He failed more than once before he found his footing, a young confectioner whose early ventures collapsed under financial strain and inexperience. Each setback chipped away at his resources but quietly strengthened his resolve. Instead of stepping away, he studied what went wrong, refined his craft, and returned with sharper focus. Those early failures became the foundation of a remarkable turnaround, one that would later shape an entire industry and leave behind a lasting legacy. Scroll down to read more.
The apprentice who kept rebuilding
Milton S. Hershey’s career began in apprenticeship and small shops. After training as a confectioner in Lancaster, he opened his first candy store in Philadelphia in 1876; six years of grinding effort…