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Learn how companies work from the people who know them best. We do deep research and interview industry veterans, investment professionals, and business leaders to explain the inner workings of public stocks and private businesses. Every business has lessons and Breakdowns is here to highlight them.

Matt is the CEO of Colossus. Zack is the Chief Investment Officer of Shoni Holdings, a single family office.
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Ep.150
HEICO: Parts for Planes
Eric Ruden is an Analyst at Ironvine Capital. We cover the market for aircraft parts and maintenance, how the Mendelson family have built HEICO into what it is today, and how its operating model compares with that of TransDigm.
02.21.2024

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Ep.92
Hermès: The Luxury Icon
Mark Urquhart is a partner at Baillie Gifford. We cover the brand's iconic handbags, how Hermès exudes exclusivity, and its potential for future growth.
01.11.2023

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Ep.151
Vulcan Materials: Rock On
Rob Hansen is a Senior Analyst at Vontobel Asset Management. We cover how Vulcan is crushing the competition in the construction aggregates market, the numerous applications of its products in critical infrastructure, and the excellent logistics that underpin its success.
02.28.2024
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Ep.103
Jim Chanos: A Short Thesis on Data Centers
Jim Chanos is the president and founder of Kynikos Associates. We cover his short thesis on the US Data Center REITs, his bear case for commercial real estate, and some broader wisdom on how management can thoughtfully respond to short sellers.
03.28.2023

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Ep.102
Markel: Playing the Long Game
Peter Keefe is an investor at Avenir and Saurabh Madaan was the Deputy CIO at Markel and is now the managing member at Manveen. We cover what makes Markel unique, how a specific set of values is deeply embedded in the business, and what studying Markel can teach about investing.
03.22.2023

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Ep.101
The Walt Disney Company: An Entertainment Empire
Ben Weiss is the Chief Investment Officer of 8th & Jackson. We cover Disney’s famous flywheel, the challenges and opportunities created by its push into streaming, and how its leadership and culture have evolved over the years.
03.15.2023

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Ep.100
IPL: The World’s Fastest Growing Sports League
Ed Cowan is an investor at TDM Growth Partners and a former professional cricketer. We cover how the IPL came to be, the unique place cricket occupies in Indian society, and the business model behind its franchise teams.
03.08.2023

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Ep.99
Wise: Moving Money Around the World
James Revell is an investor at TDM Growth Partners. We cover how Wise offers an alternative to the broken system of correspondent banking, who its competitors are, and whether cross-border money transfer is ultimately a commodity business.
03.01.2023

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Ep.98
Ryanair: Low Cost Obsessed
Andrew Hollingworth is the founder and portfolio manager at Holland Advisors. We cover what makes airlines such a difficult industry for investors, how Ryanair focuses on cost advantages, and how its CEO took a unique approach to shaping the business.
02.22.2023

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Ep.97
Constellation Software: Principled, Profitable, Permanent
Chris Cerrone is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Akre Capital Management. We cover Mark Leonard’s genius, why Constellation is the gold standard for employee compensation, and how the business has perfected its acquisition engine.
02.16.2023

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Ep.96
The Business of Sport: NFL, F1, PGA Tour
To celebrate a big week in sport, we look back at our breakdowns of the NFL, Formula 1, and PGA Tour to highlight the most relevant insights from those conversations, giving a condensed masterclass on how each sport operates.
02.08.2023

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Ep.95
Qualcomm: Making Smartphones Smart
Jay Goldberg is a semiconductor industry consultant. We cover the role Qualcomm played in the wireless standards we rely on today, the fractious relationship between Qualcomm and Apple, and how the business is positioned for the future.
02.01.2023

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Ep.94
Orangetheory Fitness: A Franchise HIIT
The Wolf of Franchises is an analyst and author. We cover Orangetheory's origin story, how their tech-enabled concept differentiated the business, and walk through the economics for both franchisee and franchisor.
01.27.2023