[Outliers] J.W. Marriott: Building an Empire Without a Master Plan

Bill Marriott built the foundation of the world’s largest hotel company. But he didn’t open his first hotel until he was 55. Everything starts with a nine-seat root beer stand in Washington, DC, and a simple goal: serve people well and build something that lasts. And of course, he didn’t just go from restaurants to hotels; along the way, he started the airline catering industry. This episode explores the timeless principles that guided his success, including his obsession with downside risk,...