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David Senra · Business

Founders

Learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. Every week I read a biography of an entrepreneur and find ideas you can use in your work. This quote explains why: "There are thousands of years of history in which lots and lots of very smart people worked very hard and ran all types of experiments on how to create new businesses, invent new technology, new ways to manage etc. They ran these experiments throughout their entire lives. At some point, somebody put these lessons down in a book. For very little money and a few hours of time, you can learn from someone’s accumulated experience. There is so much more to learn from the past than we often realize. You could productively spend your time reading experiences of great people who have come before and you learn every time." —Marc Andreessen

Episodes

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#331 Christian Dior

18 Dec 2023
1h 0m
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Christian Dior, a prominent fashion designer, overcame self-doubt and imposter syndrome to establish his iconic fashion house, Christian Dior. Despite lacking traditional training, Dior's vision, unwavering commitment to excellence, and ability to assemble a talented team propelled him to success in the fashion world.

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#330 Les Schwab (Charlie Munger recommended this book)

11 Dec 2023
1h 37m
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This podcast episode delves into the life and entrepreneurial journey of Les Schwab, the founder of Les Schwab Tire Centers. It explores the strategies, business philosophies, and challenges faced by Les Schwab as he built his successful tire business. The episode also discusses the importance of long-term thinking, cu...

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#329 Charlie Munger (the NEW Poor Charlie's Almanack)

05 Dec 2023
1h 54m
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This podcast episode explores Charlie Munger's insights on a variety of topics, including investing, life decisions, storytelling, happiness, and success. It emphasizes the importance of focus, insight, wisdom, and continuous learning, and provides valuable takeaways for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone seeking suc...

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Reflections from my dinner with Charlie Munger

29 Nov 2023
30m
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This podcast episode encapsulates Charlie Munger's philosophies on life, business, and investing, emphasizing the significance of learning, embracing simplicity, aiming for greatness, and surrounding oneself with exceptional individuals. By avoiding problems, embracing a historical perspective, and focusing on enduring...

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#328 Tom Murphy (Buffett's favorite manager)

22 Nov 2023
42m
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Tom Murphy's leadership at Capital Cities was characterized by cost control, operational excellence, and focused acquisitions, which resulted in superior performance compared to its rivals. Murphy's ability to allocate capital effectively and his decentralized management approach were key factors in the company's succe...

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#327 Ted Turner

14 Nov 2023
1h 26m
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Ted Turner's journey has been marked by innovation, strategic acquisitions, bold risk-taking, and a commitment to seeing his ideas to fruition, such as CNN, the world's first 24-hour news station. He utilized his assets, combining them in ways that his competitors couldn't, pioneering the concept of the superstation. H...

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#326 Anna Wintour

06 Nov 2023
1h 12m
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Anna Wintour, the renowned editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, stands as an iconic figure whose influence and achievements have indelibly shaped the fashion industry. Her unwavering focus on quality, ambitious leadership style, and strategic cultivation of relationships transformed Vogue into a global fashion powerhouse...

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#325 Larry Gagosian (Billionaire Art Dealer)

29 Oct 2023
1h 11m
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Larry Gagosian, a successful art dealer known for his unconventional approach and focus on the mercantile aspect of art, has revolutionized the art dealing industry. By specializing in established artists, leveraging his resources to attract top talent, and creating a sense of exclusivity, Gagosian has established hims...

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#324 John D. Rockefeller (38 Letters Rockefeller Wrote to His Son)

21 Oct 2023
1h 46m
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This podcast episode delves into the life and mindset of John D. Rockefeller, focusing on his strategic approach in conquering the oil industry. It emphasizes key themes such as self-belief, perseverance, the value of work and education, the interplay between luck and planning, and the necessity of taking action. Addit...

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Mike Bloomberg

10 Oct 2023
1h 20m
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This podcast episode delves into Michael Bloomberg's early life, career struggles, and entrepreneurial success, highlighting key takeaways on leadership, customer-centricity, and innovative strategies. Bloomberg emphasizes the importance of recognizing opportunities, embracing challenges, and adapting to circumstances ...

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#323 Jimmy Buffett

03 Oct 2023
1h 5m
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Jimmy Buffett is an exceptionally unique musician who defied categorization and created a new genre known as tropical rock. His self-belief and relentless pursuit of his passion to create music that resonated with his audience, helped amass a devoted fan base and led him to massive success. Buffett's influence expanded...

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#322 Herb Kelleher (Southwest Airlines)

26 Sep 2023
43m
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This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of Herb Kelleher, the founder of Southwest Airlines, highlighting his unwavering determination, hard work ethic, and exceptional leadership. It explores the challenges he faced, the strategies he employed, and the principles he instilled in t...

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#321 Working with Jeff Bezos

21 Sep 2023
57m
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This podcast episode explores the insights, stories, and secrets from inside Amazon, as described in the book "Working Backwards" by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr. The episode highlights Jeff Bezos' leadership principles and processes, including single threaded leadership, customer obsession, and the use of written narrati...

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#320 The Making of Winston Churchill Part 2

14 Sep 2023
54m
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This podcast episode emphasizes Winston Churchill's unwavering self-belief, which propelled him to overcome challenges, achieve greatness, and shape history. Churchill possessed an insatiable appetite for knowledge, mastered the English language, and used his speeches to inspire and lead people. His life was marked by ...

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Sam Zemurray (The Fish That Ate the Whale)

11 Sep 2023
1h 29m
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This podcast narrates the life and achievements of Sam Zemuri, a Russian immigrant who overcame adversity to become a successful entrepreneur in the banana trade. Driven by his determination and innovative thinking, he turned discarded overripe bananas into a profitable business, and later expanded into the trade of "y...

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#319 The Making of Winston Churchill Part 1

05 Sep 2023
48m
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This podcast episode explores the remarkable personality and astounding life journey of Winston Churchill, from his early ambitions and self-belief to his daring military exploits and political achievements. It delves into Churchill's unshakable conviction in his destiny, his audacious strategies, and the impact of his...

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The best interview I've ever done about Founders

03 Sep 2023
1h 21m
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Through various stories of iconic entrepreneurs, this podcast episode discusses the significance of hard work, passion, obsession, and perseverance in achieving success in business and life. The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding one's obsession, maintaining balance, and surrounding oneself with talented indi...

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#318 Alistair Urquhart (Listen to this when you’re stressed)

27 Aug 2023
47m
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This podcast episode narrates incredible stories of survival and resilience during World War II. From enduring unimaginable hardships as prisoners of war to witnessing the devastating impact of atomic bombs, the individuals featured in this episode demonstrate the indomitable spirit of the human mind. The power of resi...

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Come see a live show with Me and Patrick O'Shaughnessy!

25 Aug 2023
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This podcast episode introduces a one-time only live show featuring Patrick O'Shaughnessy from Invest Like The Best podcast and [Your Name]. The show will take place in New York City on October 19th and will discuss what they have learned from seven years of podcasting, share favorite ideas and stories, and engage in a...

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#317 Ed Catmull (Founder of Pixar)

21 Aug 2023
1h 5m
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This podcast episode explores the journey of Ed Catmull, Steve Jobs, and George Lucas, highlighting their unwavering belief in their visions, the importance of clear communication, and leadership styles that foster innovation and creativity. It delves into the early days of Pixar, focusing on the challenges of computer...

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