Ted Turner: An entrepreneur worthy of study
As investors, we often wonder how some start-ups can grow from virtually nothing into dominant global franchises. The story of Ted Turner and CNN, while providing no definitive answers, is fascinating.
If you spend some time listening to Ted Turner, the intangibles that enabled him to become successful should become abundantly clear. We highly recommend the videos below, especially the 2004 interview with Charlie Rose. Watch this interview first, as you're bound to be enlightened as well as entertained.
Once you've seen the 2004 Charlie Rose interview, we highly recommend checking out an interview series with Ted Turner by the Archive of American Television. While the rookie interviewer is clearly out of his league, he gets better as the interview goes on -- Turner's no-nonsense style clearly has a positive effect. In the series, Turner tells his life story in engaging and inspiring fashion. You'll find yourself on a virtual trip into American business history.
Charlie Rose interview with Ted Turner, July 2004:
Charlie Rose interview with Ted Turner, April 2008:
Michael Eisner interviews Ted Turner:
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