Etsy is quickly growing two-sided marketplace built specifically to help people find unique goods.  Learn about the fundamentals of Etsy&apos;s business and its history.? Watch on YouTube? Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models here: https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/

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What Gives Etsy A Durable Competitive Advantage?

How do you become financially independent at a young age?  My wife and I did it by 30 years old, and I want to show you how.? Watch on YouTube? Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models here: https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/

How To Become Financially Independent By 30

Google has been an amazingly successful stock for investors, but can it continue its upward trajectory?  Learn about the fundamentals of Alphabet&apos;s business.? Watch on YouTube? Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models here: https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/

Is Google Too Big To Grow Investor Returns?

After a hiatus, I&apos;m back!  And I&apos;m SO ready and excited for what 2022 has to hold for you, for me, and for this show.Let&apos;s kick the year off right and learn about some more companies and mental models!Check out the new Stock Stories YouTube channel!  First video episode drops 2/2:Stock Stories - YouTube

I'm Back.....Here's What's New For 2022!

Quick End of Year Update

I&apos;m looking for an inner circle of listeners to help shape the future of the show (5 people max).  Apply by sending me an email at alex@stockstoriespodcast.comThanks,Alex

Stock Stories Sabbatical

Food is something we all rely on but often don&apos;t think about from an economic perspective.  Where does it come from?  How does it make it onto our grocery store shelves?  Today&apos;s company focuses on creating products that help farmers create what we need to survive - food.Click here to learn more about Stock Stories Premium (bonus episodes).Enjoy the show?  Rate and Review to share your thoughts:Apple Podcasts (iPhone) | Podchaser (Android)Connect with me: stockstoryteller.com | Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.

FMC Corporation (FMC)

We did it....and I want to help you do it too.Email or DM me:Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.The original Trinity StudyThe updated Trinity Study (by Wade Pfau)

WE DID IT (and how you can too)

Delicious burritos.  Think fast.  What’s the first thing you thought of after reading those two words?  If you live in the United States, you probably thought about Chipotle.  Today’s episode is about the dominant Mexican-style fast casual restaurant in America - how it started, what its business model is, and how we should think about it as potential investors.  Welcome to Stock Stories.Click here to learn more about Stock Stories Premium (bonus episodes).Enjoy the show?  Rate and Review to share your thoughts:Apple Podcasts (iPhone) | Podchaser (Android)Connect with me: stockstoryteller.com | Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)

The more often a task is repeated, the less time and effort it takes to accomplish the same task.  In today’s episode we explore this concept and see how it applies to our practice as investors.Click here to learn more about Stock Stories Premium (bonus episodes).Enjoy the show?  Rate and Review to share your thoughts:Apple Podcasts (iPhone) | Podchaser (Android)Connect with me: stockstoryteller.com | Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.

Mental Model: Wright's Law

What happens when you merge modern technology with financial services?  You get companies like SoFi.  With quick-moving applications that approve financial transactions in minutes instead of days, SoFi is on the front line of modernizing banking, particularly for affluent consumers.In today&apos;s episode we cover the history, business model, financials, and future outlook of SoFi.Click here to learn more about Stock Stories Premium (bonus episodes).Enjoy the show?  Rate and Review to share your thoughts:Apple Podcasts (iPhone) | Podchaser (Android)Connect with me: stockstoryteller.com | Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.

SoFi Technologies (SOFI)

Although many companies now operate in the payments space, PayPal started back when fast-growing access to the internet was just beginning.  Now PayPal does much more than facilitate typical digital transactions between consumers and businesses.In today&apos;s episode we cover the history, business model, financials, and future outlook of PayPal.Click here to learn more about Stock Stories Premium (bonus episodes).Enjoy the show?  Rate and Review to share your thoughts:Apple Podcasts (iPhone) | Podchaser (Android)Connect with me: stockstoryteller.com | Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.

PayPal (PYPL)

Auctions on the internet.  Back in the 1990s it was a new thing.  eBay pioneered it, and grew to dominate the ecommerce landscape - for a time.  But along the way it picked up as well as sold a variety of businesses, which helped bolster its returns to shareholders.In today&apos;s episode we cover the history, business model, financials, and future outlook of eBay.Click here to learn more about Stock Stories Premium (bonus episodes).Enjoy the show?  Rate and Review to share your thoughts:Apple Podcasts (iPhone) | Podchaser (Android)Connect with me: stockstoryteller.com | Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.

eBay (EBAY)

Finding the strength to press on in spite of obstacles is both a personal characteristic as well as one that can be observed in companies themselves.In today&apos;s episode we explore the general concept of endurance, and then apply it to how we look at markets as individual investors.Enjoy the show?  Rate and Review to share your thoughts:Apple Podcasts (iPhone) | Podchaser (Android)Connect with me: stockstoryteller.com | Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.

Mental Model: Endurance

Click here to learn more about Stock Stories Premium (bonus episodes).Many people have heard of Warren Buffett, but much fewer know the story behind his legendary company, Berkshire Hathaway.  As one of the most successful businesses and stocks of all time, it has operations ranging from insurance to railroads to energy.In today&apos;s episode we cover the history, business model, financials, and future outlook of Berkshire Hathaway.Enjoy the show?  Rate and Review to share your thoughts:Apple Podcasts (iPhone) | Podchaser (Android)Connect with me: stockstoryteller.com | Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK)

Stock Stories is a podcast dedicated to improving individual investor's knowledge through case studies of companies. We explore the characteristics of individual businesses in order help you make better investing decisions. We also explore mental models to complement investment analysis.

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