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John Wanamaker (July 11, 1838 - December 12, 1922) was a United States businessman, considered the father of the department store and the father of modern advertising. Wanamaker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania..

"Do the next thing."

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"When a customer enters my store, forget me. He is king."

Wanamaker, John on leadership    Share

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"Courtesy is the one coin you can never have too much of or be stingy with."

Wanamaker, John on manners    Share

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"Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half."

Wanamaker, John on business    Share

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"People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness."

Wanamaker, John on time    Share

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"One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time."

Wanamaker, John on action
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