Sam Walton
Made in America
by Sam Walton
Published By: Bantam, 1992
Genre: Nonfiction | Biography & Memoir, Business & Economics
Page Count: 368 (Mass market paperback)
Audiobook Length: 10 hours and 31 minutes
Audiobook Narrator: Henry Strozier
ISBN: 9780553562835
Publisher’s Description
Meet a genuine American folk hero cut from the homespun cloth of America’s heartland: Sam Walton, who parlayed a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world. The undisputed merchant king of the late twentieth century, Sam never lost the common touch. Here, finally, inimitable words. Genuinely modest, but always sure of his ambitions and achievements. Sam shares his thinking in a candid, straight-from-the-shoulder style.
In a story rich with anecdotes and the “rules of the road” of both Main Street and Wall Street, Sam Walton chronicles the inspiration, heart, and optimism that propelled him to lasso the American Dream.
About the Author
Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 – April 5, 1992) was an American business magnate and entrepreneur who founded the retailers Walmart and Sam’s Club, which he started in 1962 and 1983 respectively. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. grew to be the world’s largest corporation by revenue as well as the biggest private employer in the world. For a period of time, Walton was the richest person in the United States. His family has remained the richest family in the U.S. for several consecutive years, with a net worth of around US$240.6 billion as of January 2022.
Walton was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and grew up in Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in economics in 1940. After serving in the Army during World War II, Walton opened his first store, Walton’s 5&10, in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 1950.
Walton was a pioneer in the discount retail industry. He was known for his innovative business practices, such as low prices, everyday selection, and convenient locations. He also emphasized customer service and employee empowerment.
Walton died in 1992 at the age of 74. He is considered to be one of the most successful entrepreneurs in American history. His legacy continues to inspire entrepreneurs and business leaders around the world.