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TIP573: Berkshire's Beginnings w/ Jacob McDonough

We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network

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Expanding Growth and Legendary Investments

This chapter discusses the expansion phase for Berkshire in the 1970s, highlighting C's Candy, Washington Post, and Geico as major drivers of growth. It also explores the struggles faced by Geico and the role of Jack Byrne in turning it around.

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