Business Breakdowns podcast

Business Breakdowns

Learn how companies work from the people who know them best. Each episode dissects a single business - from its origins and model to its financials and competitive edge. Join hosts Matt Reustle and Zack Fuss as they uncover the lessons behind every success story. Learn more at www.joincolossus.com.

Learn how companies work from the people who know them best. Each episode dissects a single business - from its origins and model to its financials and competitive edge. Join hosts Matt Reustle and Zack Fuss as they uncover the lessons behind every success story. Learn more at www.joincolossus.com.

 

#247

Amadeus: The IT Backbone of Travel - [Business Breakdowns, EP.237]

Today we are breaking down Amadeus, the dominant infrastructure powering global travel boo... more

12 Dec 2025

47 MINS

47:49

12 Dec 2025


#246

Doximity: The Hub of Healthcare - [Business Breakdowns, EP.236]

Today, we are breaking down one of the more impressive B2B media businesses I have come ac... more

05 Dec 2025

32 MINS

32:36

05 Dec 2025


#245

GE Aerospace: Full Throttle - [Business Breakdowns, EP.235]

Today we are breaking down GE Aerospace. We did cover GE several years ago, but that episo... more

14 Nov 2025

59 MINS

59:20

14 Nov 2025


#244

Alternative Investing: Alts For All - [Business Breakdowns, EP.234]

 This is Matt Reustle. Today, we are back to talk about increased access to alternative in... more

07 Nov 2025

50 MINS

50:14

07 Nov 2025


#243

Robinhood: Mobile First, Margins Later - [Business Breakdowns, EP.233]

This is Matt Reustle. Today we are breaking down Robinhood. My guest is [Arthur Olson] (ht... more

31 Oct 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:15

31 Oct 2025


#242

CompoSecure: Heavy Metal - [Business Breakdowns, EP.232]

This is Matt Reustle. Today we are breaking down CompoSecure, a company that manufactures ... more

24 Oct 2025

56 MINS

56:08

24 Oct 2025


#241

Amphenol: The Nervous System for Electronics - [Business Breakdowns, EP.231]

 This is Matt Reustle. Today, we are breaking down the industrial giant Amphenol. Amphenol... more

15 Oct 2025

53 MINS

53:36

15 Oct 2025


#240

Media M&A - [Business Breakdowns, EP.230]

This is Matt Reustle. Today, we are exploring the world of media deals. My guest is [Blake... more

09 Oct 2025

46 MINS

46:42

09 Oct 2025


#239

Exor: Fiat Crisis to Ferrari Glory - [Business Breakdowns, EP.229]

 This is Zack Fuss. Today, we are breaking down Exor. The origins of Exor date back to the... more

01 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:00

01 Oct 2025


#238

WaterBridge: Oil and Water - [Business Breakdowns, EP.228]

 This is Matt Reustle. Today we are breaking down the recent IPO WaterBridge. I am joined ... more

24 Sep 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:57

24 Sep 2025


#237

Mercado Libre: E-commerce Empire - [Business Breakdowns, EP.227]

 This is Matt Reustle.  Today we are breaking down the Latam e-commerce Giant, Mercado Lib... more

05 Sep 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:08

05 Sep 2025


#236

Compass: Real Estate Revolution - [Business Breakdowns, EP.226]

 This is Matt Reustle. Today, we are breaking down the real estate broker Compass. Compass... more

13 Aug 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:51

13 Aug 2025


#235

PE Perspective on Insurance Brokers - [Business Breakdowns, EP.225]

 This is Matt Reustle. Today's Breakdown caters to both public and private investors alike... more

07 Aug 2025

58 MINS

58:35

07 Aug 2025


#234

CME Group: The House Always Wins - [Business Breakdowns, EP.224]

 This is Matt Reustle and today we are breaking down the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. My g... more

23 Jul 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:23

23 Jul 2025


#233

Agilent: Back To The Lab - [Business Breakdowns, EP.223]

 This is Matt Reustle. Today, we are breaking down Agilent. If you aren't familiar with Ag... more

16 Jul 2025

41 MINS

41:31

16 Jul 2025


#232

Patek Philippe: Watch Perfection - [Business Breakdowns, REPLAY]

This is Matt Reustle. Today we are replaying our Breakdown of Patek Philippe. You never ow... more

09 Jul 2025

58 MINS

58:35

09 Jul 2025


#231

Alpha In Podcasts? - [Business Breakdowns, EP.222]

This is Matt Reustle. Today’s episode looks a little different. We are exploring whether p... more

02 Jul 2025

10 MINS

10:37

02 Jul 2025


#230

Nexstar Media: Broadcasting's Biggest Bet - [Business Breakdowns, EP.221]

 This is Zack Fuss. Today, we are breaking down Nexstar Media Group. Nexstar controls more... more

25 Jun 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:46

25 Jun 2025


#229

EQT: Returns at Scale - [Business Breakdowns, EP.220]

 This is Matt Reustle. Today we are breaking down EQT, the Swedish global investment organ... more

18 Jun 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:02

18 Jun 2025


#228

UnitedHealth Group: Beyond The Premium - [Business Breakdowns, EP.219]

This is Zack Fuss. Today, we're tackling a giant in a controversial and incredibly complex... more

04 Jun 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:50

04 Jun 2025


#227

Moncler: The Après Playbook - [Business Breakdowns, EP.218]

Today we are breaking down Moncler, the high-end outerwear brand. Known for their down jac... more

30 May 2025

59 MINS

59:03

30 May 2025


#226

Vulcan Materials: Rock On - [Business Breakdowns, REPLAY]

Today, we are replaying our Breakdown on Vulcan Materials. Vulcan is America's largest pro... more

21 May 2025

52 MINS

52:14

21 May 2025


#225

monday.com⁠: Work Management Software - [Business Breakdowns, EP.217]

Today we are breaking down the work management software platform monday.com. Founded in Fe... more

13 May 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:01

13 May 2025


#224

Interactive Brokers: Margin Masters - [Business Breakdowns, EP.216]

This is Zack Fuss. Today, we are breaking down Interactive Brokers, widely recognized as I... more

09 May 2025

45 MINS

45:03

09 May 2025


#223

Chemed: Empire of Care - [Business Breakdowns, EP.215]

This is Zack Fuss. Today we are breaking down Chemed. Chemed represents the union of two s... more

01 May 2025

45 MINS

45:23

01 May 2025


#222

Ecolab: Clean Machine - [Business Breakdowns, EP.214]

Today we are breaking down Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene,... more

23 Apr 2025

41 MINS

41:15

23 Apr 2025


#221

Snap-on: Tools of the Trades - [Business Breakdowns, EP.213]

Today, we explore the world of tools to break down Snap-on. Snap-on has been around for ov... more

16 Apr 2025

46 MINS

46:22

16 Apr 2025