John D. Rockefeller: The Principles Behind The Greatest Fortune in History

John D. Rockefeller became the richest man the world had ever known by thinking differently about business, competition, and family. 

This episode isn’t just the story of Standard Oil. It’s about the principles that built one of history’s greatest business empires and what they can teach us today. 

Along the way, you’ll see the rise of Standard Oil, the public backlash that made Rockefeller America’s most hated businessman, the breakup of his company, and the philanthropic legacy that continues to shape the world today.

Enjoy!

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Chapters:

(00:00) The Making of John D. Rockefeller

(04:56) The Search for Belonging

(07:33) Business Lessons From his Mother

(10:54) The Unlikely Lessons he Learned from His Father

(15:09) When Rockefeller Decided to Get Rich

(17:50) The Relentless Job Search