TIP719: Investing and Life Lessons w/ Mohnish Pabrai
On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with legend value investor Mohnish Pabrai. Since its inception in 1999, one dollar invested in the flagship fund would have turned into $13.63 vs. $6.19 for the S&P 500. In the special interview, you can join Mohnish and Stig’s metaphorical restaurant and together taste new wonderful dishes in investing and life.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - How stock investors can truly think like the owners of the business
10:09 - Which advice would Mohnish give to himself at ages 40 and 50
20:48 - Why you should learn from your mistakes, but not too much
33:07 - Why Mohnish looks at philanthropy as part two of the ultimate game
35:41 - Why you need to work with the fewest possible variables in philanthropy
51:30 - How to look at an “execution moat”
1:00:59 - Why Stig thinks that Mohnish is over diversified
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Mohnish Pabrai’s website.
Learn more about Mohnish Pabrai’s Dakshana Foundation.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about The Inner Scorecard.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about Masterclass Investing.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about investing in stocks.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about value investing and philanthropy.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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1:18:31
TIP718: Buffett & Munger Unscripted by Alex Morris
In this episode, Clay dives into Buffett and Munger Unscripted by Alex Morris. This book is a treasure trove of timeless investing wisdom from decades of Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings.
The episode highlights Warren and Charlie’s most powerful lessons on capital allocation, business quality, temperament, and how to achieve long-term investing success. Whether you're a lifelong Buffett fan or just stepping into the world of value investing, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Why Buffett and Munger believe there’s no such thing as non-value investment.
07:45 - Why Buffett avoids complex financial models and sticks to common sense.
08:05 - The traits that define a truly great business—and why those are so rare.
14:57 - How capital allocation drives long-term shareholder value and Berkshire’s success.
24:29 - How Buffett thinks about share buybacks and dividends.
26:27 - The importance of understanding and trusting management and company culture.
38:53 - Why most of Berkshire’s success came from just a handful of decisions.
49:48 - How Buffett and Munger handle market volatility and avoid emotional decisions.
56:26 - The role of temperament in investing and why intelligence alone isn’t enough.
58:15 - Why short selling rarely works and why index funds are still a powerful tool.
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Alex Morris’ book: Buffett & Munger Unscripted.
Alex’s research service: The Science of Hitting.
Book mentioned: The Essays of Warren Buffett.
Mentioned Episode: TIP697: The Secret to Buffett's Business Success w/ Lawrence Cunningham.
Mentioned Episode: TIP550: Masterclass w/ Mohnish Pabrai.
Mentioned Episode: TIP693: The Power Law w/ Clay Finck.
Mentioned Episode: TIP626: Intelligent & Rational Long-Term Investing w/ Francois Rochon.
Mentioned Episode: TIP620: The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham.
Follow Alex on X and LinkedIn.
Follow Clay on LinkedIn & X.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.
Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORS
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1:09:40
BTC232: Bitcoin Allocation in a Changing Monetary Standard w/ Jim Crider (Bitcoin Podcast)
This episode explores how Bitcoin investors can build resilient portfolios, respond to economic slowdowns, and make smarter money and time decisions.
Expert insights on real estate trends, estate planning, and hedging strategies round out a comprehensive discussion.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:45 - The sustainability of Bitcoin's rally and long-term price outlooks.
05:35 - Trends in Bitcoiners' real estate investments amid housing illiquidity.
07:43 - How to interpret downgraded global growth forecasts for personal planning.
11:12 - How Bitcoiners can diversify portfolios while managing volatility.
19:45 - Entrepreneurial vs. employment decisions in today’s financial climate.
20:37 - Hedging strategies for crypto portfolios under regulatory uncertainty.
21:05 - Shifts in investor behavior during inflationary slowdowns.
21:22: The impact of macroeconomic trends on Bitcoin investment strategies.
29:00 - The estate and tax implications of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
36:09 - Lifestyle shifts prioritizing time over income in economic downturns.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Jim’s website.
Jim’s X Account.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
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NEW TO THE SHOW?
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs.
Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.
Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORS
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1:00:00
TIP717: Berkshire Hathaway 2025 w/ Chris Bloomstran
Stig has invited legend investor Chris Bloomstran from Semper Augustus to teach us how to value Berkshire Hathaway on today's show. Semper Augustus has an outstanding track record with a compounded annual growth rate of 11.4% on equities since its fund's inception on 2/28/1999, compared to 8.2% for the S&P 500.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - The importance of being trusted for Warren Buffett and Chris Bloomstran
18:20 - Why you may want to own a 10-year treasury over the S&P 500 over the next decade
20:28 - How to estimate whether you’re in a secular peak
27:43 - How active Berkshire should be on the boards of portfolio companies
36:03 - How to take a deep dive into Berkshire Hathaway’s culture and business model
43:53 - What the intrinsic value of Berkshire Hathaway is, and what type of return you can get moving forward
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Stig’s 2024 interview with Chris Bloomstran about Berkshire Hathaway.
Stig’s 2023 interview with Chris Bloomstran about Berkshire Hathaway.
Stig’s 2022 masterclass with Chris Bloomstran on valuing Berkshire Hathaway.
Chris Bloomstran’s website.
Read Chris Bloomstran’s annual letters.
Buffett resource on CNBC.
Alex Morris’ book, Buffett and Munger Unscripted – read reviews of the book.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed.
NEW TO THE SHOW?
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.
Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORS
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1:28:46
TIP716: The Power of Customer Obsession: Amazon’s Secret Weapon w/ Kyle Grieve
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve explores the DNA of Amazon by tracing Jeff Bezos’s early influences, strategic decisions, and relentless focus on customer experience, revealing how a bold vision and founder-led culture built one of the most dominant businesses in history.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - How Bezos’s childhood brilliance helped forged Amazon’s DNA.
03:22 - Why self-reliance helped Bezos repeatedly invent out of failure.
06:02 - How DE Shaw inspired Amazon’s hiring bar and secretive innovations.
14:18 - Why founder-led companies tripled returns vs peers from 1990–2014.
17:07 - How Amazon used user reviews to build trust and boost Amazon’s moat.
24:20 - How one-click ordering deepened customer loyalty and competitive defensibility.
41:05 - The importance of Amazon Prime and how it affected customer churn and loyalty.
51:51 - How AWS was born.
54:27 - How Amazon has used its scale and competitive positioning to acquire competitors.
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Read The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon here.
Read Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos here.
Read Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose here.
Follow Kyle on X and LinkedIn.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.
Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed.
NEW TO THE SHOW?
Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.
Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.
Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.
Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.
Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.
SPONSORS
Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors:
SimpleMining
AnchorWatch
Found
DeleteMe
Fundrise
Vanta
The Bitcoin Way
Indeed
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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!
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We interview and study famous financial billionaires, including Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, and Howard Marks, and teach you what we learn and how you can apply their investment strategies in the stock market.
We Study Billionaires is the largest stock investing podcast show in the world with 180,000,000+ downloads and is hosted by Stig Brodersen, Preston Pysh, William Green, Clay Finck, and Kyle Grieve.
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