In his recent interview on the Capital Allocators Podcast, Sam Zell explained why all investing is about figuring out the downside and being certain you can you handle it. Here’s an excerpt from the interview: Zell: I think I start by saying that evaluating risk is very simple. Bernard Baruch, … Read More
Sam Zell: Where There’s No Competition You Can Produce Exceptional Margins
We’ve just been listening to a fantastic interview with Sam Zell on Tim Ferriss’ podcast. During the interview Zell speaks about one of his most successful investments and a lesson that he learned that’s important for all investors: Where there’s no competition you can produce exceptional margins. Here’s an excerpt … Read More
Sam Zell – How To Find Great Investment Opportunities When Others See Distress
One of my favorite investors is Sam Zell. According to Forbes, Zell is one of America’s most prolific real estate investors, Sam Zell is the son of a Polish grain merchant. His parents and sister escaped Poland by train hours before Hitler’s army bombed the tracks that ran through their … Read More