John Wanamaker
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.
6 Quotes
One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time.
— John Wanamaker
Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half.
— John Wanamaker
Do the next thing.
— John Wanamaker
When a customer enters my store, forget me. He is king.
— John Wanamaker
Courtesy is the one coin you can never have too much of or be stingy with.
— John Wanamaker
People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness.
— John Wanamaker