AcquiredApr 27, 2016

Acquired Episode 10: Virgin America

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Notable books mentioned: Business Adventures by John Brooks, Untangling Luck and Skill, The Success Equation by Michael Mauboussin

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Business Adventures

John Brooks

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Untangling Luck and Skill

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Michael Mauboussin

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Ben and David deviate entirely from the stated purpose of the show, tackling this non-technology acquisition that is so recent, we have no idea if it went well yet. But, the April 2016 acquisition of Virgin America by Alaska Airlines was so fascinating, we had to do it!

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The conversation centers on business misadventures.
A second recurring theme is decision making in airlines.
Referenced books include Business Adventures by John Brooks and Untangling Luck and Skill.
The strongest audience signal points to business professionals and entrepreneurs and Individuals interested in decision-making and success dynamics.

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business misadventures(1)decision making in airlines(1)understanding success factors(1)

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Highly Recommended(2)Deep Dive(1)

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business professionals and entrepreneursIndividuals interested in decision-making and success dynamicsIndividuals interested in personal development and success strategies

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Business Adventures

John Brooks

Best for business professionals and entrepreneursOften cited around business misadventures

“I've been listening on audiobook to a great book called business adventures; it's a classic... it's 10 vignettes of like more aptly titled business misadventures.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: business misadventures

For: business professionals and entrepreneurs

Key quote: “one of the key lessons from it is that like ford wanted the edsel to be everything to everyone”

The host mentions 'Business Adventures' to illustrate the pitfalls of trying to appeal to too broad an audience, using the example of the Ford Edsel. This serves as a cautionary tale for companies like Virgin and Alaska Airlines as they navigate their own business strategies.

ASIN: 1497691613

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Untangling Luck and Skill

Best for Individuals interested in decision-making and success dynamicsOften cited around decision making in airlines

“The talk is based on a book called Untangling Luck and Skill, which is worth reading too. It discusses how much of your own success is out of your control.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: decision making in airlines

For: Individuals interested in decision-making and success dynamics

Key quote: “If you really want to go deep on this, get the book.”

The host mentions 'Untangling Luck and Skill' to highlight the complexities of decision-making in high-stakes environments like the airline industry. They emphasize the importance of understanding the balance between skill and luck in achieving success.

ASIN: B00BOLGO0E

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The Success Equation

Michael Mauboussin

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and success strategiesOften cited around understanding success factors

“The book mentioned is also referred to as The Success Equation, which explores the relationship between skill and luck in achieving success.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: understanding success factors

For: Individuals interested in personal development and success strategies

Key quote: “It's so good.”

The host mentions 'The Success Equation' to emphasize the balance between skill and luck in achieving success. They highlight how the book provides valuable insights into the randomness of outcomes in various fields, including sports and investing.

ASIN: B00BOLGO0E

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