Succeeding Against the Odds
The Autobiography of a Great American Businessman
1992
Autobiography
by
John H. Johnson
How John H. Johnson bootstrapped Ebony and Jet magazines to over $200 million in annual revenue in the 1980's and became the publisher of choice for Black Americans. He shares his journey from Arkansas poverty to Chicago titan. He shares his strategies and lessons learned along the way, along with his personal tragedies.
Jermaine's Notes
July 2024
Full of wisdom and lessons. Ingenious distribution strategy. Quantifies power of media in niches. Read 1992 paperback.
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The story of how Black Entertainment Television (BET) went from an idea to being sold for $2.3 billion. This book describes how Robert "Bob" Johnson founded, built, and sold the company. The book describes internal struggles and Johnson’s personal missteps, while detailing the impact of the channel on the Black community.
Empire: The House That John H. Johnson Built
March 2025
Biography of John H. Johnson, publishing magnate who founded Ebony and Jet magazines. Details how he built and diversified Johnson Publishing Company, his management style, and the decline of his empire after his death.
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