The Most BRUTAL Businessman In History

Cornelius Vanderbilt left school at just 11 years old with very little education or prospects. By the time of his death, he was not just one of the richest men in the world, but one of the richest in history. This rags to riches story of Cornelius Vanderbilt looks at the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the original magnate. However, the history of Cornelius Vanderbilt includes plenty of controversies, from using brutal tactics to crush his competitors, to helping to start a war in Nicaragua. Cornelius was hated or feared by most people he met, and the story of Vanderbilt's life is an epic tale of wealth and power. I hope you enjoy!

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Cornelius Vanderbilt has been described as an illiterate brute with a short temper, who was hated or feared by most people he met. And yet, he’s also one of the wealthiest men in history, an incredibly shrewd and cunning business magnate who was once the richest man in the world - in fact when he died, he reportedly had more money than was held in the entire U.S Treasury at the time.

You see, before there was Rockefeller or Henry Ford, there was Cornelius Vanderbilt, whose been dubbed the original robber barron - the term for successful industrialists who amassed giant fortunes through extremely ruthless business practices. But it’s hard to deny Cornelius’ story is one of the greatest rags to riches stories there is. Cornelius’ ancestors had originally come to America as servants, so Cornelius’ rise from nothing to unimaginable wealth and power is truly fascinating...

At the age of just 11 years old, Cornelius Vanderbilt dropped out of school and went to work on his father’s ferry in New York Harbour, which transported goods across the river. After learning the trade, Cornelius wanted to start his own business doing the same kind of thing. Which meant he needed a boat. This is where Cornelius Vanderbilt's entrepreneurial instincts would first kick in. He'd soon be running his own shipping business, and beginning his journey to building his business empire and becoming a magnate. This business documentary tells the full story of Vanderbilt's INSANE story...

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[JSL]

If you were a competitor you'd hate him but if you were a customer, you'd love him.

[vashlash]

Ok that revenge bit on his former partners was pretty amazing lol. I need a high budget film on this guy.

[tvnker]

basically, a badass villain that takes his word for real

[loveforever]

I respect Cornelius and love how he handled the backstabbers

[zahran]

Cornelious Vanderbilt's business practices:
- undercutting competitors to the point of elimination to then increase own prices
- complete re-investment in the business

[JediPlays]

please never stop doing these videos. they are fascinating. ive been obsessed by these videos watching like 7 today and i cant understand why they dont have millions of views. the quality is amazing and its so underrated. dont stop your gonna make it. you have to with this quality. good luck!

[MagnatesMedia]

Edit: accidentally put 1949 in one part when obviously it should be 1849. 🤦‍♂️Sorry!

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[vapinggranny]

When I find out he already had several boats and an entire shipping company at 19, I’m 19, bro I ain’t done shit… 😭

[KydBlu]

“Despite working such long hours, at the age of 19 Cornelius found time to marry his cousin” caught me so off guard 😂💀

[ashishsaxena]

Not only the New York Central was the largest privately owned railroad company in history, but also the first one to mandate Westinghouse Brakes on all it's trains.

Tales have it that Vanderbilt was on a train which met an accident. While he was furious about it, he was approached by Sir George Westinghouse for his brake system. Vanderbilt dismissed the idea initially, but he was impressed by it afterwards.

Vanderbilt and Westinghouse are together the reason why heavy and fast trains run safely, all around the world.

[programmingChiira]

Ruthless man, but a great motivation. What a man.

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[luxiusilluminus]

Ah yes the great california gold rush of 1949





As a side note, this was extremely well made

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The story of people like Cornelius Vanderbuilt reveals an insight to why these entrepreneurs, like today are soo ruthless; They're hardworking and visionary and dedicated yes, but to the extreme, so for them, exploiting their workforce is like nothing because in their mindset, if they can work nonstop, why shouldn't everyone, even if those same masses work for menial pay!

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