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World Top 100 Books Deep DiveDD 093: Barbarians At the Gate by John Helyar & Bryan Burrough📈 The largest corporate takeover of the 1980sJoin Donald & Iris as they dissect the legendary account of RJR Nabisco’s $25 billion LBO.Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough & John Helyar is about Corporate Greed, High-Stakes Drama & Wall Street’s Wildest Deal.Discover how ambition, ego, and reckless financial engineering collided in a bidding war that redefined modern capitalism.🔥 Key Takeaways:✅ The Rise of F. Ross Johnson: How RJR Nabisco’s CEO’s lavish lifestyle and hubris sparked Wall Street’s fiercest bidding war.✅ Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Mechanics: Why debt-fueled takeovers...
2025-04-2613 min
Shopify Happy HourRonnie Teja on Building Branzio Watches, Burnout, and the Power of A.I. for E-CommerceIn this episode of Shopify Happy Hour, Dan sits down with Ronnie Teja, founder of Branzio Watches, to unpack his inspiring journey from picking blueberries as a new immigrant to building a global watch brand with a scrappy $10K start.Ronnie shares real stories of entrepreneurship—burnout, supplier scams, PayPal bans, and team drama—and how he overcame it all by staying relentlessly curious, leaning into AI, and building a brand that now operates with global scale.They also dive into:The early days of Facebook ads and reta...
2025-04-1148 min
Exuberancia IrracionalEpisodio 46: "Wall Street Confidential: La historia real del capital riesgo"Todo empezó con un hilo de X que me recomienda un seguidor. Me dijo "aquí hay material". Y tenía razón.Un profesor entra a una clase con el tema equivocado… y termina dando una masterclass improvisada sobre capital riesgo que engancha a toda la sala. Pensé: esa historia tiene que ser un episodio.Hoy recorremos el mundo del capital riesgo desde sus orígenes en los barcos mercantes del comercio medieval, hasta las compras apalancadas de los 80, los hedge funds más agresivos de Wall Street y las apuestas contra el sistema. Ve...
2025-04-0156 min
The Summary Series: Top 100 Finance and Investing Books093-Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco# *Summary of *Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco* by Bryan Burrough & John Helyar*📚 Buy this book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kVqVKW💻 Free month of Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ZYVJAK🎧 Grab audio version for free on an Audible trial: https://amzn.to/3PeeivQ*"Barbarians at the Gate"* by *Bryan Burrough and John Helyar* is a *thrilling, real-life account of the 1988 leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco*, which became *one of the most dramatic and expensive corporate battles in history*. The book explores...
2025-03-2811 min
Nonfiction with Callie HitchcockBryan Burrough: Co-Author of Barbarians at the Gate“The idea now that running a company is some type of sacred trust, that employees are something to be taken care of, is treated by most people as a laughable idea… this period is the basis of the income inequality we see today.” - Bryan BurroughPublished in 1989 by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, Barbarians at the Gate is a financial thriller about the leveraged buy out of RJR Nabisco. This book is a time capsule of the 1980s greed era zeitgeist and an insiders look at the creation of our casino society. Nonfict...
2025-02-1945 min
Kobo in ConversationKobo in Conversation - BooktalkingWe're sweeping up the glitter after awarding the 10th annual Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize to a trio of brilliant authors just a few days ago (more on that to come). We'll be back in your feed with more author interviews soon. In the meantime... When Kobo in Conversation hosts Michael Tamblyn and Nathan Maharaj aren't reading books and interviewing authors for this show, they're working in the business of selling eBooks, audiobooks, and eReaders. In this episode, Nathan sat Michael down to get his takes on a bunch of book biz news making headlines n...
2024-06-2659 min
Decoder with Nilay PatelRemix: How private equity took over everythingPrivate equity is a simple concept — a PE firm uses some combination of money and debt to buy a company, then makes a profit — but the reality of what happens to the companies that get acquired is anything but. It's everywhere, and it's not going away. In this summer remix, we're talking with Brendan Ballou, author of Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America, about how we got here and what happens next. Links:
Private equity bought out your doctor and bankrupted Toys“R”Us — here’s why that matters | The Verge
Private equity a...
2024-06-1339 min
Station 4 Negotiation#10 – Can’t Spell “Negotiate” Without “Ego”: When Pushing Your Luck Pushes Too Far“Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.” That’s an infamous line from the 1987 movie Wall Street, starring Michael Douglas as the high-powered financier Gordon Gekko. But is greed good? This week on S4N, Gene explores the double-edged sword of greed and how it impacts your negotiations. Learn common pitfalls to avoid, discover the difference between pushing the envelope and pushing buttons, and reverse engineer a high-profile failed deal so that you don’t make the same mistakes. Plus, learn about leveraged buyouts and negotiating with private equity, explore why getting cozy with management is impor...
2024-06-041h 16
TRANSFORMEDBarbarians at the Higher Ed TableQuestions? Feedback? Send us a text!In this episode in the Presidential Series of TRANSFORMED, Dr. John Jackson – president of William Jessup University – lists many barbarians at the higher ed table, and even counts himself as one. He shares his FDA approach – flexible, distributed and accessible – that drives his leadership decisions at Jessup University, while running the institution like a business with a focused mission, understanding of their ideal customer, and an innovation imperative. References:Dr. John JacksonWilliam Jessup UniversityBarbarians at the Gate, Bryan Burrough and...
2024-02-1438 min
Génération Do It Yourself#367 - Guillaume Lacroix - Brut - “Start-up de vieux”, et premier média des jeunesAvec Brut, Guillaume Lacroix et ses associés ont réinventé le paysage médiatique en France et à l’international. Pourtant leur aventure ressemble à une série de coups de poker, frôlant la banqueroute plus d’une fois.
Dans cet épisode, nous plongeons dans l'univers fascinant de Guillaume Lacroix, CEO et cofondateur de Brut.
De Rider - son premier magazine de snowboard - jusqu'à la création de Brut, en passant par 50 minutes Inside, Guillaume a appris à détecter et façonner les tendances médiatiques.
Au programme :
L’ascension de Brut : Les coulisses...
2024-01-073h 01
the Bestsellers SummaryLiar's Poker: Unveiling the High-Stakes World of Wall StreetChapter 1:what is Liar's Poker book about
"Liar's Poker" by Michael Lewis is a memoir and expose of the Wall Street culture during the 1980s. It follows Lewis's own experiences working as a bond salesman at Salomon Brothers, one of the leading investment banks at the time.
The book primarily focuses on the bond market, specifically the trading of mortgage-backed securities, which were complex financial instruments. Lewis describes the chaotic and competitive nature of the trading floor, where young traders and salesmen engage in high-stakes games with large sums of money.
Th...
2023-12-1203 min
the Bestsellers SummaryThe Great Game: Uncovering the Strategies, Secrets, and Impact of History's Boldest CompetitorsChapter 1:what is The Great Game book about
"The Great Game" by John Steele Gordon is a comprehensive account of the pursuit of power and dominance in the 19th-century world. It primarily focuses on the rivalry between the British Empire and the Russian Empire, known as the Great Game. The book delves into the historical context, geopolitical maneuvers, and key individuals involved in this rivalry. It explores how these two imperial powers vied for control over Central Asia, including Afghanistan, and the strategies they employed, such as political manipulation, espionage, and military interventions. Through vivid st...
2023-11-2318 min
the Bestsellers SummaryBarbarians at the Gate: The Epic Battle for Wall Street's Biggest TakeoverChapter 1:what is the Barbarians At The Gate about
"Barbarians at the Gate" is a non-fiction book written by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar. It tells the detailed account of the leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco, one of the largest and most aggressive takeovers in Wall Street history.
The book delves into the story of the power struggle and financial machinations that took place during the takeover bid, initiated by CEO F. Ross Johnson. Johnson, along with the assistance of private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), attempts to buy out the...
2023-11-0110 min
Bookey SummaryThe Wall Street Showdown: Barbarians at the GateChapter 1:what is the Barbarians At The Gate about"Barbarians At The Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco" is a book written by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar. It recounts the leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco, one of the largest and most dramatic takeovers in American corporate history.Published in 1989, the book delves into the events surrounding the battle for the control of RJR Nabisco in the late 1980s. It explores the high-stakes corporate game involving Wall Street financiers, lawyers, and executives who engage in aggressive tactics to gain control of...
2023-11-0110 min
Resúmenes de lectura rápidaThe Moneyball Mindset: Unraveling the Financial World with Michael Lewis
What is the story of Liar's Poker?
"Liar's Poker" is a non-fiction book written by Michael Lewis, published in 1989. The book portrays Lewis's own experience working as a bond salesman for Salomon Brothers, a prominent Wall Street investment bank, during the 1980s.
The story follows Lewis as he starts his career in the competitive and high-stakes world of bond trading. He provides an insider's account of the culture, practices, and excesses prevalent in the financial industry at that time. Lewis introduces readers to the colorful personalities he encountered, including his colleagues, managers, and traders.
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2023-11-0103 min
Read Book Briefs PodcastInside the Mind of Michael Lewis: The Untold Story of a Financial MaverickAuthor of Liar's Poker
The author of "Liar's Poker" is Michael Lewis. He is an American journalist and author known for his works on business, finance, and the economy. Lewis worked as a bond salesman for Salomon Brothers in the 1980s, and "Liar's Poker" is a memoir of his experiences in the financial industry during that time. The book, published in 1989, became a bestseller and established Lewis as a prominent writer. Since then, he has written several other notable books, including "The Big Short," "Moneyball," and "The Blind Side," many of which have been adapted into successful...
2023-10-3103 min
Reading Recap: Book SummariesThe Remarkable Writings of Michael Lewis: Exploring the World of Finance, Sports, and Human NatureBooks similar to Liar's Poker
"The Wolf of Wall Street" by Jordan Belfort: This memoir delves into the world of high-stakes trading and the excesses of Wall Street, just like "Liar's Poker."
"Boomerang: Travels in the New Third World" by Michael Lewis: This book by the same author takes a critical and humorous look at the financial crises in various parts of the world, offering a similar blend of investigative journalism and storytelling.
"Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco" by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar: This book provides an in-depth account of the leveraged buyout of RJR...
2023-10-3100 min
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreBarbarians at the Gate: The Untold Story of GreedChapter 1 What's Barbarians at the Gate"Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco" is a non-fiction book written by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar. It was first published in 1990 and provides an in-depth account of the leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco, which at the time was the largest corporate takeover in American history. The book delves into the personalities, strategies, and financial maneuvers involved in the battle for control of the company between the management team led by CEO F. Ross Johnson and the rival buyout firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Forstmann Little...
2023-09-0809 min
From the trenchesFraser Valley CRE specialist Frontline Real Estate's new President & CEO stops by to chatFrontline Real Estate Services is a full-service real estate firm specializing in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver. Their acute local focus, innovative marketing systems and cooperative team structure enable them to deliver powerful results.The company has invested heavily in advanced administrative systems that allow their brokers to maximize their efficiency and spend more time selling. They have developed a sophisticated marketing system that combines the best of traditional brokerage methods with new technology allowing buyers and sellers to connect faster and more effectively.For more information, please visit: flre.ca.
2023-07-0721 min
Three Percent PodcastThree Percent #188: BaseballWell, we did it: One whole episode just about baseball and books about baseball and baseball memories and anything else baseball. Caitlin Luce Baker of Island Books, James Crossley of Madison Books, and Dan Wells of Biblioasis join Chad W. Post from Open Letter to pick their "all-time favorite" books about baseball. This week's music is "The Yips" and "Eraseable Man" by The Baseball Project. Caitlin's Picks: The Cultural History of Baseball by Jonathan Fraser Light The Brothers K by David James Duncan Ball Four: My Life and Hard Ti...
2023-07-051h 08
Time To Say GoodbyePalo Alto’s ghosts, with Malcolm HarrisHello from the Bay Area! This week, it’s just Jay speaking with Malcolm Harris, the author of the recently published Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World. We talk about [5:40] why Malcolm wrote a 600-plus-page epic instead of a shorter, more personal book; [27:25] Palo Alto’s origin story, including Leland Stanford and immigrant labor on the railroads; and [43:20] what mainstream histories get wrong about the New Left and Silicon Valley’s development. (Heads-up: There is a brief discussion of suicide between 11:30 and 14:10.)In this episode, we ask: Why does Palo Alt...
2023-04-051h 18
T360D – der Podcast zur Private Equity und M&A Community „pemacom“Ep. 2 - Wie Können die Richtigen Prozesse Käufer & Verkäufer bei W&I-Policen Unterstützen? - mit Dr. Philipp Heer (HWF Partners)Wie funktionieren W&I Versicherungen und wie kann Underwriting optimal in den Verkaufsprozess eingebunden werden?Für wen macht das Produkt Sinn und was sind verbreitete Fehlvorstellungen?Dr. Philipp Heer, Partner bei HWF Partners, ist im Gespräch mit Dr. Nikolaus von Jacobs und teilt seine Markteinblicke.Das erwartet Sie:1. Wie W&I-Policen funktionieren und für welche Parteien sie Sinn machen2. Wie gute Prozessstrukturierung bei W&I-Produkten Käufer und Verkäufer zugute kommt3. Welche Unterschiede es zwischen W&I-Policen und Contingent Risk Insurance gibt4. Welche zeitlichen Auswi...
2022-09-0642 min
CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance92. Top reads for CFOs this summer with Mark Gandy, host of CFO BookshelfSend us your thoughtsIn the latest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro talks to Mark Gandy, creator of the Financial Operating System and Host of the CFO Bookshelf podcast. A finance pioneer, Mark has worked in several finance positions during his career including Corporate Controller, VP of Finance, and CFO. Together Hannah and Mark talk about their shared interest in reading and discuss their book recommendations for finance this Summer. Also covered on this episode:Hannah & Mark’s favourite genre of booksWhy people in finance should embrace their creative sideMark’s top book...
2022-08-1658 min
The Cluttered DeskS12E6: Russian Doll, Season 2Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin return to the Netflix series Russian Doll, which released its second season earlier this month. Enjoy! *** The Coda: Andrew: The Hungarian Hicks (The Poor Man’s Gin and Tonic) -New Amsterdam Gin -Strawberry Sparkling Water -Lime Juice Colin: Pabst Blue Ribbon beer *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The podcast, That Happens! and Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Colin's recommendation: Lords of the Rea...
2022-06-271h 33
Soul 2 Soul Business#248: Troy Johnston - Amazon Exit Strategies From Multiple 8-Figure SellerMy guest today is Troy Johnson. Troy is an 8-figure Amazon seller with 2 Amazon Exits. He co-founded a very popular Amazon tool Seller.tools that helps sellers to monitor their products and also launch them using Manychat flows connected to visa gift cards, and currently is an Advisor to Carbon 6 which is a software suite helping e-commerce sellers in their journeys. Today we are going to talk about Troy’s Journey and pick his brains on how to succeed in Amazon FBA in 2022. Link from the episode: Carbon 6 - http...
2022-05-121h 07
The Sportscasters Club Radio Show3 Ways a Baseball Broadcaster Can Improve During a LockoutBaseball is at a standstill, with owners and players stuck in the current labor lockout. But that doesn't mean a baseball broadcaster should sit still, wasting the days away.You should be improving at your craft every day, and these 3 steps are things you can do immediately to become a better baseball broadcaster. Let's get going!This is the book we discussed today - Lords of the Realm, by John Helyar... https://amzn.to/3otRbAy Are you a sportscasting VIP yet?Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club VIP Community!
2022-02-0722 min
Purpose and Profit with Kathy Varol20. Doug Conant on Leadership as Sacred GroundDoug Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, and both a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Doug has honed his leadership craft turning around companies at the most senior levels—first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and later as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Throughout his career, Doug’s motto has been, “to win in the marketplace, you must first win in the wor...
2022-01-051h 03
Elevated EdgeBillion Dollar Multi-Family and Student-Housing Real Estate Company with Adam BeckMike Collins & Naeem Smith bring on expert real estate investor, Adam Beck, who is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at the Dinerstein Companies. The company is one of the nation’s largest multi-family developers!
Be sure to listen to:
What it is like to work in a multi-state operating real estate company
Why Dinerstein Companies targets to create Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) buildings
What a newbie real estate investor needs to do to be successful
And much more!
Dinerstein Company Link:
The Dinerstein Companies | Dinerstein Co Houston (dinersteincos.com)
Adam’s Favorite...
2021-12-201h 02
Four Minute AudiobooksBarbarians At The Gate by Bryan Burrough, John Helyar - Summary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-1207 min
New Books in Finance69 Recall this Buck 4: Daniel Souleles on Private Equity (JP, EF)In this installment of our Recall this Buck series (check out our earlier conversations with Thomas Piketty, Peter Brown and Christine Desan), John and Elizabeth talk with Daniel Souleles, anthropologist at the Copenhagen Business School and author of Songs of Profit, Songs of Loss: Private Equity, Wealth, and Inequality (Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press 2019). Dan's work explores the world of private equity "guys" (who are indeed mostly guys) and the ways they are "suspended in webs of significance [they themselves have] spun" as Clifford Geertz puts it.Further, he explores the ways we are all suspended in these w...
2021-12-0236 min
New Books in Economics69 Recall this Buck 4: Daniel Souleles on Private Equity (JP, EF)In this installment of our Recall this Buck series (check out our earlier conversations with Thomas Piketty, Peter Brown and Christine Desan), John and Elizabeth talk with Daniel Souleles, anthropologist at the Copenhagen Business School and author of Songs of Profit, Songs of Loss: Private Equity, Wealth, and Inequality (Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press 2019). Dan's work explores the world of private equity "guys" (who are indeed mostly guys) and the ways they are "suspended in webs of significance [they themselves have] spun" as Clifford Geertz puts it.Further, he explores the ways we are all suspended in these w...
2021-12-0238 min
New Books in Business, Management, and Marketing69 Recall this Buck 4: Daniel Souleles on Private Equity (JP, EF)In this installment of our Recall this Buck series (check out our earlier conversations with Thomas Piketty, Peter Brown and Christine Desan), John and Elizabeth talk with Daniel Souleles, anthropologist at the Copenhagen Business School and author of Songs of Profit, Songs of Loss: Private Equity, Wealth, and Inequality (Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press 2019). Dan's work explores the world of private equity "guys" (who are indeed mostly guys) and the ways they are "suspended in webs of significance [they themselves have] spun" as Clifford Geertz puts it.Further, he explores the ways we are all suspended in these w...
2021-12-0236 min
Recall This Book69 Recall this Buck 4: Daniel Souleles on Private Equity (JP, EF)In this installment of our Recall this Buck series (check out our earlier conversations with Thomas Piketty, Peter Brown and Christine Desan), John and Elizabeth talk with Daniel Souleles, anthropologist at the Copenhagen Business School and author of Songs of Profit, Songs of Loss: Private Equity, Wealth, and Inequality (Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press 2019). Dan's work explores the world of private equity "guys" (who are indeed mostly guys) and the ways they are "suspended in webs of significance [they themselves have] spun" as Clifford Geertz puts it.Further, he explores the ways we are all suspended in these w...
2021-12-0236 min
Book(ish) with George DimarelosAround the World in Eighty Days: banking vs academia, debt wizardry, and Melbournes most renowned export with Lee SmalesOn this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with Associate Professor (Finance) at UWA Lee Smales to discuss Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne. Our conversation includes growing up sharing a few similarities with Billy Elliot, when debt wizardry does crazy things, and why you can now get a decent coffee in LA. Enjoy!Books discussedAround the World in Eighty Days by Jules VerneBarbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough and John HelyarGreat Expectations by Charles DickensThe Collected Works of Sherlock...
2021-10-0555 min
Talk World RadioTalk World Radio: Bryan Burrough: Forget the Alamo!This week on Talk World Radio: Remembering the Alamo, or -- better yet -- forgetting it. Our guest Bryan Burrough is a special correspondent for Vanity Fair and the author of seven books, including the New York Times #1 best-selling Barbarians at the Gate (with John Helyar) and Public Enemies. He is co-author of a terrific new book called Forget the Alamo.
2021-07-2729 min
Enjoy The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by Bryan Burrough, John HelyarPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/515388to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Author: Bryan Burrough, John Helyar
Narrator: Eric Jason Martin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 18 minutes
Release date: June 22, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
#1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco at the hands of a buyout from investment firm KKR. A book that stormed both the bestseller list and...
2021-06-2210h 18Enjoy A Addictive Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by John Helyar, Bryan BurroughPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/515388to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Author: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Narrator: Eric Jason Martin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 18 minutes
Release date: June 22, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
#1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco at the hands of a buyout from investment firm KKR. A book that stormed both the bestseller list and the public...
2021-06-2210h 18
Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in History, WorldBarbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by John Helyar, Bryan BurroughPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/515388 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco Author: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough Narrator: Eric Jason Martin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 22 hours 18 minutes Release date: June 22, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: #1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco at the hands of a buyout from investment firm KKR. A book that stormed both the bestseller list and the...
2021-06-2205 minFind Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in History, WorldBarbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by John Helyar, Bryan BurroughPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/515388to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Author: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Narrator: Eric Jason Martin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 18 minutes
Release date: June 22, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
#1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco at the hands of a buyout from investment firm KKR. A book that stormed both the bestseller list and the public...
2021-06-2210h 18Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentBarbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by Bryan Burrough, John HelyarPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/515388to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Author: Bryan Burrough, John Helyar
Narrator: Eric Jason Martin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 18 minutes
Release date: June 22, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
#1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco at the hands of a buyout from investment firm KKR. A book that stormed both the bestseller list and...
2021-06-2210h 18
American SportMan is a Free AgentMan is a Free Agent
For over a century, professional athletes in the United States were the exclusive property of the team that signed them first. In baseball, team owners called it the “reserve system” and they said it was essential for the good of the game. The players called it something else—they said it was “slavery.” In this episode of American Sport, we explore the battle between owners and players that culminated with the birth of free agency in the 1970s (someone, who shall remain anonymous, also urges LeBron James to leave the NBA and create his own pro basket...
2021-05-1944 min
Readers DigressSuper PumpedThis week we’re talking about Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber by New York Times technology correspondent Mike Isaac. This book is the story of the tech start-up Uber and its founder, Travis Kalanick, but it’s also a case study of the tech bro culture and founder worship in Silicon Valley, the perils of over-ambition, and the incredible economics of venture capital investments.Summary of the book (2:40)Our key takeaways (5:13)Our favorite quotes (33:14)What questions do we still have? (44:18)References: Parks & Rec Mona Lisa Meme, Matt Levine’s Bloo...
2021-04-011h 12
Conversations From A Room"Jesus, Take The Wheel"Here we go again with a brand new episode of this show that I do. This episode was a real treat, ladies and gentlemen. We have Michael Napoles on the program! Michael is a good friend who's always meant a lot to me. You can tell by his standard apathetic attitude, and lack of expression that he had a wonderful time helping me host this episode. Regardless to say, I can always count on Mr. Napoles to bring his superior wit, charm, and wisdom when called upon. And without surprise, he did not disappoint. So enjoy our ridiculous rants on li...
2021-02-0340 min
The Storage Investor ShowFrom Employee to over 1,000,000 sf. in Self-Storage with Brent WrightIn This Episode:Transitioning to full-time self-storage investingHow to find dealsHow to know what properties make senseGuest Info:Brent Wright hails from a deep corporate background and is skilled in business planning, sales, management, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and start-ups. In his role as President and Co-Founder of Pamlico, Brent utilizes his business background to source deals, underwrite locations, and source equity for their growing self-storage portfolio. Brent has a B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with an emphasis in Business Development and Entrepreneurship.
2021-01-2547 min
Elevate with Tyler Chesser - The Real Estate Podcast for Investing, Mindset and Personal DevelopmentE123 Ivy Zelman - Leveraging the Drivers of SuccessIvy Zelman is Chief Executive Officer of Zelman & Associates, holding roughly 30 years of experience covering housing and related industries. The firm provides analyses across all aspects of the housing spectrum. Ivy is widely known and respected for her bold thinking and accurate assessments, helping industry players avoid costly mistakes and capture opportunities. Ivy famously asked Toll Brothers CEO, Bob Toll, on the Q4 2006 Toll Brothers conference call, “Which Kool-Aid are you drinking?”
In this episode, Tyler and Ivy's discussion focused on identifying, balancing and leveraging drivers of success. Ivy shared the traits she developed from being on her own at ag...
2021-01-191h 18
money money moneyintroducing Super-Rewards & the super gender gap explainedGlen speaks with Pascale Helyar-Moray about Super Rewards and how you can have money automatically contributed to your super, just by shopping!They touch on the super gender gap, how Super Rewards works, how the start-up was formed and Glen turns on his bbq grill and asks Pascale the awkwardly hard questions.To learn more and get $5 added to your account, click here: https://srwds.co/m3 (valid for all of 2020!)This is a sponsored episode.Get $20 off The Glen James Spending Plan using the code "moneyz". Link to course below!For podcast resources, links...
2020-02-0549 min
Embark On Into A Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Before Bedtime.The Greatest Trade Ever: How One Man Bet Against the Markets and Made $20 Billion by Gregory ZuckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/408954to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Greatest Trade Ever: How One Man Bet Against the Markets and Made $20 Billion
Author: Gregory Zuckerman
Narrator: Marc Cashman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 41 minutes
Release date: December 5, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3
Genres: Business
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. 'The definitive account of a sensational trade' Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short Autumn 2008. The world's finances collapse but one man makes a killing. John Paulson, a softly spoken hedge-fund manager who still took the bus to work, seemed...
2019-12-0511h 41Listen To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.The Greatest Trade Ever: How One Man Bet Against the Markets and Made $20 Billion by Gregory ZuckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/408954to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Greatest Trade Ever: How One Man Bet Against the Markets and Made $20 Billion
Author: Gregory Zuckerman
Narrator: Marc Cashman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 41 minutes
Release date: December 5, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3
Genres: Accounting & Finance
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. 'The definitive account of a sensational trade' Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short Autumn 2008. The world's finances collapse but one man makes a killing. John Paulson, a softly spoken hedge-fund manager who still took the bus to work...
2019-12-0511h 41
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, BusinessThe Greatest Trade Ever: How One Man Bet Against the Markets and Made $20 Billion by Gregory ZuckermanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/408954 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Greatest Trade Ever: How One Man Bet Against the Markets and Made $20 Billion Author: Gregory Zuckerman Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 41 minutes Release date: December 5, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Business Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. 'The definitive account of a sensational trade' Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short Autumn 2008. The world's finances collapse but one man makes a killing. John Paulson, a softly spoken hedge-fund manager who still took the bus to work...
2019-12-0505 min
ReaderyRDR35 อ่านอย่างธนาธร อ่านเล่มไหนดีแขกรับเชิญคนแรกของ Readery Podcast เราชวนนักอ่านอย่าง ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ เลือกหนังสือ 3 เล่มที่อยากพูดถึง ซึ่งครอบคลุมทั้งเรื่องประวัติศาสตร์ เศรษฐกิจ และวรรณกรรม มาแลกเปลี่ยนมุมมองกันอย่างหลากหลาย การอ่านสำคัญกับธนาธรอย่างไร และหนังสือเหล่านั้นเปลี่ยนแปลงมุมมองเขาไปอย่างไรบ้าง
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09:12 The travels of a T-shirt in the global economy ของ Pietra Rivoli
12:01 โคตรไคโร ของ Naguib Mahfouz และ เด็กเก็บว่าว ของ Khaled Hosseini
15:13 Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco ของ Bryan Burrough และ John Helyar
29:58 น้ำหอม ของ Patrick Süskind
36:20 เศรษฐกิจการเมืองสมัยกรุงเทพฯ ของ ผาสุก พงษ์ไพจิตร และ คริส เบเคอร์
2019-06-2852 min
Everyday Musician Podcast13 - Rocking the Arts Administration Game with John HelyarThis week on the ETV Podcast, John Helyar comes on to the podcast to talk about how he's rocking it as an arts administrator. In the ETV News, BSO challenges LA Phil to the best theme song, click here to watch! Tickets are still available for the Chicago Chamber Music Project on November 16th. Click here for tickets: bit.ly/chambermusicevent2018.
2018-10-2600 min
The Gray Area with Sean IllingKara Swisher gives a master class on reporting and interviewingBefore I launched this podcast, I asked Kara Swisher to coffee. Swisher founded the technology news site Recode, hosts the excellent Recode Decode podcast, and runs a legendary conference series. She is among the best interviewers working today. Some of her gets — including the first and only dual interview of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates — have passed nearly into myth. I've used the advice Swisher gave me in every episode of this podcast. But in this conversation, she goes further, offering her tips both for interviewing and reporting. If you want to be a journalist, or you just want to t...
2017-02-071h 38
Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Next-Level!Barbarians at the Gate by John Helyar, Bryan BurroughPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247858to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Barbarians at the Gate
Author: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Narrator: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 0 minutes
Release date: April 3, 2007
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.32 of Total 19
Ratings of Narrator: 4.6 of Total 5
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
“One of the finest, most compelling accounts of what happened to corporate America and Wall Street in the 1980’s.” —New York Times Book Review A #1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco...
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Title: Barbarians at the Gate
Author: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Narrator: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 0 minutes
Release date: April 3, 2007
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.32 of Total 19
Ratings of Narrator: 4.6 of Total 5
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
“One of the finest, most compelling accounts of what happened to corporate America and Wall Street in the 1980’s.” —New York Times Book Review A #1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco. An enduring...
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Title: Barbarians at the Gate
Author: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Narrator: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 0 minutes
Release date: April 3, 2007
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.32 of Total 19
Ratings of Narrator: 4.6 of Total 5
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
“One of the finest, most compelling accounts of what happened to corporate America and Wall Street in the 1980’s.” —New York Times Book Review A #1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco. An enduring...
2007-04-033h 00
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in History, WorldBarbarians at the Gate by John Helyar, Bryan BurroughPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247858 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Barbarians at the Gate Author: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough Narrator: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 3, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.32 of Total 19 Ratings of Narrator: 4.6 of Total 5 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: “One of the finest, most compelling accounts of what happened to corporate America and Wall Street in the 1980’s.” —New York Times Book Review A #1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco. An...
2007-04-0305 minStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentBarbarians at the Gate by John Helyar, Bryan BurroughPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247858to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Barbarians at the Gate
Author: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Narrator: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 0 minutes
Release date: April 3, 2007
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.32 of Total 19
Ratings of Narrator: 4.6 of Total 5
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
“One of the finest, most compelling accounts of what happened to corporate America and Wall Street in the 1980’s.” —New York Times Book Review A #1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco...
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