FAST FOOD McMILLIONAIRE
Ray KrocMcDonald’s is the most recognized brand in the world. The man behind it all is not a smiley-faced clown named Ronald, but a sharply dressed salesman named Ray Kroc. He helped sell the world on the concept of fast food and at the same time, made himself a McMillionaire.
Find out what caused the enormous rift between Ray Kroc and the McDonald brothers!
THE BARGAIN MILLIONAIRE
Sam WaltonSam Walton was America’s bargain basement billionaire. His secret to success was deceptively simple…sell things cheaper, much cheaper. More than a decade after his death, his legacy lives on --- Walmart, his discount empire, is still the world’s largest retailer.
What was Sam Walton's first job in retail, paying him $75 month?
SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE
Enzo FerrariFrom an ancient Roman city to the most dangerous race tracks in the world, Enzo Ferrari would make his name synonymous with the fastest cars on earth. He developed a car that had a voice, a presence, a color that said "Ferrari". Ironically the cars were merely a means to finance his obsession -- racing and winning.
What made Enzo Ferrari vow revenge on the auto manufacturing giant, Fiat?
TASTE OF SUCCESS
Ben & Jerry'sTwo friends with a passion for food turned a little Vermont ice cream shop into one of the most famous names in the business. Ben & Jerry’s is a company on a mission to mix social activism and business…and at the same time, turn a profit.
Where did the most famous duo in the ice cream business meet?
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DO IT YOURSELF SUCCESS
Home DepotWhen Home Depot’s founders were fired from Handy Dan in the late 1970’s, they put on their tool belts and went to work on a new concept. After The Home Depot’s disappointing opening day when “nobody came,” the do-it-yourself center goes on to become the fastest growing retailer in U.S. history.
On opening day, why did Home Depot have 1,700 empty paint cans on display?
SULTAN OF SOFTWARE
Bill GatesBill Gates is best known as a business mogul, philanthropist and chairman of Microsoft. Gates was a shy computer-obsessed teenager who built an empire by thinking way out of the box and ended up one of the richest men in the world.
What made Microsoft founder Bill Gates drop out of Harvard before his senior year?
A TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE
Rachael RayA small town girl dreamed of the bright lights in New York City and found a chance of a lifetime. With Rachael Ray’s passion for food and exposure on television in a few years she became a well known chef, television personality and author.
How did Oprah help to jumpstart Rachel Ray's career?
SHOW TIMES
Ray Kroc
Thursday, November 26th 11a ET
Sam Walton
Thursday, November 26th 12p ET
Enzo Ferrari
Thursday, November 26th 1p ET
Saturday, November 28th 7p ET
Ben & Jerry's
Thursday, November 26th 2p ET
Home Depot
Thursday, November 26th 3p ET
Sunday, November 29th 8p ET
Bill Gates
Thursday, November 26th 4p ET
Tuesday, December 1st 10p ET
Friday, December 4th 10p | 1a ET
Rachael Ray
Thursday, November 26th 5:00p ET
Thursday, November 26th 11a ET
Sam Walton
Thursday, November 26th 12p ET
Enzo Ferrari
Thursday, November 26th 1p ET
Saturday, November 28th 7p ET
Ben & Jerry's
Thursday, November 26th 2p ET
Home Depot
Thursday, November 26th 3p ET
Sunday, November 29th 8p ET
Bill Gates
Thursday, November 26th 4p ET
Tuesday, December 1st 10p ET
Friday, December 4th 10p | 1a ET
Rachael Ray
Thursday, November 26th 5:00p ET
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