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Junk to Gold
Book • 2014
This memoir tells the story of Willis Johnson, a Vietnam veteran who started with a humble auto dismantling yard and went on to found Copart, the world's largest online auto auction.
The book chronicles his journey from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial success, highlighting his innovative spirit and perseverance.
Co-authored by Marla J. Pugh, it offers an engaging narrative of Johnson's rise in the auto salvage industry.
The book chronicles his journey from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial success, highlighting his innovative spirit and perseverance.
Co-authored by Marla J. Pugh, it offers an engaging narrative of Johnson's rise in the auto salvage industry.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Daniel Mahncke
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TIVP042: Copart (CPRT): The 100-Bagger Junk Yard w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley
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Cole Smead
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The Smead Book List - Winter 2025
Mentioned by one of the students, Shurag, whose team is researching and working on Copart.
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A Session with MBA Students at Columbia Business School – March 18, 2021
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Kyle Grieve
TIP652: Best Quality Idea Q3 2024 w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve
