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Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with one of the nation's leading entrepreneurs and philanthropists — Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot. The Home Depot employs over 500,000 associates at 2,300 stores and is one of the most recognized and admired companies in the world.
As Chairman of The Marcus Foundation, Bernie Marcus has gifted more than $2 billion for medical research and facilities, military veterans, Israel, autism and community enhancement.
Bernie Marcus is a strong supporter of capitalism — the free-enterprise system, democracy and America.
On America's Roundtable, Bernie Marcus shares his life story, featured in his book titled, "Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back, and Doing It Yourself."
In this segment on America's Roundtable, Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot and chairman, The Marcus Foundation focuses on the principles and ideals that made America a rampart of freedom and free enterprise. Bernie Marcus draws the listeners' attention to the impact of capitalism which fueled America's economic growth and provided economic opportunities for all.
During the interview, he warns about the dark clouds socialism and its failed agenda seen through history which may adversely impact the future of the United States.
The discussion highlights the significance of the US-Israel partnership, and the importance of countering anti-Semitism and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement targeting Israel.
The conversation highlights the importance of philanthropy in America. Hear about the Marcus Foundation's efforts in supporting innovative medical research, empowering U.S. veterans and how the Israel Defense Force (IDF) and the citizens of the Jewish state provide help and hope to their nation's veterans. Lessons from Israel could benefit America's response to veterans and their families.
Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with one of the nation's leading entrepreneurs and philanthropists — Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot. The Home Depot employs over 500,000 associates at 2,300 stores and is one of the most recognized and admired companies in the world.
As Chairman of The Marcus Foundation, Bernie Marcus has gifted more than $2 billion for medical research and facilities, military veterans, Israel, autism and community enhancement.
Bernie Marcus is a strong supporter of capitalism — the free-enterprise system, democracy and America.
On America's Roundtable, Bernie Marcus shares his life story, featured in his book titled, "Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back, and Doing It Yourself."
A candid, rollicking business memoir from the Home Depot cofounder, filled with personal stories, savvy business advice, and timeless lessons for a life well lived.
With a foreword by Pitbull
"An extraordinary story. ... [Tells] Marcus's version of the American dream, from tenement to boardroom, homespun into lessons for readers wanting to make it in business or philanthropy." — The Financial Times
Listen live — at 8:30 A.M. ET, Saturday, April 8, 2023 via SuperTalk FM | https://www.supertalk.fm/
Join us this weekend on America's Roundatble - SuperTalkFM as Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy host Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot and chairman of The Marcus Foundation as he shares his life story, featured in his book titled, "Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back, and Doing It Yourself."
Today, Home Depot employs 500,000 associates at 2,300 stores and is one of the most recognized and admired companies in the world. Bernie retired as Chairman of Home Depot in 2002 . He serves as the Chairman of The Marcus Foundation, which has gifted more than $2 billion for medical research and facilities, military veterans, Israel, autism and community enhancement.
Bernie launched Home Depot at the age of 49, after being fired for the first time. Being fired enabled him to start the company he had envisioned long ago to encourage people to "do it yourself."
Bernie is an author of an inspiring, must-read book titled: Kick Up Some Dust - Lessons on thinking-Big, Giving-Back and Doing-it-yourself.” Bernie is 93 years old, and has been married to his wife Billi for almost 50 years.
He is a strong supporter of capitalism — the free-enterprise system, democracy and America.
