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Grinding It Out
- The Making of McDonald's
- Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
Few entrepreneurs can claim to have radically changed the way we live, and Ray Kroc is one of them. His revolutions in food-service automation, franchising, shared national training, and advertising have earned him a place beside the men and women who have founded not only businesses, but entire empires. But even more interesting than Ray Kroc the business man is Ray Kroc the man. Not your typical self-made tycoon, Kroc was 52 years old when he opened his first franchise.
In Grinding It Out, you'll meet the man behind McDonald's, one of the largest fast-food corporations in the world with more than 32,000 stores around the globe. An irrepressible enthusiast, intuitive people person, and born storyteller, Kroc will fascinate and inspire you.
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- Rory Clifford
- 07-01-23
Brilliant
Nothing beats listening to success stories... For any gunning entrepreneurs, this is one of many worth listening to.
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- Fred
- 31-01-23
Great story
I'd send the film but wanted to learn more about Ray. Love the writing style. Just wish it had been in more depth.
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- Nicky
- 06-02-21
Great book on entrepreneurship
Great audiobook- you will learn about McD and how he started up and ran the business
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- Ade A
- 20-11-20
Dedication and Persistence is the key to Success
Ray Kroc was absolutely brutal in business. He knew how, when and what he wanted to achieve. He didn't cut any corners and had a dedicated spirit to fulfiling his ambitions. He never let failure get in the way and overcame the setbacks and pitfuls of business. He is a true testament to what a man with dedication and persistence can achieve. Not to mention he started McDonald's at 52, whilst having diabetes and arthritis. An Inspiring story of resilience and vision. A must read!
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-01-22
Food for thought 😁
Persistence! he had that. Makes you look at the giant Mcdonalds in a different light, also at your own life and effort you put in. very enjoyable listen/read.
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- Neil Addyman
- 22-02-23
Gripping book about an inspiring entrepreneur
Loves the book, narration was good and easy listening and the content gripped me from start to finish, I listened to it in 2 hits!
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- J LAWAL
- 03-02-22
Poweeful
Love the film so much that I had to read the book. Great book, love it so much highly recommend it 👍
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- Piotr P.
- 10-06-20
Great Story!!!
Beautiful story of Itd and its implementation, that lead Mr Ray Kroc to Building that corporation.
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- Serial Shopper
- 29-11-22
interesting, but a little one-sided
interesting, but a little one-sided and self-praising.
narrator's voice is a bit irritating.
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- christopher james shepley
- 04-09-19
Excellent
Having read/listened to many memoirs i was left truly inspired by this man. Totally amazing and humble writings. Read well too. i'll listen again to be fair. Which is very rare.
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