Joseph Johnson started his business in 1936 updated: July 2005 | view another episode

101 years old We tend to avoid discussions about death... Chicago: They say, "He was the wisest man Wiley College (Marshall, Texas) every produced." For 53 years he served on the school's Board of Trustees; he was Chairman for 22 years. He is the legendary Dr. Joseph Tilman Johnson, founder and owner of Johnson Funeral Home. He graduated from Wiley in 1926 and died at 101 years old behind the desk in the business he started and grew from nothing. The case study guide of this episode of the show is a study of the wisdom of experience. Spend some time implementing his working principles, and you will build your business. Revisit this story in an episode titled, Exit Strategies and Equity Models. Dr. Johnson was an intentional man and part of his mission in life was to be generous. It kept him young, vibrant, and assured. His business is being carried on under a "new" name, Picket's Johnson Funeral Home. Wisdom appears to follow wisdom. more... This Season's Episodes and Jobs We can all help to build those bridges. Be a real leader. Empower thinkers. More discussions about Jobs You know more than you think! We are all challenged to create ... Just One Job You can't pass "GO" until you create a job. USA: If all our 15+ million sole proprietors were to hire at least one person a year, there wouldn't be enough people to hire! And today, people can be outsourced or hired to work virtually from their home-office, or they can be internal; and increasingly, we'll each have a mix of all three. Creating a job is the first step in creating a truly sustainable business that is a transferable asset. more...   Good People, Good work, good jobs These people are all job creators. A baker. Manufacturer / educator. Roaster. Retailer. Publisher. Meet very thoughtful people who are quietly changing our world. Working their dreams into reality, they'll encourage, challenge and inspire you to always be the best that you can be. Creating something of value makes a life worth living. When it's sustainable, it's a legacy. more... Making Our World A Better Place Broadcasts By Business, Industry, Owner Yes, Just Sign Up, Get Listed, Invited ... Let's get to a higher ground! Go to next episode of the show