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David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, is among the most respected and trusted sources on investing. As a best-selling author, hugely successful stock picker, and financial authority, David has led The Motley Fool’s growth into a worldwide investment and financial advisory services company. Each week David shares his insights into today's most innovative and disruptive publicly traded companies -- and how to profit from them by following his signature “Rule Breaker Investing” principles.
- 645 - March 2024 Mailbag: Reflecting on Your Experience
The 101st mailbag may not seem as momentous as the one that ended with "0" but Fools know that big round numbers are just a milestone on the path to the future. Today we mark our charts for the course ahead, and hear from the delightful crew that we're sailing with on this ship of Fools. Yo, ho, ho, it's the March Mailbag!
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 43min - 644 - March Market Cap Madness Championship: Bill vs. Andy
It all comes down to this... Who will be the National World Champion of The Market Cap Game Show? In one corner is Bill Mann and in the other is Andy Cross, both investing gurus and indelible Fools. But we're betting on you to come out smarter, happier, and richer as we all play and learn together!
Companies discussed: UNP, WD, UBER, SYNA, SRAD, USB, NARI, DXCM, TDOC, PI, LYV
Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Mann, Andy Cross Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 1h 13min - 643 - March Market Cap Madness: Bill vs. Matt
We hope you've filled out your bracket because we're back with the second match of the March Market Cap Madness Final Four. Today it's the OG, Matt Argersinger up against the globetrotter, Bill Mann! Who will make it to next week's final? You will, Fool!
Companies discussed: ELF, MIDD, CCL, ABNB, BRC, EBAY, CRNC, KLG, PAC, BBW
Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Mann, Matt Argersinger Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 59min - 642 - March Market Cap Madness: Emily vs. Andy
The Olympics. The World Cup. The Super Bowl. These competitions bring the world together to back their favorite teams as they compete for the ultimate title. But March Market Cap Madness has an even bigger draw, because you not only get to root for your favorite; you get to compete! Strap in and get your pencils ready, it's go time!
Companies discussed: INTU, CMG, MMM, LUV, NTB, TSLA, SNBR, DOC, SSNC, VBAH
Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross, Emily Flippen Producers: Dez Jones, Rick Engdahl
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 1h 03min - 641 - Extra: The 100th Mailbag After-Party
When the party's over, turn out the lights? No way, Fool! Head on over to the after-party and keep the good times rolling! Last Wednesday we had an epic 100th mailbag, joined by several of our long-time listeners. Today we extend that conversation and dig-in to four beautiful questions to make us all smarter, happier, and richer.
Host: David Gardner Guests: Jason Moore, David Geck, Jumm, Adam Nelson, Mike McMahon, Jason Newman Producer: Rick Engdahl
Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 44min - 640 - February 2024 Mailbag (#100!): Very Good Company
We've always held that the mailbag is a chance for us to learn from each other; to hear the thoughts of Fools from around the world who listen to the show and then respond with wisdom of their own. Today, as we celebrate our 100th mailbag, we're kicking it up a notch! Get ready to meet seven of our most brilliant and prolific correspondents, and this time hear their voices as well as their stories.
Host: David Gardner Guests: Jason Moore, David Geck, Jumm, Jason Trice, Adam Nelson, Mike McMahon, Jason Newman Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 1h 14min - 639 - Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, Vol. 8
It's time again for an old format, a new show, borrowed wisdom and some blue sky thinking! You don't have to be a bride to join in the good luck this week.
(04:31) Style Boxing (14:23) The Golden Ticket (21:43) The Why of Work (29:25) A Study in BlueCompanies Mentioned: MORN, DIS, ABNB, NFLX, TSLA
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 39min - 638 - Mental Tips, Tricks & Lifehacks, Vol. 9Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 35min
- 637 - Investing in Art with Tonya Turner Carroll and Michael Carroll
Stocks, bonds, ETFs, real estate, crypto, art... Wait, what? Art? Is that a thing that you can invest in? There are always more rules to break, Fool! Today we're here to explore the world of art investing. Is it our area of expertise? No. Do we have guests who can teach us where to begin and guide us along the way? You bet! There's wine and cheese in the corner; take a look around and be sure to ask about the context.
Host: David Gardner Guests: Tonya Turner Carroll, Michael Carroll Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 1h 09min - 636 - January 2024 Mailbag: Magnificent Faangs
Do you own the Magnificent 7? Do you remember FAANG stocks? Do these arbitrary groupings matter? Only if you keep score, as one listener reminds us! Yes, it's the mailbag time of the month again, where we hear from you about what you've learned, what you're teaching, and what you're looking forward to.
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 31min - 635 - Calculating Risk Foolishly, Vol. 3: KNSL vs. CHWY
High risk? Low risk? MEDIUM risk? What does that even mean? And what the heck is risk anyway? Today, we define risk Foolishly and revisit our risk ratings, a system to quantify the long-term risk your companies may face.
Companies Discussed: KNSL, CHWY
Host: David Gardner Guests: Emily Flippen, Andy Cross Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 1h 07min - 634 - Blast From The Past, Vol. 8
As Mark Twain once said, "History never repeats itself, but the Kaleidoscopic combinations of the pictured present often seem to be constructed out of the broken fragments of antique legends." Or something like that. In any case, we're here today not just to repeat lessons from the past, but to reflect on them anew, and fit them into our view of the present and more importantly, the future.
Stocks Mentioned: NVDA, DIS, AMZN, TSLA, NFLX
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 50min - 633 - Gotta Know The Lingo, Vol. 5
We're here to make you smarter, happier, and richer, and today we're focusing on the smart part. Or that's the aim anyway. You keep score and let us know how we're doing, as our all-star cast tries to help you understand some common and not-so-common investing terms. Do you know them? It's lingo-bingo so prepare to be delighted!
Host: David Gardner Guests: Matt Argersinger, Bill Barker, Jim Mueller Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 54min - 632 - Essays From Yesterday, Vol. 5
Remember when Motley Fool newsletters were printed on paper and sent not to your inbox but to your mailbox? If so, thank you! You've been with us for a long time. If not, you may have missed out on some great stock returns (though we believe future returns will be just as great). And you might have missed out on some great stories and lessons, printed on page one of those old paper newsletters. This is the series where we bring these essays back, warts and all, to see what we were thinking, how things might have changed, and mostly, what can we learn going forward.
Host: David Gardner Producers: Heather Horton, Rick Engdahl
Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 46min - 631 - December 2023 Mailbag: Pigs vs. Turkeys
Another month gone by, indeed another year gone by! We're here to wrap it up in a bow with our final mailbag of 2023. The Market has been kind this year, and we've been rewarded for staying invested. But we're not here to dwell on the past, after all it's the future that matters most. So whether you're wearing a black tie, your best dress, or goofy 2024 sunglasses, have a Happy New Year and we'll see you on the other side!
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 29min - 630 - Market Cap Game Show: Smack Talk
A company with a $50 price per share might have a million shares outstanding or a billion shares outstanding. And unless you know both numbers, you don't know the price tag of the stock you're about to buy. It's market cap time once again, and we're here to have some fun talking about the true value of companies that the Motley Fool recommends.
Companies Discussed: VRNS, CLNE, NFLX, DPZ, ALGN, DHR, SHOP, RGEN, BR, INTU
Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Barker, Yasser El-Shimy Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 1h 08min - 629 - The Besties of 2023
Cue the orchestra! It's time for the Besties! This is a celebration of the year that was, and a shout out to 10 of our favorite episodes of 2023. We've got guest stars, cameos, and a song-and-dance number that will leave you speechless. Oh wait, sorry, we had to cut the dance—these award shows are always running long.
Host: David Gardner Guests: Arthur Brooks, Elizabeth Hargrave, Jordan Ellenberg, Mahan Tavakoli, Thi Nguyen, Warren Berger, Ed Brooks Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 1h 32min - 628 - Games, Games, Games, Vol. 5
We're well into the gift-buying season, so it's time for the annual games podcast! This time we have some classic games (06:00), some casual games (18:55), some strategy games (36:01), and a bonus list of game expansions (46:32). It's all about the happy today, so shuffle your cards, rattle your dice, and and get ready to drop some tiles!
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 53min - 627 - November 2023 Mailbag: Pet Peeves and Self Indulgence, Plus 5 Stocks That Will Press On
Can November really be over already? It's that time again Fools, and you've packed the mailbag full this time. From silly to serious, softballs and hardballs, we're here to answer your questions. Plus, it's time for a final review of 5 Stocks that will Press On (10:59). Will the 5-stock sampler make it to Foolhalla in one piece?
Stocks Discussed: ZBRA, ODFL, CNI, CRUS, ECL
Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross, Jennifer Gennaro Oxley Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 1h 26min - 626 - Gratitude: 2023
What do you have to be grateful for? That's not a rhetorical question — this is the season for letting people know! Say it out loud! Tweet it! X it! Post it! Or in our case, podcast it! We are truly grateful for you, the Fools around the world who listen, learn, and share with us on this journey of investing, business, and life. Thank you!
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 49min - 625 - Great Quotes Vol. 17: Hope Around the World
We live in a global society, with global conflicts, aspirations, and opportunities. And so today we're seeking words of wisdom and Foolishness from around the world, finding perspective and a bit of rational optimism for a better future. Progress may not be a straight line, but over time it goes up and to the right!
Companies Mentioned: SBUX, META, TSLA, AAPL, NFLX
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 47min - 624 - Pet Peeves, Vol. 8: Class Action
Should the Motley Fool file a class action lawsuit against... class action lawsuits? Why do people think in just two dimensions when our world has three? Can you pronounce the name of your best performing stock properly? It's that time of year again; we're getting petty and pedantic. Ok?
Host: David Garner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 36min - 623 - Wingspan: Designing a Blockbuster Game with Elizabeth Hargrave
Even if you don't play games, you know what they're about, right? Wars, power, control, money... dudes on a map trying to take over the world! But what if a game was about birds? Butterflies? Mushrooms? Today we talk with Elizabeth Hargrave, one of today's most successful game designers, responsible for the instant-classic, Wingspan. Bringing a feminine aesthetic, along with a formidable business acumen, she is advancing the game industry into the modern era.
Host: David Gardner Guest: Elizabeth Hargrave Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 1h 05min - 622 - October 2023 Mailbag: The Only Four Answers
It's time for our monthly mailbag! From the U.S. to Germany and back again this month we’re talking investing, business and life. We look at how the Good Guys not only outnumber the bad in the world but also economically outperform the bad actors. We discuss the importance of Owning our Outcomes and the only 4 acceptable answers for West Point first years.
(3:00) Hot Takes From X (Formerly Twitter) (4:50) Mailbag Item 1: Good Guys Economic Outperformance (12:16) Mailbag Item 2: September Mailbag Response (14:36) Mailbag Item 3: Importance of Owning Our Outcomes (20:13) Mailbag Item 4: Index Funds and Money Markets (25:56) Mailbag Item 5: German Punctuality and A Financial Horror Story Companies Mentioned: AAPL, GABXX Host: David Gardner Producer: Heather Horton & Dez JonesWed, 25 Oct 2023 - 36min - 621 - Financial Horror Stories Vol. 2, Scary Scams
The spooky season is upon us, and it doesn't stop with the ghosts and ghouls at your doorstep! The world is full of scary stories, but if you take heed of Robert Brokamp's warnings, you just might survive the financial apocalypse.
(07:13) Switcheroo with the Vampire (13:41) The Trade is Coming from within the House (17:51) Dial "M" for my Money is All Gone (25:09) The Ex-IRS-ist (33:09) Invasion of the Money-Snatchers (40:34) The Queen of Soul Speaks from the Grave...and the Couch (48:02) 3 Scary StatsHost: David Gardner Guest: Robert Brokamp Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 55min - 620 - 9 Foolish Truths That I Hold to Be Self-Evident: 2023
Ah, the eternal verities! Some things never change. But that doesn't mean we don't need to revisit them from time to time. Whether you've been with us from the beginning or have joined us in the last few years, it's important to review the things that we value most as Rule Breaker Investors.
Stocks Mentioned: GOOG, AMZN, NFLX, HUBS, TSLA, MELI
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 42min - 619 - The Value of Character with Ed Brooks
Does character always win? In business, investing, and life? What is character anyway? Can we measure it? Manage it? Improve it? These are just a few questions that we address with Dr. Edward Brooks, Executive Director of the Oxford Character Project, as we dive into the long-term benefits of being virtuous.
Host: David Gardner Guest: Ed Brooks Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 1h 21min - 618 - September 2023 Mailbag: Indistinguishable from Magic
Whether your weather is meteorological or astronomical, we're officially in the season of Autumn. In this September mailbag, we're looking at authors, numbers, percentages, baseball, and so much more! Plus, we review and draw to a close yet another 5-stock sampler, these ones indistinguishable from magic. Foolhalla awaits!
(4:00) Social Media Hot Takes (8:23) Mailbag Items (39:50) Review of 5 Stocks Indistinguishable from Magic: off to Foolhalla!Companies Discussed: AAPL, PEGA, NVDA, ASML, RGEN, SEDGHost: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 - 53min - 617 - Market Cap Game Show: Silver Jubilee
Lots of stock talk today as we play the game that educates, amuses, and enriches us all. And, it's the 25th edition of the show, so we've brought back two returning champions to play against each other and against you, Fool! In the end we're all winners on the Market Cap Game Show.
Companiers Discussed: MAR, ATVI, ASR, TSCO, FDX, COIN, NFLX, SMAR, PATH, FUN, MRNA
Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Mann, Emily Flippen Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 1h 11min - 616 - Happierness with Arthur Brooks
The Motley Fool is here to make you smarter, happier, and richer. Today we're all about the happy! But what does that mean? Is it achievable? Does money help? Author and columnist for The Atlantic, Arthur Brooks, has a new book out, co-written with Oprah Winfrey that puts a scientist's lens on the subject of happiness. Are you ready to Build the Life You Want? No time like the present!
Host: David Gardner Guest: Arthur Brooks Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 57min - 615 - Stock Stories, Vol. 8: The Dividends of Patience
Pull out your camp-stool, listen to the sounds of nature, and pack a few Barbies for the kids. It's storytime! Stock stories, that is.
(05:18) Dripping My Way to a 34-Bagger with Robert Brokamp (14:42) Undeserved Good Fortune with Bill Barker (25:34) My Biggest Mistake was my Biggest Lesson with Kirsten Guerra (35:14) The Dangers of Early Success with Mac Greer (46:40) 90% of the Flavor and 10% of the Cost with Jason MoserCompanies Discussed: HD, XPO, SLB, AAPL, MKC
Host: David Gardner Guests: Robert Brokamp, Bill Barker, Kirsten Guerra, Mac Greer, Jason Moser Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 1h 04min - 614 - August 2023 Mailbag: Investing Lessons from August Authors
It's time for our monthly mailbag! That's where we answer all the emails that come from you. That's the rule. But... you know what we do with rules around here, right? As you are no doubt sipping your last beach drink and turning the page to the final chapter of your summer read, we're here to review the fantastic authors we've interviewed over the past weeks and draw investing lessons from their combined wisdom.
Companies Mentioned: TSLA, NFLX, NVDA, DIS
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 31min - 613 - Authors in August: The Lincoln Highway with Amor Towles
Perhaps you've traveled from New York to San Francisco. Maybe you've even driven from coast to coast. But have you taken the Lincoln Highway? Today Amor Towles joins us to talk about the voices, the characters, and the adventures from his novel by that name. Also, we get a sneak peak at the soon-to-be-released TV series based on his previous book, A Gentleman in Moscow. Ewan McGregor, a cameo denied, and an exclusive easter egg, just for Fools!
Host: David Gardner Guest: Amor Towles Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 1h 25min - 612 - Authors in August: How Not to be Wrong with Jordan Ellenberg
Do you remember when you were in school? Or maybe you have kids there now. That age-old question always comes up in math class: "What am I ever going to use this for?" Well, turns out the answer is "everyday life!" And as this week's author, Jordan Ellenberg, will show you, the power of mathematical thinking can lead you to smarter, happier, and richer outcomes.
Host: David Gardner Guest: Jordan Ellenberg Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 1h 13min - 611 - Authors in August: Selling Your Business with Sunny Vanderbeck
Maybe you built it from scratch. Maybe your grandparents built it. Maybe you inherited it from Logan Roy. In any case, there may come a time when you are ready to sell your business. But how? To whom? Is there an instruction manual? Turns out there is! Selling Without Selling Out is the book you're looking for, and author Sunny Vanderbeck is here to talk you through it. Authors in August continues with this conversation aimed at business owners, venture capitalists, and investors.
Host: David Gardner Guest: Sunny Vanderbeck Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 1h 18min - 610 - Authors in August: An American Ramble with Neil King Jr.
Do you like to go for walks? Long walks? Neil King went out his front door in Washington DC, and walked all the way to New York City. As described in his book, American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal, Neil's journey led to beautiful insights on the people, the history, and the landmarks along the way.
Host: David Gardner Guest: Neil King Jr. Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 46min - 609 - July 2023 Mailbag: 4 Reasons to Visit North Dakota
On this month's mailbag episode we have more financial freedom tips, a shout-out to North Dakota, and a deeper dive into your sleep numbers.
Host: David Gardner Producer: Heather Horton
Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 49min - 608 - Crypto, Meme Stocks, and Movies with James Surowiecki
Early on, Bitcoin was supposed to be a currency. Is it? Does it matter? James Surowiecki returns to our podcast to review previous predictions of a cryptocurrancy bubble, look at the future of meme stocks, and play a round of the time-honored Foolish game of buy, sell, or hold.
Companies mentioned: BBBYQ, GME, COIN, UBER, ABNB, BTC, ETHER, BNB, NYT, MSTR
Host: David Gardner Guest: James Surowiecki Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 1h 11min - 607 - Mental Tips, Tricks & Lifehacks, Vol. 8
Are you a business leader looking to persuade your CFO to change course? Are you an entrepreneur looking for an edge? A parent looking for meaningful family connections? Whoever you are, we got ya covered!
(08:04) Reallocate (12:30) Micro-journaling (16:14) "Dear Me" (19:50) Time-stamp your thoughts (23:03) Avert your gaze (27:53) Compete in unionized industries as a Conscious Capitalist (35:18) Intentional family traditionsHost: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 42min - 606 - What You’ve Done to Create Financial Freedom, Vol. 1
11 Tales from fellow Fools about what you all have done in the past year to create financial freedom for yourself, and for others. Our five sub-themes of financial freedom this week are frugality, extra effort, starting the journey, Foolish moves, and educating others.
(00:03:54) Frugality (00: 11: 14) Extra Effort (00:14:19) Starting the Journey (00:18:26 ) Foolish Moves (00:30:06) Educating Others Host: David Gardner Producer: Heather HortonWed, 05 Jul 2023 - 48min - 605 - June 2023 Mailbag: Will the Future be Corn-Powered?
After David recommended Royal Caribbean Cruises as a stock in 2007, he told members to sell it one year later. Should he have? What can we learn? Later, he’s joined by Emily Flippen to help investors get started investing, and then by Robert Brokamp as well to help investors get finished investing. That, and a preview of RBI’s Authors in August at the end!
(00:09:18) Selling Royal Caribbean Cruises…. (00:12:42) Sports History of the Southern Conference (00:16:15) Power of Regular Investing (00:23:11) “Make Your Portfolio Reflect” …Your Own Changing Views? (00:34:49) Where New Investors Should Put Their Money (00:45:50) Dividend Reinvestment Plan Management for The RetiredHost: David Gardner
Guests: Emily Flippen, Robert Brokamp
Producer: Heather Horton
Companies Discussed: PTON, RCL, META, GOOG, AMZN, DIS, MSFT, TSLA, NKE, SPDR 500, VOO, WFC
Wed, 28 Jun 2023 - 1h 01min - 604 - The Market Cap Game Show: A Battle of Wits
Sometimes you know the market cap, sometimes you're just guessing. And sometimes you're gaming the game! Just remember, "never get involved in a land war in Asia," and "never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
Companies Discussed: BABA, BOC, CAVA, CME, CMG, FCX, MKTX, SG, SGEN, STZ, TASK, TSLA, WMT
Host: David Gardner Guests: Jim Mueller, Bill Mann Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 1h 01min - 603 - Reviewapalooza!: Too Little Too Late
Did you hear? We're back in a bull market! Not soon enough for these 5-stock samplers to recover, perhaps, but at least they're headed in the right direction. Today we're sending 5 Stocks for America off to Sad Foolhalla, but 5 Stocks, Pursued by a Bear has one more year to pull out a win. It's scorekeeping time, Fools!
(06:39) 5 Stocks, Pursued by a Bear with Asit Sharma (37:02) 5 Stocks for America with Nick ScipleCompanies Discussed: PTON, TTD, AXON, U, Z, SAM, ETSY, SBUX, TTWO
Host: David Gardner Guests: Asit Sharma, Nick Sciple Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 1h 08min - 602 - Unleashing AI's Power for Good with Mahan Tavakoli
The AIs are here, the AIs are here! Is it the end of the world? Nah. The end of the World Wide Web? Maybe... Today we discuss the opportunities, the ethics, and the inevitabilities of Artificial Intelligences (there are many) as they reach hockey-stick growth in our tech-driven society.
Companies Mentioned: UBER, GOOG, MSFT, AMZN
Host: David Gardner Guest: Mahan Tavakoli Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 1h 11min - 601 - May 2023 Mailbag: 100...And Two Hills
What the heck is a Debt Ceiling anyway? Are we learning the wrong lessons from our government's fiscal policies? Maybe we should just focus on other stuff, like braving the stock market, simplifying life, and polishing up our digital brains. All that and a couple of Hills on this month's mailbag.
(00:08:53) Daring to Invest (00:13:37) Cognitive Drag and your Digital Brain (00:17:39) Investing Early and the Value of a College Degree (00:31:24) Debt Ceiling and Leverage (00:39:01) Government Debt vs. Personal Debt (00:58:00) The First Hill: A Fond Farewell (01:09:30) The Second Hill: A Long and Foolish LifeHost: David Gardner Guests: Jeff Fischer, Tom King, Jason Moser, Chris Hill Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 31 May 2023 - 1h 17min - 600 - Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, Vol. 7
Once again it's an old format, a new show, borrowed wisdom and a taste of the Faker-Breaker Blues. Drop a six-pence in your shoe and let's get Motley!
(04:13) Aim for 60% accuracy (12:19) Managing the second-order effects of your business (25:18) Building a second brain (33:33) Spotting the Faker-BreakerCompanies Mentioned: APRN, KR, HELFY
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 24 May 2023 - 45min - 599 - What You Have Learned from David Gardner, Vol. 4
We don't take breaks with this podcast, so there have been a lot of lessons over the years. That's why, for David's birthday, we ask you to help us distill it all down to the most salient points — the lessons that matter most to you!
(10:42) Investing Lessons (26:08) Business Lessons (32:55) Life LessonsCompanies Mentioned: CMG, AMZN, MNST
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 17 May 2023 - 46min - 598 - Gotta Know The Lingo, Vol. 4
If you want to earn your jester cap, you'll need to speak the language of Foolish investing. Today we're joined by a ship of top-notch Fools to review some simple and not-so-simple terms that will make you a smarter investor!
(9:27) Bill Barker on share buybacks (17:29) Jason Moser on the debt ceiling (24:42) Tom King on leverage (31:12) Bill Barker on capital allocation (38:35) Jason Moser on dollar-based net retention (45:27) Tom King on return on incremental invested capitalCompanies Mentioned: BRK.A, BRK.B, BBBY, GOOG, AAPL, SVB, CMG, FTNT, CRWD
Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Barker, Jason Moser, Tom King Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 10 May 2023 - 56min - 597 - Excellent Advice for Living with Kevin Kelly
Not all advice is excellent, and not all futurists are right. But Kevin Kelly, Founder and Senior Maverick of Wired Magazine, is the exception on both fronts. Today he returns to Rule Breaker Investing to share his optimistic take on the generous nature of the universe and our place in it.
(00:11:57) The Magic of Compounding (00:17:50) Why the Size of your Balcony Matters (00:20:45) Choosing Optimism (00:29:40) Ending Meetings Early (00:31:35) Saints and Superheroes (00:40:35) Underestimating Long Term Possibilities (00:45:18) Choose Options that Open Up More Options (01:00:37) The Cheapest Possible Therapy (01:06:38) Inevitable UpdatesCompanies Mentioned: AMZN, IRBT, ATVI, GOOG, BRK
Host: David Gardner Guest: Kevin Kelly Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 03 May 2023 - 1h 38min - 596 - April 2023 Mailbag: The Kids Are Alright
Whether you're entering Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere or toasting the Spring in the Northern, it's campfire season. So sit back, warm your hands, and enjoy some stories and lessons from the April mailbag!
(00:07:09) Bear Market Heroes (00:16:30) Fitness Rule Breakers (00:37:37) Bringing Up Babies (00:48:54) Is a College Degree Worth It? (01:09:29) Financial Independence for GenerationsCompanies Discussed: XPOF, PLNT, LULU
Host: David Gardner Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Jeff Fischer, Kirsten Guerra Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 1h 16min - 595 - Surprise! Vol. 1: Smoke & Mirrors
The most memorable stories are often the ones filled with... surprises! Today we begin a new storytelling series, bringing lessons on business, investing, and life. Expect the unexpected....
(2:51) Hail to Dorothy — the Wicked Witch is Dead! (8:58) Priceline and Me (16:11) How Do We Play? (21:51) Heather O'Reilly (29:34) Fill Your Own PiñataCompanies Discussed: BKNG
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 37min - 594 - Reviewapalooza!: First to Worst
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” ― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
...And as it turns out, also a tale of 5 Stocks for the Coronavirus as we send the sampler off to Sad Foolhalla. Luckily we also get to review 5 Stocks To Teach You Rule Breakers.
(6:21) 5 Stocks To Teach You Rule Breakers with Jason Moser (37:59) 5 Stocks for the Coronavirus with Jim MuellerCompanies Discussed: ATVI, AVAV, ABNB, AAPL, AXON, SONY, MSFT, PTON, ROKU, SE, TDOC, ZM
Host: David Gardner Guests: Jason Moser, Jim Mueller Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 1h 13min - 593 - Telling Their Stories, Vol. 5: Finding Your Tribe
A world traveler sleeping on the sidewalk to save a buck... A geologist working the oil fields on a 12-hour night shift... It doesn't take a fancy degree to become a Rule Breaker. It takes a student of life, of business, and of investing. Today Jeff Fischer and Kirsten Guerra share their stories of how they've become investors, analysts, and Fools.
(3:57) Jeff Fischer: Sometimes the stock graph of life goes up and down at the same time. (53:01) Kirsten Guerra: Burnt out by the oil industry, but ever curious to find new data to analyze.Host: David Gardner GuestsL Jeff Fischer, Kirsten Guerra Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 1h 32min - 592 - March 2023 Mailbag: Mind the GAAP
The end of the month is here again, so we're tossing you the keys and letting you drive. Sure enough, you're taking us somewhere smarter, happier, and richer!
(7:46) Is Gamifying Life Bad? (10:42) Pushing the Limits of the GKC Score (21:18) Diversification vs. Stock Concentration (31:13) Education and Questioning (44:06) Transparency and Scorekeeping (52:54) A Blind Spot for GAAP? (1:11:01) Bring Rule Breakers TogetherStocks Mentioned: AMZN, NFLX, SBUX, ATVI, NET
Host: David Gardner Guests: David Kretzmann, Andy Cross, Tim Beyers Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 1h 16min - 591 - The Market Cap Game Show: Dodging The Dark Arts
We're talking market caps, Fool! And unlike Andy Cross and Jim Mueller, our game show contestants here in the studio, you get to play at home and out of the spotlight! But no one is off the hook as we put price tags on companies we love, companies our spouses hate, and companies we have never even heard of.
Companies Discussed: PANW, ABNB, ASML, CELH, PCOR, KYMR, MELI, ETSY, BOC, MA
Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross, Jim Mueller Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 1h 14min - 590 - The Science of Questionology: 2023 Revisit with Warren Berger
In 2019 Warren Berger joined us for an episode of Authors in August to discuss his groundbreaking book, "A More Beautiful Question." Today he's back for a more open-ended conversation about the whys, what-ifs, and hows of asking questions — in business, in education, and in life.
Companies Mentioned: NFLX, ABNB, SPOT, UBER
Host: David Gardner Guest: Warren Berger Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 53min - 589 - Blast From The Radio Past, Vol. 4: 20 Years Ago with Tom Gardner & Mac Greer
Were you here before podcasts? Remember the NPR show? AM radio anyone? Today Mac Greer is back with the keys to our deep vault of audio gold. Tom Gardner joins David to revisit and discuss the conversations, predictions, and lessons from 20 years ago.
(7:08) Jim Sinegal on competition and growth (13:09) Meg Whitman on eBay's acquisition of PayPal (18:00) John Antioco on Blockbuster's bright future (22:53) Roger Ebert on Blockbuster's imminent demise (25:23) Loretta Lynn on Growing Up Poor (30:45) Sir Bob Geldof on the futility of bribery (35:07) Mike Veeck on creative marketingCompanies Discussed: COST, WMT, EBAY, PYPL, NFLX
Host: David Gardner Guests: Tom Gardner, Mac Greer Voices from the Vault: Jim Sinegal, Meg Whitman, John Antioco, Roger Ebert, Loretta Lynn, Sir Bob Geldof, Mike Veeck Producers: Mac Greer & Rick Engdahl
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 44min - 588 - Great Quotes Vol. 16: Entrepreneurial Insights
We stand on the shoulders of giants, and one of the best ways to enjoy the view is to look back to the brilliant things they've said and contemplate how to apply those thoughts to our current situation. Whether from essays or military strategies or blockbuster movies, great quotes are there to help us become smarter, happier, and richer.
(4:25 ) "If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success." (12:08) "Plans are worthless, but planning is everything." (17:25) "Leadership is not about invoking rank; leadership is about seeing clearly what must be done, taking action, and inspiring others to join you in throwing their energies’ full force into the task. " (21:39) "At the end of the day, it's really about results." (29:59) "Win the crowd and you will win our freedom."Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 37min - 587 - February 2023 Mailbag: What's Past is Prologue
This month we spent some time looking back to the past in order to have a better view of the future. But our mailbag brings it all to the here and now!
(6:50) Trust is the Coin of the Realm (11:49) A Dismal Performance (18:42) The Trouble with Hindsight (34:01) Navigating the GKC (49:23) Dialing in your Sleep NumberCompanies Discussed: AMZN, FVRR, LMND, CRWD, TCEHY, TDOC, FSLY, AMD, NVDA, TTD
Host: David Gardner Guests: Jim Mueller, David Kretzmann Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 1h 02min - 586 - Extra: Mt. Rushmore of Games with C. Thi NguyenSat, 18 Feb 2023 - 17min
- 585 - From Twister to Twitter—Games and Gamification with C. Thi Nguyen
Games can be good or bad. Or evil. Or stupid. But what happens when we apply the artificial constraints of game design to real world discourse? Philosophy professor C. Thi Nguyen is here to deepen our understanding of games and raise a few flags about the gamification of everyday life.
(6:21) Definition of a game (23:42) Games as art in the medium of agency (37:04) Should games be fun? (47:37) Gaming in the real world, from Twitter to GPAs (1:05:12) The game of investing (1:18:45) Buy Sell or HoldHost: David Gardner Guest: C. Thi Nguyen Produceer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 1h 26min - 584 - Blast From The Past, Vol. 7
On this podcast we never repeat ourselves. On this podcast we never repeat... Oh alright, we sometimes repeat ourselves. But only to bring back important stories and lessons from the past that might otherwise be forgotten.
(4:55) Establish your Sleep Number (12:48) Fools on The View (20:55) Buy High and Never Sell (25:43) Of Killers and Kings (30:20) Act Upon your Youthful DreamsCompanies discussed: SBUX, NVDA, NFLX
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 36min - 583 - Essays From Yesterday, Vol. 4
Seems like only yesterday we were traveling back in time. Wait a minute... maybe it was yesterday. Maybe it is yesterday! In any case, we're back in our time machines again, so rev up the Delorean, close the phone booth, and adjust your sonic screwdriver — we're looking back on some essays from yesteryear and seeing what they can teach us today.
(4:42) A 14-Bagger's 14 Lessons (13:48) Two Small Innovations (20:27) Miss Chipotle Regrets? (33:23) The Beating Heart of Rule BreakersCompanies Discussed: DIS, ADBE, CMG, TSLA, SSYS, PRLB
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 42min - 582 - January 2023 Mailbag: So Far, So Good
The market is up in 2023! Of course less than a month in, that's not very meaningful. But still, we can embrace some optimism for the year. More importantly, we can remember that what really matters are the decades ahead.
(8:55) Spelling out some gift ideas (15:05) Pros and cons of smart hydration (20:27) Dollar-cost averaging in a bear market (34:34) XPEL experience (46:10) Stock graphs: YTD vs All view (50:48) Poem: Make it Last (55:23) 5 Stocks that Spark Joy sailing to FoolhallaStocks Mentioned: AMZN, AAPL DIS, ETSY, XPEL, TSLA
Host: David Gardner Guest: Auri Hughes Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 - 58min - 581 - Reviewapalooza!: Random Joy
Time to check the scoreboard again on two of our 5-stock samplers. It's been a rough market this last year, but we're in it for longer than that, Fool! Some stocks that seem to have been crushed recently look a lot better if you just step back a few years. Some of them.
(13:07) 5 Stocks Rolled Up at Random (30:54) 5 Stocks that Spark JoyStocks Mentioned: AAPL, TEAM, SEDG, SBUX, TDOC, AMZN, ETSY, TSLA, DIS
Host: David Gardner Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Asit Sharma Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 58min - 580 - Stock Stories, Vol. 7: The Oral Tradition
Sit back and take a load off, let me tell you a story. Better yet, let's have some friends around to tell five stories. Stock stories. Full of ups and downs, lessons from history, hopes for the future... it's all there for the learning!
(5:45) You Dropped Out of Harvard For THIS? (13:58) Discover My Biggest Winning Stock! (22:15) Better Late Than Never (34:00) Changing the World Is Hard (45:50) Listen to, and Learn from, The Market Cap Game ShowStocks Mentioned: CPNG, XPEL, MSFT, RDFN, SAM Host: David Gardner Guests: Rick Munarriz, Auri Hughes, Alyce Lomax, Jim Mueller Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 57min - 579 - Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, Vol. 6
We're kicking off 2023 looking back, looking forward, looking outward, and looking past the same old blues. It's a new year, Fools — let's make it ever better!
(3:18) Old: Tesla beats Ford (12:32) New: Cool stuff (23:29) Borrowed: Completing Capitalism (29:38) Blue: Reaching past peak polarizationStocks mentioned: TSLA, F, DUO
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 04 Jan 2023 - 38min - 578 - December Mailbag: The End of it All
As 2022 draws to a close, we answer a few burning questions from the mailbag: How do you play competitive games with kids? Can a handful of apps work together to build your second brain? Will Artificial Intelligence replace Shakespeare and upend the music industry? Has it already happened? Foolish minds want to know!
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - 46min - 577 - Market Cap Game Show: In The Moment
Small-cap, mid-cap, large-cap, mega-cap...? How do these companies compare? It's not enough to know the share price; you have to know the market cap! And that's why we play the game—now with the new “Throwdown Rule.” Play along with our guests, Andy Cross and Matt Argersinger to claim your fame as the market cap masters of 2022!
Stocks Mentioned: NCNO, SJM, ULTA, HCA, LKQ, ZS, MTCH, SQ, STEM, CRI
Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross, Matt Argersinger Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 1h 08min - 576 - The Besties of 2022
Roll out the red carpet! It's time for the Besties – reviewing our top 10 episodes of 2022. And the carpet's not for nothing; we've got guest stars galore! Fools of all stripes who made us smarter, happier, and richer in this challenging year.
Host: David Gardner Guests: Dan Pink, Michael Hebb, Kara Chambers, Candice Millard, Sem Verbeek, Robert Brokamp, Chris Hill Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 14 Dec 2022 - 1h 34min - 575 - Games, Games, Games, Vol. 4
We're here to make you smarter, happier, and richer, and today we're focusing on the happy. It's boardgame season once again and David is back to recommend 5 casual games (13:00) and 5 heavier strategy games (39:08) to put under a tree or break out with your friends and family when they visit for the season.
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 07 Dec 2022 - 1h 02min - 574 - November Mailbag: Gratitude and Paying it Foolward
In this month of gratitude, we'll check in on the Fool Foundation, review the OG of 5-stock samplers, and have fun considering tax-based investment decisions. It must be mailbag!
Stocks Mentioned: HOOD, ATVI, MSFT, CASY, GOOG, MELI, MIDD
Host: David Gardner Guests: Rick Munarriz, Jennifer Gennaro Oxley, Robert Brokamp Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 - 44min - 573 - Gratitude: 2022Wed, 23 Nov 2022 - 45min
- 572 - Reviewapalooza!: A Tiger by the Tail
It's time to check in on some 5-stock samplers. Will 5 Stocks That Will Press On keep pressing on? Will 5 Stocks for Conscious Capitalism create some win-win-wins? Emily Flippen is here to talk us through the ups and downs.
(11:14) 5 Stocks That Will Press On (31:05) 5 Stocks for Conscious CapitalismStocks Mentioned: CHWY, ECL, ZBRA, ODFL, CNI, CRUS, ETSY, CRM, NEE, ROKU
Host: David Gardner Guest: Emily Flippen Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 58min - 571 - Company Culture Tips, Vol. 10: Greatest Hits
Longtime listeners will know that when Lee Burbage and Kara Chambers are on the show, it's time to take some notes. Over the years they've shared the best practices, tools, and philosophies that make The Motley Fool an award-winning and wonderful place to work. Today they're back to sort through years of practical advice to pick their top 10 tips for making your workplace culture thrive.
Host: David Gardner Guests: Kara Chambers, Lee Burbage Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 - 1h 09min - 570 - Mental Tips, Tricks & Lifehacks, Vol. 7
Little things can add up over time to make clutter. But little actions can add up over time to simplify. It's time for some mental tips, tricks, and lifehacks to guide you on the path to life-changing magic!
(3:00) Gamify your hydration (10:40) Quiet the room (15:09) Aim for the golden mean (20:40) Highlight in color (27:03) Keep score by journaling (31:39) Tidy up and spark joy (41:59) Press "0"Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 50min - 569 - October Mailbag: The Kind of World You Want to Live In
In today's mailbag we talk about investing, business, and life... and ok, a little bit about death. We're still in the spooky season after all!
(6:10) Rebalancing your portfolio (11:32) Swedish death cleaning (14:24) Vote! With your ballot and your dollars (20:54) Shave a few dollars off your shaving expenses (22:41) Abundance over money (27:24) Blue chip stocks in 2022Stocks Mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, GOOG
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 31min - 568 - Financial Horror Stories Vol. 1, Memento Mori
We're all gonna die! Today's collection of cautionary tales will show you just how shocking and scary the world can be if you don't plan for the inevitable.
(7:17) The Ghost of Paisley Park (14:31) A Tale of Tractor Terror (18:15) The Headless Slugger (22:44) The Alien Who Loved Me (30:53) Night of the Living Document (35:41) No Mere Mortal Can Escape the Estate of the Thriller (43:53) A Nightmare on Wall Street
Host: David Gardner Guest: Robert Brokamp Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 - 53min - 567 - Two Fools: Tennis Pro Sem Verbeek
Professional athletes have it made, right? Surely they're all millionaires and don't need any financial advice. Or maybe it's not that simple? Sem Verbeek is an up and coming tennis professional who has his eye on winning championships and promoting financial freedom for his fellow athletes. Foolishly.
Host: David Gardner Guests: Sem Verbeek, George Khalaf Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 1h 15min - 566 - Great Quotes Vol. 15: Sharpening The Axe
Did Abe Lincoln really say that? Sometimes the quotes are worth repeating, even if the attribution is suspect. Somebody said it after all, and the wisdom of words rings true regardless.
(4:15) Things That Matter (10:17) Your Best Vision (14:23) Sharpen The Axe (19:08) Understand More; Fear Less (30:11) A Mile In Their ShoesHost: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 34min - 565 - September Mailbag: A Career in Finance
How do you get started with a career in finance? What about a career in financial freedom? These questions, plus a look at stocks in the penalty box, on today's mailbag episode.
Stocks Mentioned: NFLX, SNOW, BLUE
Host: David Gardner Guests: Tim Beyers, Rick Munarriz, Megan Brinsfield, Jennifer Gennaro Oxley Producer: Rick Engdahl
Disclosure: “Motley Fool Wealth Management, or Fool Wealth, is an investment adviser registered with the SEC. Fool Wealth is an affiliate of and a separate entity from The Motley Fool. While similar in name, we operate independently of each other, meaning Fool Wealth uses its own team, entirely separate from The Motley Fool, in its investment decision making and daily operations. The Motley Fool also conducts its investment decision making and daily operations independent of Fool Wealth. This discussion with Fool Wealth is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.”
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 55min - 564 - Market Cap Game Show: Tie Makers, Tie Breakers
Last time we played the game, returning champions Yasser El-Shimy and Brian Stoffel had to be content with a tie at 5 points apiece. Of course we couldn't let that stand, so they're back to battle once more, and this time we have the listener-submitted "Stevens Sudden Death Rule" to prevent another draw. Will we need to invoke the new rule?
Stocks Mentioned: SNBR, MRK, CELH, MAA, MDB, AMZN, MELI, AXON, TTD, CFLT, COHR, SQ, ZG, CPRT, ETSY, NET
Host: David Gardner Guests: Yasser El-Shimy, Brian Stoffel Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 1h 12min - 563 - Reviewapalooza!: The Good, the Bad, And the Ugly
Some companies beat the market; some companies get in trouble with the law. So it's important for us to come back every year and check the score for our 5-stock samplers — warts and all.
(3:06) Pet peeves revisited (5:45) Why we review our stock picks (11:03) Review: 5 Stocks Indistinguishable from Magic (29:14) Review: 5 Stocks with a Tailwind Blow (56:54) Overall scorecard for all 30 5-stock samplers
Stocks Mentioned: PEGA, APPN, RGEN, SEDG, ASML, NVDA, ROKU, TTD, NEE, TDOC, WM
Host: David Gardner Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Rick Munarriz Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 59min - 562 - Pet Peeves, Vol. 7: Based on a True StoryWed, 07 Sep 2022 - 31min
- 561 - August Mailbag: How to be Good at Money
The hottest days of August are behind us as we gather to reflect on a tough market and look forward to better days. Whether you were with us at FoolFest earlier in the week or just gather here every Wednesday to tune-in to the Rule Breaker Investing community, we're all in this together. Because if you want to be better with money, the best thing you can do is hang out with people who are good at money. That's you, Fools!
Host: David Gardner Guest: Tyler Reber Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 58min - 560 - Authors in August: River of the Gods with Candice Millard
Candice Millard, the author of four New York Times bestselling books, is here this week to discuss her newest book River of the Gods. The story of the search for the elusive source of the Nile by 19th-century explorers, it gives rise to a wide-ranging discussion across many dynamics, modern & historic.
(1:54) Introduction to Candice Millard
(3:20) The Source of the Story
(5:20) Importance of the source of the Nile
(7:12) The Royal Geographic Society past and present
(9:55) A picture of Richard Francis Burton
(13:25) Sidi Mubarak Bombay: the great unknown explorer
(17:45) Checking emotions and biases in historical writing
(21:31) John Hanning Speke: Partner and Rival
(25:57) The hardships of exploration
(28:32) Bygone themes of the 19th century
(35:15) Candice Millard’s writing style and methods
(38:04) What is Candice reading now
(40:26) Candice’s tips for new writers
(47:21) Why these books and these stories?
(48:40) What is the big takeaway from all four of these books
(50:05) Candice's next adventure…
Host: David Gardner Guest: Candice Millard Producer: Heather Horton
Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 53min - 559 - Authors in August: Leadership with Les McKeown
President & CEO of Predictable Success Les McKeown is here to talk about his powerful definition of leadership and how it can lead to predictable success.
(6:45) Do Lead & Do Series introduction
(13:02) Definitions of leadership
(22:45) Heroic leadership in the media
(27:38) Les’ definition of leadership
(28:43) The four leadership styles
(38:24) Leadership Myths: (1) "You can only lead from the front," and (2) "Leadership is only revealed at times of crisis"
(48:50) Everyone CAN be a leader
(45:05) Effective goal-oriented leadership
(49:21) Enterprise commitment & organizational success
(54:10) Les’ two-minute description of successful leadership
(56:25) Importance of self-aware leadership
(1:04:10) Start small, start big
(1:14:03) Les’ book recommendations
Host: David Gardner Guest: Les McKeown Producer: Heather Horton
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 1h 20min - 558 - Authors in August: Game Design with Jesse Schell
Entrepreneur, author, and game designer Jesse Schell is here to talk about the art of design, the creation of experience, and the future of games.
(4:58) "What you pretend to be, you will become" (10:21) Creating the experience (12:35) Immersive play and iterating on the fly (16:56) "A problem-solving activity approached with a playful attitude" (22:44) Elements of game design: mechanics, story, aesthetics, and technology (33:31) Naming and reinforcing a theme (43:45) "People can steal your moves, but they can never steal your inspiration" (51:15) The rule of the loop - iterate quickly to accelerate the power of evolution (57:18) What the future holds: VR, meta, and games within games
Host: David Gardner Guest: Jesse Schell Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 - 1h 06min - 557 - Books, Books, Books
It's August, which for this podcast means authors! There's a great lineup of interviews coming for the month, but we're kicking it off with a list of 5 recommendations and a few runners-up that will get you out on the beach.
(2:43) Runners-up: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard, The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly, and Let's Talk About Death (Over Dinner) by Michael Hebb.
(7:51) It's Not What You Sell, It's What You Stand For by Roy Spence. Are you looking to find the purpose of your organization? There's no better place to start.
(14:26) Selling The Invisible by Harry Beckwith. We are a service economy, and this precient work will guide you in the ways of modern marketing.
(21:30) Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman. A book of poetic prose that conjectures visions of the afterlife that make you think better of this life.
(27:30) Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) by Jerome K. Jerome. Heading back to the 19th Century, and off on a comic adventure, this book is escapist in all the best ways.
(37:14) The Why of Work by David & Wendy Ulrich. Finding purpose and passion in the workplace will lead to a culture of abundance. Wins all around!
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 44min - 556 - July Mailbag: The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat
Investing. Business. Life. These things are full of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. But through it all, the graph goes up and to the right.
(3:24) Hot takes from Twitter: David looks back on this month's episodes with input from the socials. (7:48) Preview: What's in store for Authors in August. (9:56) We're joined by Lead Analyst Tim Beyers to answer some questions about the latest changes to the premium Rule Breakers service. (25:54) The Motley Fools's head of User Experience Research is here to talk about accessibility on Fool.dom. (41:10) Should we be buying stocks while the market is down or putting away cash for emergencies? Robert Brokamp helps us prioritize, and then responds to a tragic story of what can happen if you don't have an estate plan. (59:57) A long-time Fool makes beautiful music, and shines a light on the importance of the Foolish community beyond just investing advice. (1:05) A final story about why we invest, and why financial freedom is a lifetime endeavor.
Stocks Mentioned: TTD, LULU, STNR, BAND
Host: David Gardner Guests: Tim Beyers, Holly Fake, Robert Brokamp
Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 1h 11min - 555 - 5 Times I've Changed My Mind, Vol. 1
When the facts change, what do you do? Today we begin a new series on changing our minds. When it happens, why it happens, and how we are rewarded — in business, in investing, and in life.
Shorting (9:10) - Is it wrong to short stocks? Is it worth the effort? Go Tar Heels (15:03) - What happens when the rival of your favorite team becomes your team? Loving Choices (19:36) - Have you confronted your own prejudices? Do you have a ______ friend? Moneyball (28:20) - Are you looking at the right data? Are you defying conventional wisdom? Are you winning? Netflix (34:57) - Are you able to recognize when Goliath has met his David?
Stocks Mentioned: NFLX Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 - 41min - 554 - The Other Rule Breakers
For over 17 years, Motley Fool Rule Breakers—the subscription service—has been recommending stocks and keeping score. It's been about a year since David stepped away from the service, so today we're checking back in on our namesake. Tim Beyers is here to talk about what has changed and what has stayed the same.
Rule Breakers Service Link: rbioffer.fool.com
Stocks Mentioned: XBI, SNOW, MDB, GOOG, HUBS, VEEV, ANET, BMBL Host: David Gardner Guests: Tim Beyers, Rick Engdahl Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - 59min - 553 - Fresh Eyes on America, Plus World Cup Stocks
With all the horrible headlines these days, it's easy to forget the things that make America special. But for Amjad Masad, a Palestinian immigrant and successful entrepreneur who came here with little to his name, America's virtues are clear to see.
Also in this episode, we review 5 Stocks Celebrating the 2018 World Cup. In keeping with sports fandom, be prepared for the agony of defeat!
Stocks mentioned: YNDX, MELI, EA, BOOK, DASTY
Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 - 38min - 552 - June Mailbag: The Most Beautiful Freude
Today we learned that "Vorfreude" is the German word for pleasant anticipation. Fitting, as we always look forward to hearing from you! And of course, we've been looking forward to having Lee and Kara back to revisit some company culture tips. Finally, we'll leave you with a little more Rule Breaking Vorfreude at the end of the show!
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 56min - 551 - The Market Cap Game Show: Battle of ChampionsWed, 22 Jun 2022 - 1h 10min
- 550 - Reviewapalooza!: The Bear Still PursuingWed, 15 Jun 2022 - 1h 05min
- 549 - Company Culture Tips, Vol. 9: Progress and Growth
Whether you're a business owner or a new employee, Foolish culture heroes Kara Chambers and Lee Burbage are back with 10 tips to make the workplace flourish.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 - 55min - 548 - Blast From The Past, Vol. 6Wed, 01 Jun 2022 - 36min
- 547 - May Mailbag: Celebrating the Suboptimal
The market continued its decline this month, and there's no denying that it hurts. Maybe that's why we're all so focused on optimism and consistency in our investing. It goes up more than it goes down, after all!
Thu, 26 May 2022 - 1h 02min - 546 - We Have Met The Enemy, AgainWed, 25 May 2022 - 04min
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