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In today’s episode, Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O’Malley break down Moncler (ticker: MONC), an emerging leader in luxury outerwear. Known for its iconic down jackets, high-profile collaborations, and strategic expansion into new markets, Moncler has established itself as a powerhouse in the luxury fashion industry. As the company focuses on strengthening its direct-to-consumer model and expanding the luxury streetwear brand Stone Island, it’s positioning itself for more stable and profitable growth while maintaining its exclusive brand image.

In this episode, you’ll learn why Moncler stands out in the luxury fashion world, how it has built a strong brand identity rooted in both heritage and innovation, why its shift toward direct sales is so important for long-term profitability, what role collaborations and limited collections play in driving demand, plus so much more!

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN
00:00 - Intro
02:44 - How Moncler evolved from a French, niche skiwear brand into an Italian luxury brand.
13:10 - What makes a luxury brand successful.
26:51 - Why Direct-to-Consumer is so important for luxury brands.
34:59 - How Remo Ruffini transforms niche, local brands into global luxury brands.
49:28 - What role does Stone Island play?
49:28 - How does Moncler think about further acquisitions?
52:54 - Where does future growth come from?
01:10:52 - What are the risks in a Moncler investment?
01:26:37 - Whether Shawn & Daniel add MONC to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio.
And much, much more!

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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What Moncler and Canada Goose are really chasing: watch the video.

Moncler x Pharrell Williams Art of Terrain Experience.

Daniel Mahncke’s last Pitch on Nintendo.

“The Luxury Strategy” book.

Check out our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: AutoZone, Alphabet, Ulta, John Deere, and Madison Square Garden Sports.

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In today’s episode, Shawn O’Malley and Daniel Mahnke break down Hershey (ticker: HSY), a company about so much more than chocolate. From Hershey’s Kisses to Reese’s, Skinny Pop, and Dot’s Pretzels, Hershey’s is home to a number of iconic brands and is turning into an increasingly diversified snacking company.

In this episode, you’ll learn how Hershey’s was founded, why chocolate brands are hard to scale internationally, why Hershey’s is diversifying into salty snacks, what Hershey’s is doing about a global cocoa shortage, plus so much more!

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN
00:00 - Intro
04:41 - Hershey’s unique origin story
16:09 - How the company is responding to global cocoa shortages
22:19 - Why Hershey is unlikely to be acquired and its plans for growth
23:36 - The origins of Hershey’s unconventional ownership structure
29:27 - Why Hershey’s isn’t as popular outside North America
39:53 - What made Hershey’s diversify into salty snacks
42:45 - Why the stock has been so beaten up over the last 18 months
35:12 - How Hershey’s stacks up against competitors
1:00:20 - What is Hershey’s intrinsic value per share
1:07:44 - Whether Shawn & Daniel add HSY to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio
And much, much more!

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.

Hershey’s 2023 pitch on the Value Investors Club Forum.

Check out Poor Charlie’s Almanack.

The History of Hershey.

Hershey’s annual financial reports.

Check out our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: AutoZone, Alphabet, Ulta, John Deere, and Madison Square Garden Sports.

Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here.

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NEW TO THE SHOW?

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SPONSORS
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In today’s episode, Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O’Malley break down Nintendo (ticker: NTDOY), a global gaming powerhouse. With its legendary franchises, expanding digital services, and a growing presence beyond gaming, Nintendo is evolving into a broader entertainment empire. As the company focuses on building an everlasting ecosystem and shifting toward recurring revenue streams, it appears to be achieving greater financial stability while maintaining its reputation for innovation.

In this episode, you’ll learn why Nintendo is such a unique gaming and entertainment company, how it has built one of the most loyal fan bases in the industry, why its business model is evolving beyond traditional console cycles, what Nintendo can do to strengthen its long-term profitability, plus so much more!

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN
00:00 - Intro
03:57 - How Nintendo evolved from a small playing card company into a global gaming powerhouse.
07:48 - Why Nintendo's consoles and games are unique in the industry.
10:03 - Why Nintendo differs from competitors like PlayStation and Xbox.
21:20 - How the introduction of online services has changed the gaming industry forever.
26:57 - How Nintendo survived the Wii U failure and stepped up its game.
35:29 - How Nintendo is turning its consoles into an everlasting gaming ecosystem.
47:04 - How Nintendo is leveraging its IP to expand beyond gaming.
01:27:14 - What is Nintendo’s intrinsic value per share?
01:31:51 - Whether Shawn & Daniel add NTDOY to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio.
And much, much more!

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.

Crossroad's 2021 Annual Letter: Nintendo Breakdown.

Nintendo's Investor Relations Information.

Daniel Mahncke’s appearance on the Millennial Investing podcast to discuss Alibaba.

Shawn and Daniel’s 2024 podcast on Disney


The Original 1972 Magnavox Odyssey Commercial.

Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here.

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Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.

Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.

Try Shawn's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.

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SPONSORS
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In today’s episode, Shawn O’Malley (@Shawn_OMalley_) breaks down Airbnb (ticker: ABNB), a dominant and disruptive business in the hospitality industry. Airbnb has changed how the world travels, convincing millions to spend a night in a stranger’s home, similar to how Uber convinced the world to ride in strangers’ vehicles. Shawn explores how Airbnb got its start, the business’s economics, and whether the company is an attractive investment at current prices.
In this episode, you’ll learn the secret sauce behind Airbnb, how it stacks up against the competition, what Airbnb’s flywheel looks like, how the company plans to grow, the best ways to think about valuing its shares, plus so much more!

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN
00:00 - Intro
03:06 - Airbnb’s surprising origin story
07:56 - How Airbnb’s co-founder has continued to lead the company
23:47 - Which concerns pose the biggest downside risks for Airbnb investors
25:12 - How Airbnb is navigating regulatory controversies in cities across the world
28:25 - What impact has Covid had on the business, and why it may have made Airbnb stronger
41:00 - Airbnb’s plans for growth and continued disruption of the hospitality industry
41:20 - What underpins Airbnb’s flywheel for success
47:56 - How to think about Airbnb’s valuation and Shawn’s decision on Airbnb for The Intrinsic Value Portfolio
And much, much more!

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.

Check out The Story of Airbnb w/ Clay Finck | YouTube Video.

Aswath Damodaran’s blog post on ABNB.

Leigh Gallagher's book, The Airbnb Story.

Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here.

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NEW TO THE SHOW?

Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.

Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.

Try Shawn's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.

Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.

Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.


SPONSORS
Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors:

Airbnb

TurboTax

Netsuite

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Public

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Connect with Shawn: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email

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In today’s episode, Shawn O’Malley (@Shawn_OMalley_) breaks down Blue Owl Capital (ticker: OWL), an emerging giant in the world of alternative asset management that specializes in private credit. Blue Owl has quickly grown its assets under management to over $230 billion and is one of the few SPACs from 2020 to work out, yet Shawn explores whether the company is a good investment at current prices.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how Blue Owl was born out of several mergers, how the private credit legend Doug Ostrover has built an extremely high-quality asset-management business with 91% permanent capital, why private asset classes have become so popular in recent years and whether that growth is sustainable, plus so much more!

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN
00:00 - Intro
05:11 - How Blue Owl was born out of a merger with Dyal Capital and a SPAC.
05:11 - What the business model for an alternative asset manager looks like.
11:49 - Why alternative investing has ballooned in recent years and whether that growth is sustainable.
29:49 - Why Blue Owl’s permanent capital base is so attractive.
36:23 - How Blue Owl has continued to grow its assets under management through acquisitions.
59:04 - How to untangle Blue Owl’s convoluted corporate structure.
01:03:42 - Why financial services businesses are especially opaque and hard-to-value.
01:08:17 - Whether Shawn adds Blue Owl to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio.
And much, much more!

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter.

The Financial Times’ article on Michael Rees of Dyal Capital.

Capital Allocators podcast with Douglas Ostrover.

Chris Panagiotu was my financial-advisory scuttlebutt contact for Blue Owl — checkout his podcast on financial planning.

Ohio State study on private credit returns.

See here on how to attend the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder’s meeting and meet-ups with The Investor’s Podcast Network

Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here.

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NEW TO THE SHOW?

Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.

Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.

Try Shawn's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.

Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.

Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.


SPONSORS
Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors:

Netsuite

Shopify

TurboTax

Public

Airbnb


Connect with Shawn: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email

HELP US OUT!
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