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#67 Conrad Hilton: Hilton Hotel Dynasty

What I learned from reading <a href="https://amzn.to/2DcTVL3">The Hiltons: The True Story of an American Dynasty</a> by J. Randy Taraborrelli.100 years ago he was a man with $5000 to his name (0:01)the curse of the ambitious/early life + work (6:35)Conrad Hilton is inspired by Helen Keller's optimism (13:00)the first Hilton hotel + more failed businesses (14:45)Conrad at 32 years old /falling back into the Hotel business by accident (25:30)losing it all / The Great Depression (35:00)The Great Depression's effect on his business and marriage (49:00)Conrad's advice on how to make decisions (56:22)Conrad Hilton's philosophy on money (1:03:47)it is important to have friends around you that increase your ambition (1:11:30)the regrets of Conrad Hilton (1:23:48)—“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/founderspodcast">All the books featured on Founders Podcast</a>

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