Arthur Blank
1942
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Quotes
Biography
Arthur Blank is an American businessman who co-founded The Home Depot, a home improvement retail chain, in 1978. He served as the company's president before taking the role of co-chairman until his retirement in 2001. Blank is also the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, an NFL team, and Atlanta United FC, a Major League Soccer franchise. He is known for his philanthropic efforts through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, which focuses on early childhood development, education, and the arts.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Recognize that every interaction you have is an opportunity to make positive impact on others.
2
The more you believe in what you are doing, the more likely it is that you will continue doing it.
3
The values that we stand for, that I built my businesses on, and the values obviously that guide my personal life, are very closely aligned with the values of the National Football League.
4
The idea that people are calling their families, staying in place, enjoying a social distance from others and from a football perspective because they want to stay connected, I just think that's really important.
5
Our company is a service company, not a retailer.