The Banana Billionaire: The INSANE True Story
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- 🔒 Download Brave at brave.com/magnates to get started. Enter code MAGNATES at checkout for 25% off your first 3 months!
🍌 WATCH PART 2 NEXT: • The Evil Business of B...
💸FREE STOCKS for MagnatesMedia fans (USA):
magnates.media/freestocks
🎨 MagnatesMedia editing software:
magnates.media/editing
🎵 MagnatesMedia music (free trial):
magnates.media/music
🚀 MagnatesMedia TH-cam Course WAITLIST:
magnates.media/youtube
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The banana king was one of the richest and most powerful men in the world. When a country’s government didn’t give him what he wanted, he simply overthrew the government. He declared literal war on his competitors. And he built a gigantic business empire from nothing. You see, before he became the banana king, this man was simply known as Sam - an immigrant with no money, no connections, and no real hope. Sam’s journey to building such a successful company is an astonishing underdog story. And throughout his life, Sam became entangled with countless famous figures, from US presidents to business magnates like JP Morgan. And yet it all begins, with ripe bananas.
However, I must warn you: what starts out as an inspirational success story will later take a much darker disturbing turn. As Sam became involved with an extremely controversial company called United Fruit, otherwise known as The Octopus - because of how they wrapped their tentacles around everyone, and caused devastating consequences.
Honestly, I’ve covered a lot of fascinating business stories, but this is one of the craziest. You may never have heard the name Sam Zemurray before, but by the end of this video, you’ll be glad you did. This is the insane true story of the banana king - one of the craziest business stories!
THIS IS PART 1 OF A 2 PART MINI SERIES ON SAMUEL ZEMURRAY & THE BANANA BUSINESS.
This video is based on the book: ‘The fish that ate the whale’. Normally I use 100s of different sources when writing these videos, but with this one, this particular book heavily inspired the video and so I encourage you to go check the book out for the full story.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Banana King: The INSANE True Story
The Banana King: The INSANE True Story 🍌👑
The Banana King: The Craziest Story You’ve Never Heard
⏲️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Banana King - Intro
01:24 The First Banana
03:40 A Race Against Time
10:17 The Deal
12:04 Deal for MagnatesMedia Viewers
13:06 Expansion
16:11 Into The Jungle
DISCLAIMER: I'm not a financial advisor. I may receive a commission on affiliate links used. All content used within the parameters of fair use. Please view our About page to contact us.
Paid sponsorship enquires for MagnatesMedia: support@magnatesmedia.com
Hey legends, this is one of my favorite stories that I’ve wanted to cover for a while - hope you enjoy!
🍌 Here is the link to part 2: th-cam.com/video/hJlqwOIiN4g/w-d-xo.html (The Disturbing Business of Bananas)
Thanks to Brave for making this video possible. Download Brave at brave.com/magnates to get the VPN deal!
I would love magnatesmedia to make a video about sbf and ftx
@@mr.robot619yeah me too
Yehhh mann we love yours content ❤❤❤
Damn, now I gotta look at his Wikipedia to see what happens lol
You’ve become one of, if not the best storyteller on TH-cam. Your editing is on point, historically accurate, and the story is always fascinating. Thank you.
I remember watching this channel when it was at 90k subs in school on my laptop, it’s crazy how it feels like just yesterday this channel was at 90k and now it’s at a million, i just wanna say thank you to the creator of these videos you’ve really helped me get through schools and many days I’m sooo glad this channel is doing soo good 😭😭
Same
I remember when this channel had 1.02m subscribers
Remember 600k
I remember when this channel was almost shut down
I remember when i didn't remember this channel
You should really do a story about billionaires that lose everything like Ireland's richest man who built a cement empire and then lost $6B through overly risky decisions and ended up back on the same street he grew up on.
Seriously, not all big risks pay off and all these channels make it seem like big risks always = big rewards. There should really be at least a few realist stories about when big risks blow up.
The cement guy had an amazing story, but the difference between him and this banana dude is that his big risks taken (while already rich) cost him his empire instead of growing it further. I'm just saying, perspective is important and we shouldn't overly glorify wild risk taking.
100% agreed. Good idea/point
Yes! I like that
agreed!!
You just told it. Way to go
It's a story that's been told by quite a few. I would rather see something that hasn't been covered (ad nauseam) before.
I haven't completed the video but am thus blown away by the quality of the video plus the story telling. You're LEGEND your work is unmatched
Yeah, dudes editing is next level. Putting Netflix to shame.
it's his editor not him
A legend**
@@raxino774and who pays the editor think's it is the og your mom
@@internet_userr when your parents pay for your surgery then It's doesn't mean your mumma did it, the doc deserve da credit
This caught my attention because my Uncle Max also immigrated from Russia, arriving in Pittsburgh around 1930. After serving in the Army, he began a banana distributing business, and married my Dad's sister. They had a nice life, and I remember how positive & generous Max was, giving me a silver dollar every time we visited (mid - late 1950's). Sadly, he died of a heart attack at the age of 52. I was 10 years old, and I wish I had gotten to know him better, if he had not died so young.
Wow thanks for sharing ❤
$150 in 1893 is equivalent to having $5085.15 today. You can do a lot with that money. The fact that he saved that much at a young age is impressive.
Totally impressive!
My kid just got her very first paycheck, 16 yr old, after taxes was $255.. that's some perspective 🤯
@@krys-anneCongrats! Best wishes to her ❤
ive heard about the banana massacre in the 1920's but to know where its all originating from is actually quite fascinating
Bananana
I’ve been to Cienaga in Colombia where it happened, dark dark shit
@@internet_userr Wtf?? Are you trying to correct his spelling by spelling it wrong? 🤷♂🤦♂😂😂
@@28russBanananana
As a colombian, i was taught that in school, and it still makes my blood boil
This is the type of stuff they need to be teaching in schools. It bothers me to no end that they don't teach things that matter or will actually help them in day to day life.
Another banger upload! Congrats on 1m
Legend has it Sam actually bought Hustlers University 1.0 and learned how to become the true alpha of the Banana business.
I choose to believe this.
⭐Business Education starts after Graduation 🍌
Now i am become banana, seller of ripes
Congrats on one million subscribers! Very much deserved! 🎉 🥳
兄弟，你火星了，他早就破百万了🤔🧐
@@dhfes9735xijing ping
@internet_userr ?
@@dhfes9735 ccp BOT
@@user-on9lr1dy1s这位老哥，你想说啥？
As always, your story telling skills are incredible. Thank you for your hard work.
You love to see it. A magnates video in ur feed 🎉
Congrats on one million subscribers! Very much deserved! 🚀❤️
We meet again
That was fantastic. Looking forward to part two now!
Keep on grindin'!
Banana king Sounds suspicious
👇
Do tell.
Gay
That was my nickname back in college
@@joshuarichie6287 haha
It is suspicious, the True Banana King got his kidney stolen.
Such a great video.
I’m so glad you dident lose your motivation after eweriting what happened.
Very well created. It's obvious you're taking these seriously so keep it up!!! Shout out from Phoenix Arizona 🙌
Banana man's story sounds like it could make for a really fun video game. The logistics involved are fascinating.
I made piles on RuneScape following Zemurray's methods but this was during the height of the 00s when bots from China were creating resources which they disposed off in the general stores. I made money, folliowing Banana Man's methods - take then goods across the game world, selling them for a profit.
It was, like this show, total bananas.
@@meilinchan7314 That's great. I'm not into MMOs myself, but I find the economics of them hilarious. Like a friend told me how while waiting for world bosses to spawn in WoW, an entire caravan of people would gather and start opening up kiosks, creating a marketplace on the spot. I thought it was funny af.
He wasn’t in the banana business or the money business, he’s in the empire business
I would love magnatesmedia to make a video about sam bankman fried and ftx
Yeah me too
MagnatesMedia, can you reply please if you see this? I would really love to get personalised feedback from you
Great to see you guys making new fresh content after what happened!
That was like years ago
@@internet_userr huh what? He's talking about the false copyright strikes
the only youtuber i like the video before watching cause i know it will be good.
I've been following the journey of this channel for many years now. I spend about 10 hours per day on TH-cam Premium between work, driving, and working from home, and I gotta say, this is my favorite channel. Top quality on all fronts.
There's is a Dominican TH-cam Channel run by a German guy who loves the country. He made a video about The Octopus and it's involvement on the governments.
That video is focused on the actual fruit instead of the business so I'm glad you made this video so we can have a better understanding.
What’s the channel
@@christainchavez7583 it's call KiskeyaLife
My experience with eating bananas is not so great. Usually I am sharting for entire day or end up with an explosive liquid shit that's often masked as a shart.
Dude your video style of editing is crazy good. I take a lot of inspiration of your style for my channel too, keep it up.
I have broken down some of your editing on my channel but am actually excited about breaking down this video... I love the editing
And i want to learn how to edit like this as well
Congrats on passing 1M subscribers. You deserve it. Keep up the great work!!!
Is someone jealous?
@internet_userr Yeah, you
Your editor is true legend
Please people watch and appreciate the video before you comment all rushing to be first and to comment we know this team puts hard work and is highly informative with facts
I love the wholsomeness of this Banana Salesman
sam the banana king
Congratulations man, you deserve 1m!
Perfect narrative, the voice is punchy as always!
This story is really interesting 😅
I have been waiting for your video ever since 😩
Back when we had appreciation, the simple amazement of .. fruit.
I really hope you get recommended to me more oftenly.
Nice One John Frazer ! Perfect Narration!
Yep
Did anybody else listening to this story just KNOW that Sam was JEWISH??? The way he owed money to absolutely EVERYBODY and had no problem being a cut-throat!
Great video. Love how good your videos are edited.
The banana man taking risks like crazy i didnt read anything like this before this story is insane this mans risk taking abilities or unmachable pls upload next video soon
Great, cant wait for 2nd part. Keep it up, you are legend.
Excellent approach to the topic. Thank you.
i love when magnates posts
Crazy story, you were right a couple of days ago. Definitely worth the wait!
"The banana king who used the minions to grow his banana businesses"
Crazy story dude! Awesome work as usual 🎉
I love bananas!
I LOVE your videos! Wouldn't mind them being even longer! 😄
The one thing i love about this channel is how dramatic the into is LMFAO
Thank you very much for showing us such an incredible and little-known story, I discovered your channel a short time ago and I immediately loved it. Please keep creating quality content like these.
You're the Banana King Charlie!
Fantastic. This guy explains things like no other did
Epic keep the work up champ
Monkey
@@internet_userr certainly
Another great mini doc ❤
The most EPIC and INSANE story EVER In you’re channel! Keep it up!!
yay new magnatesmedia episode its gonna be a good day
some of the best video docs on the site by a mile!! great job guys keep it up!
This editing is mwah. I even pause films to watch this stuff. Good stuff!
Bro love the videos keep making more
besides the great story telling and the informations provided, your video editing skills are top class and mastery. Looking forward to see more
He does not edit 😅
@@bastianrivero really?! Then he hired an editor, right?
@@mib13edits yes, the voiceover is him though
@@bastianriveroI can edit like him
Thats an awesome skill bro, did you learn on youtube? @@Lakulesh-hl3nw
Next, I'd like to hear about the Pineapple Queen.
"I told you, there was money in the banana stand"
Soon, your ability to secure what were once mediocre resources, will become the most valued.
You did good work on this!
Another fine documentary from MagnatesMedia
He certainly was an interesting figure, I can't wait for the next entry.
WoW! waiting for the second part, thank you!
Thanks a lot for the video man
Essentially Sam was bananas 😂😂😂
Love your stuff
ahh yes, bribery, comes naturally to the tribe
Another epic story from the Legend💥💯
Congratulations for a million subs🎉🎉🎉
I never skip your ads ,so you can make some money from adsense for your incredible videos
Keep up your good work😊😊
LOVE your videos bro, please do not start to get this a trend to make multiple part of the video 🙏🙏
"There's always money in the banana stand."🤪
always top notch content
TRUE FAN OF YOUR WORK,
JUST KEEP POSTING
Love your channel bro ❤
Gonna watch this one later tonight
The quality of your videos is next level
He has returned
Master level editing 😮
yeah
Waiting for the editing course 🙏
Congratulations on 1mil
This channel motivates me so much
Respect for the Editor!
Yeah
Cliffhanger ?!?!? no fair!! you should've put 1/2 in the title so I can binge both together..
Well.. I guess I also have a fish memory, so I can just watch this one again ;p
Love your stuff!!
He was called banana king .Monkeys love banana. So the conclusion here is if want to become superpowel then reject humanity and return to Monke.
That’s insane! 🍌👑
Thanks so much for this entrepreneurship movie. 👍
The man is coming with our great quality content
Its weird to me, that in a moment in time, bananas weren't super common.
Seriously anticipating the next episode..
Nice video I always enjoyed them but next time please please put it all in one part please
Great work
I am just starting to watch but I thought the Banana King was going to be the investment banker guy who ended jumping off the top of the building in Manhattan.