Talkin' Big: How an Iowa Farm Boy Beat the Odds to Found and Lead One of the World's Largest Brokerage Firms

By: Dittmer Tom

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Synopsis: In Talkin’ Big, Tom Dittmer—former CEO of Refco, the United States’ first world-renowned futures firms—recalls how with hard work, determination, optimism, and some good old-fashioned luck, he was able to able to achieve his greatness. Growing up as a farm boy in small-town Iowa, Dittmer first made a name for himself as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His industry and potential were quickly noticed, and Dittmer rapidly rose to become a White House aide under Lyndon B. Johnson. After an honorable discharge, Dittmer moved to Chicago with his new wife, Frannie, where he, from the Chicago Union Stockyards, first learned of the wealth of potential that that the Chicago Stock exchange held. In 1969, he got into the business world himself, forming the Ray E. Friedman & Co., —Refco—with this father. And from there, Dittmer’s fortunes only rose. Making millions, taking Refco to the international stage, and hobnobbing with celebrities, Dittmer became a legend in his own right, all while staying true to himself and his Midwest roots. Brimming with fascinating business insights and incredible inside stories, Talkin’ Big is a true rag-to-riches story of one of America’s greatest businessmen.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 248 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781510737075
Related ISBNs:: 9781510737051
Publisher:: Skyhorse
Date of Addition:: 02/08/23
Copyrighted By:: Tom Dittmer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Self-Help, Biographies and Memoirs, Business and Finance
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.