Ali Baba, Jack Ma, and the One Thing Every Successful Entrepreneur Has in Common

Ali Baba, Jack Ma, and the One Thing Every Successful Entrepreneur Has in Common

June 28, 2026 · 19 min · Season 3 · Episode 95

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This episode explores the common truth between a folktale character and a modern entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of perseverance.

Send us Fan Mail What do a poor woodcutter from an ancient folktale and the founder of one of the world's most powerful companies have in common? More than you think. This Monday, Anna Steinfest takes you on a journey from the caves of Ali Baba to the global headquarters of Alibaba — and reveals the one truth that connects them both: the door only opens for those who keep searching. In this episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, we revisit one of history's most beloved stories — bu...

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