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Grinding It Out

By: Ray Kroc, Robert Anderson
Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
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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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Better than the Movie

Watched “The Founder” a few weeks ago and became enamored with Ray Kroc. The movie of course jammed his entire life into two hours and did not do him justice.

Excellent “listen” read!

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American Free Enterprise at its Finest

To any McDonald’s hater, please read this book. You might have a different view after reading the mindset of the person leading it’s growth. This book gives a great look at Ray Kroc’s perspective on building a brand that today is recognized all over the world. This is a great book about the power of franchising and the power of hard work. If you are looking for motivation to become an entrepreneur or a leader growing a business this is a great book for you.

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The Grind

Oh how I can relate to ole Ray... So glad I took the time to learn what his grind was! So thankful he and his team took the time to share his experiences within these pages. No matter the controversy, a man's life and his works are a mark of wisdom if only we may choose to indulge.

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Extraordinary life!

This book gives Ray Kroc's side of the story regarding the history of becoming the founder of McDonalds as we know it and the clashes with the McDonalds brothers. It also goes into detail about Kroc's entire life and is more motivational than any self help book. Love the narrator too!

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Wow: What a life & legacy

I am so glad I I listen to this book. The movie did not do it Justice. I hope at the end of my life, I can live like he did and create something that will continually to impact lives for the better both on the personal, professional, economical and social level.

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Great Story and very engaging

I really enjoyed the story and the narrator. I can relate to it even it happened some time ago. Great insights on the amount of work required for success

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Ray Kroc's: real life Forrest Gump

The narrator mis-pronounces things but the story is great and a reminder that people who build wealth WORK HARD for it.

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inspiring and motivating. Hooray Ray iroc

Very inspiring book. Raise style and dedication to quality and integrity is uplifting. I would highly recommend any entrepreneur read it

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How 2 be a Billionaire one Quarter @ a time.

1 of the best buisness books. Free MBA degree if you learn & Follow. Evergreen always.

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The Man, The Myth, The Legend!

An inspirational book written many years before the continuous generations that have all built upon the vary foundations set by Ray Kroc. He will always be known as a "Worldwide Pioneer"!!

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