Building Strong Relationships
Tim emphasizes the importance of both institutional and personal brands in fostering trust and strong relationships with managers. He highlights the rarity of managers who prioritize their clients' interests, noting that true partnership goes beyond financial support to include emotional backing and networking. Additionally, Tim shares insights from his exploration of team organization models, revealing his preference for a holistic approach over specialization.In this clip
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Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry
Tim Recker - Concentration at the James Irvine Foundation (Capital Allocators, EP.100)
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