"The American Invasion" (1901) By Sir Christopher Furness

An unabridged audiobook production of the short book written by shipping tycoon Sir Christopher Furness. This book captures the anxiety of early 20th-century Britain as it faced the rising economic power of the United States. Furness provides a firsthand account of the American industrial giant's rapid expansion, technological innovations, and the looming threat it posed to British industries. With insights drawn from his personal experiences and speeches, Furness explores America's industrial advantages, such as abundant natural resources, large-scale infrastructure projects, and a culture of innovation, while also reflecting on how Britain could maintain its global leadership.

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Join host Justin Fortier as he interviews Patrick Mehr, the publisher at Plunkett Lake Press, who has digitally transformed rare and old books into accessible eBooks. In this episode, Patrick discusses his transition from a management consultant to a digital publisher, the meticulous process of digitizing books, the challenges of securing electronic rights, and the satisfaction of making valuable books available to a wider audience. Learn about the fascinating stories behind these books and the importance of preserving historical knowledge in the digital age.

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(00:00) Introduction and Guest Overview

(00:23) Discovering Plunkett Lake Press

(02:34) Patrick Mehr's Background and Journey

(05:24) Challenges and Rewards of Digital Publishing

(09:05) The Process of Digitizing Books

(19:07) Securing Rights and Legal Hurdles

(23:02) Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

(37:18) Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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Buying a company is one of the most expensive purchases possible. Investment bankers facilitate the buying and selling of companies and related financing. This episode focuses on the process of advising companies and investment firms to help the buying go smoothly.

Doug Lovette is the founder and Managing Director of Third Coast Capital Advisors, a firm that helps private equity groups and companies develop a strategy to grow by buying other companies. Once the strategy is developed, Doug and his team find companies to buy, secure the interest of business owners and manage all sides throughout the process.

This episode is relevant to anyone looking to buy a company, sell their family business or manage a very important relationship.

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Jargon

• Middle Market = companies between roughly $50M-1B in revenue
• Sell-side = activities related to selling companies, shares in companies or debt
• Buy-side = activities related to buying companies, shares in companies or debt
• Private Equity - investment groups that own private companies (not trading on the stock market) and assets
• M&A = mergers and acquisitions
• Merger = joining two companies
• Acquisition = buying a company

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