In this episode of Investing Mastermind Podcast, we unpack the psychology and strategy behind dominant brands and how investors can spot businesses with built-in protection.

From Disney and Apple to patents, railroads, and network effects, this is about understanding what keeps profits protected for years.

Remember to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes.Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP⁠⁠To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to ⁠⁠Investionista.com/workshop⁠⁠.Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel at ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MichelleMarki⁠⁠Blog at ⁠⁠www.michellemarki.com

In our back to investing basics series, in this episode we tell stories about a company's management and why that's important. Does the management have integrity and can you rely on them to make wise capital allocation decisions? You can assess whether management shares your values or not, and this can guide you as to whether you invest in the company's stock or not.Remember to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes.Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP⁠⁠To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to ⁠⁠Investionista.com/workshop⁠⁠.Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel at ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MichelleMarki⁠⁠  Blog at ⁠⁠www.michellemarki.com

In this episode, Signe and Michelle go back to investing basics by sharing their stories on how to find stocks that have meaning to us and which are within our circle of competence. What are you passionate about or enjoy doing? Your interests and hobbies can be a starting point to finding companies' stocks that you can invest in. And when you see a company that shares your values, that can motivate you to study a company even more.

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A new year.
A historic transition.
And one of the most important questions in investing today:

What happens to Berkshire Hathaway after Warren Buffett?

In this episode Michelle Marki and Signe Loenholdt step back from the noise and take a long-term investors view of the transition at Berkshire Hathaway from Warren Buffett to Greg Abel.

In the episode we mention a book by Adam J. Mead: The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway 2nd ed: A Chronological Analysis of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's Conglomerate Masterpiece

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Financial-History-Berkshire-Hathaway/dp/1804093823?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1⁠

Happy, prosperous New Year and welcome to this next chapter.

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Seasons Greetings in our holiday episode recapping the wild ride that was 2025 in the stock market! While Signe and Michelle have had a busy year, we've been yearning to come back to the podcast and share our investing stories. Index funds and AI-tech stocks have powered the markets this year, but can the same bubblicious trend continue into 2026?

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Dear Viewers and Listeners, Seasons Greetings! We are long overdue for the third installment of our Berkshire Hathaway 2025 Annual Meeting takeaways. Signe shared lessons from famous investors. Think of this episode as a bonus holiday episode, before our actual holiday episode right after this one!

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What made Buffett break his usual silence on politics and tariffs in front of 40,000 shareholders? Which insights did we get that might want us to go and copy-trade five of Warren Buffett's stock positions?In this second episode of our exclusive recap from the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, we answer these questions.

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Warren Buffett just made one of the biggest announcements in Berkshire Hathaway history — and we were there to witness it.

In this episode of the Investing Mastermind Podcast, Michelle Marki and Signe Lønholdt dive into what really happened at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha. Signe attended in person and shares behind-the-scenes moments, big takeaways from the Q&A, and the emotional impact of Buffett revealing that Greg Abel will officially step in as CEO in 2026.

We also unpack what this means for the future of Berkshire, whether the annual pilgrimage to Omaha will continue, and why this year’s meeting felt so different — from emotional reactions in the crowd to activist questions on energy and sustainability.

Oh, and yes… we talk about Signe’s viral $100 bill money lei 😄

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Stock market craziness in April will bring May flowers at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting happening on Saturday, May 3, 2025! Signe and Michelle briefly discussed how the wild swings in the stock market are related institutional angst over tariffs and the trade war. We then segue into the upcoming excitement that is Warren Buffett and amazing investors at the Berkshire Hathaway meeting in Omaha this weekend!

Ever wondered how the world’s best investors actually invest? In this episode of the Investing Mastermind Podcast, Signe Lonholdt and Michelle Marki break down Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s approach to buying wonderful companies at fair prices — and how you, as a private investor, can apply the same principles today in the current market conditions.

Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes.Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com