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Get ready for the definitive look at Berkshire Hathaway, the world’s largest and most successful conglomerate. The Warren Buffett CEO, 25th Anniversary Edition dives deep into the transformation of a legendary company and its leaders.Readers will learn about: From $1 Billion to $47 Billion: Track the stunning growth of Net Operating Earnings and explore Berkshire Hathaway’s strategic shift from relying solely on insurance investments to incorporating massive growth in insurance underwriting income, manufacturing, service, retail, railroads, and energy.The Next Era: Buffett to Abel: An in-depth analysis of the transition from "teacher" Warren Buffett to his designated "coach," Greg Abel. Discover how Abel's management style will sustain Berkshire's unique culture and drive future expansion.The Untouchable Culture: Uncover the secret behind Warren Buffett’s proudest 56 year career achievement: never losing a subsidiary CEO to a competitor—a remarkable record that continues 25 years later. Hear from the executives themselves on how this loyalty is maintained through a historic leadership change.The Insurance Engine: Four new chapters dedicated to the core of Berkshire’s success. Meet the three insurance executive wizards, including Ajit Jain’s potential successor, generating profitable float and the exceptional investment manager entrusted with a portion of the multi billion equity portfolio.Inspiration & Innovation: Read the incredible story of Katie Farmer, who rose from intern to become the world’s first female railroad CEO, driving a substantial portion of Berkshire's operating earnings.Building America: Explore how Clayton Homes, under family manager Kevin Clayton's leadership, expanded from his father’s management of a family business publicly traded one to wholly owned Berkshire subsidiary and becoming the nation's largest home builder.Plus, the must-read Appendixes! Featuring a "Then and Now" update on subsidiary CEOs, a jaw-dropping chart of the "Conglomerate of Everything," and a humbling list of 25 Years of Mistakes made by the world’s greatest investor.

"Everyone knows Warren is the greatest investor of our time. . . .This book for the first time captures his genius as a manager."—Jack Welch The first book to reveal the investment and management strategies of the Berkshire Hathaway all-star management team. Much has been written about Warren Buffett and his investment philosophy; little has been made public about the inside management of Berkshire Hathaway. With a market cap exceeding 100 billion , Berkshire Hathaway has a market value surpassing many icons of American business such as Dell, AT&T, Disney, Ford, Gillette, American Express, and GM. Drawing on his personal experiences as well as those of Berkshire's chief executives, officers, and directors interviewed for this book, Berkshire insider Robert P. Miles provides a unique look at the Berkshire Hathaway culture and its management principles.

Discover why the model-investment-firm-turned-household-word is the perfect investment--for virtually anyoneRobert Miles is a successful entrepreneur, business owner, and investor who believes that everyone can be a smarter investor regardless of background, education, and income. In fact Miles says that one investment is ideal for virtually everyone to own--Berkshire-Hathaway. Miles has attended the annual shareholders meeting for years, has met Warren Buffett, and is considered a company "insider" and Berkshire-Hathaway expert. In 101 Reasons to Own the World's Greatest Investment, Miles offers his insights into what makes Berkshire-Hathaway so profitable and why shareholders get such value for owning the stock. Among his explanations: Berkshire-Hathaway is run sensibly and frugally by Buffett--there are no lavish corporate head-quarters or extravagant spending by company executives. The company invests in companies it determines will produce steady profits for the shareholders rather than those companies with a history of erratic performance. This accessible, well-researched look at the leading company's investment strategy has received an "unofficial" endorsement by Buffett himself.Robert P. Miles (Tampa, FL) is an entrepreneur and owns a small business. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Business School, has been an active shareholder of Berkshire-Hathaway for a number of years, and is frequently asked to speak to other investor groups about Buffett.

"Everyone knows Warren is the greatest investor of our time. . . .This book for the first time captures his genius as a manager."—Jack Welch The first book to reveal the investment and management strategies of the Berkshire Hathaway all-star management team. Much has been written about Warren Buffett and his investment philosophy; little has been made public about the inside management of Berkshire Hathaway. With a market cap exceeding 100 billion , Berkshire Hathaway has a market value surpassing many icons of American business such as Dell, AT&T, Disney, Ford, Gillette, American Express, and GM. Drawing on his personal experiences as well as those of Berkshire's chief executives, officers, and directors interviewed for this book, Berkshire insider Robert P. Miles provides a unique look at the Berkshire Hathaway culture and its management principles.