Best Deeply Driven Podcast Insights Into Business History Podcasts (2025)

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How Sol Price Crafted the Retail Industry | Insights from Business History 1:40:24

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In the world of business history, few figures stand as tall as Sol Price, the pioneering entrepreneur whose quiet but revolutionary ideas reshaped the way millions of people shop. If you’ve ever walked the aisles of Costco, Sam’s Club, or Price Club, you’ve experienced his legacy firsthand. Yet despite building the foundation for an entire retail m…

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Kent Taylor and his Texas Roadhouse Dream 1:29:31

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This is the story of Kent Taylor and his Texas Roadhouse Dream, as we dive in and explore entrepreneurial lessons that will fuel our growth. Kent's journey shows how “crazy” ideas can build billion-dollar companies when fueled by grit and heart. Born in 1955, Taylor wasn’t the most gifted athlete or student, but he quickly learned that outworking o…

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#10 Fred Rogers: Deep Business Lessons for Entrepreneurs 1:18:30

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In this episode, we step into the world of Fred Rogers, the gentle force behind Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Known to generations of children as simply Mr. Rogers, his influence reached far beyond television screens. What made him remarkable wasn’t wealth, scale, or corporate success, but his deeply driven purpose: to nurture kindness, honesty, and…

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#9 Sam Zemurray: Entrepreneurial Lessons from the Banana King 1:24:22

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In this episode we dive into the extraordinary life of Sam Zemurray, the "Banana Man," as chronicled in Rich Cohen's The Fish That Ate the Whale. From arriving penniless in America at age 14 to orchestrating a coup in Honduras and taking over United Fruit, the world's largest banana empire. Zemurray's story is a masterclass in grit, innovation, and…

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#8 Elon Musk: Entrepreneurial Lessons to Inspire Innovators 1:28:49

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In this episode we focus on Walter Isaacson's gripping biography, Elon Musk, a 600+ page exploration of the visionary entrepreneur's life and relentless drive. Drawing from Musk's childhood in South Africa to his groundbreaking ventures, the episode highlights key lessons on innovation, leadership, and resilience that any business owner can apply. …

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#7 Elon Musk - Birth of SpaceX (What I Learned) 1:28:59

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In this episode, we dive deep into the raw, high-stakes early years of SpaceX—a story of vision, grit, and a team willing to bet everything on an almost impossible dream. Drawn from Eric Berger’s Liftoff and enriched with reflections on leadership, hiring, and risk-taking, we relive the rollercoaster journey that took Elon Musk from an idea on the …

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#6 Mars Family (Domination of Chocolate) 1:14:49

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This episode explores the fascinating, multi-generational story of the Mars family and their journey to building one of the most iconic candy companies in the world. It begins with Frank Mars, who, as a young boy stricken with polio, spent much of his time indoors watching his mother make candies and baked goods. This early exposure ignited his pas…

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William Murrie - President of Hershey's for 50 Years! 28:41

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Welcome to this special bonus episode of Deeply Driven, today we profile that of William Murrie, the longtime president of Hershey’s. Before Hershey’s became a household name and one of America’s most iconic chocolate companies, it needed someone who could turn Milton Hershey’s visionary ideas into reality. That man was William Murrie. A former tel…

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#5 Milton Hershey - Father of Chocolate 58:51

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Discover the remarkable story of Milton Hershey, the man who built America’s chocolate empire. Born in 1857 in rural Pennsylvania, Hershey faced a tough childhood and repeated business failures. At 19, he started his first candy venture, but setbacks, partly due to his father’s impractical schemes, tested his resolve. His perseverance paid off when…

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#4 Jay Gould (How Jay Gould Dominated Wall Street & Railroads) 2:07:41

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Jay Gould was one of the most controversial and influential figures of America’s Gilded Age. Often labeled a “robber baron,” Gould built a massive fortune through relentless focus, calculated risk-taking, and often ruthless business tactics. His life represents both the possibilities and perils of unchecked capitalism in a rapidly industrializing A…

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#3 Becoming Trader Joe | Business Masterclass from a Legend 1:12:28

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In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Joe Coulombe, the visionary founder of Trader Joe’s—an entrepreneur who built a cult-like brand by doing business his own way. With no retail experience and very little capital, Joe took a chance on a small chain called Pronto Markets and transformed it into something legendary. Faced with giant…

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#2 Ed Thorp - A Man For All Markets - Absolute Thriller! 1:32:48

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In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable life and mind of Edward O. Thorp, the mathematician, investor, and author behind the classic autobiography A Man for All Markets. Thorp’s story reads like a financial thriller—complete with wearable computers, Las Vegas takedowns, Wall Street innovation, and a lifetime of thinking independently agai…

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#1 Henry Ford My Life and Work (What I Learned) 1:32:21

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Today I would like to share with you what I learned by reading My Life and Work by Henry Ford. This book is packed full of valuable lessons in business. Documenting Ford’s journey from a young man through the duration of his career. Henry Ford was a pioneer in the automobile industry! Along the way we see a young man who was deeply driven to teach …

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Deeply Driven Podcast Trailer 2:30

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Welcome to Deeply Driven — a biweekly podcast where we explore the lives of purpose-filled entrepreneurs who built lasting value by following their passions. I'm Larry, and each episode is a chance for us to learn from iconic leaders like Henry Ford, Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Estee Lauder, Warren Buffett, and more. I’ve always been draw…

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How Sol Price Crafted the Retail Industry | Insights from Business History 1:40:24

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Kent Taylor and his Texas Roadhouse Dream 1:29:31

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#10 Fred Rogers: Deep Business Lessons for Entrepreneurs 1:18:30

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#9 Sam Zemurray: Entrepreneurial Lessons from the Banana King 1:24:22

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#8 Elon Musk: Entrepreneurial Lessons to Inspire Innovators 1:28:49

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#7 Elon Musk - Birth of SpaceX (What I Learned) 1:28:59

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#6 Mars Family (Domination of Chocolate) 1:14:49

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William Murrie - President of Hershey's for 50 Years! 28:41

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#5 Milton Hershey - Father of Chocolate 58:51

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#4 Jay Gould (How Jay Gould Dominated Wall Street & Railroads) 2:07:41

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#3 Becoming Trader Joe | Business Masterclass from a Legend 1:12:28

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#2 Ed Thorp - A Man For All Markets - Absolute Thriller! 1:32:48

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#1 Henry Ford My Life and Work (What I Learned) 1:32:21

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