InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast
Phil Town & Danielle Town
Phil Town is a hedge fund manager and author of 3 New York Times best-selling investment books, Invested, Rule #1, and Payback Time. On the InvestED podcast, Phil and his daughter Danielle shine a light on the successful investing strategies that gurus like Warren Buffett have used for 80 years. Listen in for a great stock market education on basics, learn how to invest on your own, and follow along with real-time examples and investing tips from week to week. Subscribe and leave a review. Questions? Email questions@investedpodcast.com.
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Jun 23, 2015 • 35min
07- Buy Fear, Sell Greed
The podcast explores Warren Buffett's Rule #1 investing philosophy and Charlie Munger's principles for successful investing. It discusses market emotions, mispriced companies, and the importance of buying during fear and selling during greed. The hosts challenge the idea that it's impossible to beat the market and emphasize the significance of understanding businesses, reliable management, and buying with a margin of safety.

Jun 22, 2015 • 39min
06- The Emotional Stock Market
Exploring the debate between researching a company and analyzing its price before investing. Emphasizing the importance of buying stocks at a rational price with a margin of safety. Understanding the difference between price and value in investing, and the significance of evaluating a business's actual value.

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Jun 21, 2015 • 56min
05- Is Your CEO a Leader or a Mercenary?
Why is investing in a business with a great CEO so important? Let Phil Town explain it for you! For show notes and more information visit www.ruleonepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2015 • 52min
04- Using Moat and Return On Equity
Explore the significance of Return On Equity (ROE) in evaluating companies' competitive advantages. Discover how foundational investing concepts mirror the journey of mastering a sport. Learn about habit formation and its influence on daily investment decisions. Delve into how brands like IBM and Walgreens illustrate the real-world applications of ROE. Understand the five characteristics of durable competitive advantages and their importance in capital allocation. Each topic uncovers valuable insights for informed financial decision-making.

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Jun 17, 2015 • 46min
03- Finding a Competitive Advantage
What truly sets great businesses apart from the crowd? Legendary investors like Warren Buffett know the answer: a company’s competitive moat. This concept might seem straightforward, but there’s more to it than just having a unique competitive advantage. However, recognizing which real-world businesses have that lasting advantage takes insight and discipline. So, what actually creates moats in business? How can you spot one and truly practice mindful investing?
In this episode of the InvestED Podcast, Phil and Danielle Town explain how to spot a durable competitive advantage, or what Buffett calls a “moat.” They walk through the five key types of business moats, sharing what makes each one powerful and unique. Drawing on Buffett’s time-tested investing principles, Phil and Danielle reveal why some brands endure. They also show how legal protections safeguard profits and how switching costs help keep customers loyal. With Phil’s practical wisdom and Danielle’s legal expertise, they make these concepts simple and actionable.
Knowing how to find companies with a true competitive moat is a cornerstone of Rule #1 investing. These are the businesses built to weather market storms and deliver steady, long-term value. Tune in to learn how to spot these rare companies—and start building a more resilient investment portfolio.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:
Discover the competitive moats that set great businesses apart from their peers.
See how to align your investments with your values.
Get actionable insights from Charlie Munger’s timeless investing wisdom and learn how to put them to work in your portfolio.
Resources:
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Jun 17, 2015 • 46min
02- Understanding a Business, Investing With Your Values (Part 2)
Free resources to help you invest in a business that you understand and love. For show notes and more information visit www.ruleonepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jun 17, 2015 • 43min
01- Understanding a Business, Investing With Your Values (Part 1)
Finding the right investment opportunities today can feel overwhelming. With endless choices, shifting trends, and noisy headlines, even the most confident investors can find themselves hesitating. The pressure to keep up with what’s popular often overshadows what really matters. Yet, beneath all the market noise, there’s a steady current. These are proven principles that have guided the world’s most successful investors for generations.
In this episode of the InvestED Podcast, Phil Town and Danielle Town revisit the timeless framework that Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett used to make investing decisions that stand the test of time. They explore the four key principles at the heart of this approach: understanding the business, identifying its durable competitive advantage, evaluating management integrity, and insisting on a margin of safety. Phil and Danielle make these concepts accessible for anyone looking to build lasting investing confidence.
Investing is a lifelong practice, not a one-time decision. Tune in to discover how these foundational principles can help you cut through the noise. Learn how to make smarter choices and build a disciplined investing approach that truly fits you.
Resources
Rule #1 "InvestED" Podcast and Website: Website | Apple Podcast | YouTube
Visit Rule #1 for more investing resources: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | X (Twitter) | Instagram
Danielle Town: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X (Twitter)
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Jun 17, 2015 • 18min
00- Welcome to Invested: The Rule #1 Podcast
Welcome to Invested! Phil Town and Danielle Town introduce themselves. For show notes and more information visit www.ruleonepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


