Business Movers
Wondery
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.
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Dec 28, 2023 • 34min
Colonel Santa Claus | How KFC Conquered Japan | 1
Takeshi “Shin” Okawara, young businessman who became the manager of one of the first KFCs in Japan, shares the story of the struggles and triumphs of KFC in Japan. The podcast explores how KFC became a Christmas tradition in Japan and the challenges faced in opening KFC restaurants in the country. It also delves into the joint venture between KFC and Mitsubishi and the battle for independence of KFC Japan.
Nov 23, 2023 • 35min
Making Macy's | If at First You Don't Succeed | 1
Rowland Macy opens his new store in New York City after failed ventures, and finds success and a new family. Macy's grows and becomes a department store under Margaret's leadership. After Roland's death, the store faces uncertainty but is rebuilt by the Straus family, transforming into an iconic American institution.
Oct 19, 2023 • 37min
Milton Hershey: The Lord of Chocolate | Sweet Success | 1
Milton Hershey, confectioner and founder of the Lancaster Caramel Company, overcomes failures to become a millionaire. He becomes interested in chocolate and starts his own candy-making business, the Lancaster Caramel Company. Facing financial difficulties, he works tirelessly to sell enough caramels and successfully delivers a large order to achieve success for the first time in his career.
Sep 14, 2023 • 35min
Cisco: The Founder's Dilemma | Making Connections | 1
Sandy Lerner and Len Bosack invent a technology to connect computers of different makes and models. They face resistance from Stanford University, leading them to start their own company. The founders of Cisco overcome financial struggles by letting customers access source code and forming partnerships. However, their success is threatened when accused of theft by Stanford University.
Aug 10, 2023 • 36min
Building Lego | Out of the Ashes | 1
A small Danish toy company survives World War Two by manufacturing plastic bricks, but faces bankruptcy. The shift to plastic manufacturing causes tensions within the family-owned company. After a fire destroys the factory, Ole Kirk rebuilds the company. A disagreement arises over sales figures and toy production. The strained relationship between Ole Kirk and Godfred leads to a battle of perspectives on expanding the Lego factory.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 35min
The Disappearance of General Magic | The Pocket Crystal | 1
Almost two decades before the launch of the iPhone, Apple Executive Marc Porat launches a project to develop the world’s first smartphone. But to fulfill his ambitions, he will have to launch his own company: General Magic. There, he will assemble a team of brilliant engineers, including a determined young man fresh out of college called Tony Fadell, who shares Marc’s vision of changing the world.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of The Disappearance of General Magic? Episodes 2-5 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit 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.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 36min
JP Morgan Saves Wall Street | A Family Affair | 1
In the face of a financial crisis, the famous banker JP Morgan puts his reputation and his wealth on the line when he intervenes to save Wall Street, and the country, from a financial meltdown.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of JP Morgan Saves Wall Street? Episodes 2-5 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit 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.
Apr 27, 2023 • 38min
Becoming Nike | The Crazy Idea | 1
26-year-old college graduate Phil Knight founds Blue Ribbon Sports and makes a success of his plan to import Japanese running shoes to America. But as the relationship with his only supplier begins to unravel, Phil decides to gamble his company’s future on a fundamental shift in direction: creating his own in-house brand.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of Becoming Nike? Episodes 2-5 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit 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.
Mar 23, 2023 • 39min
Sam Walton: Building a Walmart World | Planes, Trains, and Discounts | 1
In the 1970’s, Sam Walton steps away from his retail empire, Walmart. But with Sam gone, the company nearly buckles under the weight of a power struggle at the executive level. Distressed with how his company is being run in his absence, Sam comes out of semi-retirement with a vengeance determined to take back control and take his company to the next level.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of Sam Walton: Building A Walmart World? Episodes 2-5 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit 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.
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Feb 16, 2023 • 39min
The Apple Genius: Tim Cook | The Visionary | 1
After a thirteen year rise through the ranks at Apple, Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook faces the daunting task of replacing the company’s iconic co-founder Steve Jobs after the billionaire’s death from cancer.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of The Apple Genius: Tim Cook? Episodes 2-5 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit 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.
