Patrick O'Shaughnessy

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Hello and welcome, everyone.

I'm Patrick O'Shaughnessy, and this is Invest Like the Best.

This show is an open-ended exploration of markets, ideas, stories, and strategies that will help you better invest both your time and your money.

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My guest today is Ken Langone.

Ken is a legendary American businessman best known for his co-founding of Home Depot.

He is also a former director of the New York Stock Exchange and a passionate philanthropist.

He shares with us a lifetime worth of wisdom building Home Depot into a powerhouse and prioritizing his employees above all else.

He says he still bleeds orange to this day.

You'll hear as he recounts his business endeavors, his strict belief in keeping your word and his true pride in his country, what he knows to be the land of opportunity.

We discuss his work with Ross Perot, the idea of an upside down hierarchy and the power of loyalty.

For anyone who may find it easier to follow along, we have a transcript of the episode on joincolossus.com.

Please enjoy this conversation with Ken Langone.

So Ken, it's hard to know where to begin a conversation with you, given the number of interesting things that you've done across your life, your career.