Invest Like The Best
Episode 368 The American Dream
Invest Like The Best

Episode 368: The American Dream

Invest Like The Best

Episode 368

The American Dream

Ken Langone is an American billionaire businessman best known for organizing financing for the founders of The Home Depot. We cover his core business values of integrity and loyalty, Home Depot's relentless focus on culture, and why he's an advocate for American capitalism.

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(00:00:00) - Welcome to Invest Like the Best

(00:004:00) - The Unforgettable Pitch to Ross Perot

(00:08:37) - Winning Over Perot with Honesty and Insight

(00:16:08) - The Art of Negotiation and Trust

(00:19:31) - Loyalty, Integrity, and the Power of Keeping Your Word

(00:23:51) - Home Depot's Culture of Service and Empowerment

(00:29:16) - Frank's Authentic Leadership and Its Impact

(00:31:00) - Transforming NYU Medical Center

(00:33:45) - Ken’s Investment Philosophy: Long Hold Only

(00:39:56) - The Power of Resilience in Business

(00:45:37) - The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For Ken

 

The American Dream

Introduction

Patrick
My guest today is Ken Langone. Ken is a legendary American businessman best known for his cofounding of Home Depot. He is also a former Director of the New York Stock Exchange and a passionate philanthropist. He shares with us a lifetime worth of wisdom, building Home Depot into a powerhouse and prioritizing his employees above all else. He says he still bleeds orange to this day.

You'll hear as he recounts his business endeavors his strict belief in keeping your word and his true pride in his country, what he knows to be the land of opportunity. We discuss his work with Ross Perot, the idea of an upside down hierarchy and the power of loyalty. For anyone who may find it easier to follow along, we have a transcript of the episode on joincolossus.com. Please enjoy this conversation with Ken Langone.

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