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Tom Gardner

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Fed up with Wall Street's notion that everyday people couldn't comprehend the stock market, Tom Gardner co-founded The Motley Fool in 1993 with a simple obsession: "To help the world invest, better."

Recent Articles by Tom Gardner

Feb 27, 2015 by Tom Gardner

Announcing My Next "Outsider" Investment...

A special opportunity to help you invest better.

Apr 29, 2014 by Tom Gardner

The New Era of Corporate Transparency: An Interview with G100 Network CEO Scott Miller

Scott Miller, CEO of the G100 Network and former CEO of Hyatt Hotels and United Infrastructure, sits down with the Fool's Tom Gardner to discuss best practices in the new era of corporate transparency.

Apr 9, 2014 by Tom Gardner

Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner Interviews Malcolm Gladwell

Tom Gardner recently had a wide-ranging conversation with the best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell.

Mar 13, 2014 by Tom Gardner

The Untold Story Behind Our CEO's Single Greatest Investment

Tom Gardner reveals the biggest lesson he’s learned from his first 30-bagger, and how he plans on using it to find his next one.

Jan 21, 2014 by Tom Gardner

How to Get Your Loved Ones to Start Investing

Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner shares a story that illustrates how to get your loved ones into investing at any age.

Jul 29, 2019 by Tom Gardner

Why Companies Shouldn't Hassle Over Returns, According to Selim Bassoul

Selim Bassoul on the importance of a quality warranty plan.

Jul 29, 2019 by Tom Gardner

Selim Bassoul on How to Make Successful Acquisitions

Middleby CEO Selim Bassoul lays out his thought process when determining whether an acquisition will be successful.

Jul 19, 2013 by Tom Gardner

The Keys to Successfully Integrating Acquisitions

Selim Bassoul takes a more holistic approach to integration.

Jul 29, 2019 by Tom Gardner

Why Selim Bassoul Doesn't Chase Customers

Listen to CEO Selim Bassoul's strategy for keeping customers with Middleby.

Jul 29, 2019 by Tom Gardner

Selim Bassoul On How to Foster a Great Culture

Middleby CEO Selim Bassoul explains Middleby's high employee retention rate by making the case for employee autonomy.

Jul 29, 2019 by Tom Gardner

Selim Bassoul Offers Advice on Building a Successful Company

See why Middleby CEO Selim Bassoul credits his customer service team as more important than his sales team.

Jul 29, 2019 by Tom Gardner

Selim Bassoul: We Still Have Room to Grow

CEO Selim Bassoul on how Middleby achieved such growth over 13 years and why he feels there is more room to grow.

May 3, 2013 by Tom Gardner

The Strategy Behind Middleby's Incredible 5000% Gain Since 2000

One of Tom Gardner's favorite stocks is up over 5000% since 2000 -- how did it happen?

Apr 11, 2013 by Tom Gardner

Why Starbucks Will Keep Raising Its Dividend

Part of The Motley Fool's chat with Starbucks CFO Troy Alstead.

Apr 10, 2013 by Tom Gardner

Starbucks CFO on the Company's Huge International Opportunities

Part of The Motley Fool's chat with Starbucks CFO Troy Alstead.

Apr 9, 2013 by Tom Gardner

1 Way Starbucks Keeps People Coming Back for More

Part of The Motley Fool's chat with Starbucks CFO Troy Alstead.

Apr 9, 2013 by Tom Gardner

Why Drive-Thru Locations Are So Important for Starbucks

Part of The Motley Fool's chat with Starbucks CFO Troy Alstead.

Apr 8, 2013 by Tom Gardner

Starbucks CFO: Food Is a Huge Opportunity

Part of The Motley Fool's chat with Starbucks CFO Troy Alstead.

Apr 8, 2013 by Tom Gardner

Starbucks CFO: Tea Will Be Big Growth Driver

Part of The Motley Fool's chat with Starbucks CFO Troy Alstead.

Apr 7, 2017 by Tom Gardner

A Foolish Interview With Michael Mauboussin

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