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InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast - A podcast by Phil Town & Danielle Town

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Founders are vital to a company's success due to their passion, deep understanding of the business, and ability to make agile decisions. Their personal stake in the company aligns their interests with shareholders, fostering commitment to long-term value creation. For investors, recognizing the importance of founders is crucial. Founder-led companies tend to be more resilient and innovative than their competitors while having a unique focus on lasting success. Their leadership often results in strategic advantages, making such investments more attractive to value investors. This week, Phil and Danielle discuss why having a central figurehead can be extremely valuable for companies, and how having the wrong person in such a crucial role can hamstring even the most promising of organizations. To learn more about ways you could improve your own investing practice, click here for the Rule #1 Investing Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/468F8eW Topics Discussed: Indian Wells, CA Rebuilding VW engines Shake Shack Danny Meyer Sanderson Farms Apple in China Succession planning Resources Discussed: Seven Samurai Eleven Madison Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices