TIVP038: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B): From Buffett to Abel w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley

Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O’Malley dive into Berkshire Hathaway, the billion-dollar conglomerate built by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger that’s grown from a struggling textile mill into one of the most valuable companies in the world. With core pillars in insurance, railroads, and energy, plus a $250 billion equity portfolio anchored by Apple, Berkshire is often seen as the ultimate compounding machine. Its decentralized structure, conservative balance sheet, and reputation for permanence make it unlike any other business in corporate America. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 06:15 - How Buffett took over Berkshire Hathaway 12:20 - How Buffett turned Berkshire Hathaway into an investment vehicle 20:22 - Why Buffett loves insurance businesses 26:22 - Why Buffett chose to invest in the energy business 47:51 - How Berkshire’s manufacturing business is set up 57:16 - What Buffett’s retirement will mean for Berkshire 01:00:08 - Whether Berkshire is attractively valued at i...