Built from Scratch: How a Couple of Regular Guys Grew The Home Depot from Nothing to $30 Billion

By Bernie Marcus

Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Money

Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, the co-founders of The Home Depot, tell how they started the company in 1978 after being fired from another hardware chain. Written with Bob Andelman, the book covers the early stores in Atlanta, the decision to offer large warehouses with knowledgeable staff and low prices, and the company's rapid national growth. The founders explain their focus on customer service, employee ownership and a decentralized culture.

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