In this Tech Strategy Podcast, we dissect Constellation Software’s remarkable investment strategy. Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson reveals valuable lessons for investing in software businesses navigating the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Constellation Software, a successful investor in the tech industry, provides valuable lessons for other investors. Their strategic approach emphasizes acquisitions, vertical markets, and long-term value creation. Jeffrey Towson, a digital strategy consultant, details 5 lessons from Constellation’s approach.
This article by digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson dives into the evolving business models of mapping companies. It explores what mapping companies are and provides three prime examples: Sanborn Maps, Waze and Google Maps. However, the article also touches upon the challenges faced by mapping companies in the digital age, suggesting a need for a strong digital transformation strategy.
Oriental Trading Company is a successful business that has been around for over 50 years. And has now become a clever specialty ecommerce business. Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson summarizes what he learned on his visit.
The company focuses on quality products, low prices, and a large selection.
Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) is one of Warren Buffett’s largest retail ventures. Its strong business model and consumer offerings provide valuable lessons in competitive advantage. Additionally, NFM’s strategic location in Omaha contributes to its success.
This article dives into the world of Warren Buffett’s Omaha businesses, exploring the secrets to their competitive advantage. By visiting these businesses, the author uncovers valuable insights into Buffett’s investment philosophy and the factors that contribute to a company’s long-term success. The article highlights the importance of competitive advantage in Buffett’s business selection process, emphasizing that every business he acquires possesses a unique edge in its respective market.
I have mentioned a few times on the podcast that I use a one page sheet to do an initial estimate for valuation. I got asked about that today so I thought I would send it out. However… I am not a hedge fund or other such analyst. I do not spend my days updating […]
In this podcast, Jeffrey Towson discusses lessons from Warren Buffett on compounding and competitive advantage. He shares insights on how to build businesses that can grow over time, and how to identify companies with sustainable competitive advantages.
In this podcast, Jeffrey Towson discusses the concept of “criticality” as a type of switching cost. He specifically talks about Wabco, one of Warren Buffett’s companies that has fairly powerful B2B criticality. Wabco is a supplier of braking systems for trucks and buses, and its products are critical to the operation of these vehicles. As a result, customers are reluctant to switch to other suppliers, even if Wabco’s prices are higher. This gives Wabco a strong competitive advantage.
In this episode of the Asia Tech Strategy podcast, Jeffrey Towson shares his 9 investment questions. These questions can help you evaluate companies for investment by assessing their competitive strengths, market size, and management team. Towson also discusses the importance of building digital moats, which are sustainable competitive advantages that make it difficult for competitors to imitate.