About this episode

This episode is a rebroadcast discussing the early business endeavors of James Cash Penney Jr. and the history of J.C. Penney.

Howdy, History Hoes! This month, we’re getting some rest and relaxation. We’ll be back in July to bring you some piping hot stories from history. But for now, we thought you might enjoy a replay of our series on the history JCPenney – the greatest department store in the world. And if you miss us, you can get new content on patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast . For just $5, you can binge our catalog of monthly bonus episodes and chitty chat the day away in our Discord! Say what you will about James Cash Penney Jr. Just don’t say he didn’t work his booty off. After he left his hometown, James tried desperately to succeed as a businessman. He found work as a sales person. He bought a struggling butcher shop/bakery. With each effort came failure. Then he discovered a new kind of business. It was called the Golden Rule Dry Goods Store. The store featured low-priced goods in a clean environment. The store owners treated their customers with respect. James went to the store, hoping to be hired. He knew that if he could get his foot in the door, he’d one day find success. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Currey, Mary Elizabeth. Creating…

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the An Old Timey Podcast podcast page.