#66 William Barnes: In Practise

This episode of the "Investing by the Books" podcast interviews Will Barnes, co-founder of In Practise, about his company and their newly published book featuring interviews with experienced operators from companies like Spotify, Danaher, and Constellation Software. The discussion covers In Practise's methodology of conducting in-depth interviews with industry veterans to gain unique insights into business operations, highlighting examples from the book such as an interview with a former record label executive on Spotify's impact on the music industry and an interview exploring Constellation Software's value-based pricing strategies. Barnes also shares his personal investment journey and approach, emphasizing the importance of active listening and mitigating biases in primary research. Listeners gain insights into In Practise's unique research model and practical advice on conducting effective primary research and navigating investment decisions. The book, available on In Practise's platform and soon on Amazon, offers a curated selection of these insightful interviews.