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The Tim Ferriss Show

#407: Sam Zell — Strategies for High-Stakes Investing and Dealmaking

Jan 23, 2020
Sam Zell, Chairman of Equity Group Investments, shares insights as one of the greatest business minds in investing. He emphasizes the importance of ownership and operational control, stating, 'If I can't run it, then I don't want to own it.' Zell reflects on his family's escape from Poland during WWII, highlighting resilience and market dynamics shaped by such experiences. He provides investment wisdom on risk management, the evolution of REITs, and critiques modern business models, offering predictions for the future of the real estate market.
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