#8 Kirk Kerkorian: Lord of Leisure

Show Notes: Welcome to the Rainmakers podcast, where we decode the strategies of investing legends. Today, we're diving into the early career of Kirk Kerkorian, a self-made billionaire who rose from humble beginnings to reshape Las Vegas and Hollywood. We'll explore the pivotal moves that set Kerkorian on his path to fortune, from his daring aviation ventures to his first forays into the casino business. Join us for an inspiring journey through the formative years of one of America's most intriguing tycoons. Follow me: https://twitter.com/rainmakerspod Links: International Hotel Ad: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westgate_Las_Vegas#/media/File:International_Hotel_advertisement.jpg Alix Pasquet Presentation: https://youtu.be/YMmjbHAHdNU?si=kKyvFOBg6jcsRpeL Sources: Kerkorian: An American Success Story by Dial Torgerson The Airline Industry by William M. Leary The Only Way to Fly: The Story of Western Airlines, America’s Senior Air Carrier by Robert J Serling Third Try at the Club by David McClintick How It All Came Apart In the Eurodollar Market by Lewis Beman Kirk Kerkorian: Friend or Foe? : His Presence in the MGM Deal Receives Mixed Reviews by Michael A. Hiltzik Entrepreneurs: The High Ride on Free Time by Time Magazine Kerkorian Doesn’t Want All the Meat off the Bone by Irwin Ross