EP02 — Benjamin Franklin — The Businessman Behind the Statesman

Before he was a Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin was a self-made entrepreneur. He built a printing empire, created the first American franchise system, retired at 42, and used his wealth to change the world. Most people know the statesman. Few know the businessman who made him possible. This is the story of the decisions Franklin made — and the pivot point that turned a tradesman's son into the wealthiest self-made man of the colonial era. 🕯️ One Person · One Decision · Everything Changed 📌 Pivot Points: Historic Decisions explores the real business, financial, and political choices that shaped America and the modern world. New episode every week. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a pivot point. #BenjaminFranklin #AmericanHistory #BusinessHistory #PivotPoints #FoundingFathers #Entrepreneur