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The Richest Woman in America in the Gilded Age
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The book, written by Janet Wallach, tells the story of the financial genius, Hedy Green, who was a successful railroad magnate and real estate mogul in the gilded era.

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Janet Wallach's book, The Richest Woman in America, tells the story of Hedy Green, a financial mastermind, a railroad mogul, and a real estate tycoon who concealed her immense wealth through her appearance.
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Wealth and Finance
Summary

Janet Wallach's book, The Richest Woman in America, tells the story of Hedy Green, a financial mastermind, a railroad mogul, and a real estate tycoon who concealed her immense wealth through her appearance. Despite her wealth, she did not exploit workers, steal land, or bribe government officials.

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The Richest Woman in America in the Gilded Age
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#103 The Richest Woman in America: Hetty Green in the Gilded Age
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Founders
The early life and business-building skills of successful entrepreneurs can provide valuable insights and inspiration for those looking to achieve their own success.
02:01 - 03:12 (01:11)
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Entrepreneurship
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The early life and business-building skills of successful entrepreneurs can provide valuable insights and inspiration for those looking to achieve their own success. A key recommendation is to start by learning about the personality and background of the person, followed by their approach to investing.

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The Richest Woman in America in the Gilded Age
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#103 The Richest Woman in America: Hetty Green in the Gilded Age
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Founders
The wealthy tend to look for investments that nobody wants and buy them when they are cheap and hold onto them.
03:12 - 04:50 (01:38)
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Wealth, Investment
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The wealthy tend to look for investments that nobody wants and buy them when they are cheap and hold onto them. They also prefer railroads, real estate and government bonds.

Chapter
The Richest Woman in America in the Gilded Age
Episode
#103 The Richest Woman in America: Hetty Green in the Gilded Age
Podcast
Founders