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IKEA’s founder drove a beat-up Volvo, flew coach, and turned radical thrift into a global retail machine.
How 5,127 failed prototypes, zero backers, and 15 years of obsession turned a frustrated inventor into a billionaire, and what your business can learn from it.
How a 77 year old marketer turned premium vodka into a status symbol and what it teaches us about timing, culture, and branding that actually works
How an Austrian toothpaste marketer turned an obscure Thai energy tonic into a $25 billion global empire, one daredevil stunt at a time
Branding, Grit, and the Art of the Long Game
Toyota’s story isn't just about cars, it’s about innovation born from a dying family business, wartime devastation, and a vision that reshaped global manufacturing forever.
How a blacksmith’s son with no formal education built one of the most respected engineering companies on Earth
From college rejection to $9.5 billion. How Todd Graves built a fast food empire with just one menu item
From a college paper to a global logistics giant. How Fred Smith revolutionized overnight delivery and transformed global commerce
From a small-town entrepreneur to the king of retail—how Sam Walton built a global empire by revolutionizing the way America shops
Lessons in Power, Profit, and Philanthropy from America's First Tycoon
From Hollywood to the skies. How Howard Hughes' relentless ambition and eccentricity redefined multiple industries
