Quote of the day by Sam Walton: ‘There is only one boss - the customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from…’

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Sam Walton, Walmart founder, emphasized that customers are the ultimate authority in any organization, with power to remove leadership. Walton's philosophy prioritizes customer satisfaction over internal corporate dynamics. He founded Walmart in 1962 in Arkansas, betting discount chains could succeed in small towns. By the 1990s, Walmart became America's largest retail chain, validating Walton's customer-centric approach to business.

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