Introduction

Welcome to the Rainmakers podcast, where we unveil the strategies of world-class investors.

Today, we're exploring the remarkable career of Jack Kent Cooke, a media maverick who built a billion-dollar empire through innovative business practices.

From turning around struggling radio stations with Roy Thomson to pioneering the sports business, Cooke's journey is a masterclass in creative entrepreneurship.

Join us as we unpack the deals and decisions that transformed this visionary into a titan of media and sports.

Prepare for an illuminating dive into the mind of a true rainmaker!

Links:

Mark Leonard Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uHEOdyn622mABGv7rd6Y_uQL1ngr94z6/view?pli=1

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Savannah Bananas: https://youtu.be/T5RkB7_qNh8?si=Slip5PnA3q9EzyNa

Paul Enright Invest like the Best: https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/paul-enright-the-buy-side-primer/id1154105909?i=1000517881913

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Sources:

The Last Mogul by Adrian Havill

Jack Kent Cooke: A Career Biography by Adrian Kinnane

Market Place: Teleprompter: Fight Widens by Robert Metz

Jack Cooke: Genial But Tough by Steve E Prokesch