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MI Rewind: Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Berkshire Hathaway w/ Adam Mead

Nov 24, 2023

Robert Leonard chats with Adam Mead, CEO of Mead Capital Management, about Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Berkshire Hathaway. Topics include their influence on each other's investing approach, the impact of Benjamin Graham, the relevance of value investing today, misconceptions about Berkshire Hathaway, and the future of the company after Buffett and Munger.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

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Adam Mead's Journey in Business and Study of Warren Buffett

01:47 • 2min

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Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger: A Comparison of Popularity and Impact

03:29 • 4min

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Benjamin Graham: The Father of Value Investing

07:09 • 23min

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Misconceptions About Berkshire Hathaway

30:12 • 20min

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The Future of Berkshire Hathaway

49:45 • 13min

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Seeking Answers, Lessons Learned, and Additional Resources for Investing and Wealth Growth

01:03:01 • 3min

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Robert Leonard chats with Adam Mead about his book, “The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway: A Chronological Analysis of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's Conglomerate Masterpiece.”

Aside from being a Buffett enthusiast and lifelong learner of business, Adam is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Mead Capital Management, LLC.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

• 00:00 - Intro

• 02:54 - Who is Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger?

• 02:54 - How did they influence each other’s investing approach?

• 06:36 - Who is Benjamin Graham and what was his impact on Buffett?

• 08:46 - What is value investing and why is it relevant in today’s market?

• 25:12 - The evolution of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) and common misconceptions about it.

• 37:20 - Why Buffett hasn’t deployed BRK’s large cash pile amid the COVID crisis?

• 43:51 - Why investors shouldn’t just copy Buffett’s stock picks.

• 45:20 - What has been the leading cause for Buffett’s underperformance over the last decade?

• 52:42 - The timeless principles of the Oracle of Omaha that have led to his success and are worth following.

• 57:08 - The future of BRK and if it will survive without Buffett and/or Munger.

And much, much more!

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members.
Adam Mead’s book The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway.
Mead Capital Management website.
The Oracle’s Classroom YouTube channel.
Stig Brodersen and Preston Pysh’s book Warren Buffett Accounting Book.
Peter Kaufman’s book Poor Charlie’s Almanack.
Benjamin Graham’s book The Intelligent Investor.
All of Robert’s favorite books.

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