Stock Stories

Etsy is quickly growing two-sided marketplace built specifically to help people find unique goods.  Learn about the fundamentals of Etsy's business and its history.

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.

Google has been an amazingly successful stock for investors, but can it continue its upward trajectory?  Learn about the fundamentals of Alphabet's business.

After a hiatus, I'm back!  And I'm SO ready and excited for what 2022 has to hold for you, for me, and for this show.Let'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

Quick end of the year update! 

I'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

Food is something we all rely on but often don't think about from an economic perspective.  Where does it come from?  How does it make it onto our grocery store shelves?  Today'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.

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)

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.

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.

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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

In part III of this series we looked at assets from the perspective of how they appreciate or depreciate, and whether or not they provide income.  But how else do we make sense of the universe of investment options?In today's episode we learn about the three types of assets as well as their benefits and drawbacks:Private BusinessesReal AssetsPaper AssetsYou can also read along with this series on stockstoryteller.com.Enjoy the show?  Rate and Review to share your thoughts:Apple Podcasts (iPhone) | Podchaser (Android)Connect with me: Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.

Click here to learn more about Stock Stories Premium.The online sports betting industry is relatively young, and there are only a few key players so far in this market.  One of them is DraftKings, a company that connects sports fans who want to compete for money based on a game’s outcome.Today’s episode covers the history of DraftKings and the online sports betting industry.  We also have a BIG announcement, and reflect on some of my past stock market analysis from older episodes.Enjoy the show?  Rate and Review to share your thoughts:Apple Podcasts (iPhone) | Podchaser (Android)Connect with me: Instagram: @stockstoryteller | Twitter: @stckstryteller | Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com.

With the vision of creating a new kind of store on the internet, Jeff Bezos started selling books, music, then...everything.  Gradually expanding into cloud computing and artificial intelligence, Amazon has become one of the world’s tech juggernauts.In today's episode we cover the history, business model, financials, and future outlook of Amazon.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.

Computers are increasingly becoming integral parts of our everyday lives; more than ever before.  Every piece of software is run by a series of algorithms that makes decisions using different variables.  How should we think about this and how can it benefit us as investors?In today's episode we explore the general concept of an algorithm, 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.

Nike is the largest footwear company in the world and it's Swoosh logo and slogans like "Just Do It" have become a big part of popular culture.  Athletes around the world use their products, inspiring millions to do the same.2019 Annual ReportEnjoy 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.