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Ep.560 Pope Alexander VI Knew the Real Money Was in Controlling What Came Back
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- Good Morning, Money!
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- Sep 24, 2026
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- 79
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Summary
Pope Alexander VI built power in Renaissance Rome through ruthless control of offices, patronage, and wealth. Stories surrounding the Borgia court even accused him of profiting from the fortunes of wealthy cardinals after their deaths. Whether every darker legend was true or not, the financial lesson is sharp: generating value is only half the game. The real leverage belongs to whoever controls where that value flows when a relationship ends. In today’s episode, we break down why equity, vest...