🎙️ Episode 3: Milton Hershey – The Man Who Failed His Way to Sweet Success From bankruptcy at 25 to building a billion-dollar chocolate empire, Milton Hershey’s story is the ultimate phoenix rise. In this episode, we dive deep into the gritty failures, bold risks, and world-changing generosity of the man behind America’s most iconic candy bar.
You’ll discover:
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How Hershey failed in three different cities before finding success
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The risky decision to sell a booming business and bet everything on chocolate
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His revolutionary use of fresh milk in caramels and chocolate
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Why his legacy goes far beyond candy—changing the lives of thousands through education and community
This isn’t just a business story. It’s a roadmap for turning setbacks into stepping stones and failure into fuel.
🍫 Milton didn’t just make chocolate—he made history.
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