Business Movers
Behind every successful business is a story. It starts with a vision and a leap of faith. Along the way, leaders make bold decisions, ride booms and busts, and sometimes, they reach new heights. From Wondery, the makers of the hit series Business Wars, and Lindsay Graham, the host of American History Tellers and American Scandal, comes a weekly podcast that brings you the true stories of the brilliant but all-too-human businesspeople who risked it all. From Walt Disney’s creation of a theme park in Orlando, to the colossal failure of New Coke, Business Movers will explore the triumphs, failures and ideas that transformed our lives.Need more Business Movers? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.app.link/inIc9lKeyLb now.
Latest episodes
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Apr 24, 2025 • 32min
Virgin Territory: Richard Branson’s Business Beginnings | E for Export | 2
A young Richard Branson faces the repercussions of risky choices as he navigates customs scrutiny over tax evasion. He transforms challenges into successes with innovative strategies in his mail-order record business. The quest for an ideal recording studio takes him to Shipton Manor, where financial pressures surge. Branson's controversial foray into publishing obscene literature unexpectedly boosts his reputation while also presenting legal challenges. His journey showcases the fine line between ambition and ethical dilemmas in the business world.
Apr 17, 2025 • 33min
Virgin Territory: Richard Branson’s Business Beginnings | Sowing the Seeds | 1
Dive into the remarkable beginnings of Richard Branson as a teenage entrepreneur. Discover how a brush with police over magazine content fueled his passion for unorthodox business ideas. Follow his journey from selling Christmas trees to breeding parakeets, showcasing the tenacity required to navigate early setbacks. Witness his leap into student advocacy with 'Student Magazine', laying the groundwork for the Virgin brand. Branson's spirit shines through as he transforms challenges into opportunities in his unprecedented quest for success.
Apr 10, 2025 • 37min
Making the News - Ted Turner and CNN | Author Lisa Napoli discusses CNN’s impact on American television and culture | 5
Journalist and author Lisa Napoli explores how CNN pioneered a new form of television news, and the role played by media mogul Ted Turner in the channel’s early history.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-movers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 3, 2025 • 33min
Making the News - Ted Turner and CNN | The Cable News War | 4
Ted Turner’s CNN meets the challenge of a rival 24-hour news channel, but without the aid of the man who was the driving force behind CNN’s success.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-movers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 27, 2025 • 34min
Making the News - Ted Turner and CNN | Ted Versus Reese | 3
As CNN goes from strength to strength, cracks begin to appear in Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld’s relationship.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-movers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 20, 2025 • 35min
Making the News - Ted Turner and CNN | The News Will Continue | 2
Reese Schonfeld transforms tragedies into triumph as CNN becomes America’s primary source of breaking news.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-movers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 13, 2025 • 33min
Making the News - Ted Turner and CNN | Two Giant Egos | 1
Media mogul Ted Turner shakes up the television industry with the launch of a 24-hour channel dedicated solely to breaking news.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-movers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 6, 2025 • 48min
Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | A’Lelia Bundles Discusses Her Ancestor’s Role in Pioneering the Black Haircare Industry | 5
Madam C.J. Walker’s great-great-granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles discusses her ancestor’s role in pioneering the Black haircare industry at the turn of the 20th century.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-movers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 27, 2025 • 33min
Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | Crowning Achievements | 4
Discover the harrowing events in East St. Louis in 1917, where a salon owner faces a violent mob and confronts racial injustice. Explore how Annie Malone and Madam C.J. Walker rose to prominence as pioneers in the hair care industry, striving to uplift their community amidst chaos. Witness Sarah Walker's bold stand against discrimination at a theater, leading her to challenge the status quo and seek new opportunities in New York. The podcast also highlights her impactful advocacy for civil rights and women's empowerment, showcasing her resilience and ambition.
Feb 20, 2025 • 34min
Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | Rinse, Lather, Repeat | 3
Madam C.J. Walker, a trailblazing African-American entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of building a hair care empire in the early 1900s. She discusses her bold move from Denver to the South, chasing new opportunities despite societal barriers. The conversation delves into her struggles, including personal challenges within her marriage that threatened her empire. Throughout, Walker's resilience and determination shine as she fights for autonomy and aims to uplift women and the Black community.
