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This is the story of how Sam's Club came to be. The author paints a vivid picture of what it was like, not only to work inside that company during its fledgling years, but also the early atmosphere surrounding Sam Walton's exclusive members only version of a Price Club. What started as a test in a worn-out building in Midwest City, Oklahoma on April 7, 1983, grew to become a 90 billion dollar a year enterprise inside the largest revenue producing corporation in the world. In doing so it has become a part of the American fabric, much like its parent company, Walmart Inc. As an early member of the leadership team that got Sam's Wholesale Club up and running, Russ Robertson shares the mostly unknown story in a thoughtful, down-to-earth, and honest yet respectful manner that will leave the reader feeling as if they too had been there back when the sign on the front of the building still read, Sam's Wholesale Club. Whether you're a student of American business, dedicated associate or former associate, a dyed-in-the wool Sam's Club member or Walmart customer, you'll learn some things about how both of these companies became what they are today. And according to the author, if you choose to read this book and after doing so feel it was a waste of your time, he'll buy you an overpriced cup of coffee and a donut, providing you're willing to come to Bentonville, Arkansas and share with him what it was you didn't like about the book.

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""Sam Walton's principles are still relevant. If we study them and practice them, we'll have success. This comes through in BUILDING SAM'S CLUB. There are so many great stories and important nuances about Sam's Club. Thankfully, Russ took the time to put pen to paper and share insights into how it all started and some of the things that make this business special."" -Doug McMillon, Former President and CEO, Walmart Inc. ""Russ masterfully tells the authentic story of how Sam Walton's vision for wholesale clubs came to life. His folksy narrative brings warmth and personality to the people who shaped a unique culture and unwavering discipline within Sam's Club, making the book as engaging as it is insightful. For anyone studying retail or curious about the Sam's Club origin story, BUILDING SAM'S CLUB is required reading."" -John Phillips, Chairman Retired, The Phillips Company ""At last, the untold story of how Sam's Club came to be! Russ does an exceptional job of explaining the entrepreneurial spirt that defined the early days of Sam's Wholesale Club-driven by dedicated, hardworking folks who shared a clear vision and strategy of what they were trying to accomplish. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the passion, discipline, and perseverance required to build a successful business."" -Paul Mahan, Founder and Chairman, Outdoor Cap Company ""BUILDING SAM'S CLUB With Regular Folks, is a thoughtful and accurate recollection of the way things were during the formative years of Sam's Club. Russ captures the spirit of Sam Walton's wholesale club vision as well as the manner that vision was carried out. His unique writing style leaves you inspired to read the book front to back in one sitting. This story brings back so many unique and meaningful memories. Reading Russ's account left me feeling as though I'd been transported back to a time when the sign on the front of the building still read...Sam's Wholesale Club."" -Nick White, Former Sam's Wholesale Club CEO, Executive Vice President, Walmart Inc., Retired

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