Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O’Malley take a deep dive into Hermès — the family-controlled luxury house that has turned craftsmanship and scarcity into a compounding machine.

Join Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O’Malley as they assess whether Hermès can remain the pinnacle of luxury and whether it deserves a spot in The Intrinsic Value Portfolio.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:10 - What makes a brand true luxury 00:10:35 - Why no one can copy Hermès 00:18:57 - How important local production and family ties are 00:20:26 - Why Hermès started producing bags 00:23:55 - How Hermès built its moat and reputation 00:39:22 - What markets matter most to Hermès 00:43:07 - How Hermès can keep growing 01:10:51 - Whether Shawn and Daniel add Hermès to the portfolio And much, much more!

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