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Show Notes

(00:02:11) - (First question) - Identifying key factors in a market before investing

(00:05:07) - Gleaning insights from early acquisition experiences

(00:08:43) - Delving into the seller's mindset during a business sale

(00:12:51) - Weighing pre-built against organic growth strategies in acquisitions

(00:17:20) - Defining the elements of an ideal business

(00:22:49) - Engaging constructively with Wall Street

(00:24:36) - Discussing the substantial buyback of XPO shares

(00:28:16) - Ambition as a recurring theme in entrepreneurial success

(00:30:17) - Emphasizing the need to facilitate team agility

(00:32:35) - Highlighting the joys of post-acquisition integration

(00:36:09) - Drawing lessons from Ludwig Jesselson's principles

(00:40:34) - Comparing the risks and rewards of early versus late adoption

(00:44:09) - Reflecting on errors made in trend analysis

(00:48:59) - Strategies for implementing new technologies in enterprises

(00:51:59) - The significance of thought experiments in strategic decision-making

(00:56:00) - Recalling transformative events from his early years

(00: 57:22) - Outlining what makes a meeting 'electric'

(01: 01:53) - Sharing experiences with exemplary leadership

(01:05:02) - Strategies for maximizing team potential

(01:07:37) - Deciding the right time to step away from a business

(01:08:58) - Unveiling unexpected challenges in entrepreneurship

(01:18:45) - Philosophies for leading a fulfilling life

(01:21:04) - Finishing How To Make A Few Billion Dollars

(01:22:53) - The kindest thing anyone has ever done for Brad