#298 I had lunch with Sam Zell

This podcast episode explores the entrepreneurial journeys and valuable insights of prominent figures in the business world, including Sam Zell, Charlie Munger, William Zeckendorf, and James J. Hill, emphasizing the importance of pursuing freedom, embracing lifelong learning, and seizing opportunities.

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Founders

Sam Zell's Passion for Work and William Zackendorf's Real Estate Journey

Learning from Business Legends: Sam Zell and Charlie Munger's Journey

Sam Zell's Journey: From Escaping Persecution to Building a Business Empire

Sam Zell's Insights on Freedom, Entrepreneurship, and the Importance of Sharing Knowledge

Sam Zell's Entrepreneurial Journey: Lessons on Freedom, Curiosity, and Continuous Learning

Zeckendorf: A Real Estate Empire's Rise and Fall

Zeckendorf's Early Life and Career: Lessons from a Real Estate Pioneer

Zeckendorf's Sales Technique: Persistence and Boldness

Zeckendorf's Financial Struggles During the Great Depression

James J. Hill's Journey from Frustratingly Unsuccessful to Real Estate Tycoon

Zeckendorf's Journey from Middling Success to Real Estate Mogul

Zeckendorf's Journey from Outsider to Real Estate Mogul

Zeckendorf's Ingenious Real Estate Deal: From Slaughterhouses to UN Headquarters

Zeckendorf's Hawaiian Technique: Unlocking Hidden Value in Real Estate

Zeckendorf's Encounter with Howard Hughes: A Bizarre Real Estate Negotiation

Zeckendorf's Downfall: A Cutthroat's Tactics and Business Lessons

Webb and Knapp's Bankruptcy: Lessons from Indigestion

#298 I had lunch with Sam Zell

Founders

00:00Sam Zell's Passion for Work and William Zackendorf's Real Estate Journey

Sam Zell's Passion for Work and William Zackendorf's Real Estate Journey

04:30Learning from Business Legends: Sam Zell and Charlie Munger's Journey

Learning from Business Legends: Sam Zell and Charlie Munger's Journey

08:35Sam Zell's Journey: From Escaping Persecution to Building a Business Empire

Sam Zell's Journey: From Escaping Persecution to Building a Business Empire

13:32Sam Zell's Insights on Freedom, Entrepreneurship, and the Importance of Sharing Knowledge

Sam Zell's Insights on Freedom, Entrepreneurship, and the Importance of Sharing Knowledge

19:26Sam Zell's Entrepreneurial Journey: Lessons on Freedom, Curiosity, and Continuous Learning

Sam Zell's Entrepreneurial Journey: Lessons on Freedom, Curiosity, and Continuous Learning

25:02Zeckendorf: A Real Estate Empire's Rise and Fall

Zeckendorf: A Real Estate Empire's Rise and Fall

33:31Zeckendorf's Early Life and Career: Lessons from a Real Estate Pioneer

Zeckendorf's Early Life and Career: Lessons from a Real Estate Pioneer

39:06Zeckendorf's Sales Technique: Persistence and Boldness

Zeckendorf's Sales Technique: Persistence and Boldness

43:13Zeckendorf's Financial Struggles During the Great Depression

Zeckendorf's Financial Struggles During the Great Depression

48:02James J. Hill's Journey from Frustratingly Unsuccessful to Real Estate Tycoon

James J. Hill's Journey from Frustratingly Unsuccessful to Real Estate Tycoon

51:15Zeckendorf's Journey from Middling Success to Real Estate Mogul

Zeckendorf's Journey from Middling Success to Real Estate Mogul

56:45Zeckendorf's Journey from Outsider to Real Estate Mogul

Zeckendorf's Journey from Outsider to Real Estate Mogul

1:02:56Zeckendorf's Ingenious Real Estate Deal: From Slaughterhouses to UN Headquarters

Zeckendorf's Ingenious Real Estate Deal: From Slaughterhouses to UN Headquarters

1:07:23Zeckendorf's Hawaiian Technique: Unlocking Hidden Value in Real Estate

Zeckendorf's Hawaiian Technique: Unlocking Hidden Value in Real Estate

1:14:48Zeckendorf's Encounter with Howard Hughes: A Bizarre Real Estate Negotiation

Zeckendorf's Encounter with Howard Hughes: A Bizarre Real Estate Negotiation

1:21:13Zeckendorf's Downfall: A Cutthroat's Tactics and Business Lessons

Zeckendorf's Downfall: A Cutthroat's Tactics and Business Lessons

1:26:00Webb and Knapp's Bankruptcy: Lessons from Indigestion

Webb and Knapp's Bankruptcy: Lessons from Indigestion