Jamal "Monster Mash" Mashburn played 12 years in the NBA and was an All-Star who averaged 19 points over his career. In his post-NBA life, Jamal has built an impressive portfolio of investments that include restaurants, car dealerships, hospitality, waste management and transportation. 

In this episode, Jake and Jamal discuss:

• Jamal's operating portfolio
• Finding jockey's for businesses Jamal invests in
• Developing a growth mindset
• Underwriting, acquiring, and exiting businesses

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Topics:

(00:02:14) Jamal’s first inklings for entrepreneurship, playing in the NBA, and operating portfolio today

(00:13:54) Doing a deal with Outback Steakhouse

(00:16:28) Finding a great Jockey of a business and being part of the foundation of an investment

(00:20:42) Developing a growth mindset

(00:34:55) Choosing Kentucky for college

(00:38:12) What are some of your major insights in your career post-NBA?

(00:44:04) How do you communicate that you don’t know everything without feeling pushed around?

(00:47:51) What have you learned from operating over multiple business cycles?

(00:51:17) Finding success in the car business

(01:00:29) How do you think about exiting a business?

(01:04:23) How difficult has it been with labor in some of these businesses?

(01:10:28) How do you keep a pulse on all of the businesses you’re involved in?

(01:15:03) How do you underwrite a small business?

(01:22:43) Are there any niche sports teams or industries that would be interesting to acquire?

(01:32:51) What is your favorite hotel?