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The Rags to Riches Story of the Saudi Royal Family
02:20 - 05:39 (03:18)
The modern-day Saudi Arabia was founded in the 1930s and its founder's father made his fortune by buying an oil field for a relatively small amount of money. Despite being likened to the Kennedys, the Royal Family's history is more scandalous.
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Getty Images, a part of the privately-held company Getty Empire worth possibly $20 billion, was started by J. Paul Getty, the former richest man in America known for his stinginess and greed.
02:20 - 03:17 (00:56)
Summary
Getty Images, a part of the privately-held company Getty Empire worth possibly $20 billion, was started by J. Paul Getty, the former richest man in America known for his stinginess and greed.
ChapterThe Rags to Riches Story of the Saudi Royal Family
Episode#132 - A Simple Email Hack That Generated Millions, The World's Cheapest Billionaire, and A Simple Startup Idea No One Has Done
PodcastMy First Million
JP Getty inherited $10,000 from his wealthy father which he used to buy an oil field at the age of 21.
03:17 - 04:31 (01:14)
Summary
JP Getty inherited $10,000 from his wealthy father which he used to buy an oil field at the age of 21. He then learned Arabic and made lucrative deals in Saudi Arabia with the help of his ability to speak the language.
ChapterThe Rags to Riches Story of the Saudi Royal Family
Episode#132 - A Simple Email Hack That Generated Millions, The World's Cheapest Billionaire, and A Simple Startup Idea No One Has Done
PodcastMy First Million
This podcast episode delves into the interesting and disturbing history of the Gettys - from how J. Paul Getty discovered oil, to his notorious reputation as being both frugal and an asshole, to the numerous tragedies that have befallen his family.
04:31 - 05:39 (01:07)
Summary
This podcast episode delves into the interesting and disturbing history of the Gettys - from how J. Paul Getty discovered oil, to his notorious reputation as being both frugal and an asshole, to the numerous tragedies that have befallen his family.