Rule Breaker Investing
507 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 888 ratingsDavid Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, is among the most respected and trusted sources on investing. As a best-selling author, hugely successful stock picker, and financial authority, David has led The Motley Fool’s growth into a worldwide investment and financial advisory services company.
Each week David shares his insights into today's most innovative and disruptive publicly traded companies -- and how to profit from them by following his signature “Rule Breaker Investing” principles.
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Episodes
Positive Intelligence with Shirzad Chamine
October 21, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBAre you a Jedi, leaning on your strengths to become your best self? Or are you a Sith, giving in to the saboteurs who lead you to the Dark Side? Shirzad Chamine is our Yoda, here to guide us on the path of Light and help us strive towards self-actualization.
Mental Tips, Tricks & Lifehacks, Vol. 5
October 14, 2020 19:30 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWhether you're trying to save some money, save some time, or save face on the hockey rink, we're here to help. It's time once again to tweak your life to make it smarter, happier, and richer!
Essays From Yesterday, Vol. 2
October 07, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBHow would you prefer to travel through time? Delorean? Phone booth? Hot tub? No need! Today we travel back for a fresh and futuristic look at David’s essays from the Stock Advisor and Rule Breakers archives. From dust mites to Dead Heads, there are decades of lessons to be found!
September Mailbag: Spiffy-Pops Galore!
September 30, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBIs it still September? For this month's sixth show, join our all-star cast as we revisit work-from-home culture, tally up our GKC scores, and celebrate a spiffy stock that spiffy-popped. All that and MUCH more in this month's mailbag.
Extra: John Mackey on Conscious Leadership
September 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBPurpose, love, integrity... are we talking about wedding vows? No, we're talking about the qualities that make for the most successful business leaders today. Whole Food's John Mackey joins us to talk about the power of Conscious Leadership.
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 13 - Old Skool
September 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWhat do you get when you multiply share price times shares outstanding? Yep, it's the market cap! And this is the game show where market cap matters most. Play from home and see if you can beat our contestants, Tim Beyers and Maria Gallagher.
Company Culture Tips, Vol. 7: Work from Home Edition
September 16, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHow can a company's culture survive, much less thrive when we're all working from home? Never fear, Lee and Kara are here to share 10 tips on making work work in 2020!
Reviewapalooza!: Farewell to the First 5-Stock Sampler
September 09, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn September of 2015 we offered podcast listeners a free taste of David's stock picks with 5 Stocks for the Next 5 Years. It became the first of many 5-stock samplers, including 5 Great Stocks You've Never Heard Of in 2017. Today we close out those two samplers, tally up the score, and see how much smarter, happier, and richer we are as a result.
5 Stocks Indistinguishable from Magic
September 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBArthur C. Clarke once asserted that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. David Gardner adds that we should probably be investing in that! Today's stock sampler looks at some futuristic technology, but first we review some magical picks from the last two years.
August Mailbag: Inspirational Stories
August 26, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBToday we're joined by Foolish All-Stars, Dylan Lewis, Ross Anderson, and Jeff Fischer for questions, answers, and inspiring listener stories pulled from a bulging bag of August mail. The views expressed in this podcast by Jeff Fischer are his own as an employee of 1623 Capital, and his views do not necessarily reflect the views of The Motley Fool, 1623 Capital, or any of our affiliates. Do not take anything said by Jeff as personalized investment advice. As always, we at 1623 Capital encou...
Authors in August: Amy Castoro on Transitioning Family Wealth
August 19, 2020 19:30 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThe Prodigal Son. King Lear. Logan Roy. What do they have in common? They all could have used a little help from Amy Castoro, co-author of Bridging Generations: Transitioning Family Wealth and Values. Amy is here not just to help you prepare your assets for the family but to prepare your family for the assets.
Authors in August: Jeremy Brown on Influenza… and Covid
August 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBDr. Jeremy Brown's book, Influenza: The Hundred-Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History, was published shortly before the outbreak of COVID-19, and yet its lessons are remarkably prescient and relevant to our situation. Guiding us through history and reflecting on our current crisis, it's Authors in August on RBI. Find Dr. Brown's book here: https://mot.ly/influenza
Authors in August: Jay Jakub Helps Us Complete Capitalism
August 05, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWhy do companies that don’t just manage their bottom-line profits so often outperform those that do? Because they are “seeing the whole picture.” Jay Jakub shares with us the Economics of Mutuality, helping investors and business professionals discover a new holistic approach to capitalism that is poised to win the future.
July Mailbag: The Knowledge
July 29, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBIs investing just gambling? Is there a better way to end a soccer game? Are we responsible for the sins of our fathers? We Fools rush in on questions big and small on this month's mailbag. Take the Foolish Podcast Survey!
Blast From The Past, Vol. 4
July 22, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHow's your memory? Or are you new around here? Well there are a few stories, told over the past 5 years, that we occasionally need to revisit. The evolution of business. Stocks that don't make you think. The origin story of the GKC. Today we flip through the RBI photo album and remember where we've been.
Uncomfortable Conversations, Vol. 1: We're All A Little Bit Racist
July 15, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWhite privilege. Black tax. Systemic racism. These may be uncomfortable topics for conversation, but with a little trust, vulnerability, and humanity, we can and must talk about them. We're joined by Stephen Baldi, Dan Simons, and Vennard Wright to open that conversation, for the sake of healing, justice, and progress in our personal and professional lives.
Pet Peeves, Vol. 5: Penalty Kicks & World Cup Stocks
July 08, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBAre airline credit card offers worthwhile? Do tech stocks really exist? Why do we love penalty kicks so much? Or are those just a bunch of stupid questions? All that, plus a halftime review for 5 Stocks Celebrating the 2018 World Cup.
Great Quotes Vol. 12: Don't Hate Nobody!
July 01, 2020 19:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIt's America's birthday! It's The Motley Fool's birthday! Is it your birthday too? Either way, we've got presents, in the form of great quotes on business and life.
June Mailbag: Do You Have a [blank] Friend?
June 24, 2020 19:30 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIs investing like a fine wine, getting better with age? Or is it like a protopian science fiction story, reflecting our best vision for our future? Of course, we'll choose both, and much more, on this month's mailbag.
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 12 - Home Edition
June 17, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWe're back with another edition of the Market Cap Game Show! Remember, you can play from home...well, I guess we're all playing from home now, aren't we. Can you out-guess our rookie contestants, Tim Beyers and Daniel Kline?
5 Stocks for America
June 10, 2020 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBLiberty. Enterprise. Justice. Resilience. Kindness. These are America's Core Values, according to David, and the theme of today's 5-stock sampler. Plus, we'll review two samplers from the last two years, with guests Karl Thiel and Rick Munarriz.
Essays From Yesterday, Vol. 1
June 03, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBBack in the olden days of flip phones and paper newsletters, every issue of Stock Advisor and Rule Breakers started with a short essay conveying timeless investing lessons. Well, as long as they're timeless, why not revisit them? Today we look back to yesterday's Foolishness with today's fresh eyes.
May Mailbag: How Rule Breakers Diversify
May 27, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBShould you let your winners win or keep your sectors diversified? How much should you spend on investment advice services? Is 50 too late to get your finances in order? All that, and how 'bout a stay-cation on Investor Island? It's mailbag time!
What You Have Learned from David Gardner, Vol. 2
May 20, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBIt's officially an annual event: we ask you what you've learned from this podcast, and we amplify! Side A is the greatest hits; Side B is the deep cuts--stories of what you've learned, and that we all can learn as we embrace the future as Foolish investors.
Campfire Stories, Vol. 4: Thank You Notes
May 13, 2020 07:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBTime to tune up the ol' guitar and take out a harmonica for another round of campfire stories. Interviewing for Jobs, a drink with Wolfe, and breaking the cycle of being raised to be poor. And ooh, look! A shooting star! Sponsored link: http://www.molekule.com code fool10.
Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, Vol. 4
May 06, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBToday we're back to an old format, a new show, borrowed wisdom and some celebration blues. Drop a six-pence in your shoe and let's get Motley!
April Mailbag: Up Late Playing Games
April 29, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBAre dividends worth more when the share price drops? Is it possible to get your friends and family interested in investing? And do we need a new stock-basket acronym now that FAANG has gone all BFAAAMN? The answer to at least one of those questions is yes. Find out which one on this month's mailbag!
Reviewapalooza!: Farewell Giraffe
April 22, 2020 19:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIt's time once again to review our 5 stock samplers from 1, 2, and 3 years past. Has the current market volatility crushed returns? Fool analysts Karl Thiel, Maria Gallagher, and Tom King join us to take a look at the score, review the performance, and bid adieu to APRIL the Giraffe.
Dividend Fools
April 15, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBTop dog and first mover? Check. Sustainable advantage? Check. Strong past price appreciation? Check. Increased dividend every year for at least 25 consecutive years? Ch... Wait, what?! Why are we talking about dividends on the RBI Podcast? Because you asked for it, Fools!
5 Stocks for the Coronavirus
April 08, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBAs lifelong investors, we save regularly and invest regularly. In any market. In good times and bad. So an event like the Coronavirus is not a buying opportunity, but rather a learning opportunity. How will we respond? How will we adapt? What are the businesses that will help us recover and improve our lives going forward? These represent our best vision for our future, and our portfolio should reflect that.
Atomic Habits with James Clear
April 01, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBAn atom is a tiny little thing. Throw a few together and you start to build big things. And within every atom lies enormous power. Same goes for atomic habits: small changes in behavior that work together to make big changes, holding the power to help you build your best self. Today we welcome James Clear, author of Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results, for an incredibly simple, practical, and powerful conversation that could change improve your life.
March Mailbag: Falling Knives
March 25, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBDid you sell at the top? Will you buy at the bottom? Does it really matter if you're in it for the long term? Andy Cross and Aaron Bush join David to hear your stories, answer your questions, and check your temperament as we slog through a brutal month's mailbag, only to find...inspiration!
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 11 - The Bear Market
March 18, 2020 19:30 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBWhen the market falls, we are very aware of stock prices and our portfolio performances. But don't forget that market caps are also dropping! How big are our businesses? How do they compare to each other? Can Aaron Bush get his head around these new numbers or will Andy Cross steal his throne? We'll find out, only on the Market Cap Game Show. Sponsored link: http://www.molekule.com code fool10. Post your job today at Indeed.com/motley and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your first p...
Thoughts On Our World in 10 1/2 Chapters
March 11, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAs a health issue, we should absolutely take the Coronavirus outbreak seriously. However that doesn't mean we need to change the way we invest, even when the market drops sharply. So please wash your hands and then sit on them, as we contemplate the troubled times we're living through. Sponsor Link: Get the first $50 off your first job post at LinkedIn.com/fool. Terms and conditions apply.
Great Quotes Vol. 11: Listener Edition
March 04, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe market has dropped! Investors are spooked! The end is nigh! What better time to step away from the fray and consider some timeless wisdom from our fellow humans. No news here; just 5 great quotes submitted by you and shared back out for Fools to ponder.
February Mailbag: Answers Answers
February 26, 2020 20:30 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBShould you be investing during the Coronavirus outbreak? Are dividends right for you? Where did our Foolish culture come from? All this and more as David is joined by his brother Tom Gardner, The Motley Fool Answers team, Aaron Bush, and others to answer your mailbag questions. Show Links: Listener Survey Investor Island Message Board Investor Island Game Analysis Video
Reviewapalooza!: Fake Bears
February 19, 2020 20:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBTwo years ago the market seemed a little volatile, so David picked 5 More Stocks to Feed the Next Bear. Where did that hungry bear go? A year before that, the presidential election had lots of people in a tizzy, so David picked 5 Stocks The World Needs Right Now. Did the world need them after all? Join David and guest Emily Flippen as we look back and review these stock picks.
Blast From The Radio Past, Vol. 3
February 12, 2020 20:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBDo you remember when the Internet was new? When eBay was worth more than Amazon? When Blockbuster was streaming video and Netflix wasn't? Today, Tom Gardner and Mac Greer join David for another spin in the wayback machine, to visit some old friends — like Jeff Bezos, Reed Hastings, and Mr. Rogers — from the radio past. Sponsor link: Get the first $50 off your first job post at LinkedIn.com/fool. Terms and conditions apply.
Blast From The Past, Vol. 3
February 05, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBDo you remember what makes a business win? How about the official signs of a Rule Breaker stock? The all-time greatest secret of investing? Well in case you didn't memorize 4 1/2 years of this podcast, or in case you're new around here (welcome!), we're circling back to revisit some of the most important lessons from the past. The Businesses That Win 6 Traits of a Rule Breaker: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 The Greatest Investing Secret of All The Tale of Spiffy Pop David's Biggest ...
January Mailbag: Ups and Downs
January 29, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThe market crashed in January, finally putting an end to a long bull market. Or did it? Depends how closely you were listening. Today we look back at a month full of losers, lessons, and outright fabrications. DC area Fools: our next Conscious Capitalism DC event is a night with John Mackey, “Leading with Love,” with Tom Gardner conducting an interview, post-presentation. At the National Press Club on February 4th. https://consciouscapitalism.regfox.com/dc-chapter-john-mackey-event-febru...
5 Stocks that Spark Joy
January 22, 2020 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIt's not about what you should get rid of; it's about what you want to keep forever. It's time to KonMari your portfolio! Plus, a review of last year's 5 Stocks Shrouded in Mystery. Sponsor Links: Thanks to Health IQ. See if you qualify for lower rates! healthiq.com/fool. 20% off a Grammarly premium account at Grammarly.com/fool.
The Day the Market Crashed
January 15, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this special episode, Chris Hill joins us to discuss the day the market tanked. Were you ready? Sponsored links: http://www.molekule.com code fool10. Get the first $50 off your first job post at LinkedIn.com/fool. Terms and conditions apply.
David's Biggest Losers, Vol. 5
January 08, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBYou win some, you lose some. And boy, did we lose some! Join us for our annual feast of crow as we look back at our worst stock picks of the last three years, hold them up for all to see, and hopefully learn a few lessons along the way.
Stock Stories, Vol. 4
January 01, 2020 20:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThe setting is the global economy. The protagonists, a handful of companies that we love. The illustrations are stock charts, full of ups and downs, success and failures. And these are the stories of our heroes' journeys. Sponsor Link: Thanks Health IQ. See if you qualify for lower rates! healthiq.com/fool
December Mailbag: Investing for Others
December 25, 2019 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBAs always, we wrap up the year with words of wisdom from you, our listeners. We also take a moment to consider why we invest, and find that often it is not for ourselves, but for those about whom we care the most.
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 10 - The Reboot!
December 18, 2019 20:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBWhen the players break the game, it's time to fix the game. We're back with our quarterly game show, but this time we're pitting our star contestants, Emily Flippen and Aaron Bush, against each other. Can you beat them both? Sponsor Link: GETQUIP.COM/fool to save on gift sets and to get your first refill FREE with a refill plan.
Games, Games, Games
December 11, 2019 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBIt's game time! First, we've officially launched Investor Island, our first Motley Fool mobile game. On the investing side, we tally the final score for 5 Stocks To Put Under Your Tree. And finally, it's David's annual board game gift guide for both casual and diehard gamers. Sponsor link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
Company Culture Tips, Vol. 6: FREE Stuff!
December 05, 2019 15:23 - 53 minutes - 49 MBToday our ace Culture Fools, Kara and Lee, return to present 10 completely, 100%, entirely (almost) free things you can do to improve your workplace. From active listening to snowball fights, there's definitely something here to make your business better. Sponsored links: Download Netsuite's FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool. Thanks to Brave for supporting our channel. Change your browser experience today by switching to Brave at brave.co...
November Mailbag: Gathering Magic
November 27, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBToday we give thanks for you, dear listeners! And how better to show our gratitude than by bringing your voices into the room. We'll share your stories and answer your questions as today you make us smarter, happier, and richer. Thanks to Audible for supporting The Motley Fool Podcasts. For a limited time, get 3 months of Audible for $6.95 a month at audible.com/FOOL or text FOOL to 500500.
Reviewapalooza!: Checking In and Closing Out
November 20, 2019 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBEmily Flippen is back to help us review a handful of 5-Stock Samplers from the last few years. And it's time to close the books on one of those samplers, but don't let that stop you from owning these stocks for years or decades to come. Thanks to Audible for supporting The Motley Fool Podcasts. For a limited time, get 3 months of Audible for $6.95 a month at audible.com/FOOL or text FOOL to 500500.