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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.86
Netflix: The Original
Ben Weiss is the Chief Investment Officer of 8th & Jackson. We cover Netflix's tech advantages, the state of the streaming market, and where future cash flows are likely to come from.
11.30.2022

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Ep.85
Brookfield Asset Management
Nima Shayegh is Managing Partner at Rumi Capital Partners. We cover Brookfield's evolution to one of the world's largest alternative managers, what separates it from other managers, and why it's spinning off its asset management business.
11.25.2022

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Ep.84
Harvard Business Publishing: A Case Study
Matt Reustle is the CEO of Colossus. We cover the 100 year-old case study roots of Harvard Business Publishing, how the business is evolving with technology, and why it's a brand worth investigating.
11.16.2022

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Ep.83
Vanguard: The Alpha Disrupter
Eric Balchunas is a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg. We cover how Vanguard's unique ownership structure has enabled its success, the risk regulation poses to growth, and the unique characteristics of founder Jack Bogle.
11.09.2022

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Ep.81
The Home Depot: The Pro Builder’s Choice
Sean Stannard-Stockton is the CEO of Ensemble Capital. We cover Home Depot's customer acquisition strategy, the difference between DIY builders and Pros, and what drove their decision to stop growing its store count.
11.02.2022

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Ep.82
Old Dominion: Best in Class Trucking
David Kim is the author of popular investing blog scuttleblurb. We cover the trucking industry writ large, why ODFL is objectively the best operator in its space, and how the economics of the business work.
11.02.2022

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Ep.80
Cameo: Monetizing Fame
Steven Galanis is the CEO and co-founder of Cameo. We cover the unusual origin story of the business, the challenges of a two-sided marketplace, and the process of discovering a scalable pricing model.
10.26.2022

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Ep.79
Archaea Energy: Turning Pollution into Profit
Chadd is a portfolio manager of the Ave Maria mutual funds. We cover the mechanics of turning landfill waste into usable methane, the driving factors behind the large untapped opportunity in this sector, and touch on the significance of BP's acquisition of Archaea.
10.19.2022

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Ep.78
Spotter: Funding YouTube Creators
Aaron DeBevoise is the CEO of Spotter. We cover YouTube's evolution, why it nailed monetization in a way competitors didn't, and how Spotter helps the world's most influential creators.
10.12.2022

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Ep.77
Intuit: An Operating System for Small Businesses
John Feeley is Deputy CIO and a Portfolio Manager at Findlay Park. We cover the scope of Intuit's various offerings, how they have fought off significant competition, and the key drivers behind Intuit's dominant financial position.
10.05.2022