Sam walton biography book
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Sam Walton: Made in America is an autobiography written by Sam Walton and John Huey. It tells the remarkable story of how Sam Walton grew Walmart into the behemoth it is today.
The book was published in 1993, but unfortunately, Sam passed away in 1992 from multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.
I picked up this book because in The Everything Store, Brad Stone mentioned that Sam Walton’s autobiography was an extremely influential book on Jeff Bezos.
Brad Stone writes:
“Bezos had imbibed Walton’s book thoroughly and wove the Walmart founder’s credo about frugality and a “bias for action” into the cultural fabric of Amazon.
Jeff Bezos embodied the qualities Sam Walton wrote about. He was constitutionally unwilling to watch Amazon succumb to any kind of institutional torpor, and he generated a nonstop flood of ideas on how to improve the experience of the website, make it more compelling for customers and keep it one step ahead of rivals.”
And imbibed, he di
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Sam Walton
In Sam Walton, readers are invited into the fascinating journey of a humble yet driven entrepreneur who transformed a single dime store in a modest cotton town into the colossal retail giant, Wal-Mart. From the heart of America's Midwest, Sam Walton shares his story with remarkable honesty and simplicity, revealing the core principles and relentless optimism that fuelled his incredible success. His words paint a levande picture of the trials, triumphs, and lessons learned along the path to building the largest retailer in the world.
Walton's narrative is interspersed with a wealth of anecdotes that showcase his innovative business strategies, unwavering work ethic, and the personal values that never wavered despite his phenomenal achievements. With an approach that melds the "rules of the road" from both Main Street and Wall Street, Walton's konto is not just a memoir but a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to jakt their own American Dream.
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Publisher Description
Sam Walton, the visionary founder of Walmart, transformed retail with his innovative strategies and customer-focused approach. Born in 1918 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Walton built the world’s largest retail chain, emphasizing low prices, efficiency, and community values. This biography explores his early ventures in retail, the founding of Walmart in 1962, and the principles that revolutionized shopping, including supply chain management and discount pricing. Walton’s entrepreneurial spirit and leadership redefined global retail, creating a business empire that serves millions daily. Despite his immense success, Walton remained grounded and dedicated to his employees and customers. This book celebrates his life, his contributions to business, and his enduring legacy as a pioneer who made affordable goods accessible worldwide.
GENRE
Biography
RELEASED
2024
20 December