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Speedwell Research spends hundreds of hours researching public businesses each month and in "The Synopsis" they share their key learnings. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, industry-specific issues, so long as they are explained clearly. We cover businesses from inception to current day, coupling business analysis and an investors lens. Start listening today to become a better analyst and investor.

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Speedwell Research spends hundreds of hours researching public businesses each month and in "The Synopsis" they share their key learnings. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, industry-specific issues, so long as they are explained clearly. We cover businesses from inception to current day, coupling business analysis and an investors lens. Start listening today to become a better analyst and investor.

    Dialogue. How to Identify a Great Business

    Dialogue. How to Identify a Great Business

    On this episode we talk about a recent memo, What is a Great Business? 
    Other Memos Mentioned: The Consumer's Hierarchy of Preferences: The Other Side of the Consumer Value Prop
    For full access to all of our in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. 
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    Show Notes
    (0:00) Intro
    (1:53) Observing versus Creating a Great business
    (6:07) Great Businesses through the lens of The Consumer's Hierarchy of Preferences 
    (8:27) Pressure Cooker Metaphor 
    (15:15) Is Reinvestment Runway a Criteria? 
    (23:03) Moats and Copart
    (27:30) CHOP and Disruptions
    (30:44) Nintendo
    (34:35) Where does the Surplus Lie?
    (41:13) Walker & Dunlop 
    (45:54) Conclusion
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    Disclaimer
    Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    • 46 min
    Dialogue. Constellation Software AGM and RH 1Q25 Update

    Dialogue. Constellation Software AGM and RH 1Q25 Update

    On this episode we talk Constellation Software and RH! 
    Listen to our full company-specific episodes on Constellation Software and RH in our feed if you haven't already! 
    *Note* After this recording we switched how we record our podcasts, so you should enjoy better sound quality in the future! 
    Memo Mentioned: The Investment Matching Principle
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    Show Notes
    (0:00) Intro
    (1:40) Constellation Software Update 
    (33:09) RH Update 
    (52:42) Conclusion
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    Threads: @speedwell_research
    Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback.
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    Disclaimer
    Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    • 53 min
    Article. What is a Great Business?

    Article. What is a Great Business?

    In this episode of The Synopsis we read our weekly Speedwell Research memo. If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below.
    This weeks memo is "What is a Great Business?"
    Memo Link:  https://www.speedwellmemos.com/p/what-is-a-great-company 
    Check out Speedwell's Interview with Best Anchor Stocks (Spotify, YouTube)
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    Show Notes
    (0:00) – Intro
    (1:01) –Memo Reading Starts
    (18:37) – Closing Comments
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    Speedwell Research's main website can be found here. 
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    Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC
    Threads: @speedwell_research
    Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback
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    Disclaimer
    Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    • 19 min
    Interview. Best Anchor Stocks' Leandro on Multiples, Nintendo, Hermes, and Quality Companies.

    Interview. Best Anchor Stocks' Leandro on Multiples, Nintendo, Hermes, and Quality Companies.

    In this wide spanning interview episode we talk with Best Anchor Stocks' Leandro on investment philosophy, quality businesses, Nintendo, Deere, Copart, Hermes, and much more! 
    Find out more about Best Anchor Stocks here, follow Leandro on Twitter @Invesquotes  and Best Anchor Stocks Podcast can be found here.
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    Show Notes
    (0:00) Intro
    (1:16) What Characterizes a Good Business? 
    (6:15) Multiples, Implied Valuation, Reverse DCF 
    (26:00) Great Companies and Valuation, Copart, Constellation Software 
    (35:32) Nintendo and Deere, Transitioning Business Models 
    (49:01) Hermes, Durability, Ferrari, Rolex, and Luxury  
    (1:15:12) A Good Business versus a Good Investment 
    (1:18:05) Book Recommendations 
    (1:22:58) Conculsion
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    Disclaimer
    Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Dialogue. Floor & Decor and Copart Business Update 1Q24

    Dialogue. Floor & Decor and Copart Business Update 1Q24

    On this episode we talk Floor & Decor, Copart, and their 1Q24 results. 
    Check out our full company episodes on Floor & Decor and Copart below if you haven't already! 
    Floor & Decor Company Episode:  Apple  Spotify
    Copart Company Episode:  Apple  Spotify
    (Note Copart's latest quarter is fiscal 2Q, but ends Feb. 27)
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    Show Notes
    (0:00) Intro
    (0:47) Floor & Decor Update 
    (17:58) Copart Update 
    (39:06) Conclusion
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    Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here
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    Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC
    Threads: @speedwell_research
    Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback.
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    Disclaimer
    Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    • 39 min
    Dialogue. The Business of SuperApps

    Dialogue. The Business of SuperApps

    On this episode we talk about Grab, WeChat, Meituan, X, and all things about SuperApps. Our conversation builds off of a recent memo on SuperApps, which you can read here: WeChat, Meituan, and Grab: What is a SuperApp and Why You Will Fail Building One
    **Please note we had issues with the orginal sound recording and had to use AI tools to adjust the sound volume, however it adversely impacted the sound quality. We apologize for this and will try to avoid this happening in the future.** 
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    Show Notes
    (0:00) Intro
    (0:51) SuperApps Intro, Cross Selling, Sea Limited's Free Fire 
    (8:54) What a SuperApp Aims to Do 
    (13:59) WeChat History and What Was Different About It 
    (20:41) Why no Mini-programs or SuperApps in the U.S.?
    (23:28) Meituan's and Grab's SuperApp; Twitter/X's Ambitions
    (41:03) The Physical World's "SuperApps", Sears, E-Commerce Grocery
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    Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here
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    Threads: @speedwell_research
    Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback.
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    Disclaimer
    Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

    • 46 min

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