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?
TOP OF THE WORLD
Richard BransonRichard Branson - billionaire, tycoon, adventurer... and now Knight of the Realm. A wild risk-taker and a shameless self promoter. Sir Richard started without so much as a highschool education and built Virgin Group into one of the biggest and most succesful business venture in Britain.
Which flamboyant pop singer helped keep Richard Branson's company from going out of business?
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?
THE AUTOMOTIVE LEGEND
Henry FordHenry Ford was an American Revolutionary who gave us the automobile, assembly line and mass production. He was a natural born mechanic with an innate ability for business. In 1930, he formed the Ford Motor Corporation, which became a model for the automotive industry. The company is best known for the Model T and V-8 engine.
What was the name of the first vehicle built by Henry Ford?
An American Vintage
Ernest & Julio GalloWithout any knowledge of the winery business, Ernest and Julio Gallo built one of the largest family-owned wineries in the world. Ernest had a talent for business and Julio specialized in farming and making wine. For years, the brothers grew and sold grapes like their Italian ancestors. After prohibition in the United States was lifted, they started a winery in Modesto, Calif. Today, the Gallo family continues to operate the business, carrying on Ernest and Julio's passion for winemaking.
Where did the Gallo brothers learn how to make wine?
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?
America's Court Jesters
Harlem GlobetrottersThe Harlem Globetrotters were once the most dominant basketball team in the country. The all black team was formed in the 1920s by a Chicago playground supervisor, Abe Saperstein. In their travels, the Globetrotters were faced with countless amounts of racism. Incorporating clowning into their game helped whites accept them. For more than seven decades, the Globetrotters broke color barriers in the NBA, had a cartoon based on them, became movies stars and U.S. Ambassadors of Goodwill.
How did the Harlem Globetrotters get their name?
An American Icon
Harley-Davidson(Photo: Harley-Davidson)
Behind the chrome, growling engines and sleek lines of Harley-Davidson motorcycles lies the story of two families with motorcycles in their blood. The Harley-Davidson Motor Company was founded in 1903 by William S. Harley, Arthur Davidson, Walter Davidson and William A. Davidson. The Harley was originally designed to have fun; throughout the century it has been commissioned for World War I and II, survived The Great Depression, and brought the company back to life after coming close to bankruptcy. The strong spirit of the Harley-Davidson families lives on.
Why do they call Harley-Davidson motorcycles "Hogs"?
INNKEEPER TO THE WORLD
Conrad HiltonConrad Hilton came from humble beginnings in the New Mexico desert. As a young man, he struggled to find his place in the world, venturing into politics and banking. In his search, he traveled to Texas in 1919, where he stumbled upon his future when he entered the lobby of The Mobley hotel. Known for his honesty and hospitality, Hilton built an empire, starting a hotel chain that would change the industry and span the globe.
What career did Hilton want to have before getting into the hotel business?
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?
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!
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