Learn about two of the best investors of our generation and how they turned $10M into $5B in 20 years by investing all across the world in emerging markets.

It will not disappoint.

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Join us on a journey to learn from one of the best deal makers of all time, Jay Pritzker.

Big thanks to our sponsor Ayrin. If you've got a product in your head and want to build it the right way contact the team at Ayrin.

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Links:

Rockwood Notes Nicholas Pritzker Article: https://www.rockwoodnotes.com/p/nicholas-j-pritzker

Rockwood Notes: https://x.com/RockwoodNotes

Turtlebay_IO: https://x.com/turtlebay_io

Matt's Tweet: https://x.com/ReustleMatt/status/1891638963133108629

Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ylhoOHb-WU3-nx2DcqwJsfwVW0vF-o1AXMMBIcBkmKI/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary story of Rick Caruso, who built a $5.8 billion real estate empire with less than a dozen shopping centers in Los Angeles.Starting as an attorney with no real estate experience, Caruso transformed the retail landscape by taking a completely different approach to development. Learn how he went from buying parking lots to creating some of America's most successful shopping destinations like The Grove.

What You'll Learn:How Caruso turned regulatory obstacles into massive opportunities when other developers couldn't buildWhy listening to community concerns became his secret competitive advantageThe innovative design principles that helped his malls achieve double the industry's average conversion ratesHow preserving the historic Farmers Market became central to The Grove's success.

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Sources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qnR3C9msx34R8ACdor9efwVXqHxd-1tHAnVauk6JeFM/edit?usp=sharing

Learn how Herb Allen Jr built his fortune and created Allen & Co to be Hollywood's premier merchant bank.

Sources

Books:

"The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life" by Alice Schroeder

Articles:

"Inside The Private World of Allen & Co." by Carol J. Loomis

Show Notes:

The Allen & Co story hasn't been fully told yet - until now. To understand this secretive merchant bank, we need to start with its founder Charlie Allen. In this episode, we'll explore how Charlie Allen built Allen & Co and uncover the key moves that made the merchant bank so successful in the mid-1900s, setting the stage for his nephew Herb Jr to take the reins and transform it into what it is today.

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Sources:

Links:

John Scully Arbuckle Speech: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/experience/news-history/ernest-c-arbuckle-award-acceptance-speech-john-h-scully-mba-68

Paul Enright Analyst Presentation: https://becomeaninvestor.org/career-advice

Donald Bren Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6-donald-bren-blueprint-billionaire/id1726030978?i=1000647523005

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Welcome to the Rainmakers Podcast, where financial legends come to life.

Today, we're joined by Ken Hersh, co-founder of Natural Gas Partners, to uncover the firm's extraordinary success.

Ken will share how NGP's innovative strategies transformed the oil and gas industry from a neglected sector into a private equity goldmine.

We'll explore the vision, timing, and innovation that led to larger funds, impressive returns, and a revolution in energy investment.

Join us for an insider's perspective on how NGP became a true game-changer in the world of finance.

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Sources:

The Fastest Tortoise by Ken Hersh

“The Smart Money Speaks” by Stephen Taub

“Rainwater’s World” by David Carey

“Investing secrets of the Rainwater Rolodex” by Hilary Rosenberg

"The man behind the Bass Dynasty" by Anthony Bianco

"The Rainwater Prophecy" by Oliver Ryan

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Show Notes:

Welcome to the Rainmakers Podcast, where we unravel the strategies of investing legends.

Today, we're diving into the birth of Natural Gas Partners, a pivotal moment in Richard Rainwater's illustrious career.

We'll explore how the shifting landscape of the oil and gas industry set the stage for Rainwater's bold move, dissecting his unique approach to deal-making.

Join us as we connect the dots between market events, meticulous research, and the formation of a private equity powerhouse.

This is part one of a two-part series that promises to decode the brilliance behind one of the most successful ventures in financial history.

Get ready to discover how a visionary investor turned industry upheaval into extraordinary wealth!

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Sources:

ENSCO: The First 20 Years by Carolyn Barta

Oil Capital by Bernard F. Clark Jr.

Money Masters of Our Time by John Train

The Fastest Tortoise by Ken Hersh

Squawk Box CNBC April 4th, 2012 6:00am-9:00am EDT

Wall Street with Louis Rukeyeser 1997

“The Smart Money Speaks” by Stephen Taub

“Rainwater’s World” by David Carey

“Investing secrets of the Rainwater Rolodex” by Hilary Rosenberg

-“Lord of the Lowball” by Shade Rowe

"Bootstrapped" by Mark Kindley

"Bass brothers lose investment manager" by Stephen Rassenfoss

"The man behind the Bass Dynasty" by Anthony Bianco

"The Rainwater Prophecy" by Oliver Ryan

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Show Notes:

Welcome to the Rainmakers Podcast, where billionaire success stories come to life.

Today, we continue our deep dive into Kirk Kerkorian's investment playbook.

We'll explore how this casino mogul navigated a financial crisis after a high-stakes, debt-fueled bet on MGM during an economic downturn.

Discover how Kerkorian rebounded from a staggering loss, seeing his net worth plummet from $350 million to $70 million in just one year.

Join us for a masterclass in resilience and strategic recovery in the face of near-financial ruin.

Special thanks to @45wallst on twitter for helping with the research of this episode.

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Sources:

Show Notes:

Welcome to the Rainmakers podcast, where we decode the strategies of investing legends.

Today, we're diving into the early career of Kirk Kerkorian, a self-made billionaire who rose from humble beginnings to reshape Las Vegas and Hollywood.

We'll explore the pivotal moves that set Kerkorian on his path to fortune, from his daring aviation ventures to his first forays into the casino business.

Join us for an inspiring journey through the formative years of one of America's most intriguing tycoons.

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Links:

International Hotel Ad: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westgate_Las_Vegas#/media/File:International_Hotel_advertisement.jpg

Alix Pasquet Presentation: https://youtu.be/YMmjbHAHdNU?si=kKyvFOBg6jcsRpeL

Sources:

Kerkorian: An American Success Story by Dial Torgerson

The Airline Industry by William M. Leary

The Only Way to Fly: The Story of Western Airlines, America’s Senior Air Carrier by Robert J Serling

Third Try at the Club by David McClintick

How It All Came Apart In the Eurodollar Market by Lewis Beman

Kirk Kerkorian: Friend or Foe? : His Presence in the MGM Deal Receives Mixed Reviews by Michael A. Hiltzik

Entrepreneurs: The High Ride on Free Time by Time Magazine

Kerkorian Doesn’t Want All the Meat off the Bone by Irwin Ross

Welcome to the Rainmakers podcast, where we unveil the strategies of world-class investors.

Today, we're exploring the remarkable career of Jack Kent Cooke, a media maverick who built a billion-dollar empire through innovative business practices.

From turning around struggling radio stations with Roy Thomson to pioneering the sports business, Cooke's journey is a masterclass in creative entrepreneurship.

Join us as we unpack the deals and decisions that transformed this visionary into a titan of media and sports.

Prepare for an illuminating dive into the mind of a true rainmaker!

Links:

Mark Leonard Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uHEOdyn622mABGv7rd6Y_uQL1ngr94z6/view?pli=1

Springwood Capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/springwoodCap27

Savannah Bananas: https://youtu.be/T5RkB7_qNh8?si=Slip5PnA3q9EzyNa

Paul Enright Invest like the Best: https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/paul-enright-the-buy-side-primer/id1154105909?i=1000517881913

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Sources:

The Last Mogul by Adrian Havill

Jack Kent Cooke: A Career Biography by Adrian Kinnane

Market Place: Teleprompter: Fight Widens by Robert Metz

Jack Cooke: Genial But Tough by Steve E Prokesch