BTC241: Bitcoin Treasury Companies w/ James Check (Checkmate) Bitcoin Podcast
James and Preston dissect the evolving cryptocurrency landscape—from market structure transitions and on-chain data missteps to Bitcoin mining incentives and the cutting-edge strategies behind Bitcoin Treasury companies.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:47 - Lessons learned from the 2020-2021 crypto cycle
04:59 - Why the crypto market is shifting from spot to leverage-driven models
05:54 - The role of futures and ETFs in today’s low-activity network
10:42 - How mining subsidies influence innovation and decentralization
14:08 - Why fees are crucial for protecting Bitcoin from censorship
19:32 - How Bitcoin’s dominance affects altcoin cycles
26:35 - Insights into tokenized sovereign debt and blockchain scalability
32:15 - The potential long-term shift in global KYC regulations
33:13 - The rise and risks of Bitcoin Treasury companies
38:53 - Key differences between MicroStrategy and competitors
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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1:28:36
TIP733: How Warren Buffett Became Warren Buffett
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses how Warren Buffett evolved from a young entrepreneur with an intense fascination for numbers into one of history’s most disciplined and independent investors. The episode explores the key influences, early lessons, and defining choices that shaped his unique approach to business and capital allocation.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:04 - How Buffett showed business instincts as a young boy
03:44 - How Buffett used scuttlebutt early in his career
04:26 - The influence Buffett’s father had on his mindset
11:06 - Three timeless principles Buffett learned from Ben Graham
19:11 - The period Buffett compounded at over 50% annually
23:49 - How a “cigar butt” taught Buffett pricing power
29:33 - Why Buffett embraced concentrated investing from the start
45:14 - Why Buffett saw media companies as modern-day toll bridges
54:02 - Buffett’s core disagreement with efficient market theory
1:00:00 - What Buffett learned while rescuing Salomon Brothers
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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1:14:07
TIP732: The Mindset and Skills That Build Investing Legends w/ Ian Cassel
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Ian Cassel about what separates good, great, and GOAT investors by breaking down the five core skills of stock picking. We'll also explore how elite investors evolve, avoid common traps, and develop underappreciated edges that compound into long-term outperformance.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - What sparked Ian’s obsession with investor greatness.
07:41 - The two metrics that reveal actual investing skill.
13:07 - Why radical self-honesty drives long-term improvement.
16:41 - The track records that define good, great, and GOAT investors.
19:09 - What a jiu-jitsu legend taught Ian about mastery.
19:09 - Five core skills every top investor must develop.
36:19 - Why staying the same means falling behind.
44:16 - Hidden skills that give GOATs an unfair edge.
01:08:16 - The rare skill Ian leverages for outperformance.
01:11:15 - Offense vs. defense: applying it to your portfolio.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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1:28:54
BTC240: Economic Calculation w/ Bitcoin with Joe Burnett and Chris Nicholson (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this episode, Preston sits down with Chris and Joe to explore how Bitcoin is changing the way we think about corporate treasuries, asset valuation, and investment risk.
They dive into the STRIVE report, debate traditional financial models, and propose new frameworks for evaluating assets in a Bitcoin-denominated world.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - How Bitcoin reshapes asset valuation and opportunity cost analysis
10:23 - Why Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is crucial for comparing investments in a Bitcoin world
13:05 - The challenges of applying traditional DCF models to Bitcoin
20:45 - The concept and implications of the equity stability premium
22:59 - How Bitcoin’s volatility can be reframed as an asset rather than a liability
26:19 - Why volatility perceptions differ between traditional finance and Bitcoin maximalists
31:08 - How Bitcoin adoption trends impact valuation and investment strategy
08:29 - Preston’s personal journey in reevaluating valuation models using Bitcoin
40:46 - Portfolio risk management principles involving Bitcoin and traditional assets
50:06 - Insights from the STRIVE report on future asset valuation frameworks
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Joe's X Account.
Chris' X Account.
The Strive Report on: The Case for Bitcoin in Corporate Treasuries.
The Unchained Report: Repricing the Economy in Bitcoin.
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1:03:17
RWH058: Winning Ways w/ Bill Nygren
In this episode, William Green chats with investing legend Bill Nygren, who oversees about $25 billion at Harris Associates. Bill is the firm’s Chief Investment Officer for US Equities & co-manages two flagship mutual funds: Oakmark Select & Oakmark Fund. Here, he discusses the processes, principles, habits & mindset that have enabled him to beat the market over three decades.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
05:32 - How Bill Nygren became a contrarian bargain hunter.
18:05 - Why sports gambling companies often refuse to take his bets.
47:56 - What three qualities he seeks in any company.
01:00:05 - How he scored big on Amazon, Google, Apple & Netflix.
01:11:11 - Why he never relaxes his disciplined focus on valuation.
01:16:04 - What he learned from hedge fund star Michael Steinhardt.
01:24:47 - How Bill’s team performs “Devil’s Advocate Reviews” for each stock.
01:33:55 - Why he developed his “Mistake Management Protocol.”
01:46:51 - How to succeed without ruining your health or your family.
01:46:51 - Why he discourages people from entering the investing business.
01:50:46 - What you must sacrifice to achieve greatness.
01:59:08 - How to succeed by aligning yourself with top-decile people.
02:07:13 - Why value investing isn’t dead.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
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Bill Nygren’s investment firm, Harris Associates.
Bill Nygren’s funds, Oakmark Select & Oakmark Fund.
William Green’s book, “The Great Minds of Investing.”
William Green’s podcast interview with Christopher Begg.
William Green’s podcast interview with Ray Dalio.
William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.
Follow William Green on X.
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