BTC208: Why CBDCs are Failing & Bitcoin is Winning w/ Dread (Bitcoin Podcast)

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses major takeaways from the book The Warren Buffett Portfolio, including why concentrated portfolios offer the highest probabilities of outperforming, how focus investors think about risk, Warren Buffett’s four-step framework for identifying great investments, the importance of patience, discipline, and self-awareness to investing success, how to widen your circle of competence, why thinking in probabilities is intertwined with outperfrmance and risk reduction, and a whole lot more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:53 - The reasons that focus investors are concentrated and the pros and cons of having a concentrated portfolio. 07:12 - Buffett's views on risk and what risk means to him. 08:42 - Warren Buffett's 4-step framework to determine whether an investment is rational. 13:16 - The shared characteristics of these five investors, which helped them overperform. 14:51 - Exciting research on the effects of concentrating your portfolio on long-term performance. 22:35 - How to measure your performance using fundamentals instead of stock prices. 30:15 - Simple ways to widen your circle of competence. 39:01 - Why you should think in probabilities when thinking about investing and practical ways of applying it to your investing. 50:20 - The primary principles Warren Buffett learned from Benjamin Graham and Charlie Munger to best understand human psychology in markets. 55:26 - The roles of overconfidence, overreaction, loss aversion, and mental accounting have on investor psychology. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Buy The Warren Buffett Portfolio here. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River 7-Eleven Toyota Daloopa TastyTrade The Bitcoin Way Connect Invest Fundrise American Express Miro Onramp Public Facet SimpleMining Bluehost ReMarkable Vanta Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Roger Fan to discuss Joel Greenblatt’s book, “You can be a Stock Market Genius.” Joel Greenblatt is one of the greatest hedge fund managers of all time. Greenblatt famously averaged 40% a year over 20 years. At that rate, $1 million grows into $836 million.  He’s also the author of best-selling classics like “The Little Book that Beats the Market” and was a key character in William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier.”  Roger Fan is the Chief Investment Officer at RF Capital Management. RF Capital seeks to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns by investing in obscure, undervalued companies globally. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:22 - An overview of Joel Greenblatt’s background as an investor, author, teacher, and philanthropist. 06:22 - Why Greenblatt focused much of his attention on special situations to beat the market. 10:47 - What a spinoff is and why they are ripe hunting grounds for mispricings. 19:04 - One of Greenblatt’s favorite case studies for spinoffs. 21:01 - The three key characteristics to look for in a spinoff transaction for investors. 33:50 - How Joel Greenblatt views investing in bankruptcy deals. 58:50 - Which special situations Roger prefers to invest in. 01:11:03 - How Roger approaches concentration in his portfolio. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Roger’s Firm: RF Capital Management. Joel Greenblatt’s books: You Can Be a Stock Market Genius, The Little Book That Beats the Market. Related Episode: RWH003: How To Win The Investing Game w/ Joel Greenblatt. Related Episode: TIP339: Common Sense Investing w/ Joel Greenblatt. Follow Roger on Twitter & LinkedIn. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River 7-Eleven Toyota Daloopa TastyTrade The Bitcoin Way Connect Invest Fundrise American Express Miro Onramp Public Facet SimpleMining Bluehost ReMarkable Vanta Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Exploring Bitcoin's Future as Both Store of Value and Medium of Exchange with Roy Sheinfeld, CEO of Breez, a leader in Bitcoin's Lightning Network.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:22 - How Breez uses the Lightning Network to enable seamless Bitcoin transactions. 04:50 - Challenges and solutions to improving Bitcoin’s user experience for mainstream adoption. 08:47 - Why Roy Sheinfeld believes Bitcoin must function as both a store of value and a medium of exchange. 18:54 - The long-term vision for Breez as a driver of global financial freedom. 27:17 - Roy's perspectives on Bitcoin’s evolution and its competition with fiat currencies. 31:25 - Practical advice for developers aiming to build on Bitcoin. 39:11 - The ways Breez’s SDK empowers developers and businesses to integrate Bitcoin functionality. 43:49 - How Breez’s nodeless design simplifies access to Bitcoin for both developers and users. 50:22 - Insights from Breez’s partnership with Yopaki in Mexico, showcasing Bitcoin’s impact in underserved regions. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Roy Steinfield’s  X (Twitter) Account. Breez Website. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River 7-Eleven Toyota Daloopa TastyTrade The Bitcoin Way Connect Invest Fundrise American Express Miro Onramp Public Facet SimpleMining Bluehost ReMarkable Vanta Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships and traveling with friends along the path, they discuss what has made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier in the past quarter IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Why the opposite of a virtue is also a virtue 23:06 - Why the Nomad Partnership principles resonate so deeply with the value investing community 29:22 - Why it simplifies your life when you put quality front and center 38:57 - Where to find the intersection between authenticity and honesty 52:07 - Why does the value investing community have some similarities to a cult, and whether it is a problem 1:15:20 - Why you need to hold two contradictory thoughts in your head and still stay sane 1:26:34 - How to travel with friends along the path in business and life 1:35:13 - How to think about partnerships and relationships with the titans in the investing industry  Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. If you want to learn more about the Richer, Wiser, Happier Masterclass, please email kyle@theinvestorspodcast.com. William Green’s book Richer, Wiser, Happier – read reviews of this book. William Green’s book, The Great Minds of Investing – read reviews of this book. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2024 | YouTube Video. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2024 | YouTube Video. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q3 2023 | YouTube Video. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q2 2023 | YouTube Video. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier, Q1 2023 | YouTube Video. Stig Brodersen and William Green’s episode on Money and Happiness | YouTube Video. William Green’s interview with Jason Zweig about The Intelligent Investor | YouTube Video. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River 7-Eleven Toyota Daloopa TastyTrade The Bitcoin Way Connect Invest Fundrise American Express Miro Onramp Public Facet SimpleMining Bluehost ReMarkable Vanta Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On today’s episode, Clay and Kyle give an overview of their best quality stock idea for Q4 2024. This quarter, they discuss Mastercard. Mastercard is a well-known company in the world of quality investors. Since its IPO in 2006, the stock has compounded at north of 30% per year. Alongside Visa, Mastercard operates in a duopolistic industry which enables them to continue to grow for long time periods with little capital investment. The company is also held in many superinvestors portfolios, including Chuck Akre, Dev Kantesaria, Warren Buffett, Francois Rochon, Guy Spier, and Tom Russo — many of which have been featured on our podcast. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:06 - An overview of Mastercard’s business model and what happens when we make everyday payments. 09:51 - Why Fintech companies aren’t a threat to Mastercard and Visa. 14:44 - Why Mastercard and Visa have one of the strongest moats in the world. 44:32 - The potential risks of investing in Mastercard. 57:30 - Our thoughts on Mastercard’s valuation. 01:08:36 - Our updated thoughts on Evolution AB. 01:19:15 - TIP’s next event in Omaha for our TIP Mastermind Community. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Books mentioned: The Pay Off. Related Episode TIP604: Best Quality Idea Q1 2024 w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve. Related Episode TIP627: Best Quality Idea Q2 2024 w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve. Related Episode TIP652: Best Quality Idea Q3 2024 w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve. Episode Mentioned: TIP281: Intrinsic Value Assessment Of Mastercard w/ Sean Stannard-Stockton. Follow Kyle on Twitter. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River 7-Eleven Toyota Daloopa TastyTrade The Bitcoin Way Connect Invest Fundrise American Express Miro Onramp Public Facet SimpleMining Bluehost ReMarkable Vanta Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm