From swinging bats to sealing deals, Alex Rodriguez has encountered numerous mentors. Somehow, one stood out the most. That man is Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, worth $113 billion! The billionaire came into A-Rod’s life by underwriting his iconic $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers. Buffett’s guidance has significantly contributed to Rodriguez’s professional trajectory and success. And the former Yankee continues to impart the knowledge he learned from Buffett by sharing it with the world.

In a recent appearance, A-Rod took to the stage fully clad in business attire and captivated the audience with his charm. It was then he shared the mantras of Warren Buffett that have contributed to his own life over the course of twenty years.

Alex Rodriguez has the key to success!

By learning from the best, Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez achieved heights not only in the baseball world but in the business world as well. He continued to apply Buffett’s teachings in his life, and now he is the wealthiest retired baseball player in MLB’s history. 

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Alex recently sat down for an episode of the Walker Webcast, where, among other things, he spoke about Buffett’s impact on him from the moment he insured the then-biggest contract in baseball’s history. Talking about his mentor, Alex said, “Warren has been a great friend and mentor to me for over 20 years, and Warren just keeps things simple.” 

Rodriguez continued, “Number one, he says, be a gentleman, always be a gentleman, character’s most important, he goes, buy great businesses at a fair price, not a fair business at a great price, and then he just says invest like if you want to own this for years and years and years to come. I mean, it really keeps it pretty simple.” 

Undeniably, Warren’s guidance played a significant role in A-Rod’s journey to success. It paved the way for him to excel as a renowned baseball player, businessman, and philanthropist. He certainly owes a lot to Buffet who he met through a random circumstance

A cold call led to Alex earning a mentor for a lifetime

When Alex learned that Buffett had insured his 10-year contract with the Rangers, an idea started brewing in his mind.

Hence, without wasting any time, the former Yankee cold-called Buffett’s office, asking to set up a call with him. Although they were in business together, A-Rod still wasn’t sure if he would get what he had asked for. 

Fortunately for him, the call ended up in his favor. Buffett’s office invited him to “come up and spend the day with [Buffett] in Omaha.” It was a dream come true for Alex. He graciously accepted, and the rest is history!

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