Ted Turner’s biography (part4)

This is the last part of my favorite quotes from his book about his life, loves, and business success. “Once the concept was proven, we would have easier access to capital. Even in the worst case, I figured that if we ran out of money after launching the channel and getting some distribution, we would […]

Ted Turner’s Biography (part 3)

There were so many great passages from his biography that I had to slice into 4 different parts. “Oh, my God.” After the meeting I reported back to Shepley and said, “This is an amazing guy—a hell of a personality—I just don’t know what we can do together right now.” “you can get HBO up […]

Ted Turner biography (part2)

Takeaways part 2 of Ted Turner’s Biography. The life of a billionaire and how he built his business and the stories about a guy who has lived multiple lives. “(Incidentally, throughout my career I’ve been criticized for being a poor negotiator and overpaying for things. But by not hesitating to make quick, aggressive bids, I […]

Ted Turner’s Biography

These were my favorite passages from Ted Turner- a billionaire who created CNN, TNT, and had many other amazing accomplishments. The book is structured chronologically so the beginning is about his childhood. “I could handle the physical jobs, but once I had the chance to use my mind, my heart, and my salesmanship, I really […]