An insightful conversation with Samantha McLemore, founder and CIO of Patient Capital Management, who spent over two decades investing alongside famed value investor Bill Miller before founding her own firm.
Key Topics & Timestamps
Early Influences & Career Path (03:46 - 10:45)
Sam's humble beginnings and early relationship with money
Working from age 12 and saving money through college
First investing experience with college funds in Dell Computer during the late 90s
Meeting Bill Miller at college and winning the "job lottery"
Investment Philosophy (10:45 - 25:45)
The power of long-term compounding
Thinking about stocks as ownership of real businesses
Lessons learned from Bill Miller: "The big money's made in the big moves"
Value investing that includes growth companies at reasonable prices
Looking beyond traditional financial statements
The Amazon Story & Jeff Bezos (25:45 - 39:45)
Meetings with Jeff Bezos and his insights
The brilliance of Bezos' long-term thinking
Bezos' focus on what won't change rather than what will
The benefit of public markets - participating in others' success
Investment Strategy & Client Relationships (39:45 - 48:45)
"Volatility is the price you pay for returns"
The ideal client profile for Patient Capital's approach
Maximizing long-term capital growth versus capital preservation
The importance of having clients who understand drawdowns are part of the process
Navigating Market Volatility (48:45 - 57:45)
The futility of trying to time the market
The importance of time in the market versus timing the market
Managing stress during market downturns
Daily meditation, exercise, and journaling as stress management tools
Women in Investing (57:45 - 61:45)
Advocating for more women in investing
The power of role models
Natural advantages women may have as investors
Active vs. Passive Investing (61:45 - 68:45)
Thoughts on the rise of passive investing
The concentration of the S&P 500 in top names
How passive could change in a prolonged sideways market
The importance of maintaining confidence during market downturns
Definition of Success (68:45 - end)
Success as happiness, fulfillment, and being proud of contributions
Beyond financial metrics to personal satisfaction
Memorable Quotes
"Compounding is so powerful. It should be taught so much earlier to everyone."
"Volatility is the price you pay for returns."
"The big money's made in the big moves."
"Loss and pain is part of the process of growth and compounding. It is what you're paid for."
"If you want something, go for it. There's always a shot."
"The most powerful force in markets is compounding and the long-term time horizon."
"If you are happy, fulfilled, content, and proud of your contributions, that's success."
Additional Resources
Patient Capital Management website
Books mentioned: "Rethinking Investing" by Charlie Ellis
Related content: William Green's podcast featuring Sam McLemore
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