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MI298: Warren Buffett: An Entrepreneurial Mastermind's Story w/ Todd Finkle

Oct 10, 2023

"Warren Buffett: An Entrepreneurial Mastermind's Story" features Todd Finkle, an entrepreneur with a personal relationship to the Buffett family. Finkle shares rare stories about Buffett, discusses his own entrepreneurial background, and reveals Warren's most painful mistakes. The podcast delves into Warren's journey, his influences, and his strategies, including his reading habits for gaining an edge in the market. If you want to gain unique insights into the mind of this billionaire investor, this podcast is a must-listen.

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Todd Finkle

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Quick takeaways

Warren Buffett's early exposure to the business world and his entrepreneurial background provide valuable insights into his success.

Todd Finkel's book offers insider information and unique perspectives on Warren Buffett's entrepreneurial journey, shedding new light on his strategies and decision-making process.

Warren Buffett's shift towards investing in quality companies, guided by Benjamin Graham and Philip Fisher, highlights the importance of long-term value and thorough research in investment strategies.

Deep dives

Warren Buffett's Background and Personal Relationship

Warren Buffett's background and personal relationship with the Buffett family is discussed, highlighting his early entrepreneurial endeavors and his exposure to the business world.

Introduction

2min

An Entrepreneur's Upbringing and Connection to Warren Buffett

19min

Warren Buffett's Mistakes and Bias

8min

Warren Buffett's Entrepreneurial Journey

6min

Warren Buffett's Influences and Transition in Investing Strategy

5min

Charlie Munger's Influence on Warren Buffett

14min

Exploring Warren Buffett's Investment Strategies and Reading Habits

4min

Kyle Grieve chats with Todd Finkle about Todd’s background and personal relationship with the Buffett family, what inspired him to write his book, Todd’s strategy as a professor to be invited to meet Warren on three separate occasions, how Warren stays cool while everyone is losing their mind in the market, Warren’s most painful mistakes, and much, much more!

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:12 - Rare Warren Buffett stories.

02:12 - How Todd’s entrepreneurial background got him to write his book.

22:58 - Why Warren started his entrepreneurial journey at such a young age.

35:18 - How Buffett evolved towards quality and the people who guided him.

51:25 - How Warren finds his edge vs. everyone else.

53:34 - Buffett’s most painful mistakes.

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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Todd’s book: Warren Buffett: Investor and Entrepreneur.
Todd’s articles.

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