His mother instilled in him the value of hard work and being the best at everything that he could be. As a child, he sold milk from the cow that his family owned. By 7, he was selling newspapers. Naturally gregarious, he had an enthusiastic demeanor. After graduating from college, he worked at a JCPenney store where he had first-hand exposure to customer service. Shortly thereafter, he purchased a Ben Franklin retail store and that led him to create Walmart. This is the story of the legendary Sam Walton. Sam Walton ...
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His mother instilled in him the value of hard work and being the best at everything that he could be. As a child, he sold milk from the cow that his family owned. By 7, he was selling newspapers. Naturally gregarious, he had an enthusiastic demeanor. After graduating from college, he worked at a JCPenney store where he had first-hand exposure to customer service. Shortly thereafter, he purchased a Ben Franklin retail store and that led him to create Walmart. This is the story of the legendary Sam Walton. Sam Walton had one mission, to bring efficiency to whatever he did. He offered prices below his competitors, more varieties of products, and he revolutionized the retail shopping experience. He coined the term "associates" to refer to the cashiers and the retail staff and initiated a corporate profit-sharing scheme for them. He was also a natural leader and even saved a boy's life by jumping into the river without thinking about his own safety. In 1992, then-president George Bush conferred upon him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Come and learn about what made Sam Walton a unique leader and innovator. Here's a preview of what you'll discover in this book: Sam Walton's early childhood, family life, and education Growing up in Oklahoma and experiencing the harsh realities Helping out the family to make ends meet Being a star athlete and attending school His job at JCPenney that would define his career path Foray into retail and learning the trade His challenges that led to the creation of Walmart Fighting to develop a better future against all odds Establishing Walmart as an enduring retail champion Deterioration health and demise The legacy that he left behind ..... And much more! In retrospect, Sam Walton faced times so tough that no one thought he would survive. Despite the odds, he wasn't one to give up. His loved ones knew he would succeed at whatever he took on and supported him without question. Today, Walmart comprises 11,500 stores across America and globally to bring "Everyday Low Prices" to customers. This book will grant you unparalleled access to Sam Walton, what shaped his mindset, and how he led Walmart to become the greatest retail success story the world has ever known. So, scroll up and click the "Buy now with 1-click" button and get the complete story!
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