Leading Through Crisis

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Show Notes:

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

(00:06:00) Carvana's Journey

(00:07:38) Facing the COVID-19 Challenge

(00:08:12) The Rise and Fall: Carvana's Rollercoaster

(00:10:05) Leadership and Resilience in Tough Times

(00:14:32) Handling Drawdowns and Communication

(00:16:58) Maintaining Calm and Leadership

(00:18:19) The True Story of Carvana's Journey

(00:20:36) Navigating Market Challenges

(00:23:40) Learning to Say No

(00:30:35) Project Management and Accountability

(00:34:22) The Importance of Player-Coach Leadership

(00:35:53) The Importance of Vertical Integration

(00:40:43) Customer Experience and Vertical Integration

(00:41:41) Navigating Economic Variables

(00:43:52) Building Resilience in Business

(00:45:27) Balancing Personal and Professional Life

(00:48:57) Efficiency and Growth in Carvana

(00:59:02) Insights on Investors and Entrepreneurship

(01:02:42) Lessons from Family and Origins of Carvana

(01:11:22) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Done For Ernie