Steve Huntzinger is the co-founder and managing partner at Dunham Lane Capital Partners. He has a background in finance and has worked in fixed income sales and trading at Citigroup. Steve is known for his business-like approach to investing and his focus on long-term value. Summary: In the part I of this episode of Design Development, host Rens Hayes interviews Steve Huntzinger, co-founder of Dunham Lane Capital Partners. Steve shares his background in finance and his experience working on Wall Street. He discusses the importance of taking a business-like approach to investing and the value of long-term thinking. Steve also emphasizes the need for alignment of interests between investors and businesses, as well as the importance of avoiding excessive debt. Key Takeaways: Taking a business-like approach to investing means focusing on the long-term prospects of a company and making strategic choices to maximize its earning power.Diversification is not a skill set and should not be the primary focus of investment strategies.The utility of wealth increases as net worth grows, and even small increases in returns can have a significant impact over time.Fees can have a substantial impact on investment returns, and it is important to consider the fee structure when choosing a financial advisor.Alignment of interests is crucial in investing, and investors should look for businesses where management has a significant ownership stake.Thank you so much for listening and thank you for joining the Design Development community. Don't forget to subscribe to hear about the latest episodes dropping every Wednesday. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend. Our goal is to help people in the industry identify opportunities for growth by sharing the journey of top performers. There is no one path. Success isn't a straight line. There is something to learn from everyone's story. Let's go! Leave your thoughts in the comment and reach out if you want to be valuable guest on the show! Design Development Podcast! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube Find out more at https://www.hayesoneill.com/podcast