The American Dream

The American Dream

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Director: Michael Mcwhorter

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Want to follow the American Dream? Meet entrepreneurs who with aspiration and single-minded focus made their dreams turn into reality. Founders of KFC, Pizza Hut, Vistaprint & others share their journey of making it big as well as the trials & tribulations they faced in this inspirational series.

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The triumphant stories of overcoming all odds from successful entrepreneurs.

E2. The American Dream 02

26 minutes

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Heads of Vistaprint talk about going big & expanding!

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What does it take to get to Number One? Ask these experienced business heads.

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All you need to know about the journey of KFC & the man behind it.

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Watch the origin story of Pizza Hut & other successful companies.

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What lessons do these corporate honchos hold for dreamers? Find out.

E1. The American Dream 01

The triumphant stories of overcoming all odds from successful entrepreneurs....

26 minutes

E2. The American Dream 02

Heads of Vistaprint talk about going big & expanding!...

26 minutes

E3. The American Dream 03

What does it take to get to Number One? Ask these experienced business heads....

26 minutes

E4. The American Dream 04

All you need to know about the journey of KFC & the man behind it....

26 minutes

E5. The American Dream 05

Watch the origin story of Pizza Hut & other successful companies. ...

26 minutes

E6. The American Dream 06

What lessons do these corporate honchos hold for dreamers? Find out....

26 minutes

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