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EP. 132: Dr. Gautam Gulati: Designing Health, Purpose, and Longevity: Prescribing Stories Instead of Pills
I'd like to introduce Dr. Gautam Gulati, known to most as Dr. G.
He is a visionary health artist who designs luxury spaces that embody health and longevity.
As the founder of The Well Home, he envisions and transforms homes into wellness sanctuaries that promote health and prevent disease.
With over 25 years of experience, Dr. G has significantly impacted global brands by challenging the status quo and inspiring innovation.
EP. 131: Adam Bruderly: From 9/11 to Intentional Living: Redefining Success and Flourishing in Life
In this conversation, Adam Bruderly shares his transformative journey following the events of 9/11, which redefined his purpose and led him to help others flourish in their lives. He discusses his upbringing, the impact of his childhood, and how the traumatic experience of 9/11 prompted him to reassess his life choices.
EP. 130: Christopher Bloomstran: Value, Patience, and Trust: Sharing Investment Wisdom and Navigating Market Challenges
My guest today is Christopher P. Bloomstran, CFA. He is the President and Chief Investment Officer of Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC. Chris has three decades of professional investment experience with a disciplined, value-driven approach to fundamental equity and industry research. Semper Augustus manages concentrated equity portfolios of well-run, well-capitalized businesses with share prices trading below conservative appraisals of intrinsic value.
BONUS: Holiday Episode 2024 -- Thank you!!
Dear Listeners, my Incredible Audience,
Thank you for being part of this amazing two-year podcasting journey. While we’ve celebrated some major milestones this year, I truly believe we’re just getting started.
Over these two years, you’ve enjoyed nearly 130 episodes, which have been downloaded over 100,000 times. Listeners have tuned in from nearly 160 countries across every continent (except Antarctica—unless someone down there has tuned in, in which case, let me know!).
A Fireside Chat with the Host: Bogumil Answers John Candeto’s Questions
In this conversation, Bogumil Baranowski and John Candeto explore the intricacies of family wealth investing, drawing lessons from the book 'Brewster's Millions'. They discuss the unique nature of investing family fortunes, the importance of stewardship, and the long-term perspective required to preserve wealth across generations.
EP. 129: Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, the Founder & Chairman of TIGER 21: Think Bigger: Winning Strategies from Successful Entrepreneurs
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt is the Founder & Chairman of TIGER 21, the premier peer membership organization for high-net-worth wealth creators and preservers, and author of Think Bigger: And 39 Other Winning Strategies from Successful Entrepreneurs. He is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political thought leader. Through his private investment company, MUUS & Company, he has holdings in alternative energy technologies. In 1980, he led the Harborside Financial Center transformation in New Jersey, the largest U.S. commercial renovation at the time.
EP. 128: Simon Kold: On the Hunt for Great Companies: An Investor's Guide to Evaluating Business Quality and Durability
Simon Kold is the founder of Kold Investments, a Copenhagen-based investment firm. He was previously at Novo Holdings, one of the world’s largest investment organizations. His investment experience spans both public and private markets. Simon is one of the few fund managers who also has a degree in theology and had a stint in stand-up comedy.
His book, On the Hunt for Great Companies: An Investor's Guide to Evaluating Business Quality and Durability, was published by Wiley in late October.
EP. 127: Dr. Daniel Crosby: The Soul of Wealth: 50 reflections on money and meaning
It’s Dan’s second time on the show — I highly recommend finding the earlier episode (Episode 52).
My guest today is Dr. Daniel Crosby. He is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of mind and markets. He is the best-selling author of four books. His latest book will be the focus of our conversations today — it’s called The Soul of Wealth: 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning.
In this conversation, Dr. Daniel Crosby, a psychologist and behavioral finance expert, discusses his latest book, 'The Soul of Wealth,' which explores the deeper meanings of money and wealth. He emphasizes that true wealth transcends mere financial accumulation and is intertwined with personal values, relationships, and purpose.
EP. 126: Aswath Damodaran: The Corporate Life Cycle: Business, Investment, and Management Implications
My guest today is professor Aswath Damodaran, he teaches corporate finance and valuation at the Stern School of Business at NYU. He says that he is a teacher first, who also happens to love untangling the puzzles of corporate finance and valuation, and writing about his experiences. He believes that businesses, education, publishing and financial services are all big, inefficiently run and deserve to be disrupted. He believes he may not have the power to change the status quo in any of the three, but he can stir the pot.
EP. 125: Christopher Mayer: 100 Baggers, and General Semantics Revisited & Expanded
It's Chris' third time on the show -- check out the earlier episodes, both are among the top ten all-time downloads.
My guest today is Chris Mayer, he is a professional investor, best-selling author, expert on general semantics and more.
He is a portfolio manager and co-founder of Woodlock House Family Capital, and the author of 100 bagger, How do you know, Dear Fellow Time Binder, World Right Side Up, and Invest Like a Dealmaker.
EP. 124: Brent Beshore: The Biggest Lessons from the Messy Marketplace
My guest today is Brent Beshore, he is the founder and CEO of Permanent Equity, a private equity firm that uses 30-year funds to invest in and partner with companies that care what happens next.
He is the author of a wonderful book: The Messy Marketplace, Selling Your Business in a World of Imperfect Buyers.
EP. 123: Barrett Brooks: Good Work, A Life Well-Lived, Impact At Scale & More
My guest today is Barrett Brooks, he helps founders of mission-driven companies grow into CEOs capable of making an impact at scale. He is an executive coach, host of a popular podcast, Good Work, and author of a weekly newsletter on leading well.
Barrett Brooks believes business can be a powerful force for good under the right leadership. He’s dedicated his career to helping people reach their potential and then apply that potential to solving hard but important societal problems.
Barrett has found a servant’s heart, altruistic mindset, and a high standard of excellence to be key leadership qualities for building a better world.
EP. 122: Jared Dillian Discusses his 4 books: All the Evils in this World, Street Freak, No Money Worries, and Night Moves
My guest today is Jared Dillian he is a writer, trader, musician, entrepreneur, and educator, he is an author of many excellent books, among them No Worries: How to live a stress-free financial life, Street Freak: Money and Madness of Lehman, All the Evil in this World, and most recently, Night Moves and Other Stories.
EP. 121: Tom Morgan: The Leading Edge with the Curiosity Sherpa to Billionaires: Wisdom, Subtlety, Intuition, and the Future of Capitalism
My guest today is Tom Morgan. He has spent the last twenty years in business and finance. He describes himself as a Curiosity Sherpa to Billionaires. He has been seeking out the most interesting ideas and thinkers for curious people, mostly recently through his venture called the Leading Edge.
Tom Morgan and I delve into his journey from a thriving finance career to founding The Leading Edge, a community dedicated to personal transformation. We discuss the impact of his viral talk on the brain's left and right hemispheres, the challenges of balancing success with happiness, and the emotional nuances of wealth management. Tom highlights the value of community, emotional intelligence, and a shift in perspective for achieving genuine fulfillment.
Together, we explore themes like wisdom, subtlety, intuition, and the future of capitalism.
EP. 120: Nick Van Rensburg: Active vs. Passive: A Deep Dive into Market Fragility and the Future of Investing
My guest today is Nick Van Rensburg, he is a macro strategist with a particular interest in tail risks. He joined financial markets in 1996 at a bank trading equities and later equity derivatives. He spent 10 years at South Africa's first hedge fund where he started covering commodities, which exposed me to macro.
In this conversation, I speak with Nick Van Rensburg, a macro strategist, about the implications and risks of passive investing. We explore the historical context of passive investing, its rapid growth, and the potential dangers it poses to market stability. Nick emphasizes the role of behavioral finance and the human element in investing, underscoring how passive strategies can contribute to market bubbles and crashes.
EP. 119: Paul Millerd: Good Work: Reclaiming Your Inner Ambition + The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life
My guest today Paul Millerd — he is the author of the hugely successful book The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life, and now his brand new book Good Work: Reclaiming Your Inner Ambition — to me he is the ultimate guide to a life better lived.
In this conversation, Paul Millerd discusses his journey from a conventional career path to embracing a more fulfilling and unconventional approach to work and life. He shares insights from his books, 'The Pathless Path' and 'Good Work', emphasizing the importance of redefining success, the value of time, and the significance of pursuing work that aligns with one's true self. Millerd encourages listeners to embrace uncertainty, support others in their pursuits, and find meaning beyond traditional measures of success.
EP. 118: Howard Lichtstrahl: From a Chance Encounter with Ben Graham’s Teaching Assistant to Running a Multi-Decade Investment Practice & More
My guest today is Howard Lichstrahl, a dear friend, fellow investor, and investment advisor with many decades of experience and a solo operator of a successful, long-lasting investment practice. Howard and I have shared many calls and meals over the years, and this is our first-ever recorded conversation. We start with a chance encounter with the legendary Irving Kahn, Benjamin Graham’s teaching assistant, who changed the course of Howard’s life. We continue with a lifetime of investment stories and experience. Howard has lots to share about the long-term success investing in stocks.
EP. 117: Joshua Gentine: Growing up with a Multi-Generational Family Business & Advising Family Businesses
My guest today is a family business advisor helping enterprising families navigate the intricacies of being family in a family organization. His experience in supporting families comes from both his own experience as the 3rd generation owner and board member of a global family business as well as his experience as an entrepreneur, coach, management consultant, and seminarian.
EP. 116: Julia Carreon: The Future Of Wealth Management, Digital Transformation, Reimagined Client & Advisor Experience And More
My guest today is Julia Carreon, a Business Transformation and Integration Executive. In her own words, in an industry rife with friction and failed projects, she leads teams that are in the 1% of executing reimagined client/advisor experiences. Today, we are talking about the Future of Wealth Management, digital transformation and more.
EP. 115: Ted Seides: Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking, and operations from private equity professionals
Ted Seides is a famous podcaster, renowned industry expert, and a best selling author who is all about compounding knowledge and relationships. We are talking about his new book: Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking, and operations from private equity professionals.