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Grinding It Out

By: Ray Kroc, Robert Anderson
Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
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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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Brilliant

Nothing beats listening to success stories... For any gunning entrepreneurs, this is one of many worth listening to.

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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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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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Great Story!!!

Beautiful story of Itd and its implementation, that lead Mr Ray Kroc to Building that corporation.

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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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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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Superb

Great listen that really changes one's perspective of Ray from what was presented in the movie. Inspiring and extremely well narrated 🔥

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Far better than the movie!! Great listen.

I really enjoyed listening to this. very good insight into the history of McDonald's franchise.

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such a great guy and a brilliant businessman

balanced and filled with the entrepreneurial spirit, this guy is positive and never stopped building what he loved. an inspiration to millions of people. love this guy.

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Great book on entrepreneurship

Great audiobook- you will learn about McD and how he started up and ran the business

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