Sam Walton: Made in America Free Audiobook Download by John Huey,Sam Walton

Sam Walton takes listeners through his career from rural Arkansas to the riches of the twentieth century. Born in 1918 and died in 1992, he was a key figure in changing America during the 20th century.

Henry Strozier delivers a powerful performance in this classic business biography of the man who built Walmart. With the story of Sam Walton's life, you get the full scope of the story - from his early days as a shoe salesman to his time as a poultry processing plant operator, and all of his business successes along the way.

Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, revolutionized the retail industry when he opened his first store in 1962. He was not just the first to introduce a discount retailing concept but also the first to deploy automation to achieve operational efficiency and minimize costs.

Sam Walton was an American businessman who believed in the power of individualism. Sam didn't rely on experts or vanguardist ideas to make his success, but on honest hard work and dedication to service. This audiobook is a quick read that tells the story of how Sam's humble beginnings shaped his life and shaped American retail today.

Sam Walton was born in 1918 to a farm family of eight children as the youngest of three sons. His father wanted him to stay on the farm, but Sam loved books and saw a future for himself beyond the fields. After his brothers joined the military during World War II, he became the family's sole breadwinner and was finally able to buy his first grocery store with borrowed money. After five years of serving primarily rural customers, Sam saw that buyers don't always need fresh food - they want it cheap and plentiful. He therefore developed ways to save money and still provide reliable service.

Sam Walton: Made in America is the longest running radio play in history. It started with a two-page ad in the back of Redbook magazine. It became a national hit, airing on over 300 broadcast stations by 1951 and eventually led to the creation of American serials.