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TIP332: Long-Term Investing w/ Tom Gayner

Jan 17, 2021

In this conversation, Tom Gayner, Co-CEO of Markel Corporation and a legendary investor known for his long-term value strategies, shares his insights on the art of investing. He discusses how a frugal lifestyle can lead to fulfillment and explains his thoughts on index funds. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of ethical partnerships and cultivating a harmonious investment approach, likening it to music. Tom also illustrates why a long-term investment philosophy often trumps short-term gains, drawing valuable lessons from historical investment decisions.

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Episode guests

Tom Gayner

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Evolving Investment Philosophies

15min

Craftsmanship in Investing

9min

Harmonizing Long-Term Investment Strategies

11min

The Wisdom of Long-Term Investing: Tortoise vs. Hare

4min

Maximizing B2B Marketing and Financial Insights

3min

Understanding EBITDA and Business Integrity

20min

In today’s episode, we sit down with legendary investor, Tom Gayner, Co-CEO of Markel Corporation. Markel has been referred to as a “Baby Berkshire”, because it is structured similarly to Berkshire Hathaway, and has produced stellar results.

Tom has been producing investment returns in the high teens for Markel Corp for over 30 years and was kind enough to give us incredible insight into his investment strategies and philosophies.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

Why investing is sometimes more “art” than science
How a practical approach can lead to unprecedented returns
How a frugal life leads to fulfillment
Tom’s thoughts on index funds
And much much more!

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