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#53 Todd Wenning on Lessons from the Titans

Investing by the Books

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Balancing growth and capital investment in businesses

The key insight here is the concept of balancing capital input with business growth. Overfeeding a business with capital can lead to declining returns on vested capital, while underfeeding it can result in poor utilization. In capital-intensive businesses, rapid growth can lead to the need for increased employee count and investments, which may in turn lead to declining returns. On the other hand, businesses with a capital light model can handle more growth. There's also a focus on identifying companies with durable growth rates, like those growing steadily at 6% a year, which can be very attractive for investment. Additionally, acquiring companies with strong growing cash flows can contribute to a repeatable and successful business model.

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