Bruce Toll, working with his brother Robert, built Toll Brothers from two houses in Pennsylvania into one of the largest home builders in America, which today has a $15 billion market capitalization.

We wanted to find out how he managed this, because housing is a very local product. Most local developers don't become regional players, and practically no one reaches national scale. But Bruce Toll just keeps going.

Real estate has been his base. However, he also has large positions in healthcare, natural resources, and even produced more than 100 films.

During this conversation with Camber Creek General Partner Jeffrey Berman, it became clear that Mr. Toll invests as much in people as he does in businesses. His relationships open unexpected opportunities and new spaces where he can build.

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