#8 Kirk Kerkorian: Lord of Leisure

Show Notes:

Welcome to the Rainmakers podcast, where we decode the strategies of investing legends.

Today, we're diving into the early career of Kirk Kerkorian, a self-made billionaire who rose from humble beginnings to reshape Las Vegas and Hollywood.

We'll explore the pivotal moves that set Kerkorian on his path to fortune, from his daring aviation ventures to his first forays into the casino business.

Join us for an inspiring journey through the formative years of one of America's most intriguing tycoons.

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Links:

International Hotel Ad: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westgate_Las_Vegas#/media/File:International_Hotel_advertisement.jpg

Alix Pasquet Presentation: https://youtu.be/YMmjbHAHdNU?si=kKyvFOBg6jcsRpeL

Sources:

Kerkorian: An American Success Story by Dial Torgerson

The Airline Industry by William M. Leary

The Only Way to Fly: The Story of Western Airlines, America’s Senior Air Carrier by Robert J Serling

Third Try at the Club by David McClintick

How It All Came Apart In the Eurodollar Market by Lewis Beman

Kirk Kerkorian: Friend or Foe? : His Presence in the MGM Deal Receives Mixed Reviews by Michael A. Hiltzik

Entrepreneurs: The High Ride on Free Time by Time Magazine

Kerkorian Doesn’t Want All the Meat off the Bone by Irwin Ross