On today’s show, Robert Leonard talks with Adam Mead about his book, “The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway: A Chronological Analysis of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s Conglomerate Masterpiece,” why he wrote it, and what principles he learned from the Oracle of Omaha as he and his conglomerate evolved over time.

Aside from being a Buffett enthusiast and lifelong learner of business, Adam is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Mead Capital Management, LLC. He has spent over a decade in commercial banking in various credit and lending functions, serves on several non-profit boards, and is active in his local community.

You can hear Iona discussing green money on the Own It! podcast, which she hosts. She is also founder of Young Money Blog and author of Own It!

Own It! by Iona Bain is a finance book targeted at younger generations attempting and remove the smokescreen shrouding pensions, mortgages, savings, and investing and make it less intimidating. Bain explains everything in laymen’s terms which makes the book suitable for even the most inexperienced reader and Own It! attempts to encourage and nurture the reader’s interest in taking control of their financial situation. From dipping their toes into investing to buying a house, Bain explains the pros and cons (as well as loopholes and things to avoid) for just about everything!

Iona Bain, author of Own It!, offers advice on side hustles, making the most of your extra income, and how to make sure you’re not committing tax fraud.