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TIP694: The Scuttlebutt Edge: From Research to Returns w/ Kyle Grieve

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Jan 26, 2025
Discover the fascinating scuttlebutt method for evaluating investments, popularized by Philip Fisher and Warren Buffett. Learn how gathering insights from customers, employees, and industry specialists can shape your understanding of a business's potential. The podcast emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions and the power of self-reflection in refining decision-making. Engaging in effective networking and sharing personal experiences enriches the scuttlebutt approach, ultimately leading to better investment strategies and returns.
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ADVICE

Scuttlebutt for Deeper Understanding

  • Understand businesses deeply by talking to associated people.
  • This method, called scuttlebutt, involves gathering information beyond public data.
INSIGHT

Variant Perception through Scuttlebutt

  • Scuttlebutt provides information not found in financial statements.
  • It helps gain a variant perception, essential for successful investing.
ANECDOTE

Retail Holiday Sales Anecdote

  • Kyle Grieve used scuttlebutt to learn about strong holiday sales at a retail business.
  • This information, gathered from an employee, led him to hold his shares.
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