{"product_id":"billion-dollar-kibble-nutros-story-of-pioneering-among-giants","title":"Billion Dollar Kibble: Nutro's Story of Pioneering Among Giants","description":"Billion Dollar Kibble tells the true story of a little-known pet food company that built enduring value in an industry dominated by global giants. Founded in 1931 and purchased for $300,000 in the 1970s, Nutro grew into a category-defining brand and ultimately sold for more than $2 billion.\nIf you are building a business and want it to endure, Nutro’s story shows what steady execution looks like over decades. Billion Dollar Kibble offers a clear view of how a founder-led company scaled without outside capital and how entrepreneurs can do the same.\n\n“This book wonderfully captures the beginning and evolution of a great company that builds upon John Saleen’s desire to improve the pet industry.”\n—The Saleen Family: Mrs. Evelyn Saleen, Steve Saleen, Mike Saleen, and Robyn Saleen Blue\n“A wonderful example of great American optimism and can-do spirit.”\n—Gerry Leukam, Vice President of Design Services, the Weitz Company\n“A blueprint for companies and CEOs who wish to establish a win-win culture within their organization.”\n—Jerry McDaniel, author of Channeling the Mothership\nChristie Cooper is the President of Cooper Consulting Group and previously worked at the Nutro Company for 18 years. Her vision is to “inspire learning and leadership development to help leaders and teams be their best.” Christie is the author of Guiding Change: How to Artfully Inspire, Influence, and Drive Lasting Change and the Guiding Change Workbook.\nMary Hooks was employed with Nutro for her entire adult career and had many roles that contributed to the significant growth at Nutro. Mary struggled with dyslexia during high school and now serves as a role model to others by overcoming this challenge and having a successful career at Nutro.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0GPLG4YY4\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0GPLG4YY4.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Cooper, Christie|Hooks, Mary\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43575104176189,"sku":"BVV.B0GPLG4YY4.VG","price":14.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0GPLG4YY4-0.jpg?v=1788556349","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/billion-dollar-kibble-nutros-story-of-pioneering-among-giants","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}