Exploring Henry Ford's philosophy on business centered around providing service to others and the importance of customer obsession. The podcast delves into Ford's revolutionary idea of mass-producing affordable cars, his relentless pursuit of continuous improvement, and his approach to balancing low prices, high wages, and investments in human capital.

What I learned from My Life and Work: The Autobiography of Henry Ford.---Subscribe to listen to Founders Premium — Subscribers can listen to Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes and every bonus episode. ---A theory of business (0:01)If an old idea works then the weight of the evidence is all in its favor. The Lindy Effect. (7:30)All people are not equal (11:00) "That is why I never employ an expert in full bloom" (15:00), "I quit my job on August 15th, 1899 and went into the automobile business" (19:30)Henry Ford's philosophy on constant change (25:00)Henry Ford's 3 conclusions about business (26:00)Traits of a prosperous business (29:45)I cannot discover that anyone knows enough about anything on this earth definitely to say what is and what is not possible. .We get some of our best results from letting fools rush in where angels fear to tread. (34:00)Fix the problem. Do not think money will be the solution. (40:00)Overcome fear. Be free. (44:00)Fuck your feelings (52:30)Henry Ford's 4 principles of business (56:00)—“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

What I learned from reading Today and Tomorrow by Henry Ford. 

In this discussion, Henry Ford, a pioneering figure in the automotive industry, is unveiled as both a visionary and a complex individual. The talk navigates through his impactful creation of the Model T, which revolutionized car ownership, alongside his controversial personal beliefs, including troubling antisemitic views. Listeners learn about Ford's innovative assembly line techniques that transformed manufacturing, his turbulent family life, and the challenges he faced in balancing his monumental achievements with profound contradictions.

In this episode, the host explores Henry Ford's life and the rise of the Model T. They discuss the connection between Ford's business innovations and the dark forces of racism and hypernationalism. The episode also delves into Ford's anti-Semitism, his influence on Hitler and the Nazi regime, and the eventual demise of the Model T due to changing consumer preferences.