Show Notes
The Hershey Company has the largest
market share of any chocolate brand in North America. But before its
founder Milton Hershey sold his first milk chocolate bar, he filed for
bankruptcy – twice. By his 30th birthday, the struggling entrepreneur
had lost two candy companies, and the faith of his family. Join us as we
kick off Season 4 with the inspiring story of a man rejected by bankers
for a $700 loan, who went on to build a $50 billion business.
Major sources for this episode include:
1) Hershey: Milton S. Hershey’s Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and Utopian Dreams by Michael D’Antonio
2) Fee Stories – “Milton Hershey Showed that Persistence Is Key to Success“
Writer & Host: Sidney Hirst-O’Reilly
Executive Producer & Co-Host: Terry O’Reilly
Research: Allison Pinches
Director: Callie O’Reilly
Supervising Producer: Debbie O’Reilly
Engineer: Geoff Devine
Theme music: Ian Lefeuvre & Ari Posner
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