October 6, 2025
The Stocks Behind Everyday Life (Part 2)
The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial FreedomAbout this episode
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners Podcast, Dave and Andrew continue their discussion on finding investment ideas from everyday life. They explore companies associated with the modern workday, such as Google, Salesforce, and Dell, highlighting their financial performance and growth prospects. Other companies discussed include Starbucks, Zoom, DoorDash, Wendy's, Otis Elevators, and Uber, providing a comprehensive overview of their market position and financial health. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding business models and staying informed about the investment potential of the companies encountered daily. The hosts also stress the value of looking beyond traditional stock screeners and finding hidden investment gems in familiar places. 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part One 00:38 Exploring Workplace Investment Ideas 01:18 Deep Dive into Google 04:56 Analyzing Salesforce 08:11 Starbucks: A Surprising Contender 10:35 Zoom: The Pandemic Darling 14:14 Dell Computers: A Solid Investment? 16:08 Lunch Break: Wendy's and DoorDash 16:43 Dave's Burgers and Disappointment 16:58 Analyzing DoorDash's Performance 21:04 Wendy's Struggles and Fast Food Woes 23:36 Otis Elevators: A Stable Investment? 25:07 Netflix's Growth and Content Strategy 29:50 Uber vs. Lyft: A Tale of Two Rideshares 33:10 Conclusion: Finding Stocks in Everyday Life Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. Squeeze the most out of your Summer with Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUID-IV DOT COM and get 20% off your first order with code INVESTING at checkout. Leesa has a lineup of beautifully crafted mattresses tailored to how you sleep – without the luxury price tag. Go to Leesa.com , promo code INVESTING for 25% off mattresses PLUS an extra $50 off. Go to tesbros.com and use code POD15 for 15% off your first order. For our EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY , and your chance to win a DIY PPF Full Body Wrap kit tailored to your ride, simply go to this link: https://station.page/tesbros/contest/theinvestingfor Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices