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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Growing up through the Great Depression, Sam Walton learned the importance of hard work.
Chapter 3: Some of Walton’s success came from openly copying the smart ideas of many other people.
Chapter 4: Walton consistently put customers first, though not without stirring controversy.
Chapter 5: Other large retailers didn’t scare Walton; he knew that competition only made Walmart stronger.
Chapter 6: Though it took time, Walton eventually came to value his employees, calling them all associates.
Chapter 7: Walton understood how to celebrate his successes and learn lessons from failures.
Chapter 8: Walton likewise recognized the importance of giving back to the community.
Description
Made in America (1992) tells the inspirational rags-to-riches story of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, one of the biggest companies in the world. Find out how Walton used a customer-first approach to turn a small variety store into a global business empire and how a poor boy from Oklahoma went on to become one of the richest people in the world.
Who Should Listen
- Executives interested in tips on successful business practices
- Entrepreneurs looking for insight on how to grow a business
- Anyone wanting an inspirational story of an American dream come true