Focused Compounding

In this episode, Andrew and Geoff answer questions that were asked of them on Twitter.     Join our free memo distribution list at - www.focusedcompounding.com   Thanks for listening, and be sure to sign up using the promo code **Podcast** to get $10 off your monthly subscription price forever.   Contact Andrew at:  Twitter: @Focusedcompound Email:  Andrew@pilotswmg.com   Contact Geoff at: Twitter: @GeoffGannon Email:  gannononinvesting@gmail.com  

Discover the intriguing world of Tandy Leather Factory, a key player in the crafting retail sector. The hosts delve into its unique business model and market strategy, drawing comparisons to brands like Radio Shack. Financial insights reveal their operational focus and challenges related to management compensation. Explore the promising revitalization efforts led by dedicated former employees and uncover investment opportunities within this niche industry. Join the conversation to learn how Tandy is navigating its future in the leather crafting market.

In this episode, Andrew and Geoff go over NACCO Industries, a stock that Geoff personally has invested 50% of his portfolio in. They decided to revisit the stock due to it currently trading near Geoffs original buy-in price.    www.focusedcompounding.com   Thanks for listening, and be sure to sign up using the promo code **Podcast** to get $10 off your monthly subscription price forever.   Contact Andrew at:  Twitter: @Focusedcompound Email:  Andrew@pilotswmg.com   Contact Geoff at: Twitter: @GeoffGannon Email:  gannononinvesting@gmail.com

In this episode, Andrew and Geoff go over habits they believe individuals should work to develop to become a better investor.      www.focusedcompounding.com   Thanks for listening, and be sure to sign up using the promo code **Podcast** to get $10 off your monthly subscription price forever.   Contact Andrew at:  Twitter: @Focusedcompound Email:  Andrew@pilotswmg.com   Contact Geoff at: Twitter: @GeoffGannon Email:  gannononinvesting@gmail.com    

Dive into the world of investing as the hosts unpack the concept of moats and their significance in safeguarding businesses from competition. Learn about companies like Walmart and Geico, which exemplify how scale and local advantages secure market positions. Discover the dynamics of niche markets and how smaller retailers can thrive despite challenges. The discussion also emphasizes operational stability and the intricacies of analyzing competitive edges. Tune in for valuable insights on maximizing returns through strategic investments!

In this episode, Andrew and Geoff give their thoughts on the controversial topic of the two types of value investing: Cheap vs. Quality.       www.focusedcompounding.com   Thanks for listening, and be sure to sign up using the promo code **Podcast** to get $10 off your monthly subscription price forever.   Contact Andrew at:  Twitter: @Focusedcompound Email:  Andrew@pilotswmg.com   Contact Geoff at: Twitter: @GeoffGannon Email:  gannononinvesting@gmail.com

In this episode, Andrew and Geoff talk about investing in Net-Nets.    www.focusedcompounding.com   Thanks for listening, and be sure to sign up using the promo code **Podcast** to get $10 off your monthly subscription price forever.   Contact Andrew at:  Twitter: @Focusedcompound Email:  Andrew@pilotswmg.com   Contact Geoff at: Twitter: @GeoffGannon Email:  gannononinvesting@gmail.com

In this episode, Andrew and Geoff talk about their experience investing in spinoffs.    www.focusedcompounding.com   Thanks for listening, and be sure to sign up using the promo code **Podcast** to get $10 off your monthly subscription price forever.   Contact Andrew at:  Twitter: @Focusedcompound Email:  Andrew@pilotswmg.com   Contact Geoff at: Twitter: @GeoffGannon Email:  gannononinvesting@gmail.com

In this episode, Andrew and Geoff answer questions that we asked on Twitter. The questions that were asked were:    1.Does capital gain tax affect your investing decision in terms of holding periods? Like if there is capital gain tax at all, will that affect how u invest in any way?    2.How valuable have you found the paying-member service level at data providers such as GuruFocus or Morningstar as a tool for initials checks on companies? What I mean is, when you first get interested in a company, is having access to long-term historical financial information a useful tool in getting a high-level sense of the business before diving deeper into the 10-K? Or are there other uses for this sort of data? For context, I consider reviewing the historical data in the 10-K an absolutely critical step in studying a business, but it is not simple to review that data and quickly get a sense of how margins and various components of a business have changed over time, and at times I wish I had access to a quick    3. What is your methodology for assessing management's honesty, operating ability, capital allocation skill, and incentives?   4.Why do investors consider low margin established brand companies as “good” while high margin tech or bio tech is risky and/or “bad”?   5.Could you give your thoughts on compounding through long-term investing vs. short-term trading? i.e. 20% annually over 30 years vs. 5% 100 times. What's the best way to turn a small amount of capital into a large amount of capital?   7.If “good” is stability then rent stabilized HUD housing leveled to the moon is “good”. So second Q. Why is the term good conflated with financial returns when discussing biz value? Bad biz can have good returns, but that isn’t a good biz       www.focusedcompounding.com   Thanks for listening, and be sure to sign up using the promo code **Podcast** to get $10 off your monthly subscription price forever.   Contact Andrew at:  Twitter: @Focusedcompound Email:  Andrew@pilotswmg.com   Contact Geoff at: Twitter: @GeoffGannon Email:  gannononinvesting@gmail.com  

In this podcast, Andrew and Geoff go over a stock idea that Geoff wrote about 2 years ago, which they think is an idea worth further study at current price levels. Listen in as they go over the investment thesis.    www.focusedcompounding.com   Thanks for listening, and be sure to sign up using the promo code **Podcast** to get $10 off your monthly subscription price forever.   Contact Andrew at:  Twitter: @Focusedcompound Email:  Andrew@pilotswmg.com   Contact Geoff at: Twitter: @GeoffGannon Email:  gannononinvesting@gmail.com