Built from Scratch

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by Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank, Bob Andelman · 2001

Built from Scratch recounts how Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, after being fired from their jobs, founded and grew The Home Depot into a major home-improvement retailer. The book combines their entrepreneurial story with lessons about leadership, company culture, customer service, and business growth.

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Home Depot turned service into a retail moat
The episode shows how Home Depot preserved its founding values through operational upheaval, leadership failures, housing cycles, and the shift to omnichannel retail.
Sep 14, 2026 · 3h 35m

1 episode featuring Built from Scratch

Home Depot turned service into a retail moat