Planet Microcap Podcast | Microcap Investing Strategies

My guest on the show today is Jonathan Boyar, President of Boyar Research. I recently saw Jonathan as a guest on the Value After Hours podcast with Tobias Carlisle and Jake Taylor, and invited him on to get his perspective on the markets in 2023, as well as his take on MicroCap performance. As the title states, we've been experiencing a double whammy in MicroCaps: poor stock performance over the last two years and allocators are not distributing funds to MicroCap strategists. We talk at length about why this environment is fertile ground for MicroCap investors that know what they are doing. Jonathan and I also talk about his latest venture: the Boyar Research substack, where you can actually get Jonathan's latest MicroCap picks as a subscriber - the link to the Boyar Research substack is in the show notes. Subscribe to the Boyar Research Substack here: https://boyarresearch.substack.com/  You can Follow Boyar Value Group on Twitter/X here: https://twitter.com/BoyarValue  Today's episode is sponsored by: Strea

My guest on the show today is Paul Andreola, Founder and Editor of SmallCap Discoveries. Paul had a great idea in advance of the conference that we do a short breakdown of all the Presenting Companies currently listed (all subject to change) to participate in the event. I like to be very collaborative when putting together our events and what companies folks would be interested in seeing, and that was especially the case for our first event up in Vancouver - Paul and his team were integral to that process. We just opened our 1x1 meeting platform this week for participants to start requesting meetings with CEOs, and so we thought it would be cool to share some quick insights to get you fired up to participate in the event - it's not too late to register by the way: planetmicrocapshowcase.com. Register to attend for the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER: https://planetmicrocapshowcase.com/signup Presenting Company List for the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER: https://planetmicrocapshowcase.com/components/

My guest on the show today is Gary Mishuris, Managing Partner and CIO at Silver Ring Value Partners. As I've mentioned on every show leading up, we have our conference, the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER coming up on September 6-7, 2023 (planetmicrocapshowcase.com for more information), and it is a great opportunity for attendees to meet with MicroCap management teams and ask them questions. We've covered this topic quite often here on the show, but: 1. We haven't in a while, and 2. Gary's article, same as today's episode title, I think provides a solid framework/check list of questions that every investor could refer to when thinking about what they want to speak with management about.   My biggest takeaway that stuck with me is asking yourself the following: "what are you trying to accomplish" in your interaction with management. I think most folks go into these conversations and their goal is thinking they can get CEOs to give them information that's either borderline or non-public altogether. Most ma

My guest on the show today is Simon Handrahan, Editor of the Margin of Safety Investing Newsletter. He recently shared a Tweet (or a post now, an "X", I don't know), where he asked his audience: "Individual investors: why don't you invest in illiquid microcaps?" When you deal with MicroCaps, there's a good chance you'll come across a company you might like that meets all your criteria, and it barely trades. This is not news to most of you, but I thought the question that Simon posted on Twitter/X got me thinking: how illiquid is too illiquid? Is the lack of liquidity THE edge when investing in MicroCap stocks? So, I invited on Simon to chat further about all of this plus his theses on stocks currently in his portfolio: Constellation Software CSU, OTC Markets OTCM, Atlas Engineered AEP on the Venture and Galaxy Gaming GLXZ. For more information about the Margin of Safety Investing Newsletter on Substack, please visit: https://www.marginofsafetyinvesting.com/  You can Follow Simon Handrahan on Twitter @MoS_Inve

My guest on the show today is Ben Claremon, Host of the Compounders Podcast. Ben and I have been in the lab focused on a re-imagining of the Compounders Podcast, and we're finally ready to unveil some exciting new content on that podcast feed. I invited Ben on Planet MicroCap today to talk about what the new look Compounders Podcast is all about, plus: banks, entertainment industry, smallcap value, as well as what he describes as "Quiet Compounders". Be sure to subscribe to the Compounders Podcast audio feed which is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as on the Planet MicroCap YouTube Channel. You can Subscribe to the Compounders Podcast on Apple, Spotify and on the Planet MicroCap YouTube Channel. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compounders-podcast/id1579124518 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Qbcrw84MDaJ3CZUNuqOxu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/snnwire Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that

My guest on the show today is Paul, a small and microcap investor better known by his Twitter handle @Investmentideen. We've been going back and forth on doing an interview for a while, and he recently published a thread on how Paul Andreola and Brandon Mackie's investing framework, "Small Cap Discovery", has impacted his investing process. The thread is in the show notes by the way. Paul and Brandon are great friends of Planet MicroCap, and the presentation they did on this framework back in 2016, I was in the room for that, not to mention the many times both of them have been on the podcast. So, I thought it was really cool that Paul found this framework and his been able to extrapolate from there a Small/MicroCap strategy that works for him. We talk about the framework, how Paul implements it and some examples of investments he's made where he's benefitted, as well as made mistakes.  You can Follow Paul on Twitter @Investmentideen: https://twitter.com/Investmentideen Twitter thread "How to Identify Multiba

My guest on the show today is Phil Richards, CFO of Corero Network Security plc (AIM: CNS).  Corero Network Security is a leading provider of distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions that includes network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero's technology provides scalable protection capabilities against both external DDoS attackers and internal DDoS threats, in even the most complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability and uptime. According to Corero's annual DDoS Threat Intelligence Report they recently published, there has been a 300% increase in carpet bomb attacks in 2022 compared to 2021, over seven times as many Mirai-like DDoS attacks in 2022 than in 2021 and twice as many DDoS attacks targeting DNS (Domain Name System) services in 2022 than in 2020. Needless to say, the need for cyber security solutions is on the rise, and I wanted to better understand how Corero is addressi

My guest on the show today is Josh Young, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Bison Interests. I've had Josh on the show twice before, the last time was July 2022, and it was definitely time to get a high level update on all things energy and oil & gas, and specifically, why its gone off the radar. We discuss how the global energy crisis has been temporarily defused, valuations collapsed, tech stocks re-inflated, and what the opportunity set looks like in Oil & Gas small cap-side. Josh also goes into detail on a few ideas within the O&G opportunity set that he's looking at: Vital Energy, Journey Energy, Sandridge. For more information about Bison Interests, please visit: https://bisoninterests.com/ You can Follow Josh Young on Twitter @josh_young_1: https://twitter.com/Josh_Young_1 Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical i

My guest on the show today is Maury Marks, President and CEO of Quorum Information Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: QIS) (OTC Pink: QIFTF). Quorum is a North American SaaS Software and Services company providing essential enterprise solutions that automotive dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) rely on for their operations. I've known of Quorum for a while now, and they recently jumped on my radar again when then announced a new addition to their Board of Directors, Damien Leonard, which we talk about today; so I invited Maury on to better understand the business, as well as: Their five enterprise solutions: Quorum’s Dealership Management System (DMS), DealerMine CRM, Autovance, Accessible Accessories and VINN Automotive Balancing their desire to accelerate organic growth in the business via cross selling their solutions to existing clients, and how that in turn speeds up their ability to be more acquisitive Current market penetration; well-known in Canada and looking to expand further into the

My guest on the show today is Rick Rule,  Investor, Speculator and Founder of Rule Investment Media. I haven't had Rick on the show since September 2021 - during that time we've seen gold tap $2,000 an ounce and remain just below, lithium craze and much more. I invited Rick on the show to hear what metals and mining narratives he's been paying attention to in the last 6-12 months and for the next 6-12 months. Rick also does a deep dive on the three reasons why there has been a junior mining MicroCap malaise, his criteria for finding the top 5% junior mining stocks, as well as his thoughts on royalty and streaming companies. Whether you're an active investor in metals and mining, passively follow or even hate the industry all together, my chat with Rick Rule has nuggets of wisdom for each of you. For more information about Rule Investment Media, please visit: https://ruleinvestmentmedia.com/ You can sign up for The Rule Symposium here: https://rulesymposium.com/ Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by Alpha

My guest on the show today is Ryan Hamlin, Co-Founder and CEO of POSaBIT Systems Corporation (CSE: PBIT) (OTCQX: POSAF). POSaBIT is a financial technology company that delivers payment processing and point-of-sale systems for cash-only businesses. POSaBIT specializes in resolving pain points for complex, high-risk, emerging industries like cannabis with an all-in-one solution that is compliant, user-friendly and utilizes top-of-the-line hardware. Let's start by saying that the Cannabis industry has been getting, for lack of a better term, wrecked in the last two years. Almost every sector index and indicator, and publicly-traded cannabis company issuer performance are down. Even when we think that some companies are making progress, they've probably announced not-so-great earnings within the last quarter or two. Despite the nuclear winter we're seeing in Cannabis right now (and for the last couple years now), if we're looking at the big picture, whether cannabis is legalized or not, it's without a doubt not g

I got a full panel today for this episode: Andrew Walker, Host of the Yet Another Value Podcast, Jason Hirschman, Managing Director of Hudson 215 Capital and Maj Soueidan, Founder of GeoInvesting.com. Last year when we did the mid-year review, we all needed a nice glass of whiskey to drown our sorrows in the bloodbath of 2022 for MicroCaps. 2023 has been slightly kinder - all major indices have been up on the year and as per usual, Small / MicroCaps have lagged. I invited my esteemed colleagues to talk about all of this and more! Andrew Walker Website: https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewRangeley Jason Hirschman Twitter: https://twitter.com/EightTrack180 Maj Soueidan Website: https://geoinvesting.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/majgeoinvesting To register and attend, please visit: https://planetmicrocapshowcase.com/ Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search tech

My guest on the show today is Michael McCann, President & CEO of Limbach Holdings (NASDAQ: LMB). Limbach is a building systems solutions firm with expertise in the design, prefabrication, installation, management and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (“HVAC”), mechanical, electrical, plumbing and controls systems. With over 1,500 team members and 17 offices located throughout the United States, the company partners with institutions with mission-critical infrastructures, such as data centers and healthcare, industrial & light manufacturing, cultural & entertainment, higher education, and life science facilities. Limbach had presented at our virtual conference in December of 2022, and I've interviewed the previous CEO, Charlie Bacon, going back as far as 2016. Also, my friend, Yaron Naymark recently was a guest on Andrew Walker's show, Yet Another Value Podcast, to discuss his thesis about Limbach. As you will hear, Limbach, despite being around since 1901, went through a strate

My guest on the show today is Paul Dwyer, Director of Research at Punch & Associates. I recently had Paul's colleague, Howard Punch on the show, and after recording, Howard asked if we had ever done anything on the Russell Rebalance. After spending minutes in the deep Planet MicroCap podcast archives, it turns out, we hadn't! So, I acted on Howard's suggestion and invited his Director of Research to talk about it. We recorded this interview on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, and the Russell Rebalance officially takes effect on Monday, June 26, 2023 - timing couldn't be better on this one. For more information about Punch & Associates, please visit: https://punchinvest.com/ To register and attend, please visit: https://planetmicrocapshowcase.com/ Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical insights. Start your FREE trial on their websi

My guest on the show today is Chris Wood, Chief Investment Officer of RiskHedge. Founded in 2018, Chris and his team at RiskHedge run a newsletter helping subscribers anticipate and profit from the biggest disruptive trends shaping our world. They look at opportunities everywhere, but Chris has an affinity for MicroCaps, where he can deploy his own proprietary CHAOS formula to find disruptive companies within the MicroCap ranks. In our conversation today, Chris shares what his "CHAOS Formula" is (which stands for Change, Hype, Acceleration, Ownership and Size) and applies that formula for a few investment ideas he's looking at. Chris also recently attended our conference, the Planet MicroCap Showcase in Las Vegas, as well as LD Micro, where at both, he did a ton of meetings with management teams - so, I wanted to get his take on the message he's getting from CEOs.  For more information about RiskHedge, please visit: https://www.riskhedge.com/ To register and attend, please visit: https://planetmicrocapshowcas

My guest on the show today is Joe Ramelli, Vice President of Business Development for Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED). Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture, according to the company's website. Three things to get you ready for this interview: 1. I've been wanting to have a US-listed Chinese company on the podcast. US-listed Chinese companies have had a negative perception for a while now in general, and especially amongst US MicroCap investors. Out of curiosity, I wanted to chat with a US-listed Chinese company to better understand how they feel about this and approach investors with a certain narrative, without knowing anything specific about their company. 2. I wanted to interview a US-listed Chinese company that I know has b

I promise you what you are about to hear is not just Paul and I talking about my next event, the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER - taking place September 6-7, 2023. But since you mention it, we are really excited to introduce and welcome you all to my next event on the MicroCap investor conference calendar, the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER - taking place September 6-7, 2023 at the Fairmont Waterfront. Paul Andreola and his team at Smallcap Discoveries are lead sponsors for this event, and will be my personal escort through all of Vancouver. All jokes aside, we wanted to take 20 minutes of your time here today to discuss why we embarked on our first event outside of Las Vegas, why Vancouver, and how we feel this event will fill a void for Canada, which, in my opinion, has one of the best MicroCap investing ecosystems in the world. We already have some really, and I mean really high quality speakers and companies lined-up to participate, and now is your chance to join us as well. To register and atte

My guest on the show today is Shai Lustgarten, CEO of omniQ Corp. (NASDAQ: OMQS). omniQ provides computerized and machine vision image processing solutions that use patented and proprietary AI technology to deliver data collection, real-time surveillance and monitoring for supply chain management, homeland security, public safety, traffic & parking management, and access control applications. The company's customers range across four key verticals: Supply Chain, Traffic Management, Public Safety/Safe Cities, and Retail/Restaurants. As it states in the title and Shai's answer to my first question, the company creates automation through object identification. Yes, it sounds like tech jargon, however, I started to better understand what omniQ is attempting to achieve when you better understand the verticals they are serving, which we cover at length in our conversation, as well as: What differentiates omniQ's technology from their peers Working with their client base to solve huge problems like homeland secu

My guest on the show today is Travis Prentice, CEO and CIO of EAM Investors. I was introduced to Travis by Doug Porter from Acuitas Investments (thank you Doug!) From Travis' time working at Managing Director and Portfolio Manager with Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management, experience with Russell in the midst of building out the MicroCap index, as well as EAM's strategy using what he describes "Informed Momentum", I think you're in for a treat. For more information about EAM Investors, please visit: https://eaminvestors.com/ Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical insights. Start your FREE trial on their website: https://streamrg.co/PMC Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the SNN Network YouTube channel. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscr

My guest on the show today is Jay Grdina, President, CEO, Chairman of Adamas One Corp. (NASDAQ: JEWL). Adamas One Corp, The Original Lab-Grown Diamond CompanyTM, is a high quality diamond manufacturer based in the United States. The company, according to their website, is the originator of the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process for diamond and a direct company lineage back to Apollo Diamond, as well as claim that their Lab-Grown Diamonds are identical to the best mined diamonds - optically, physically and chemically.    Adamas One had recently participated in our conference, the Planet MicroCap Showcase, and following some conversations I had with folks that met with Jay in a 1x1 meeting and post-presentation, I wanted to better understand how Adamas One differentiates themselves from their peers, as well as: Their business strategy: launching a consumer-focused lab-grown diamond brand Opportunities beyond the consumer for lab-grown diamonds Adamas' path to profitability, and; Where he would like to see