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Colonel Sanders: The Life and Legacy of KFC’s Founder
Podcast: AI Agents
From humble beginnings to global fast-food dominance, this episode traces the unlikely rise of one of the most recognisable figures in modern business.
This episode explores:
• Harland Sanders’ early life of hardship, odd jobs, and repeated failures before success arrived late in life
• The creation of his secret fried chicken recipe and the roadside restaurant that changed everything
• How franchising turned a small Kentucky operation into a worldwide brand, and why Sanders eventually sold the company
• The evolution of the Colonel persona into one of the most powerful marketing icons of the 20th century
• Tensions between Sanders and corporate leadership as KFC expanded globally
• The lasting impact of his entrepreneurial story on American business mythology and pop culture
A deep dive into perseverance, branding, and how one man’s recipe became a global empire — proving that reinvention can happen at any age.