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#96 James J. Hill (Empire Builder of the Northwest)

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Early Entrepreneurial Apprenticeship

A young individual, initially a shipping clerk, showed signs of entrepreneurship early in his career through his ability to work independently, expedite freight, and quickly grasp the working dynamics. Working tirelessly and learning beyond bookkeeping, he gained the skills to negotiate favorable rates, prevent rate inflation, source goods competitively, ensure efficient delivery, and apply these principles to railroading later in his career.

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