How a 13-Year-Old Made His $25 Billion Empire from Selling Soda
The Marriott is the world's largest hotel chain. But before it became a living example of the American dream, it was a failing A&W root beer stand. It all started when a sheepherder was forced to take on the burden of his father’s bankruptcy.
This is the story of Marriott.
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Пікірлер: 726
I worked for Marriott for over 8 years and the family truly cares about their employees and guests. Truly, a hard working family. 😊
@bridges5659
3 жыл бұрын
When I saw your name, I immediately thought of Rosario Dawson. I am glad to see another Rosario. 😘
@srisunarini1911
3 жыл бұрын
Ĺl
@rosariorobison6498
3 жыл бұрын
@@srisunarini1911 sorry, I don’t know what that means other than maybe an Asian form of measurement.
@OldestYoungenInGuidePost
3 жыл бұрын
Rosario Robison That's nice to know 👏🏼🙌🏼👍🏼🙏 And if you're happy 😊....... that's all that matters 😘🇬🇧🤜🏼
@okaiafriyie7432
3 жыл бұрын
That's beautiful
I met Bill Jr. and was pleased to find he is a humble and kind man.
@kingstongrigg4029
3 жыл бұрын
WoW
Amazing story and amazing people, but the chef helping Alice and giving his secret recipes is a great gesture of humanity.
This is not a rags to riches story. To own 3000 sheep in the year 1900 is a very wealthy farmer. My grandparents were lucky to have one or two sheep just for milking. Money makes money.
@rwaijam
3 жыл бұрын
True
@georue98
3 жыл бұрын
It's phrased like the job was to transport the sheep, but it may have been combined with other ranchers in the area.
@desume890
3 жыл бұрын
His father got bankcrupt...
@dillydally19
3 жыл бұрын
@@desume890 Bankruptcy does not mean you have no money. Donald Trump claimed bankruptcy at one time. It just means you can't pay your debtors and are now protected from loosing your assets.
@fedelixtaboe1842
3 жыл бұрын
@Money & Powers Not all the time
Starts a business Winter: I'm about to end this man's whole career
@noelsew543
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@LordInvicta
3 жыл бұрын
The Germans and the French: Wait what~
@josephstalin7276
3 жыл бұрын
@@LordInvicta lol
@olig_3020
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@LinhNguyen.
3 жыл бұрын
Mongol:don't worry I help u
Bill called for the priests of his church. They prayed for him and he received a miracle. He was healed of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Amazing testimony.
@abd4620
3 жыл бұрын
In the muslim world we have these type of miracles by the thousands if not more, ranging from all type of diseases, from cancer to even full paralysis, to the extent that there are some people who have this as their job, a religous healer, called Raqi in arabic. God is real, God is capable of everything, God responds to those who call upon him, even if after a while.
DO IT, just TRY something. Believe in YOURSELF. If or when you stumble or fall, get upright and DO IT "again". The experience you gained will keep you upright the next time you TRY.
What an inspiring story, I've been working in Marriott and i can say that it was one of the best companies i've ever been...
Your gonna reach at least 1M subs mark my words, you put so much effort into these videos on creative and nice topics that everyone finds useful and interesting. At 1M you can even talk about how *you* put work into these videos!
@notyourrealname75
3 жыл бұрын
Yep and I hope he will!
@maxversthappening8166
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, he’ll go easily beyond 1mil
@ishrocc4489
3 жыл бұрын
@@maxversthappening8166 yeah
@maxversthappening8166
3 жыл бұрын
either way, you got a solid point
@pascalschmierer3035
3 жыл бұрын
@@ishrocc4489 do you really think at 1M he'll tell you who he is paying?
The common thread with all these videos. If you don't rake a risk, you don't get a video clip on Hook.
@emilytiana
3 жыл бұрын
invest in bitcoin,gold, silver,buy stock, Forex market, commodities.just invest and save yourself.
@emilytiana
3 жыл бұрын
very true that's why as a newbie it's always advisable to consult a platform where professional devote their time and skills to earn huge profits for investors at a minimum rate.
@tmarritt
2 жыл бұрын
@InvestorPads KZreadcc aaannnnd its gone
@NIgHTMaReFortyTwo
2 жыл бұрын
You gotta rake risks
I am just a stranger, but guys I was very proud of you and good for you.
Love this. Both the husband and wife were an enterprising team. 👏
I work for Marriott and I have had no growth in 5 years inspite of being the best employee several times and also getting two Hotel Industry Awards... Like Mr Marriott says.. I guess I have to keep moving
if opportunity doesn't knock, build one for yourself. A motivational speaker ones told me
@franksmart3826
3 жыл бұрын
"The key is in your hand, you have to decide to make that changes in your life now or your remain stagnant with your current status of lif"
@jaydenethan584
3 жыл бұрын
Despite all the economic crisis, this is still good time to start up an investment
@miadylan7467
3 жыл бұрын
The rich see's economy crisis as a garage sale, that's why investing right now will be the best decision
@samanthatyler4966
3 жыл бұрын
I invested in both stock and crypto but currently I believe crypto is doing more better!!"
@blessingdanilo3829
3 жыл бұрын
Crypto is the new gold
I throughly loved & enjoyed Hot Shops, growing up in the 1950's, & although I grew to like McDonald's, I was very sad when there wasn't anymore Hot Shops. I'm glad that the family made a success of Mariot.
Just start.
@ratedr9672
3 жыл бұрын
Yes 🙌🏻
@nmd3132
3 жыл бұрын
dan pena talks about that. you can listen to all the podcasts in the world, but eventually you've gotta pull the trigger and take action.
@mayurpatel2601
3 жыл бұрын
一
@samiramerkhel3956
3 жыл бұрын
@@nmd3132 me rn
@Hardiknandha
3 жыл бұрын
⭐✨✨
I was going to sleep now but this video seemed more important
@dragondrone7980
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@saucywatermelon5024
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@rowanlindsay4658
3 жыл бұрын
That’s how I feel all the time lol
@kylebarton778
3 жыл бұрын
story of my nights. only 20 or so more to go...
@noelsew543
3 жыл бұрын
Same
hi there nice story worked for Marriott for 10 years 60s-in to 70s met them several times / worked near the office on river road they would stop in from time to time . they thought me a lot that i still use some of today . him and jr were just good people . the good and fun memories still come up often . always be a part of me john
I was treated like a boy in my family. I had to start providing for myself at about 13 years old.
@CARRIEFITER
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry your parents were abusive
Everyone : WE MUST NOT GIVE UP Also the one whoever said not to give up : its laying on bed time
@NIgHTMaReFortyTwo
2 жыл бұрын
Stay in school, you definitely need it.
the blessing he got was from 2 LDS elders with priesthood, I am also a recipient of a blessing that saved my life
@enderhero6812
3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear im a brand new priest for the lord and am happy to hear you are still here
@temujinkhan6326
3 жыл бұрын
Religion is the cause of all evil and one that has divided mankind
@jeffpenpap
3 жыл бұрын
@@temujinkhan6326 it depends
So underated of a channel. Like bro I’ve watched every vid this channels a banger
Keep in mind that this kind of wealth takes multiple generations of success to achieve. One generation sets the foundation. The next generation builds the stage. The next after runs the torch. If your father and grandfather did not pass on the skills of hard work and living life, this kind of success is nothing short of a pipe dream.
@MattBurosh
3 жыл бұрын
Whereas that IS true, this whole video is about how the dude who's dad went bankrupt selling sheep was able to become rich pretty early in his lifetime. Sure, it set up his future ancestors for success, but he started with nothing and made something, and was able to enjoy it the whole way through.
@MattBurosh
3 жыл бұрын
@@CG-zi5ku Oh, what makes you say that?
@PlateletRichGel
3 жыл бұрын
Not when you can steal Facebook from the Winklevoss twins! kaboom Billionaire
@talltree4252
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it's true it gets passed on
@akashaiz8815
3 жыл бұрын
Many families who have first generation wealth squander the money I have a family member who is very successful, hopefully the kids are going to continue their work
I started a business at 13, and got put in a detention facility three weeks later.
@ruripapi
3 жыл бұрын
well it's 2020
@kiv_daniels
3 жыл бұрын
What? Why?
@AfriNam1894
3 жыл бұрын
@@kiv_daniels moving work, was probably pluggin.
@rolf.m.h.5560
3 жыл бұрын
@@kiv_daniels His priority was the funding before anything else.
great, but also thanks to the mexican chef for giving HIS secret recipe. without the mexcian chef their early business could've failed.
@yoursubconscious
3 жыл бұрын
@@dotnet9830 🤣
@JYZProductions
3 жыл бұрын
As much as I love Mexican food I doubt it. Look at how much Mexican food is on the A&W menu in America or Canada right now
@no4785
3 жыл бұрын
@@dotnet9830 a r e t h e c a r t e l s a g o o d o r b a d t h i n g
@ranjanbiswas3233
3 жыл бұрын
@@dotnet9830 Stop bringing negativity, fool.
@abbad707
3 жыл бұрын
MysteriousOklahoma ye
Wise man use to say "don't teach your children how to use money but teach them how to make money"
@NIgHTMaReFortyTwo
2 жыл бұрын
Nobody ever 'use' to say anything, because the term is 'used to'.
You have GOT to do, the history of DQ, Dairy Queen, it's a great true story.
I liked the phrase, SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE KEEP MOVING, THEY MAKE MISTAKE BUT THEY NEVER QUIT
*Just a few more until 200k! You deserve it!*
They went from a small stand to cooking airline meals and then a huge hotel empire. Impressive and mind blowing. The more you know
You need more subs man your content is just so good
Start your dream heartedly..do it faithfully...believe yourself....
The way he says “hamburger” lol. He says words funny a lot.
@sir_prize_ma_the_farcar4547
3 жыл бұрын
Lol You Think This Is Funny.... Watch Japanese Say Hamburger 😂😂😂
I looove the new intro. I look forward to watching your videos I just subbed
The most inspiring by far!!!
Reminds me of myself I’ve built 3 companies in 3 years and now I have my own i have a few more goals that I am going to accomplish!
@mitsumaraishigami1762
2 жыл бұрын
What types of business you are into
I love the story telling method with the revel at the end!
Great job you guys, another great video!
great work guys! really inspiring for young entreprenurs, gives great summaries and valublale lessons!
I'm loving these stories... new subbie
I like your channel! I’m a new subscriber, I subscribed a couple weeks before this was uploaded
i just remembered that this started from taking care of a farm
@NIgHTMaReFortyTwo
2 жыл бұрын
What? I think you're mixing up memory with having literally just been told a thing. You didn't remember, you watched a video where a guy told you.
Ayo bro...i called it your channel is growing fast😎
Ur voice is so calming oml
Love you vids man
This video is probably gonna blow up
keep up the good work, hook! love your videos! may i know the artist behind the "pure imagination" music that you used in the intro?
A lovely story of love of the family.
Definitely binge watching
Great inspiration...👍🏻
@hook1645
3 жыл бұрын
His What s app *+ 1. 9. 5. 9. 2. 4. 2. 8. 1. 5. 5.* Do well to him i referred you 💯
This man was truly blessed by god
@iamthebroker
3 жыл бұрын
No he was smart and worked hard.
@hazaaahmadhazaa2770
3 жыл бұрын
iamthebroker being smart, and able to work hard, are blessings.
@iamthebroker
3 жыл бұрын
@@hazaaahmadhazaa2770 as a figure of speech sure, however I prefer to recognise the reality of the mans efforts and his his skill. He did it. He took the risks and he made the strategic decisions.
@jeremytole3493
3 жыл бұрын
@@hazaaahmadhazaa2770I'm not sure what it says in the qaran but In the Bible James 2:17 Basically says *FAITH WITHOUT ACTION IS DEAD* You can sit in your room all day and have delusions of grandeur but nothing will fall into your lap. You have to work hard before you are blessed. Meaning you are the person with the most control of your destiny. God bless
@hazaaahmadhazaa2770
3 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Tole MATHEW 21:21 New King James Version So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done.
Sadly today any big business keeps it's success by keeping competitors out without a challenge.
@bolbiitp7850
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately for you, that’s just being smart and ‘business is business’.
@gamedominatorxennongdm7956
2 жыл бұрын
@@bolbiitp7850 Yeah, and it's also a very unhealthy and unethical, as I see now, it's turning USA "The greatest country in the world" into a hotbed for disaster.
@bolbiitp7850
2 жыл бұрын
@@gamedominatorxennongdm7956 I mean, in the USA, we’re already b#%ching about everything It’s so annoying
After he said that bill got cancer I got an ad with a girl yelling “NOOOOO”
@edmundamber6950
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
Super wow! So inspirational made me cry!
It's a very good video, but may I make one suggestion? Instead of using stock video footage that is from the time period, how about just a bit more effort at getting shots from the era you're describing? Just like for Bill Marriott, that would kick your videos up a couple of notches above the competition.
Two years later bill junior opened a second motel called the key bridge; later his father changed the business name to Marriott;proud of his son's progress he made bill junior the president and later the ceo
Thanks for your Wonderful stories .. Really Liking a lot ..Keep Going..
@NIgHTMaReFortyTwo
2 жыл бұрын
Why do you write like hes giving you a handob? You don't need to...put elipses in everywhere for no...reason.
Thanks, love thestory
My dad told me all about this. He used to work at Marriott
Very interesting. Hard work and determination.
I'm staying at the Marriott Hotel right now and this was on my recommendation list! Weird.
Beautiful. So happy they made good.
Can you do Hilton's story pls
@Spks_
3 жыл бұрын
Or sony
I like the way u explain man Great 👍
Still been hooked since 99k 😂
@notyourrealname75
3 жыл бұрын
“Hooked” XD
@harsh3624
3 жыл бұрын
Hooked since 2k
@lucas.s017
3 жыл бұрын
@@harsh3624 we can all agree that we’re hooked 😂
@angelzuniga3739
3 жыл бұрын
Hooked since 86k I think
@harsh3624
3 жыл бұрын
@@lucas.s017 you are right. 🤣
My dad says no matter what you do, do it with dedication whether it be selling cars or selling safety pins
Weird, us bigfoots don't have any hotels out here in the woods
@JustFunandGames
3 жыл бұрын
I see an opportunity here!
Truly grateful for the inspiration..
Wow your videos are great I just subscribed to you Keep up these videos
@hook1645
3 жыл бұрын
His What s app *+ 1. 9. 5. 9. 2. 4. 2. 8. 1. 5. 5.* Do well to him i referred you 💯
You should do these kind of videos, for startups as well. It will be really intresting.
This needs to be the next hollywood film. They did one on McDonald's with Michael Keaton. Why not Marriott with Tom Hanks & his son casting as the father son team?
Great story. Motivational and educational
Oh my god 😮 ABSOLUTE HUSTLERS ⚡ now that is what you call Old School American Hard work ethic. Jheeze , they really did make their dreams into a reality ! Wow. That's actually an amazing story
Why, my eyes teary 😢
Do you remember me? I was here at 10K. So proud of you❤️❤️
love your videos hook
Hook, this is the second video that I’m recommending this, do Nintendo
@lightning7705
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that’s a good idea!
@BurnPerimeter
3 жыл бұрын
They liked it!
@fanimations4431
3 жыл бұрын
Saud Al Ulfat I know
@term_m
3 жыл бұрын
That doesn’t sound bad!
@lmao9526
3 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea
Wow thanks, now I know more about marriott
I love Marriott hotels. They hosted the New Music Seminars in NY in the late 1980s, early 1990s.
aye congrats 🥳 200k
What do use to animate your vids because they look great!
@cbxnkzz8139
3 жыл бұрын
yes
John Willard "Bill" Marriott Jr. was the son of John Willard Marriott Sr. Sr. was the founder of Marriott.
There's so much info missing here! The motels businesses finance was so bad that they could only run one elevator during the winter? Yet Bill Jnr took over, and just happened to find the money to create a restaurant, meeting rooms and an ice rink? None of that adds up!
@baddiezone
3 жыл бұрын
👏🏾🤷🏾♀️
Amzing! The story of Marriot is great inspiritation to all entrepreneurs.
7:01 *I'VE GOT THE POWER OF GOD AND ROOT BEAR ON MY SIDE*
Another banger, as usual
This guy deserves more than 10 millions subs
I learn a lot of life lessons from his videos.
People who have clue and the clueless are the two general kinds of people. The clueless do not become rich. A&W would become another huge empire, besides Marriott Hotels.
@kordapyo612
3 жыл бұрын
Is A&W is still the name of business today?
@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164
3 жыл бұрын
@@kordapyo612 A&W is the restaurant and soda brand owned by other corporations. They maybe owned by Coco Cola, like Wendy's is owned by Pepsi Cola.
Very impressive. Moral of the story? Teach your kids to work. Don't spoil them and coddle them. Working gives kids confidence and self esteem, and pride.
Pivot and keep going! Had no idea Mr. Marriott created A&W.
How 19th Century Japanese Man Invented Nintendo
@Switz14
3 жыл бұрын
that's like "how an american man made marionette"
@CaptinTDA
3 жыл бұрын
so japenese men made nintendo in the 1800's?
@MrBallerinakaka
3 жыл бұрын
@@CaptinTDA Yep
@CaptinTDA
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrBallerinakaka oh it was, the more you know...
@MrBallerinakaka
3 жыл бұрын
@@CaptinTDA What?
A&w rootbeer I have the mugs from the restaurant and it’s the best rootbeer for ice cream Floats
We make mistakes but we never quit👊
Nice inspirational documentary. I didnt realize st regis is part of marriott.
So his wife Alice saved the business by convincing the Mexican to share his secret recipes.
@ajax7699
3 жыл бұрын
😶😶😶
@nazzimhypolite4046
3 жыл бұрын
My thought exactly
Cool video m8!
this guy sounds like forest gump,,he meet everyone and done it all
The part of the story where he sought out spiritual guidance and got healed just goes to show God exists. Very inspiring story.
@fyatalklemicalmusik-4844
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that part grab me ,sweet.
A most impressive story!