Mickey Walters
Generations Made In America
The GENERATIONS MADE IN AMERICA Podcast is a platform for the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses. These histories are part of America's history. They are filled with inspiring life and business lessons that are proof that the American Dream is alive. Their stories of how they started are priceless for others, especially entrepreneurs, those employed but unfulfilled, unemployed, students about to enter the workforce, and immigrants new to America. Knowledge that is there for the taking to gain valuable insights. If they can do it others can too!
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Mickey Walters
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Sep 9, 2025
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Episodes
E82: 127 Yrs. Ago Selling Door To Door...Now 5 Generations & $8.5B In Annual Sales! 07.05.2024 9:37
An example of the entrepreneurial spirit that pushes through can be found in every industry. Some farmers for instance will work the land and produce a variety of produce for the local market but the entrepreneur will not be satisfied with this. They will diversify their produce into a variety of products and expand their offerings to the local markets to regional, to national, and even global di...
E81: Founded With A Vision Of Creating A Family Business...4 Generations & 80 Yrs. Later, Mission Accomplished! 30.04.2024 8:30
TASCA is a fourth generation American family business that was founded by Robert 'Bob' Tasca, Sr. in 1943. Their corporate office is located in Cranston, Rhode Island. Most businesses face challenges, some catastrophic and TASCA's experience came in 1953 as they had just opened the original TASCA FORD in Bristol, Rhode Island when it was destroyed by Hurricane Carol. www.generation...
E80: A Family Alchemist's Discovery Of A New Alloy Leads To Over 400 Yrs. Of Success & Sweet Music! 23.04.2024 10:11
As in most multi-generation family businesses there comes a time for the next generation to take hold of the reins. For some family members they moved away from the home base headquarters and this was the situation for Avedis III who had moved to America, became a citizen and established a successful candy factory. Well, in 1927, Avedis III received a letter from his Uncle Aram that it was time...
E79: 106 Yrs. & 4 Generations Of Success Based On Using Quality Materials & Details In Craftsmanship...In A League Of Their Own! 09.04.2024 8:51
Three values consistently revealed in the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses are integrity & respect throughout all aspects of their business; consistently maintainingexcellent service to your clients driven by a 'customer first attitude'; and providing products that utilizes superior materials and construction standards. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/...
E78: 227 Yrs. Of Publications & An Historical Moment With Francis Scott Key! 02.04.2024 11:53
For America's multi-generation family businesses that are over 200 years old, it becomes so clear how their histories often times crisscrossed historical events that many learned about in early schooling. At various junctures of time, a company's business clients and community friends have become influential figures that helped shape America and are written about in America's history...
E77: Good Karma: When Policy Is 5% Of 'Pre-Tax' Earnings On $34Billion Annual Sales Goes To Charities! 26.03.2024 9:03
The husband and wife 'Team' has proven to be quite valuable in both achieving success and growing what became the family business. There were circumstances where the wife had to become the provider for the family mostly when an illness would rear its nasty head. It is at these moments that traits of perseverance, determination, and what would seem like endless energy would kick in and wh...
E76: With A Leap Of Faith, 89 Yrs. Of Success Thanks To a Dynamic Father & Son Duo! 19.03.2024 8:01
When learning about the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses, one is able to see how their businesses were a part of various stages of growth of our America. So many contributed so much and were able to achieve financial stability and security to provide a life for their families and future generations. If you delve into each Industrial Revolution period you will start t...
E75: From Solo Employee To 7,500 Employees & A $2B Empire 172 Yrs. Later! 12.03.2024 8:29
Sometimes you may come across an opportunity to purchase or make a deal to take over a struggling business that you are confident in flipping into a successful, profitable, solid business. Once again, be aware and be curious at every step. Either of these approaches can be a great avenue to start your business. https://youtu.be/pAJr02II6Po?si=5kUltFo2Bni-bcNW www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/fam...
E74: Family, Community, Quality Products 128 Yrs. & 5 Generations Based Around Cast-Iron! 05.03.2024 8:37
There is no one way that leads to starting and growing a business that potentially could evolve into a multi-generation family business but one thing is for sure...most successful business founders had and/or have something within them, a drive, true grit that does not come from a classroom. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY: America's Family Gene...
E73: 149 Yrs. & 5 Generations Of Passion For Medicine & Community. 27.02.2024 8:38
A compassionate family business that is instrumental in giving purposeful lives to between 5k and 10k employees under their umbrella of companies. Their business plan appears to have been methodically executed to cover a wide range of services that assist with needs that most people will use in their lifetime. BRAVO! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY:...
E72: Founder's Lesson #1: Quality Of The Product Is Key. Proof: 135 Yrs. of Success! 20.02.2024 9:13
Understanding how a company comes to celebrates 135 years in business is simple to one business who has done so. 'You do not stay in business for 135 years unless you are putting something in front of the consumer that they want to buy'. BRAVO! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In A...
E71: 3 Generations & 68 Yrs. Of Success... A One Product Empire! 13.02.2024 7:59
There is no one way to start your business and the more one learns how others successfully did so, you will see for yourself the numerous paths that were taken and how each has endured for generations. The knowledge gained by studying the histories of successful multi-generation businesses is that you are able to get a 20k foot aerial view as they say, of their start to present day journey. ww...
E70: 129 Yrs. Of Success By Starting Small & Knowing Their Niche Market! 30.01.2024 8:45
You would be amazed at how many of them started out by opening on a 'small' scale...very small! There are so many benefits to being aware and being curious and along the way you may find yourself coming to appreciate even more what an amazing country our America is on numerous levels. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY: America's Family Gener...
E69: Over 300 Yrs. & 10 Generations With Inspiration For An Arthur Miller Play! 23.01.2024 8:13
'Everything old is new again' is a powerful expression that conveys the idea that sometimes, the answers or solutions to current challenges or issues can be found by revisiting and reinterpreting the wisdom of the past, and recognizing that history often repeats itself in different forms. AND it is with this description of 'everything old is new again', that I rest my case in that...
E68: Over 100 Years & 4 Generations Making 'Dough'! 16.01.2024 8:12
Family bakeries start with a dream. Successful ones turn it into reality. For 107 years at Piantedosi Baking Co., each generation has made its mark, leaving the business in a better position than when they received it. All this with holding on to respect of the family which for them includes employees, vendors, and customers! Bravo! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ...
E67: 113 Years & 4 Generations Taking Pride In Selling 'Music For Life'! 09.01.2024 8:55
Even when economic times are tough, parents realize the importance of music and how much learning the "language of music" can help students in their other studies. What a great insight captured by one special American multi-generation family business, a fourth generation music store chain. The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses capture powerful lessons in life...
E66: Over 100 Years & 5 Generations Farming Fruit Trees, Organic Walnuts, and Open Crops! 02.01.2024 8:48
Sometimes when learning about a special American multi-generation family business you may be tempted to applaud...and this is one of those moments. E-Commerce stores add to the fun of being able to enjoy the very products that they produce and that have helped them survive for over 100 years and 5 generations. Truly a taste of our America's history. Great lesson in having a business in the foo...
E65: 4 Generations & 85 Years Started With A Perfect Match! 26.12.2023 7:40
The power of a husband and wife team in business, especially a family business, can be seen throughout their business's history. This company highlighted today is now 4 generations & 85 years in business. An example of hard work, passion to achieve their American Dream, and love of family. Enjoy.... www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY: America...
E64: Over 300 Years & 11 Generations, An American Dream! 19.12.2023 7:33
Establishing a business in farming requires a commitment and much sacrifice but the rewards as a family business are very special! Their histories are gifts to all filled with lessons in life and business. AND their histories often reflect America's history! Enjoy...and remember that most start by being aware and being curious to find a passion that sets off a vision. www.generationsmadeinam...
E63: Over 100 Years & 4 Generations...Proof That Where There Is A Will There Is A Way! 12.12.2023 8:40
Two Ladies with a drive to have their own business and do so on their own....in 1919! In 1938 invented the Bourbon Ball, dark chocolate dipped bourbon candy topped with a Southern Pecan! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY. www.americasfamilygeneration...
E62: 3 Generations Building One-Design Class Boats & More! 05.12.2023 8:40
A once thriving shipbuilding business that was started in 1899 had to be sold in 1939 to avert its closure after the owner passed away and the company came under the watch of someone who was not capable of taking the helm. The new owner literally saved a sinking ship and helped thrive under their watch. Now 84 years under their watch and 3 generations! Lots of lessons learned for sure. Bravo! http...
E61: The Power In A Failure That Leads To A Success! 28.11.2023 6:42
Great lessons in life and business are learned from successes and failures. Key is not to get discouraged and learn from the failures. Powerful to say the least and any multi-generation family business will attest to this....here is a story about one. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In A...
E49: Known As The Place 'Where Friends Meet'...For Over 125 Years & 5 Generations! 27.11.2023 8:41
Often the start of businesses throughout the decades and longer are actually spawned from childhood experiences that left a mark. Taking the time to think back and discover those moments that brought joy, fascination, and passion to you just might be the key in searching for your future direction in determining what you would like to do for a livelihood or to start YOUR business. Many such exper...
E60: Happy Thanksgiving Day! 23.11.2023 3:18
Over 400 years ago was America's first Thanksgiving Harvest Festival in Plymouth, MA.....AND it lasted three days! Thankful for so much.... www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY. www.americasfamilygenerations.com
E59: Family Business Values Reflected For 150 Years & 5 Generations Of Success! 21.11.2023 7:07
Merging family with business has proven time and time again to be both powerful and still a viable means of establishing financial security all while offering opportunities for future generations. Their histories reflect our America's history all while offering great life and business lessons. Enjoy! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY: America's...
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