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How the Mars Family Built a Candy Empire Without Going Public
Season 1 Episode 37
The Mars family turned a candy startup into a $40 billion global empire spanning pet care, food, and chewing gum. But they've never once held an IPO.…
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How the Ferrero Family Built a Nutella Empire Without Going Public
Season 1 Episode 36
In this episode of Family Business Stories with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how the Ferrero family turned a small pastry shop in post-war Italy i…
1 month ago
How the Molson Family Brewed a Beer Empire Across Centuries
Season 1 Episode 35
This episode of Family Business Stories with Fexingo looks at the Molson family, who have been brewing beer in Canada since 1786. Lucas and Luna trac…
1 month ago
How the Hermes Family Fended Off LVMH
Season 1 Episode 34
In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the dramatic story of how the Hermès family resisted a hostile takeover by LVMH in 2010-2014. They dive into t…
1 month ago
How the Wallenberg Family Controls a Swedish Industrial Empire
Season 1 Episode 33
Episode 33 of Family Business Stories dives into the Wallenberg family, which has quietly shaped Sweden's economy for over 160 years. Lucas and Luna …
1 month ago
How the Brown Family Built Jack Daniels Into a Global Whiskey Icon
Season 1 Episode 32
Episode 32 of Family Business Stories explores the Brown family, the quiet dynasty behind Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. Lucas and Luna trace the d…
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How the Furstenberg Family Turned a Brewery Into a Global Luxury Powerhouse
Season 1 Episode 31
In this episode of Family Business Stories with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable tale of the Fürstenberg family, whose brewery in the B…
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How the Zeiss Family Built a Lens Empire Across Centuries
Season 1 Episode 30
In this episode of Family Business Stories with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into the 180-year history of the Zeiss family and their optical empire. …
1 month, 1 week ago
How the Cargill Family Runs a Private Commodity Giant
Season 1 Episode 29
In this episode of Family Business Stories with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how Cargill, the world's largest privately held corporation, has rema…
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How the Lego Family Rebuilt the Brick Empire After Near Bankruptcy
Season 1 Episode 28
In 2003, Lego was losing about $1 million a day. The family behind the iconic brick had over-diversified into theme parks, clothing, and video games …
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