Episode 278: R.I.P. Bernard Marcus (Co-Founder of Home Depot)

This episode examines a recent article from The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) titled “Bernard Marcus, Co-Founder of Home Depot, dies at 95.” This article looks at Bernard’s life and his success with Home Depot. The rise of Home Depot changed the real estate industry. More homeowners became Do It Yourself (DIY), more people got into investing in real estate or flipping properties, and contractors found it easier to get all the tools, supplies, and materials they needed in one place. Bernard was a true example of the American entrepreneurial spirit.