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Made in America, My Story (平装)
by Sam Walton, John Huey
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Entrepreneurship, Biography, Leadership, Innovation |
| Market price: ¥ 108.00
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| MSL Pointer Review:
A real classic on entrepreneurship and business building. |
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Karl Mohd, USA
<2006-12-20 00:00>
Through a mix of small-town America patience, friendliness, hard work, and a great learning adaptability, Sam Walton was able to create the largest retail vendor in the world - all headquartered in tiny Bentonville, Arkansas. This is a business-man's journey from small Dime Store owner to the CEO of the multi-billion $ generating Wal-Mart chain.
Among the treasures of this book are the ways in which Walton describes adapting his operations and distribution control as Wal-Mart increased in size, methods of scouting out expansion opportunities (i.e. Flying by plane to see where roads and new housing development were being constructed, island placement), quail hunting excursions, and the thinking processes within Walton and those decision-makers close to him as Wal-Mart evolved along each step of the way.
A must read for any entrepreneur as the creation of a legend is inscribed here in the legends own words. |
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A Canadian reader, Canada
<2006-12-20 00:00>
Think about it. A small time variety store retailer out of Bentonville Arkansas creates the most power retailing jaggernaut of all time, and right in the faces of powerhouses like Sears, K-Mart and JC Penny. If you are in any kind of a business with customers, you will benefit from this book, and experiencing the laser like focus Sam had on delivering the absolute best in his stores. Walton is to retailing what Jordon was to basketball, an absolute master of his art. I read this book several years ago, and as a retailer, I still refer to it, as much for the specific business tactics as to remind myself as to how Sam thought about things, and how he managed his people. An absolute classic. |
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John Mak, USA
<2006-12-20 00:00>
This is the most inspiring business story ever told.
And I have read more than 1,000 business success stories over the years. Nothing came close.
If you shop at Wal-Mart, or if you work for Wal-Mart, or if you supply to Wal-Mart, or if you invest in Wal-Mart's stock, or thinking of doing ANY of the above, you are encouraged to read this book.
This is the story of how a great company (how many company can achieve 20% or so of ROE year in and year out in an excessively boring yet ultra-competitive business called retailing?) and it will convincingly let you in on why the founder and his children and his executives have been toughing it out and sweating it like crazy for the shareholders and the American shopper.
Arguably, every one dollar Wal-Mart puts into the pockets of its shareholders, they are putting two dollars into the pockets of their shoppers.
At today's Wal-Mart meeting, Wal-Mart CEO says, we will continue to ferociously fight this war. I say, in 2004, a war was declared. It's Wal-Mart against them.
Whose side are you on?
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William Black, USA
<2006-12-20 00:00>
This book is a must read for all entrepreneurs, managers, or retail sales people. Telling the story of Wal-Mart and founder Sam Walton, Made in America really tells a story of the American dream. Full of anecdotes from the early days of the company, Walton also gives advice on how to become a competitor. The reader can feel the emotion and the love for the company as Walton pours forth his words. Each chapter is laced with perspectives from a multitude of people including everyone from his wife to the CEO of K-Mart.
This book is family safe and recommended for everyone. Love or hate Wal-Mart, this book shows an inspirational story and may clear up some misconceptions. Walton is unapologetic in this book for his success and welcomes any new competition. An exceptional read. |
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