If I were to ask you to think of an influential business leader in history what names pop into your head?

Henry Ford? Walt Disney? Or maybe, more currently, Steve Jobs came to mind. Did any of you say Martha Matilda Harper?

Who is she?
She is the woman who we have to thank for modern retail franchising.
She truly is an inspiring business leader in history.

Today, author Jane Plitt joins the conversation. Jane has dedicated years to uncovering Martha's story.
Click here to learn more about Jane and her books

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If I were to ask you to think of an influential business leader in history what names pop into your head?

Henry Ford? Walt Disney? Or maybe, more currently, Steve Jobs came to mind. Did any of you say Martha Matilda Harper?

Who is she?
She is the woman who we have to thank for modern retail franchising.
She truly is an inspiring business leader in history.

Today, author Jane Plitt joins the conversation. Jane has dedicated years to uncovering Martha's story.
Click here to learn more about Jane and her books

See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices