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Secrets of Success from Sam the Banana Man

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Real Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified #1 in Forest Land Mgmt

The Fish that swallowed the Whale, Sam the Banana Man.bananas

Recently I finished reading a story about a great man who built and empire out of ripe bananas that the big guys thought of as garbage.  He went on to command the largest fruit company in history while creating and toppling several governments and bringing great jobs to many in poverty stricken Central America.

I would recommend reading the book, and as a preview take a look at the article below written my the books author.



 

 

 

 

 Check out the WSJ article below to learn about 5 lessons that Sam leaves us with.  Then go read the book, you will be glad that you did.

 

Five Lessons From the Banana Man

Don't trust the experts, go see the jungle for yourself and other business lessons from a produce king

1. Go see for yourself.

2. Don't try to be smarter than the problem.

3. Don't trust the experts.

4. Money can be made again, but a lost reputation is gone forever.

5. When in doubt, do something!

 

Comments(9)

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Bob Crane - #1 stands out in my mind.  we need to see for ourselves. If you are going to find the solution or get the business, you have to experience the situation. Thanks for sharing.

Jul 24, 2016 10:51 PM
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Good morning Bob and great lessons from the Banana Man!  Absolutely, "go see for yourself" and ask many questions along the way.

Jul 24, 2016 10:54 PM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Hi Bob Crane My kind of guy sand my kind of book. I read the WSJ review but your link to the book doesn't work.

Bill Roberts

Jul 24, 2016 11:52 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Bob Crane I was not aware of Sam, the Banana Man and his story sounds like one worth a read. Thanks!

Jul 25, 2016 12:33 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Bob I think I've read about this guy before.  Pretty interesting story for sure!

Jul 25, 2016 04:16 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Bob, this is a very interesting read...I am going to have to try nd get it pn my kindle app for when I go on vacation

Jul 25, 2016 07:26 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I love that list of 5 items.  Number 4 should be remembered most!

Jul 25, 2016 12:03 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Wow! Five great lessons to start my day Bob Crane Thanks .

Jul 27, 2016 08:38 PM
Carolyn Crispin
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes - Branson, MO
Crispin Team Sells Branson Homes Land & Commercial

How many times do you hear "that can't be done". Really ???? Who says so?

Jul 28, 2016 09:41 PM