IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:00:08:46 - Who the key figures were in Buffett’s development as an investor.00:09:58 - Benjamin Graham’s definition of an investment.00:10:21 - What it means to invest with a margin of safety.00:22:23 - What cigar butt companies are and how they made Warren a fortune.00:28:59 - How Charlie Munger helped shape Warren’s investment approach.00:44:29 - Why Buffett loved the insurance business.00:45:57 - How Warren Buffett’s investment partnership achieved a 31% annual return without a single losing year. 00:49:40 - Why buying a candy company was a critical moment in Buffett’s investment career.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESAlice Schroeder’s book – The Snowball.Robert Hagstrom’s book – The Warren Buffett Way.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.P.S The Investor’s Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSStart building a portfolio of alternative farm and timberland assets with AcreTrader.Invest in high-quality, cash-flowing real estate without all of the hassle with Passive Investing.Help protect your family’s financial future with TD Term Life Insurance.Help empower girls to break free through education, healthcare, child protection, and other wonderful benefits by being a World Vision child sponsor today.Private assets represent 98% of companies in North America but are absent in most portfolios. Reconstruct your portfolio with private markets with Mackenzie Investments.Build a plan that helps you strengthen your financial security with RBC Wealth Management. RBC capital markets LLC, member NYSE, FINRA, SIPC.Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Throw out the old traditions and get progressive. Discover the complete package – smart design, lots to love under the hood with Genesis.Have gold and silver shipped directly to your door for you to hold at your home. Get BullionMax’s Gold Investor Kit today – 3 ounces of the world’s most desirable gold coins, including the Gold American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf.See the potential of your business. Find solutions that work for you, that tick bigger boxes and help you grow with Square.Take a position daily on potential price movements, and gain exposure while limiting risk with Interactive Brokers.Get position and investment info for nearly 6,000 Asset Management Companies with Moomoo, Australia’s first A.I. powered trading platform. Sign up and fund your moomoo account before October 31 and get $10 for every $100 you deposit. All investment carries risk. AFSL 224 663. T&Cs apply.Confidently take control of your online world without worrying about viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, and other cybercrimes with Avast One.Enjoy a 400-calorie meal that contains 40g of expertly sourced, premium plant protein, all 26 essential vitamins and minerals, and a scientifically calibrated mix of carbs, good fats and fiber with Huel Black Edition. Plus, get a free t-shirt and free shaker with your first order.Start printing everything your small business needs and discover the endless printabilities with VistaPrint.Whether you’re exploring ways to manage volatility, seeking income and diversification opportunities, or looking for tax management strategies- Invesco has over 200 ETFs to help you meet your financial goals. Visit invesco.com for a prospectus with this information.If your business has five or more employees and managed to s