Constellation Software is the best serial acquirer in the world. Since the company IPO’ed in 2006, Constellation Software has acquired more than 500 companies, turning $25 million into $35 billion. Lean everything you need to know about Mark Leonard in this article.
What’s interesting is that few people get extremely wealthy through just investing. They do it buy owning whole businesses like Mark or Warren. Or, they do it by managing other people’s money and a huge part of that business is sales.
An underrated piece of investing is learning what makes great businesses and great leadership. Then, applying that to your own business or to rise up in a company.
That's true. If you want to become really wealthy, you have to run your own company.
However, not everyone has the luxury to do this and a lot of companies fail. That's why just investing in quality stocks is a great way to become wealthy for a lot of people.
Love this...great example of quality company with a long-term investment strategy. Something reusable and replicable across industry sectors.
We can all learn a lot from Mark Leonard.
His investment letters are pure gold. Just like the ones of Warren Buffett, Terry Smith, Nick Sleep, Jeff Bezos, ...
Another great post CQ, thanks for sharing!
It's my honor, Warren!
Just wrote one about How to screen for quality stocks. I hope you'll like this one too!
Quality article. Thanks for putting it together
It's all my honor, JP!
Love how this encompasses many tips Robert Kiyosaki talked about!
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a book with a lot of fan as well as haters. It was one of my first books about personal finance!
You never fail to teach and inspire, my friend!
Thank you for yet another superb article!
I always look forward to your comments. The best is yet to come!
Oh, I'd bet my life on this!
So good. Thanks CQ!
Thank you, Six Bravo!
About which investor should we write next?
Murray Stahl
I've actually never heard about him. Will give it a look!
Hey QC! Do you forsee any other companies out there that may follow in Constellation’s footsteps?
I have some in my mind, but will keep them for myself as of now. :) Stay tuned!
What’s interesting is that few people get extremely wealthy through just investing. They do it buy owning whole businesses like Mark or Warren. Or, they do it by managing other people’s money and a huge part of that business is sales.
An underrated piece of investing is learning what makes great businesses and great leadership. Then, applying that to your own business or to rise up in a company.
That's true. If you want to become really wealthy, you have to run your own company.
However, not everyone has the luxury to do this and a lot of companies fail. That's why just investing in quality stocks is a great way to become wealthy for a lot of people.
What are your thoughts on CSU.TO valuation? It seems pricey now
Hi Isaac,
I don't own shares of Constellation Software at this point in time.
I love the company but I think they are a bit too expensive.