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Sol Price: Lawsuits Consume Founders' Energy and Only Enrich the Attorneys

“Saul told him the lawsuit consumed everything, every thought, all of his energy, and that even if you won, you still lost. Only the attorneys made money.”

Shane Parrish Dec 16, 2025 ▶ 18:12 Bernie Marcus: The Story of Home Depot

Assertion Partly supported

Ken Langone Raised Early Home Depot Capital From 40 Investors at $25,000

“Ken Langone went to work, convincing 40 investors, many of whom who'd made money on Handy Dan's stock to put up 25,000 dollars each.”

Shane Parrish Dec 16, 2025 ▶ 23:56 Bernie Marcus: The Story of Home Depot

Assertion Partly supported

Marcus and Blank Expanded Handy Dan to 80 Stores Earning $3M Annually

“Bernie and Arthur had grown it from four stores to nearly 80, each doing three million dollars a year, the highest volumes in the industry.”

Shane Parrish Dec 16, 2025 ▶ 11:09 Bernie Marcus: The Story of Home Depot

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