Entrepreneurs “show” early
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Entrepreneurial beginnings!
Born in 1930, he kickstarted his empire by purchasing Wrigleys chewing gum and Coca Cola from his Grandfather’s store, and selling them on for a small profit. Another income source at that time was the sale of lost golf balls.
Perspiration!
When his family moved to Washington, this twelve year old with obvious entrepreneurial flair took on five paper rounds.
Build on existing relationships
Like all good marketeers, he decided to build on exising relationships and sell magazine subscriptions to his new audience. By the following year he was making a cool €100 a month – big bucks in 1940.
By the age of fourteen, he had purchased 40 acres of land at a cost of €500.
Who are we talking about?
The richest man in the world – Warren Buffett.
Source – Sunday Times.
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