Last words of wisdom from a International business Icon

As a young boy, Conrad Hilton developed entrepreneurial skills working at his father's general store in Socorro County, New Mexico. This was followed by varied experiences, including a stint as a representative in New Mexico's first State Legislature and a career decision to become a banker. It was with the intention of buying a bank that he arrived in Texas at the height of the oil boom. He bought his first hotel instead, the 40-room Mobley Hotel in Cisco, Texas, in 1919 when a bank purchase fell through.
 CNH ' Inn Keeper To The World' July 19, 1963 . . .

CNH 'Inn Keeper To The World' July 19, 1963

The hotel did such brisk business that rooms changed hands as much as three times a day, and the dining room was converted into additional rooms to meet the demand. He went on to buy and build hotels throughout Texas, including the high rise Dallas Hilton (Hotel Indigo), opened in 1925; the Abilene Hilton in 1927; Waco Hilton in 1928; and El Paso Hilton in 1930. He built his first hotel outside of Texas in 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, today known as the Hotel Andaluz. During the Great Depression Hilton was nearly forced into bankruptcy and lost several of his hotels. Nonetheless he was retained as manager of a combined chain, and eventually regained control of his remaining eight hotels.

 Over the next decade he expanded west to California and east to Chicago and New York, crowning his expansions with such acquisitions as the Stevens Hotel in Chicago (then the world's largest hotel), and the fabled Waldorf-Astoria in New York. He formed the Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton Worldwide) in 1946, and Hilton International Company in 1948. During the 1950s and 1960s, Hilton Hotels' worldwide expansion facilitated both American tourism and overseas business by American corporations. It was the world's first international hotel chain, at the same time promulgating a certain worldwide standard for hotel accommodations.

 Basic Principal of Business: "The buyer should get a bargain. The seller; a profit." Some where in between was the fair price . . . Clean Room and a Hot Meal for a Dollar a Night!



Conrad Hilton: The world of "politics was too slow and frustrating". Hilton begins his journey from  MiniMax's ~ "Minimum Price for Maximum Service", as he builds an International business empire, one due source to the strength of America's economy. 

In all, Hilton eventually owned 188 hotels in thirty-eight cities in the U.S., including the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D. C., the Palmer House in Chicago, and the Plaza Hotel and Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, along with fifty-four hotels abroad. He later purchased the Carte Blanche (DCI) Credit Company and an interest in the American Crystal Sugar Company, as well as other enterprises.  Hilton received honorary degrees from the University of Detroit (1953), DePaul University (1954), Barat College (Foundation) (1955), Adelphi College (1957), Sophia University, Tokyo (1963), and the University of Albuquerque (UNM) (1975). Hilton's autobiography, Be My Guest was published in 1957 by Prentice Hall.
In 1966, Hilton was succeeded as president by his son Barron and was elected chairman of the board. ~ Full Video Episode BIO of Conrad Hilton. 

 During the course of over 60 years, Conrad Hilton had built an International Hotel Empire. On his deathbed in 1979, Hilton was asked if he had any last words of wisdom.  
He did; "Leave the shower curtain on the inside of the tub."

                                        That's The Luxury Of Being YourSelf !

 The journey of Hilton's was a visionary and daring risk taker who knew how to turn hotels into cash generating assets.  
                       Conrad N. Hilton in Titans of Fortune:Reveled in Hotel Deals 

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“Success ... seems to be connected with action. Successful men keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit."-- Conrad Hilton's Hotels & Resorts!



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Are you where you want to be professionally?

Whether you want to advance faster at your present company, change jobs, or make the jump to a new field entirely, the goal is clear: to build a career that thrives on your unique passions and talents. But to achieve this in today’s competitive job market, it’s almost certain that at some point you’ll need to reinvent yourself professionally. Consider this book your road map for the next phase of your career journey.

How To Enhance Your Brand!

Mixing personal stories with engaging interviews and examples from well-known personalities like Mark Zuckerberg, Al Gore, Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, and others—Reinventing You shows how to think big about your professional goals, take control of your career, build a reputation that opens doors for you, and finally live the life you want.

 In Reinventing You, branding expert Dorie Clark provides a step-by-step guide to help you assess your unique strengths, develop a compelling personal brand, and ensure that others recognize the powerful contribution you can make.

 Dorie Clark who is a marketing strategy consultant and frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Clark is widely recognized as a branding expert by the Associated Press, Clark has worked with a diverse range of clients, including Google, the Ford Foundation, Yale University, the Mount Sinai Medical Center, and the National Park Service. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, Clark is Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She has taught marketing and communications at Tufts University, Suffolk University, Emerson College, and Smith College Executive Education and has guest lectured at universities including Harvard, Georgetown, and the University of Michigan. She is quoted frequently in the international media, including NPR, the BBC, and U.S. News & World Report. She is also a columnist for Mint, India's second-largest business newspaper.
                         Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future . . .

 In an increasingly non-linear world, everyone has to reinvent themselves at least once in a major way.  Here is what The Huffington Post had to say; "Clark proposes a systematic approach to developing your personal brand."  Need we say more? . . .
                                                                 A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You!

A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You!

An Interesting Share: “I ended up replacing a VP and didn’t get the promotion,” he told me. “Then I replaced another VP and didn’t get that promotion, either. I was going through performance reviews and everyone said ‘you exceed expectations,’ but then I was asked to report to another Senior Director. Alarm bells went off – what am I doing wrong? What am I missing?” --- Identify Key Behaviors.


Watch, listen to Video Clip by Forbes contributor Dorie Clark; explained as the step-by-step guide to help you assess your unique strengths, develop a compelling personal brand, and ensure that others recognize the powerful contribution you can make.



"Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; an instinctive exercise in foresight."-- Henry R. Luce, founder of  TIME magazine 1923.

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"Our job is to bring dead facts to life." A "Golden Ladder" . . . The Symbol of Recognition!

Celebrating the most accomplished and legendary figures in advertising!
It all began in 1948 as a result of a proposal by the New York Ad Club and its president, Andrew Haire, to the Advertising Federation of America, the predecessor organization to the American Advertising Federation. The Plan?, to honor advertising leaders - from their significant contributions to the advertising industry to their personal commitment to society.

http://myweb.usf.edu/~jhaas/life

By way of this plan gave to the advertisement industry the Advertising Hall of Fame; to be administered by the Advertising Federation of America on behalf of the entire advertising industry. Honoring of that which men and women who have best served the cause of advertising. Since then, 191 extraordinary individuals have been elected to this illustrious group.

 The council of judges and its executive committee are appointed each year by the president of the American Advertising Federation and chair of the Advertising Hall of Fame. These distinguished industry executives are chosen from the ranks of advertisers, agencies, media organizations and academic institutions in the United States. The council of judges considers the election of either living or deceased persons whose record of advertising and service must be accomplished in the United States or with an American company abroad. To be eligible, individuals must be retired from their primary careers.
"Our job is to bring dead facts to life."---Bill Bernbach, a great creator of advertisement campaigns . . . his influence and the legacy he left to the entire advertising industry.

The organization have trail-blazed it's path, educating members of the industry and academia on the history and foundation of advertising, marketing and the creative process. Such energy and prestige: Upon induction into the Advertising Hall of Fame, each honoree receives a "Golden Ladder" trophy signifying membership in the Advertising Hall of Fame. This trophy, designed by the late Bill Bernbach, carries an inscription created by the late Tom Dillon, both of whom are members of the Hall of Fame.
 The "Golden Ladder" . . . "If we can see further, it is because we stand on the rungs of a ladder built by those who came before us." --- Sir Isaac Newton.

 Candidates are judged by the following criteria: The Advertising Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates the most accomplished and legendary figures in advertising, and in doing so inspires the next generation of advertising leaders to reach the highest heights of excellence. Induction into the Advertising Hall of Fame is reserved for men and women who have had exceptionally distinguished and extraordinary careers, have completed their primary careers or have had careers spanning at least 35 years, and who, through and in their professional lives and community involvement, have made outstanding and notable contributions to the profession of advertising and its reputation, have consistently practiced the highest ethical standards, and have contributed substantially to their communities. The Council of Judges considers the election of those whose record of advertising and service has been accomplished in the United States advertising industry, or with an American company abroad.   

The 64th Advertising Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies & Gala Dinner will be held the evening of Monday, April 29, 2013, in the Grand Ballroom of New York's historic Waldorf=Astoria hotel.  

The Advertising Hall of Fame

  " A great ad campaign will make a bad product fail faster. It will get more people to know it's bad."--- William Bernbach .

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