Published in 1987, 'Quality of Earnings' by Thornton L. O'glove is a comprehensive guide for investors to read between the lines of corporate financial reports. The book teaches how to spot red flags, unmask inflated earnings, and recognize the differences between shareholder and tax reporting. It provides practical tools for analyzing financial statements, including accounts receivable, inventories, debt, and cash flow. Despite being published over 35 years ago, the principles and concepts remain relevant, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced investors.
En "StoryBrand", Donald Miller presenta un marco para comunicar de manera efectiva el valor de una marca a través de la narración de historias. El libro se centra en la creación de un mensaje claro y conciso que resuene con el público objetivo, utilizando un modelo de narrativa que involucra al cliente como protagonista de su propia historia. Miller ofrece herramientas y estrategias para construir una marca que conecte emocionalmente con los clientes, generando confianza y lealtad. La obra destaca la importancia de la claridad, la simplicidad y la conexión emocional en la comunicación de marca. Su enfoque práctico y orientado a resultados lo convierte en una lectura valiosa para profesionales del marketing.
This book, written by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss and co-author Tahl Raz, provides a masterclass in influencing others through negotiation. It distills the Voss method, revealing skills such as establishing rapport, creating trust with tactical empathy, and transforming conflict into collaboration. The book is filled with real-life examples from Voss's career, illustrating how these techniques can be applied in both professional and personal life to achieve goals and defuse potential crises.
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This week we chat with Michael Girdley. Michael's list of accomplishments and ventures would take up the rest of this description! In short, he loves building businesses and creating products that resonate with customers.
He's the founder of Geekdom Fund, CodeUp and his newly launched fund, Dura Software.
The conversation covers all things venture capital, start-up business, as well as Michael's personal background and passions. We also discuss the types of companies Michael looks to invest in, as well as pitfalls of traditional value-based investment strategies.
Here's the outline:
[2:00] Michael's Early Interest in Computers
[7:00] Working For The Family Fireworks Business
[16:00] The Struggle with Delayed Feedback in Business & Investing
[26:00] Michael's CodeUp Start-up Story
[31:00] The Power of A Fully Refundable Education
[35:00] Creating Stories Through Brands
[37:51] Net Promoter Score & Why It Matters
[53:00] What Did & Didn't Work at Geekdom Fund
[55:00] What Michael Looks For In Investments
[67:00] Zoom & Shopify's Valuation
[77:00] The Transition from Geekdom to Dura Software
[90:00] Why Value Screens Remove Great, Venture-Like Companies
[97:00] Michaels Favorite Books of 2019
[107:00] Closing Questions
If you enjoyed this conversation and want to learn more about Michael, give him a follow on Twitter here.
Also, if you or someone you know is interested in selling their software business, check out Dura Software.
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