How Getting Fired Built an Empire: Deep Dive into "Built from Scratch" ~ Arthur Blank

In this episode of Deep Dive ~ Book Pods, we explore the incredible story behind the orange apron. 🛠️

We are reviewing "Built from Scratch" by Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus—the definitive guide on how two men turned a devastating firing into the largest home improvement retailer in the world: The Home Depot. This isn't just a business history; it's a masterclass on customer service, corporate culture, and the "Inverted Pyramid" management style.

👇 In this deep dive, we cover:

The Origin Story: How being fired from Handy Dan was the best thing that ever happened to Blank and Marcus.

The Inverted Pyramid: Why putting employees above the CEO is the secret to scaling.

Customer Obsession: Practical examples of going the extra mile (and why "stacking it high and watching it fly" actually works).

The Entrepreneurial Mindset: How to maintain a "mom-and-pop" feel inside a Fortune 500 company.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a manager, or just love a great comeback story, this book holds the blueprint for building a values-based business.

📚 About the Book: "Built from Scratch" tells the inside story of how The Home Depot was founded and how its unique culture changed the retail industry forever.

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