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Business Breakdowns

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Jul 10, 2024 • 46min

Cintas: Rags to Riches - [Business Breakdowns, EP.173]

Delian Entchev, a portfolio manager, discusses Cintas Corp, America's largest uniform rental company. They explore Cintas' origins during the Great Depression, impressive growth, family ownership, and strategic business approach. Topics include service contracts, customer retention, competitive advantages, growth strategies, and partnerships with clients like Intel.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 52min

Mineral Resources: Unearthing Value - [Business Breakdowns, EP.172]

Fraser Christie from TDM Growth Partners discusses the innovative approach of Mineral Resources in the commodities industry, focusing on vertical integration, capital allocation, and the founder's influence. They explore cost efficiency, project execution, employee well-being, and financial modeling within the company, offering valuable insights for investors.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 55min

Motorola Solutions: From Zero to Hero - [Business Breakdowns, EP.171]

Portfolio manager Joseph Shaposhnik discusses Motorola Solutions' evolution under CEO Greg Brown, focusing on mission-critical communications and a blended hardware-software model. They explore the company's niche success, market positioning in radio and video surveillance, strategic margin improvement, and sales strategy. The podcast considers Motorola as an acquisition target and analyzes its successful journey from private equity ownership to the public market.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 43min

The Marina Industry: Building Moats, Storing Boats - [Business Breakdowns, EP.170]

David Chesner, Co-CEO of Grove Point Marinas, discusses the evolution of the Marina Industry, transitioning into an institutional asset class. They explore challenges, growth opportunities, and strategies for success. Highlights include valuing and financing assets, resilience in economic downturns, and key factors for building a successful business in the industry.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 2min

Coupang: Korean E-Commerce Craze - [Business Breakdowns, EP.169]

Drew Cohen from Speedwell Research discusses Coupang's pivot from Groupon imitation to Amazon model success. Topics include Coupang's logistics, financial trajectory, dominance in South Korea's e-commerce market, cost structure, operating leverage, and comparisons to Amazon and Naver strategies.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 48min

Lifco: Dentistry, Demolition, and Decentralization - [Business Breakdowns, EP.168]

The podcast features Carl Bennet, current Lifco chairman, discussing Lifco's growth strategy, focus on profitability, and decentralized organization. Lifco started in dental, expanded into diverse industries like demolition. The podcast explores Lifco's acquisition strategy, decentralized leadership model inspired by Electrolux, and lessons in long-term focus and scalability.
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May 31, 2024 • 49min

CHIPS Act: Securing Semiconductor Supply - [Business Breakdowns, EP.167]

The podcast dives into the CHIPS Act, discussing how it aims to boost US semiconductor manufacturing capabilities with a $53 billion subsidy. The conversation covers the implications of relying on foreign manufacturing, the shift to free market dynamics, and the recent funding announcements. Guest Todd Fisher sheds light on industry programs, supply-demand dynamics, and the broader questions investors may have.
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May 29, 2024 • 54min

InterDigital: Setting Wireless Standards - [Business Breakdowns, EP.166]

Jenny Wallace, Co-founder, and CIO of Summit, discuss InterDigital's history, patent portfolio, and role in mobile communication technology. Topics include patent enforcement, future prospects, strategic investments, and risks in the evolving mobile market.
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May 22, 2024 • 1h

Bajaj Finance: Strategies of a Lending Giant - [Business Breakdowns, EP.165]

Saurabh Mukherjea, Founder and CIO of Marcellus Investment Managers, breaks down Bajaj Finance, highlighting its 40% loan book growth rate and unique lending strategies. Topics include consumer financing dynamics, employee incentives, geographical expansion, financial metrics analysis, and negotiating bulk discounts for premium products.
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May 15, 2024 • 46min

The Evolution of Private Credit: Part 2 - [Business Breakdowns, EP.164]

Josh Clarkson, managing director at Prosek Partners, discusses the history of private credit markets, differentiation between public and private BDCs, fundraising environments, and future market outlook. The conversation explores the advantages of private credit over traditional solutions and the significance of relationships in business.

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