We Study Billionaires - The Investors Podcast

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with James and Abigail Zimmerman about the strength of growing and sustainable cash flowing businesses; the importance of strong balance sheets; how they navigate their circle of competence, and the steps they take to expand it; why simplicity is so important in an age of complexity, how they use cash as a boost, and not a drag on returns, and much more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:28 - How communities—public and private—can spark better investment ideas. 07:06 - Why free cash flow yield is their north star metric. 10:09 - How to tell if value drivers are simple or deceptively complex. 14:00 - Why staying inside your circle of competence protects your downside. 19:22 - How “Fort Knox” balance sheets help survive any market storm. 28:23 - Key signals that suggest a business can sustain high ROIC. 32:56 - What truly shows management is aligned, not just insider ownership. 43:25 - The hidden risks that make many retailers dangerous investments.