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
Aug 8, 2024 • 35min
In The Red: Liverpool FC | Golden Sky | 1
The owner of the world-famous soccer team, Liverpool FC, goes hunting for new investment.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.
Aug 1, 2024 • 47min
Conrad Hilton’s Staying Power | Hotel Consultant and Writer Dr. Barbara Czyzewska Assesses the Hilton Legacy | 5
Dr. Barbara Czyzewska, author of ‘The Story of Hilton Hotels: Little Americas’, discusses Conrad Hilton’s legacy, and how his company has survived different crises in the decades since his death.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.
Jul 25, 2024 • 37min
Conrad Hilton’s Staying Power | The Greatest Of Them All | 4
Conrad Hilton sets his sights on his dream hotel: The Waldorf Astoria. But turmoil in his private life threatens to derail all his plans.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.
Jul 18, 2024 • 34min
Conrad Hilton’s Staying Power | Cents on the Dollar | 3
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
Jul 11, 2024 • 34min
Conrad Hilton’s Staying Power | Renovations | 2
Entrepreneur Conrad Hilton transforms a rundown boarding house into a successful hotel business. His journey from rags to riches is highlighted, showcasing strategic expansions and partnerships during tough economic times in the early 1900s.
Jul 4, 2024 • 34min
Conrad Hilton’s Staying Power | Mi Casa Es Su Casa | 1
Future hotelier and entrepreneur Conrad Hilton learns two key lessons from his parents as he struggles to work out what he wants to do with his life.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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 27, 2024 • 39min
Leveling Up Nintendo | Author Jeff Ryan On The Nintendo Way To Play | 5
Author Jeff Ryan discusses Nintendo's rise in America, Mario's evolution, and the strategic decisions of former leadership. The podcast explores Nintendo's console journey, the success of the Switch, and the enduring legacy of Mario games.
Jun 20, 2024 • 38min
Leveling Up Nintendo | The Final Boss | 4
Former president of Nintendo of America, Minoru Arakawa, discusses Nintendo's fierce competition with Sega, Sony's emergence with the PlayStation, strategic moves in the gaming industry, and the evolution of Nintendo under his leadership.
Jun 13, 2024 • 36min
Leveling Up Nintendo | Sega Powers Up | 3
Sega challenges Nintendo's dominance in the gaming industry with the introduction of the Sega Genesis, utilizing innovative strategies and targeting older demographics. The battle escalates with Sonic the Hedgehog and SNES, leading to market struggles for Nintendo. The rivalry intensifies as Nintendo faces challenges from Sony PlayStation, showcasing the competitive dynamics of the gaming industry.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 37min
Leveling Up Nintendo | The Game's The Game | 2
Explore Nintendo's journey from the video game crash to dominating the market with hit games like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. Witness the negotiation for exclusive Tetris console rights in Moscow, leading to the creation of the iconic Game Boy. Discover the rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, with Sega gaining ground and introducing a fast hedgehog character challenging Nintendo's dominance.
