John Wanamaker was the Gilded Age genius who pioneered the department store, the posted single price for goods, the money-back guarantee, and the practice of giving away free products as a way to promote a business. He believed that commerce would
Orison Swett Marden
Orison Swett Marden (1850–1924) was the founder of Success Magazine and the author of How They Succeeded, Pushing to the Front, An Iron Will, and several other books on mental strength and worldly success.
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John Wanamaker was the Gilded Age genius who pioneered the department store, the posted single price for goods, the money-back guarantee, and the practice of giving away free products as a way to promote a business. He believed that commerce would save the world.
This world-renowned merchant seeks no fame for his business achievements. Yet there is no story more full of encouragement and inspiration for youth.
