The book this episode covers
Sam Walton
Vance H. Trimble · Reading rank 24 · in 6 other episodes
David recommends buying the Vance Trimble book after reading Sam's autobiography.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme · Reread language
Books David recommends along the way
Sam Walton
Sam Walton · Reading rank 9 · in 24 other episodes
David recommends starting with Sam's autobiography if the listener has not read it.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
Also mentioned
Zero to One
Peter Thiel with Blake Masters · Reading rank 5 · in 48 other episodes
David applies the book's first-principles business idea to AppLovin's advertising approach.
Founder theme
The Everything Store
Brad Stone · Reading rank 12 · in 30 other episodes
David compares a management observation from the Bezos book with Walton's demanding treatment of executives.
Founder theme
1979 Walmart annual report
Walmart · Supporting reference
David uses Walton's annual-report statement to illustrate savings from Walmart's computer system.
Founder theme
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