throughout the episode is simple, yet critically important: Are we witnessing the early formation of a housing market bottom — or simply a temporary stabilization before another leg lower?For buyers, sellers, developers, and investors alike, this episode offers a data-driven look at the signals that matter most — and what they could mean for the future of Canadian real estate._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Berkshire Hathaway is making a major bet on U.S. housing. Warren Buffett's company has agreed to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison in a deal valued at approximately $8.5 billion, including debt. The move comes at a time when the housing market is still facing elevated mortgage rates, affordability challenges, and slower home sales. So what does Berkshire see that others don't?   In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the deal, why analysts believe it could signal a bottom for housing valuations, and what it may mean for homebuilders, real estate investors, and the broader housing market. She also shares insights from industry experts who believe long-term investors are beginning to position themselves for the next phase of the housing cycle.   For more information on RealWealth's current syndication opportunities and multifamily fund, visit www.RealWealth.com/Syndications.   Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/berkshire-taylor-morrison-bet-housing-market-bottom.html

Learn how you can turn your life insurance policy into a super Roth for retirement. Tom Love is a CEO and financial wealth expert with over 40 years of experience. He walks through the multiplicity of benefits life insurance can unlock not just for the top 1% but for business owners, entrepreneurs, W2, and retirees. We cover the tax advantages, risk mitigation, non-recourse loan benefits, as well as debunking some of the most common talking points against life insurance.Watch the Interview on Youtube for Visuals - https://youtu.be/NABjYZ3BggoConnect with Tom Love: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-love/The Breakaway League: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakawayleague/Want to See If Whole Life Insurance Can Improve Your Financial Plan? Schedule Your Clarity Call Here: https://bttr.ly/bw-yt-aa-clarityWant Us To Review Your Permanent Life Insurance Policy? Click Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-policy-reviewWant Free Whole Life Insurance Resources & Education? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-bw-vaultLearn More About BetterWealth: https://betterwealth.comChapters:00:00 - Interview Teaser and Introduction to "Super Roths" and Life Insurance 01:54 - Communicating the "Why" and Selective Clientele 02:35 - Wealth Strategies Within the Tax Code 04:18 - Tax-Free Income vs. Tax-Exempt Cash Flow 06:05 - Hidden Debt of Retirement Accounts 09:55 - Mechanics of Non-Recourse Loans 11:40 - The 1990 GAO Report and Tax Exemption 15:52 - Breakaway League and Better Communication 21:11 - Problem with Collateralizing Retirement Plans 25:23 - Case Study: A Billionaire's Insurance Strategy 28:55 - Real-World IRS Audit Story 30:53 - Permanence of the Tax Code and Section 7702 33:13 - The Mount Everest Analogy for Financial Planning 38:43 - Practicality: Taking Loans in Real Life 41:40 - Whole Life vs. IUL and Mutual Companies 44:46 - Warren Buffett and the Life Settlement Market 47:35 - The Conflict of the Fiduciary Registration 50:39 - Debating PUA Riders and Policy Design 54:44 - The Cons and Risks of Life Insurance 57:22 - Collateral Capacity in Real EstateDISCLAIMER: https://bttr.ly/aapolicy*This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Financial Advice Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education, discussion, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of the information on this channel. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.

Noted value investor Guy Spier first gained the public's attention in 2007 when he and a partner paid just over $650,000 at a charity auction to have lunch with the world's most famous investor, Warren Buffett. Spier launched his fund Aquamarine in 1997, following closely to Buffett's principles, but closed it down in early 2026 and returned money to investors following a diagnosis of the brain cancer glioblastoma. He tells Becky Quick how facing the end of his life taught him the true meaning of value.   Check out Guy Spier's podcast and videos: https://www.youtube.com/@GSpier12 Read his newsletter: https://www.guyspier.com/   Join us in advancing awareness and understanding of rare diseases. Visit CNBC.com/Cures to access clips, resources, or to sign up for our weekly newsletter.    Learn more about rare disease – and what to do in a diagnosis – at the National Organization for Rare Disorders: https://rarediseases.org/   Follow Becky Quick on X: @BeckyQuick   Please share your thoughts or rare disease story in the comments, and join us on The Path. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog deliver a candid, tactical breakdown of real challenges and opportunities facing business coaches and entrepreneurs today—everything from the psychology of wealth to the pitfalls of amateur AI solutions, strategies for business acquisitions, and why it's not about building the biggest business, but creating the best life. Listeners get a rapid-fire, insight-packed session including practical frameworks, mental hacks, key investing decisions, and mindset shifts for riding new technology and economic waves. Key Topics Covered The Danger and Opportunity of "Enough" and Respect Karl explores how true respect in business comes not from building a massive company, but from building and keeping wealth—with a warning against letting ego and the endless chase for "more" derail your happiness or health. Old and rich is rare; sustainable, strategic growth is what matters (03:24). Investing Strategies: 401k vs. Private Investments A stark look at the limitations of locking your money into traditional retirement vehicles like 401ks, why private investments and business ownership offer more flexibility and upside, and a reminder that taxes are (and will remain) your biggest expense (06:11). Should You Start or Buy a Business? Karl offers a data-driven analysis: most new businesses fail in the first two years, but acquiring an existing, five-year-old business helps you "hop over" that danger zone. He likens acquisition strategies of icons like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to the smart moves coaches and their clients should consider today (08:09). Billionaire Mindsets: Ownership, Leverage, and Trends Billionaires use other people's money, time, and abilities; they don't repeat the "if you want it done right, do it yourself" mantra. They build businesses for the long haul, where they could sell, but don't want to. The savvy play is to spot and skate to where trends—like AI—are going (11:07). AI: Gold Rush and Landmines The duo discusses how AI is reshaping business at breakneck speed. While pros create game-changing platforms, most small business owners risk costly mistakes by using amateurs—leading to a looming "clean up" industry. Big opportunity for coaches who can help clients navigate AI safely, but also major risks in legal, health, and finance fields if things go wrong (13:14). Jobs, AI, and The Future of Work Drawing on history's take on disruptive tech (tractors, the internet, even frozen food!), Karl predicts AI will ultimately create more jobs than it destroys—as routine roles get eliminated, new high-value ones will emerge. Optimism, adaptability, and learning new skills are key (18:13). The Real Problem with Taxing Billionaires Tax rich people? They move. But the bigger issue is government accountability—before arguing for higher taxes, demand better results from the billions already being collected (21:05). Mental and Wealth Hacks for Coaches and Clients Practical neuroscience: why overthinking is a trap, how your brain's "modes" influence money decisions, how to use open loops in sales, and why 1% improvement each day is the secret to transformation (25:05). Optimism, Resilience, and Using AI as YOUR Tool Karl shares how he teaches his daughter (and his clients) that AI isn't a threat if you own your learning and approach. If you improve 1% a day, AI becomes your ally—not your competitor (34:21). Notable Quotes "The ultimate respect is paid not to those who make it, but to those who make it and keep it." "Old and rich—those two words seldom come together." "Billionaires use other people's money, other people's time, and other people's abilities." "AI is the wild west right now; a big opportunity is coming for professionals to clean up all the amateur AI messes." "Overthinking is like running a mental race with no finish line—you feel like you're moving but you get nowhere." "Your brain isn't a system to try and control. It's a system to learn to understand and manipulate in your favor." Actionable Takeaways • Define Your Finish Line: Don't just chase "more"—get clear on what you actually want, set boundaries on the size and shape of your business and life. • Question Conventional Investing: Don't lock up all wealth in 401ks; get financially literate about taxes, private investing, business, and real estate. • Consider Acquisitions Over Startups: For many coaches and business owners, buying a proven business is lower risk and can accelerate growth compared to starting from scratch. • Use AI Wisely—But Hire Pros: Encourage clients to leverage AI, but only with qualified, professional support—especially in regulated or high-risk spaces. • Embrace Optimism and Consistent Learning: Adopt an optimistic mindset about technology and economic shifts; reinforce that 1% improvement per day (over a year) yields massive cumulative growth. • Leverage Open Loops in Sales: Use curiosity and anticipation to drive sales conversations. Open loops keep prospects engaged and create desire for your solutions. • Trust Neuroplasticity: It's never too late for you—or your client—to learn new skills, increase organization, and rewire for success. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software™ (by Karl Bryan) A tool to help coaches instantly demonstrate real ROI to clients. Focused.com Access daily emails loaded with business coaching strategies, frameworks, and client wins. Business networking and acquisition trends Recommendations to look for "Silver Tsunami" opportunities—buying businesses from retiring owners. Books/Frameworks References to thinking like billionaires (using leverage), and embracing frameworks from Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, and Jeff Bezos. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait! Listen to this episode now and take action. 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The Giving Pledge—founded by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett—is facing growing backlash as several high-profile billionaires distance themselves from the initiative amid renewed scrutiny over Gates' past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Critics, including Peter Thiel, have mocked the pledge as “Epstein-adjacent,” arguing that Gates' ties to Epstein have tainted the philanthropic effort and damaged its credibility. Some prominent figures, such as Brian Armstrong, have already stepped away, while others have reportedly reconsidered their involvement, viewing the initiative as politically driven and increasingly controversial.Beyond the Epstein-related criticism, the pledge is also under fire for lacking accountability and enforcement, since participants are not legally required to follow through on their commitments and can delay donations for decades. Critics argue that much of the pledged wealth sits in foundations or donor-advised funds rather than reaching active charities, raising questions about the program's real-world impact. While defenders of the pledge point to its global reach and hundreds of signatories, even insiders—including Melinda French Gates—have acknowledged that progress has been uneven and has fallen short of initial expectations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Billionaires bolt from Bill Gates' scandal-scarred Giving Pledge as critics brand it 'Epstein-adjacent'

There are now Christian energy drinks called Yahweh and Agape, and for $1.99 a minute you can pray with an AI avatar of Jesus. Brian From unpacks both as symptoms of the same disease: the commodification of faith that makes Christianity fast, convenient, and stripped of the transcendence people are actually searching for. The single most powerful thing parents can do to help their kids hold on to faith into adulthood? Show up to church — consistently, both parents, every week. The data is striking. Then a meditation on why celebration is not just fun but a genuine spiritual discipline, grounded in the Old Testament model of remembering God's faithfulness whether circumstances are good or bad. A viral social media post from a popular YouTuber who terminated a pregnancy after a Down syndrome diagnosis sparks a pointed conversation about what the abortion debate actually looks like in real life, not in policy terms. College professors at UC Berkeley are now reteaching middle school math because incoming students can't do it — AI is accelerating the crisis. Warren Buffett still lives in the same house he bought 76 years ago. And the remarkable true story of George Danzig, who accidentally solved two of the most famous unsolvable problems in mathematics because nobody told him they were unsolvable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trans Jamaica Highway just posted a 46% profit jump and the stock is up nearly 97% since its IPO offer price. But is the easy money already gone? Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms dig into the numbers behind TransJam's best quarter ever, what the $3.5 million May pen leg means for future revenues, and whether the Montego Bay perimeter road could be the catalyst that gets this stock to $20.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and TransJam's Big Quarter02:01 Breaking Down the 46% Profit Jump04:41 Warren Buffett and Infrastructure Stocks07:10 T-Tag Adoption and What It Means for Revenue16:30 From $3.60 to $7.10: Was the OFS Too Cheap?19:45 The Maypan to Williamsfield Leg Explained21:30 Montego Bay Perimeter Road: The Big Opportunity28:33 Could TransJam Win the MoBay Bid?37:15 The National Insurance Fund Connection39:49 Is TransJam Still a Buy at $7?

The Giving Pledge—founded by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett—is facing growing backlash as several high-profile billionaires distance themselves from the initiative amid renewed scrutiny over Gates' past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Critics, including Peter Thiel, have mocked the pledge as “Epstein-adjacent,” arguing that Gates' ties to Epstein have tainted the philanthropic effort and damaged its credibility. Some prominent figures, such as Brian Armstrong, have already stepped away, while others have reportedly reconsidered their involvement, viewing the initiative as politically driven and increasingly controversial.Beyond the Epstein-related criticism, the pledge is also under fire for lacking accountability and enforcement, since participants are not legally required to follow through on their commitments and can delay donations for decades. Critics argue that much of the pledged wealth sits in foundations or donor-advised funds rather than reaching active charities, raising questions about the program's real-world impact. While defenders of the pledge point to its global reach and hundreds of signatories, even insiders—including Melinda French Gates—have acknowledged that progress has been uneven and has fallen short of initial expectations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Billionaires bolt from Bill Gates' scandal-scarred Giving Pledge as critics brand it 'Epstein-adjacent'Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

This week's episode features Tom Manenti, the former Chairman and CEO of MiTek, who shares his masterclass in leadership forged over a 40-year career. He shares a wealth of wisdom on building world-class organizational cultures, his unique experience reporting directly to Warren Buffett, and the "10/10/10 rule" that can save or shatter customer trust. Listen in to discover how a bedrock of faith, healthy empowerment, and level-five humility can transform your leadership and help you build a lasting legacy. Guest Links:Dare 2 ShareFellowship of Christian AthletesCredits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski, Podcast Engineer: Portside MediaSomething Extra with Lisa Nichols

El interés compuesto es la fórmula más famosa de las finanzas. Dicen que Einstein la llamó la octava maravilla del mundo. Y sin embargo, casi nadie se hace rico con ella. ¿Por qué?En este episodio veremos:✅ Por qué el interés compuesto parece una estafa durante los primeros años, y por qué la mayoría se baja justo antes de la parte buena.✅ El dato de Warren Buffett que casi nadie conoce: hizo más del 95% de su fortuna después de los 65 años. El motivo no es el que pensás.✅ La fórmula que corre en tu contra ahora mismo, aunque no muevas tu dinero, y por qué quedarse "quieto y seguro" es el lado perdedor.✅ El verdadero motor del interés compuesto, el que ocurre adentro de la empresa, y el número que delata a las compañías que crecen solas: el ROIC.✅ Qué son los "100 baggers", las acciones que multiplican por cien, y qué tienen todas en común.Una guía honesta sobre cómo pienso el largo plazo, sin promesas ni atajos.—

Czabe welcomes former FSR host and now head coach at UWGB to talk NBA Finals. The worst thing about going to Game 7 of the WCF in OKC, and a match-up he would consider if he's the Spurs against Brunson. Czabe also talks more about the seismic Miles Garrett trade and the AJ Brown deal that followed shortly afterward. Joy Reid remains a mindless idiot, Warren Buffett has some inconvenient truths about how good life in America these days really is. MORE.....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AI is changing the way buyers search for homes, and this week may be one of the clearest signs yet. In this episode of *This Week in Real Estate*, we're breaking down Realtor.com's new AI home search tool built with Google, Google's new 24/7 AI home-hunting capabilities, and what it means when buyers can search smarter, faster, and with less direct agent involvement. We'll also talk about one reporter's experience using AI to buy a home without a traditional Realtor, and why that story should get every real estate agent thinking about their value proposition, buyer consultation process, and how they show up before the client ever books a showing. Then we're moving into one of the biggest housing market signals of the week: Berkshire Hathaway's $8.5 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison. Is this just a major homebuilder deal, or is Warren Buffett's company signaling that the housing market may be closer to the bottom than buyers and sellers realize? Plus, we'll cover the latest MLS and portal drama, Realtracs keeping Zillow's Nashville listing feed live, why Realtor associations may need to consolidate, and why the spring housing rebound never really happened. On the market side, sellers are pulling homes off the market at near-record rates, listing prices are seeing their sharpest drop in years, mortgage rates are easing slightly while buyers retreat, down payments are falling, investor purchases are at their lowest level since 2020, and pending sales are slipping again. AI disruption, builder confidence, seller reality checks, mortgage rate whiplash, and another strange week in the housing market. Let's get into it. RUNDOWN & ARTICLE LINKS: Links will be added here after the live show. Topics in this episode: Realtor.com launches AI home search with Google Google AI can now search for homes 24/7 Can buyers use AI to purchase without an agent? Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison What the builder acquisition means for buyer conversations Realtracs keeps Zillow's Nashville feed live Realtor association consolidation Why the spring housing rebound never happened Sellers pull homes off the market at near-record rates Mortgage rates ease, but buyers back away Down payments fall as Americans hold onto cash Investor home purchases hit their lowest level since 2020 Pending home sales drop again Listing prices face their sharpest drop in 9 years The "Let It Bloom" June landscaping trend homeowners may want to rethink Subscribe for weekly real estate news, housing market updates, mortgage rate trends, AI in real estate, MLS drama, buyer and seller strategy, and straight-talk analysis for agents, consumers, and investors.

The US is in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, and Anthropic might make its powerful cyber security tool Mythos available outside the US and the UK. Plus, Iran suspended peace talks with Washington, and the FT's Oliver Barnes explains the significance of Berkshire Hathaway's first major acquisition since Warren Buffett's retirement. Mentioned in this podcast:US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in EuropeAnthropic offers EU access to MythosEU pushes for ‘tech sovereignty' to cut reliance on USIran suspends peace talks and threatens ‘closure' of Strait of HormuzBerkshire buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $8.5bn in Abel's first big dealWant to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.comNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. It was edited and hosted by Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Giving Pledge—founded by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett—is facing growing backlash as several high-profile billionaires distance themselves from the initiative amid renewed scrutiny over Gates' past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Critics, including Peter Thiel, have mocked the pledge as “Epstein-adjacent,” arguing that Gates' ties to Epstein have tainted the philanthropic effort and damaged its credibility. Some prominent figures, such as Brian Armstrong, have already stepped away, while others have reportedly reconsidered their involvement, viewing the initiative as politically driven and increasingly controversial.Beyond the Epstein-related criticism, the pledge is also under fire for lacking accountability and enforcement, since participants are not legally required to follow through on their commitments and can delay donations for decades. Critics argue that much of the pledged wealth sits in foundations or donor-advised funds rather than reaching active charities, raising questions about the program's real-world impact. While defenders of the pledge point to its global reach and hundreds of signatories, even insiders—including Melinda French Gates—have acknowledged that progress has been uneven and has fallen short of initial expectations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Billionaires bolt from Bill Gates' scandal-scarred Giving Pledge as critics brand it 'Epstein-adjacent'Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

¿Estás preparado para lo que viene? Warren Buffett acaba de avisar: la bolsa puede caer un 50%. Y mientras el oro está en máximos, el petróleo se desploma y el FMI alerta de burbuja, el 90% de la gente perderá dinero sin ni siquiera enterarse.Hoy hablamos con Andrés de la pizarra de Andrés, economista y divulgador, uno de los mejores comunicadores financieros del momento. En esta entrevista aprenderás qué hacer con tu dinero si tienes 25, 40 o 55 años, si la inteligencia artificial es una oportunidad o la próxima estafa, por qué comprar una casa es mejor inversión que la bolsa para la mayoría, y cómo construir una cartera que te permita dormir tranquilo aunque los mercados se hundan un 30%.EL LIBRO de La Fórmula del éxito. Aqui lo puedes conseguir

Alphabet gaat voor 80 miljard dollar aan nieuwe aandelen uitgeven. Bijzonder, want het is voor het eerst in 20 jaar dat het moederbedrijf van Google dat doet. Met die miljarden wil Alphabet gaan werken aan zijn AI-plannen. Een koper van die aandelen hebben ze al binnen: Berkshire Hathaway. Dat koopt voor 10 miljard dollar in. Deze aflevering hebben we veel te bespreken. We hebben het over die nieuwe aandelen. Wie gaan die kopen? Helemaal nu ook SpaceX, Anthropic, Open AI vechten om de aandacht van beleggers. En wat te denken van die investering van het bedrijf van Warren Buffett: helpt ze dat de toekomst in? Verder hoor je meer over de Europese Chips Act. Het tweede deel. We kijken wat dat gaat betekenen voor je Besi- en ASML-aandelen. En we hebben het over Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Dit oudje doet hetzelfde als Dell: stunten met de kwartaalcijfers! Ook hoor je meer over: De inflatie in Nederland: 3,5% in mei AI-agent van Tencent trekt Prosus omhoog Gezelligheid op de AvA van OCI Victoria's Secret knalt omhoog - wat is hun geheim? Te gast: Han Dieperink, Chief Investment Officer bij Auréus BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Enterprising Investor, Ben Carlson, CFA, director of institutional asset management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, co-host of the Animal Spirits podcast, and author of Risk and Reward: How to Handle Market Volatility and Build Long-Term Wealth, joins Mike Wallberg, CFA, to discuss why volatility is the unavoidable price of higher returns. Drawing on market history, behavioral finance, and real-world investing examples, Carlson explores the challenges of market timing, inflation, and portfolio construction, while highlighting the habits that help investors stay disciplined through uncertainty. For investment practitioners, the conversation offers valuable insights into managing client expectations, communicating complex concepts in accessible ways, and designing portfolios that clients can stick with over the long term. Carlson also shares lessons from Warren Buffett, the financial crisis, and his own experience working with institutional investors and wealth management clients. Listen to the episode to learn how a long-term perspective can help investors navigate market turbulence and build lasting wealth.

El episodio 117 llegó con verdades incómodas y números que no se pueden creer.Arrancamos con Antonio Gracia, el inversor más silencioso y más importante de SpaceX. Fue el primero en poner plata cuando Elon lo necesitaba y nunca paró. Hoy tiene el 4% de la compañía. Si el IPO sale a 2 trillones, se lleva 100 billones solo en carry. El mayor retorno en dólares de cualquier inversor en la historia, hecho en silencio y sin ruido.Después viene algo que cualquier founder o inversor debería leer: la jerarquía del bullshit corporativo. Si una empresa tiene caja, te muestra caja. Si no, te muestra ganancias ajustadas. Si no, gross profit. Si no, revenue. Si no, GMV. Si no, usuarios activos. Si no, descargas. Y si no tiene nada de eso, te habla del mejor lugar para trabajar. Ahora ya sabés cómo leer entre líneas lo que te están diciendo.También hablamos de los exits que son mentira. La mayoría de los press releases de adquisiciones no significan que alguien ganó plata. Muchos son quick hires disfrazados, asset sales donde los inversores se fueron a cero, o simplemente ego de founder que necesita contar una historia. El exit real no necesita comunicado de prensa.Cerramos con tres historias que no te podés perder. Warren Buffett cerró una inversión de 5 billones en Goldman Sachs en 40 minutos, sin negociar, sin due diligence y sin abogados. Patrick Collison, co-founder de Stripe, se tomó una cerveza con un fan por su cumpleaños porque su novia le mandó un mail en frío y él respondió en tres minutos. Y la bolsa de Corea subió 203% en un año, con Micron pasando de 96 a 942 dólares, mientras todos miraban para otro lado.

Nvidia was tot nu toe een van de sloomste chipaandelen van het jaar. Intel, AMD, Samsung, SK Hynix en zelfs ons eigen Besi fietsten de gifgroene chipreus lachend voorbij. Maar misschien is dat nu voorbij! Het bedrijf komt met een nieuwe superchip en dat betekent - naar eigen zeggen - een heel nieuw tijdperk voor computers. Het betekent in ieder geval flinke pijn voor beleggers in Qualcomm en Intel. Iets verderop zitten beleggers in Arm, Microsoft, ServiceNow en Hewlett Packard juist feest te vieren. We bespreken waarom. Verder doet de opvolger van Warren Buffett zijn eerste overname, in een totaal andere business: huizen bouwen in de VS. We bekijken waarom Berkshire opeens 6.8 miljard dollar in een sector plempt waar het kroonjuweel van Buffett al flinke belangen in heeft. Gast Erik Mauritz heeft het te doen met Greg Abel, die moeilijk in de voetsporen van het Orakel van Omaha kan treden. Maar toch ziet hij in Berkshire Hathaway een van de betere manieren om jezelf te beschermen tegen oververhitte AI-aandelen wereldwijd. Oh ja, en vlák voor uitzending diende Anthropic nog even de vertrouwelijke documenten in voor zijn beursgang. Nondeju! Verder in deze aflevering: SpaceX en vage cryptoconstructies, futurecontracten en andere dubieuze derivaatjes SoftBank steekt 75 miljard euro in grootste datacenterproject van Europa Wapengekletter: Czechoslovak Group aast nog steeds op een belang in KNDS, maar moet daarbij Franse en Duitse staat dulden CEO-loos Heineken Te gast: Erik Mauritz van Trade Republic. BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Excess Returns Weekly Wrap breaks down the best investing insights from Adam Parker, Robert Hagstrom, and Eric Crittenden. We discuss why the market may still be trading on fundamentals, why valuation alone can fail as a stock-picking tool, how modern portfolio theory changed investing, what business-driven investors can learn from Warren Buffett, and why trend following may work by providing liquidity to hedgers.Topics covered:Why the stock market may be looking through today's headlines to future earnings and AI-driven fundamentalsAdam Parker's argument that valuation does not work well as a standalone stock-picking signalWhy estimate revisions, earnings beats, and gross margin changes may matter more than cheap P/E ratiosRobert Hagstrom on Harry Markowitz, Benjamin Graham, and the debate over whether volatility is the same thing as riskHow modern portfolio theory shaped active management, index funds, and the way investors think about diversificationWarren Buffett's casino and cathedral metaphor for separating stock prices from business ownershipEric Crittenden on why hedgers may willingly lose money on trades to reduce business risk and lower cost of capitalWhy trend following may earn a risk premium by providing liquidity to hedgers in their moment of needHow systematic investors should think about tinkering with models during drawdownsRobert Hagstrom's story about Bill Ruane and the importance of finding the right clients and investorsTimestamps:00:00 Risk, valuation, and hedging in this week's best clips04:06 Adam Parker on why the market may still be trading on fundamentals08:49 Why cheap stocks are often cheap for a reason14:37 Robert Hagstrom on Harry Markowitz and the birth of modern portfolio theory18:50 How portfolio theory became the institutional language of investing22:27 Eric Crittenden on hedgers, cost of capital, and who is on the other side of the trade27:51 Adam Parker on why firm-wide market outlooks are so hard to get right33:53 Robert Hagstrom on Buffett's casino and cathedral metaphor39:16 Why gross margin change may be one of the most important stock-picking signals44:56 Eric Crittenden and Jason Buck on tinkering with systematic strategies49:00 Why trend following may work over the long term53:09 Robert Hagstrom on meeting Bill Ruane and learning which clients to avoid58:38 Why firing the wrong clients can strengthen an investment business

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm thrilled to welcome you back to a series I did with my dear friend, Roger Martin. He's the author of the amazing book, Playing to Win. In this episode, we're rethinking Warren Buffett's "moat" metaphor for competitive advantage.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…leaders, entrepreneurs, strategists, and innovators who want to build a sustainable competitive advantage instead of competing in a race to the bottom.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…most companies think about competitive advantage as something static, or what Warren Buffett famously coined the "moat" that protects the business from competitors. But Roger argues that this metaphor falls short in this day and age and introduces a more dynamic way to think about strategy: moving through "rooms" ahead of competitors. Roger explores why the best companies stay curious, how customer observation leads to innovation, why benchmarking can actually hurt differentiation, and how asking different questions is often the foundation of breakthrough growth.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Competitive advantage must evolve constantly, it can't stay static. Customer observation often reveals opportunities data alone misses. Benchmarking competitors too closely can limit innovation. Sustainable growth comes from continuously moving to the "next room."   WHAT I LOVE MOST…Roger's perspective that competitive advantage is about continually evolving faster than your competitors. His "rooms" metaphor is such a powerful way to visualize innovation, customer learning, and staying ahead by asking smarter questions over time.   Running Time: 30:44   Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani Online: LinkedIn Facebook X    Find Roger Online: LinkedIn Website   Show Summary on Substack

Get our Wealth Guide (35+ insights from top investors): https://clickhubspot.com/fvif Episode 828: Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) and Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) talk to billionaire Joe Liemandt ( https://x.com/jliemandt ) about the experiment he's put $1,000,000,000 of his own money into. — Show Notes:  (0:00) Joe, the total man? (08:09) fighting bill gates for talent (13:14) intensity (16:18) choosing hard over easy (19:00) how to be a magnet (21:34) high standards (23:29) being persuasive  (29:23) simplicity: 3 ines, 3 words  (34:41) is 2x faster really better? (36:23) making kids run a 5k (38:45) why be public now (41:01) why put $1b into the lowest roi thing? (50:03) buying SaaS companies (51:06) cloning Warren Buffett's brain (53:00) changing your brain lift (57:19) is AI going to make everyone dumb? — Links: • Alpha School - https://alpha.school/  • 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People - https://a.co/d/048Cfexh  — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

A trend is happening and it's an encouraging one... Voters are starting to fight back, and they are targeting certain Republicans and rewarding others. What does this mean for our Country?SPONSOR: Alliance Defending FreedomAmerica is marking 250 years of freedom this year. Alliance Defending Freedom invites you to take five days to thank God for His blessings on our country and pray for strength and direction ahead. Sign up and you'll receive five daily prayer messages with specific prompts for how to pray for America.Sign up free, or text PRAY250 to 83848, at https://www.JoinADF.com/Nick-----SPONSOR: Lear CapitalGold and silver are hitting all-time highs as money printing, market bubbles, and global unrest reshape the economy. Major players like Morgan Stanley are shifting into precious metals while Warren Buffett sells off big tech. Lear Capital helps you protect your wealth with up to $20,000 in bonus gold or silver on a qualified purchase.Call 800-707-4575 or visit https://www.Nick4Lear.com-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – Trump endorsements shake up Texas primary results00:02:27 – Incumbent John Cornyn defeated in historic primary00:05:18 – Why Texas voters rejected the Cornyn amnesty00:06:58 – Winning the fight through conservative primary participation00:08:06 – Exposing James Talarico and woke leftist theology00:14:05 – Why Hollywood money cannot save failing Democrats00:16:17 – Mocking the leftist caricature of everyday men00:22:49 – West Virginia voters reject DEI in primaries00:25:35 – Replacing weak Republicans with strong Conservative Leaders00:26:58 – Analyzing Thomas Massie and the Trump opposition00:31:18 – Prioritizing threats to save the American republic00:35:18 – Why Republicans are finally fighting back effectively00:41:47 – Exposing the radical leftist culture war roots00:44:14 – Winning peacefully through the political election process

For decades, Warren Buffett's annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders was the ultimate textbook for value investing. Packed with folksy wisdom, sharp market critiques, and fundamental business truths, it was considered mandatory reading for anyone serious about finance.But with Greg Abel officially taking the helm as CEO, the landscape has shifted. Is the letter still worth your time?This week Ross and Dan break down Greg Abel's first letter and whether it still deserves a spot on your reading pile.Send us Fan MailSend your questions for upcoming show to checkyourbalances@outlook.com @checkyourbalances on Instagram

In this episode of Investing Unscripted, Jason and Jeff are joined by longtime friend and investing educator Brian Stoffel. Brian shares his fascinating journey from a middle school writing teacher in Washington, D.C., to discovering Warren Buffett in Costa Rica, and eventually becoming a prominent writer for The Motley Fool. The trio dives deep into Brian's investing evolution—blending the extreme optimism of David Gardner with the anti-fragility of Nassim Taleb—and the painful valuation lessons learned during the 2022 bear market. They also tackle the burning question: "Will AI kill SaaS?", exploring the protective moats of high switching costs, physical world connections, and mission-critical proprietary data.  01:47 Dave Ramsey Story 04:00 From Teacher to Fool 07:25 Buffett Book and Costa Rica 11:56 Berkshire Meeting Takeaways 18:33 Evolving Investing Style 25:30 AI and SaaS Moats 29:15 SaaS Winners in Selloff 29:47 Shopify and Toast Moats 31:56 Physical World Edge 32:54 Proprietary vs Synthetic Data 34:23 Leadership and SaaS Evolution 36:17 Margins TAM and Volume 37:23 Compute Costs and Jevons 43:16 AI Everywhere Anecdotes 45:58 Investor Mindset Rules 47:32 Fads Position Sizing 52:33 Luck Skill and Plugs 56:51 Closing Thanks Disclaimer Check out Brian's work: https://www.stockinvestingmentor.com Companies mentioned: AMZN, AXON, CRM, CRWD, DDD, GOOG, GOOGL, NET, NFLX, NVDA, SHOP, SSYS, TOST, TTD Find where to listen & subscribe,  portfolio contests, and contact information at https://investingunscripted.com ***************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at fiscal.ai, visit https://fiscal.ai/unscripted Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube ***************************************** Join our PatreonSubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Porter Stansberry is the founder of Stansberry Research and the author of “2029: The End of America.” In this conversation, we discuss why Porter believes America is heading toward a great financial reset by 2029, the Social Security collapse, currency debasement, Warren Buffett's struggles over the last 20 years, and how to build a portfolio to survive what's coming — including gold, bitcoin, timberland, and his Honeycomb Portfolio strategy.======================Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~9% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto's potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at figure.com/disclosures/======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.0:00 - Intro1:00 - What is the Fourth Turning?3:21 - Why 2029 is the year of the great reset9:57 - How past monetary resets happened (1933 & 1971)12:58 - Both parties grow government — there's no off ramp21:52 - Currency debasement & the real wage collapse35:50 - Is there any way to stop the crisis?42:53 - Warren Buffett's 20 years of mistakes51:43 - The permanent portfolio explained1:01:28 - How to price gold vs. bitcoin1:06:39 - Bitcoin's biggest mispricing in a decade1:10:16 - Why Timber belongs in your portfolio1:13:42 - Honeycomb portfolio strategy & closing

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Get Mohnish's 9 investment principles: https://clickhubspot.com/kwdo Episode 827: Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) sits down with Mohnish Pabrai to break down the mental models that made him a billionaire value investor.   — Show Notes:  (0:00) Intro (1:25) Mental models of the top 1% (3:38) The mistress is always hotter than the wife (6:37) Introduce Randomness in your life (10:47)  Humans are poor at copying (20:13) Take a simple idea seriously  (23:02)  Be and inch wide and a mile deep (30:29)  Never use Excel (35:03) Wait for fat pitches (39:38) the stock market is like a church with a casino  (44:01) Paying $650,000 to have lunch with Warren Buffett (45:43) The cautionary tale of Rick Guerin (47:22) The inner score card (49:25) The future of Berkshire Hathaway (51:29) Mohnish's best investment (1:02:39) The hardest question (1:06:16) How to beat the index (1:11:25) Mohnish's stock picks for 2026  (1:22:26)  S&P 500 (1:24:57) life advice disguised as investing advice (1:29:32)  Studying the greatest investors  (1:37:51) if you remember nothing else, remember this  — Links: Mohnish Part 1: This Guy Copy-Pasted Warren Buffett's Strategy (And Became A Billionaire) Mohnish Part 2: Go from $10,000 to $1M in just 3 years  The Dhando Investor - https://a.co/d/0hkx1t8g  — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

The most sophisticated leaders in the room often produce the most complicated work, and it's costing them. Darren Hardy exposes what he calls Complexity Addiction: the unconscious belief that makes smart people equate intricate solutions with valuable ones. It's a trap that quietly undermines clarity, accountability, and results. This episode dives into why brilliant people get seduced by complexity, and where that instinct actually comes from.  Steve Jobs and Warren Buffett both built their success around the same counterintuitive principle, and Darren draws the direct line between their approach and the frameworks anyone can apply right now. The skill this episode teaches isn't complex. That's the point. Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.

While in Omaha for Berkshire week, Meb hopped on another podcast as a guest. It was a fun one, so we're releasing it here as well. In today's episode, Meb Faber makes the case against home country bias, pointing to Korea's near-triple and Japan's decades-long round trip as reminders that cycles always turn. He explains why shareholder yield tells a truer story than dividends, why there are now more ETFs than stocks, and why tax alpha matters more than chasing returns. To close, Meb reflects on multi-decade compounding — and the mistakes that quietly take investors out of the game. (0:00) Starts (2:06) Meb's thoughts on Warren Buffett (5:11) Global diversification and home country bias (14:29) Shareholder yield (27:45) Positive investment behaviors (30:19) The ETF industry and the current investment landscape (35:18) Rapid fire questions ----- Sponsor: Want to learn more about 351 Exchanges? Visit the Alpha Architect 351 Education Center for use cases, tools, FAQs, upcoming launches, and more. Investments in securities entail risks, including possible loss of principal and are not suitable for all investors. ----- Follow Meb on X, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices