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Business Movers

Conrad Hilton’s Staying Power | Cents on the Dollar | 3

Jul 18, 2024
Conrad Hilton faces financial struggles during the Great Depression and receives help from a bellboy. He navigates partnerships and conflicts, securing funding to reclaim properties. Hilton expands to the West Coast, renovating hotels and facing personal challenges like marriage and religious struggles
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  • Conrad Hilton's resilience in rebuilding his hotel empire after losing everything in the Great Depression showcases his ability to turn challenges into opportunities.
  • Despite facing personal setbacks and challenges, Conrad Hilton's passion for business and growth drove his successful expansion into new markets internationally.

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Conrad Hilton loses his wealth during the Great Depression

Facing financial ruin after losing his hotel empire to the Moody family due to missed repayments, Conrad Hilton finds himself with no money or gifts for his family on Christmas Eve 1931, until a bellboy gifts him $316, symbolizing hope and rebuilding.

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