The Farmer Boy Who Invented Hershey's
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In 1881, Milton Hershey returned to his hometown after two failed attempts to open a successful candy store. Left with no money, Hershey approached his uncles for another loan to start up new business, but instead was turned down, insulted and kicked out of the house. At a time when chocolate was seen as a luxury for the rich, Hershey Milton would leave the house to create the largest chocolate manufacturer in the world, and in doing so, making it affordable for the masses.
00:00 - 00:39 Prologue
00:39 - 03:20 Rough Beginnings
03:20 - 06:29 Learning The Trade
06:29 - 08:20 The Business Journey
08:20 - 12:02 Starting All Over
12:02 - 15:56 The Lancaster Caramel Company
15:56 - 23:46 A Chocolate Destination
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His mom is the real goat for what she did. She understood his frustration, mind you this is in a time where you cant just quit whatever job, and helped him find a new one. Supported him the entire time:
Every mom puts a lot of faith, resources and hope on her male heir because it is an investment for her. . The expectations set in as reward expectations is that in her late years the male heir takes care of her. . It's simple..... Invest and Reap. No hard science. . No mother in the world would want a son who does not obey her or does not listen to her. . Calculative women's world. 😊😊😊
Yes in deed
This is a literal rags to riches story. He didn't become a millionaire on daddy's money. He built this company from the ground up. This is what I like to hear
same here as well .
And now theyre woke and my family wont buy any of their candy!
Same it feels good to know people is strong to go from scratch all the way up
He would be so upset to know that his products are produced in another country .
His father, in a round about way, taught him not to give up his dreams....which is more important than money.
What a fighter he was! Fell down so many times but kept standing up. A man who built 2 towns deserves great admiration and honor. Great storytelling!
I love how his mom had his back throughout the whole thing
Yassss!!! This family dynamic has so much flavour and love and this is unique . I love this story 🙏🏽💟💟💚
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Every mom puts a lot of faith, resources and hope on her male heir because it is an investment for her. . The expectations set in as reward expectations is that in her late years the male heir takes care of her. . It's simple..... Invest and Reap. No hard science. . No mother in the world would want a son who does not obey her or does not listen to her. . Calculative women's world. 😊😊😊
A mother will give her life for her child and will continue to believe in him No Matter What.... It's called "Unconditional Love" Without a child of his own and his other family members having turned their back on him, I imagine his wife and mother were his whole world 😪 💔
WOW, what a GREAT MAN!!!! Thank-You Milton Hershey for all that you did for this country and our Soldiers!!!!
What about the slave labour
The story needs to be made as a movie this is an incredible story Hollywood needs to stop with their other ideas and figure out how to make this as a movie because wow this is an incredible story
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe I’ll write a screenplay and see if I can sell it to Hollywood.
Tell his racist views also.
Right, another dead white guy rags to riches story. Hollywood loves those these days.
❤❤ That would be AMAZING..
I've always loved Hershey candy bars, but I never knew the story about the company. I'm so glad I came across this video. Mr. Hershey's story is so inspirational.
Mr. Milton Hershey's life story is really awe inspiring! I love these success documentaries keep it up.
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I'd love to see the Hershey Story where do I find it
As a child in Pennsylvania, I remember going to Hershey. We went through the chocolate factory and enjoyed the amusement park. This absolutely astounded me what took place to make it all happen! What a story! ❤
Me too
Still worth a visit, even as an adult. And still my go to candy bar after all these years. It's the real deal.
,a lot of fun😂
FYI- While on a business trip with his wife in Europe Mr. Hershey and his wife had an opportunity to take the first cruise back to America and home. Even though they already had the tickets to go Mr. Hershey decided to stay to see new chocolate processing machinery. The name of that cruise ship-HMS Titanic. And the rest is history.
I missed my chance to include it in the story 😬, will do better research next time thanks Hadley
@@BigCompanyYT I worked for Hershey Chocolate from 1976-2008. At the original plant. It was governmental interference that shut the plant down. Meaning price controls on sugar. While sugar was 13 cents on the US market. The world market was 3 cents. Everytime we increased our efficiency they lost more and more money. The plant put out More per employee hour in efficiency than Any other place. We buried ourselves with the help of government. Another sad but true. Mexico now has 2 plants. Canada has none. It’s a token plant now in Hershey. Hersheys Will and the Trust have control. They’ve shut down many plants in the USA. Big Sugar killed the industry. The Big Wigs talked about that a lot. Governmentally controlling the price of sugar. Our key ingredient.
GOD WAS LEADING HIM;MORE THAN HE REALIZED.THANK YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST AMEN.
Im actually in that wonderful school he made
@hadleyscott1160 - very interesting to know. Thank you for adding that in the comments.
The Town Smells Like Chocolate Totally Amazing.
Resiliency pays off.Big salute and respect to this Man.
His father was such a jealous jerk. Im sp proud of Milton's story each and every time i hear it. He did exactly what he was supposed to do and has now left a legacy unlike his lame daddy. Good job Milton!!!!
His father was how 99% of fathers are to their sons, that is the sad part. They push for sons to meet their ideals instead of endorsing & supporting the dreams of their sons.
We're not a bank, Milton.
Yeah and look what daddy had become lmao
Lol this guy had guts, conviction, and never stopped learning. Amazing.
Inspiring story of Mr.Hershey. He is a legend! Never gave up and is a born winner.
I'm happy you're back
I love how you put so much effort into each of your videos rather than churning out content just for views. High quality work like this deserves to be recognized. Please don’t sell out like many other business channels.
I appreciate your comments, means a lot to me🙂
@Peyy2G What do you mean by sell out? What did they do?
@@BigCompanyYT I appreciated your efforts, I almost watching everyday to encourage myself to dream big and. live the dream .
@@BigCompanyYTyou are the best
i mean these deserve millions of views its very inspiring.
He was faithful to his dreams....amazing person.
I'm 58 and STILL LOVE HERSHEY'S. The chocolate bar the chocolate Almond and kisses. His story is so inspiring. HE NEVER GAVE UP .
6:12 such great relatives ❤❤
Mr. Hershey accomplish a lot in his youth and in his adult years, and Hershey is thriving stronger than ever today. 💜
No, it's not
Excellent research and factual information. I was fortunate enough to be born and raised in Lancaster County. And old enough to remember visiting Hershey Park, touring the actual factory, the Hershey Kisses Street lights the smell of chocolate in the air, and learning about the history of the Milton Hershey. The Southeastern corner of the state is the Mecca of snacking treats. So many successful food companies in that rather small area. My folks were from Hanover PA. Hanover Pretzels, Utz Chips, Hanover Foods (Vegetables and Fruits). The folks often talked about how the companies worked together during WWII to ensure the troops were fed and the respective companies prospered. I am so proud to be a part of that History. I will always be a Hershey Chocolate gal.
Me too I have lived most of my life in Lancaster County. I like lots of his products but,I will take a Wilbur Bud over a kiss
His school turned out very successful young men. I heard they graduated with a trade and saved $$$, to start their lives.
Milton Hershey took one challenge to the next! Family help was slight and doubting but without those steps it would've never made the true steps to success. Each smallest amount of belief and help was critical to his struggling fame and rise. Milton was a smart strong man . Wow what a story! Thank you for all this history! Just subscribed 👍
Family was not slight and doubting. They literally lent him money again and again! Even after his bankruptcies his aunt sold her home to lend him money!
Ask your mother for a big paper grocery bag. The class is going on a field trip to the chocolate factory. 😊
@@WokOverEasy I was going to post something similar.
Great Share😊
Randy - you made me 😁 🍬🍭
So weird…I was eating a Reese’s cup today (as I do most days 🤫) and felt the urge to look up the story behind Hershey. Today was the day he was born. Wild.
Poor guy had a tough beginning and I'm glad it worked out. Very inspiring story.
Everyone this is half of his hard work He has also created a wonderful school called MHS here near Hershey Park!!! For all low-income families, it's true look it up you'll be more than grateful!!! He was a wonderful person ❤ 🙏
Umm he did put it in this documentary,didn't you watch it ?.😁
lol did you even watch the documentary? He clearly stated that.
What I learnt from this story is never to give up, he failed numerous times, but he kept on trying. Also he was never shy of asking for help and he also took loans... Thanks for dis documentary
Wow!! Im crying Im so touched by his courage and fortitude!! He was amazing! And look how he gave a better life to so many people!! Just amazing!
Isn't this beautiful story? I love it as much as I love Hershey's dark chocolate. Thank you Milton God bless you
Came acroos this account and i'm happy to say that it is the best documentary based channel in KZhead..
I swear this is one of the best documentary i have ever seen . PLZ keep making like these content
unselfish businessman.... he built the business, wealth, city, workers, people, humane, charity, future & etc.... the list goes on. A very very very good example as an icon. 💪🏼💯💥✅🔄
Great story, I just wish the company does not confine sea creatures
WOW! HE NEVER GAVE UP! He was a special man. It's best to stay with what is working!!
If you get a chance, take a trip to Hershey, PA. This man was God sent. Their school is still opened. Its a beautiful area. The factory is amazing too.
I love the Hershey Kiss street lights 😁
If I'm not mistaken, soccer star & current captain of USMNT Christian Pulisic hailed from Hershey.
@@Resol26yeah we gotta lotta good athletes in this area. Mostly American football players though like Micah parsons
OUTSTANDING COMPILATION! History is not even known to Americans. In my 60s and I'd never heard his complete story. A thousand Thank You's and I'm now subscribed!!!!
Her mom was his strength all this time. And his life was his motivation to not give up no matter what. 🙏🏼
I remember watching a WW II documentary about the kind of food the soldiers eat, one scene stood out in the video was about a child, the child said when the American soldiers liberated the camp he was in one of the gave him an Hershey’s chocolate bar, in his own words “the taste of freedom is sweet and chocolaty” It was some of the first things he eat from being starve all the time in that horrible camp.
How wonderful, that he preserved and got his wishes! A wonderful story! Everybody should go out and buy a Hershey bar in his memory! I always loved the Hershey bar with almonds!
Persevered*? Preservation is good too.
This video should be shared with all business-minded children.
..awe Milton💔🥺 ..poor little Sarena💔😞 ..thank you from th other side Mr Milton ..you broke a generational curse in your bloodline & that is truly commendable Sir🖤✨️ ..Rest in Heavenly Peace Beautiful Soul✨️🙏🏼✨️
damn what a businessman, he never gave up
Really cool. The coolest part, if it's accurate, is how he insisted that indigenous farmers and cultivators had adequate, era specific arguably exceptional housing. Crazy that he doesn't get more recognition for being ahead of his times.
Seems very dissimilar to other, modern executives. I think we would call what he did, socialist like unionism, don't you think? Odd, isn't it?
...think they might call him a bit too "woke", perhaps, don't you?
This story inspired me so much , failed is the recipe for success.best wishes to all from Jamaica,who has been there since the beginning,and still holding the faith in their business.one love 😘💕
Well, I always buy the Hershey cocoa powder for baking. I have tried other brands but they don’t taste the same like Hershey brand. He is a very determined person. Thank you for sharing. The great success story. 🙏🙏🙏🙏💕
What a tough but amazing life 😢 He definitely deserves to be remembered for as long as possible. He probably helped provide for generations of his family 😳 what a champ 😊
And people shouldn't say Hersheys sucks all the time.
@@user-hamburger795 I don't think that at all 🫤
Mr Hershey was an avid art collector, brought lots of fantastic artworks from all over Europe, I bought one of his collections at an auction years ago ! It’s a carving of Henry VIII, in fact it has “HEINRICH VIII” engraved at the bottom ! It’s workmanship, precision and detail is beyond any human capabilities IMO. I look at it a dozen times daily and still can’t find even a microscopic flaw to it and that’s using a 10 X loupe magnification ! The man was highly selective when buying objects of art, he understood and enjoyed the beauty of art’s beauty. What a man
Amazing man, never gave up on his dreams.
His story is incredible!!! Never give up on your dreams.
Respect to the boy who invented Hershey's 😔
A number of lessons to learn from his life and struggles.
I liked hearing that he built a town for his employees and their families.
In 1979, I relocated from Philadelphia, PA to Hershey, PA. Big city to small town with the cultural shock that accompanied the relocation (I moved in December and that didn't help in the changes in my life). It was the spring of 1980, when I discovered many on the scenic attractions of the town of Hershey, including Founder's Hall. In the rotunda is a statue of Mr. Hershey standing next to a young boy. Beneath them on the base was written, "Milton S. Hershey... His deeds are his monument, his life is our inspiration" Though I only spent a few years living in the Hershey area, I have continued to regard Hershey, PA as my unofficial home (currently reside in Florida) and Mr. Hershey to be my inspiration in life. My father passed away when I was 11 years old and I've been blessed to have had several people enter my life to guide me along the journey and indirectly, Mr. Hershey's life and deeds were a part of that blessing. Hershey, PA was and continues to be a special place...worthy of a visit by all.
Hilton Hershey did everything it take to keep growing he failed and never gave up. Awesome 👏
Love his determination to become a successful businessman. And without it, we would have never tasted Hershey’s chocolate. Love these stories; and the history of how these products & company’s developed. But since they had no children , who actually inherited the Hershey company?
I think his school for children got 40%??? That had to be an AWESOME TAX WRITE OFF!!!
What a great story! Great man, indeed. Determination and courage paid off. Many lives benefitted from Milton Hersheys.
wow!!! its because of you I can get such an insight of the way these people handled their ups and downs of their lives in such a way
This is what you call a REAL entrepreneur 🚀 brilliant video 💫
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What a wonderful person he was. I was getting nervous everytime he went bankrupt. Great story
Why were you getting nervous? Did you afraid he DIDN’T succeed in the chocolate industry? 😂
I live in Pennsylvania-a couple hours from Hershey Park. We went there yearly, which I eventually dreaded, as my friends went to bigger & better places, although, I do think 🤔 at least once or twice is a must to smell the chocolate 🍫 entering & leaving the park. We also had field trips here. I would always tell my kids that I would send them to Milton Military school, if they didn’t listen, but I really never knew the backstory. Quite interesting finding out this late in life.
His story make me cry that’s a real man
Wow!!! Thank You so much Mr.Milton Hershey 😊🎉❤ 🍫 R.I.P. Chocolate Man, you are an inspiration to us all.
Loved his grit and determination! Hershey is my favorite brand of chocolate.
Nice to hear of a Denver connection with Hershey. Just like Henry Ford, Milton Hershey did the smart thing by buying and controlling the sources of the ingredients, or in Ford's case, parts.
He opened his chocolate factory in Cuba, and named the town, Hershey. He also grew sugar cane, near the factory. This is what saved his business, while other chocolate businesses were struggling, because sugar was very expensive at the time.. In addition, he also financed the construction of craftsman style homes, schools, and churches for his employees, in Cuba. My maternal grandmother worked for Hershey as a clothes cleaning service. Also, my mother's brother-in-law, was a member of the baseball team financed by Hershey. This kind of chocolate is my mom's favorite. Milton Hershey had many struggles, but he had resilience, was adamant, and believed that his dream, would come true, which did. 🥰
what a inspiring life of Hershey Milton ❤❤❤
Milton Hershey not that!!
A town near us is Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, once the "Hershey Chocolate Capital of Canada", until it shut down in 2008 after 46 years of operation! Now, 15 years later, they have bought their original building back from Tweed / Canopy Growth Corp., and appear to be coming back in some form - which is good news indeed! Thank you for this very informative video that taught me about the history of Mr. Hershey!
What I've learned from this is his being resilient and sticking to one thing or something not far from it.
I owe my happiness to this man 😢
My fiancé and I have lived in Hershey for 2 years now. I’ve been to the factory and the amusement park, so I knew the story, but it’s still so fascinating to me. I love living in Hershey.
Damnnn the failures. Really inspires me when u see how much shit and lows all these people had undergone to achieve what they have now
Mother is very strong supportive and loving
I used to live in Hershey PA! It was honestly the best place to grow up. I went to Hershey High School. Alot of my friends were what they call parents at Milton Hershey boarding school. It is a place like this I dream of for my own kids to grow up with. It was devastating to the area and economy when the Hershey factory left and went to Mexico. I left around that time myself.
Yes, it was a big set back for the community of Hershey. Fortunately for all of us the city of Hershey focused on the assets that remained and the town is vibrant again.
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Hershey was from a well off family overall. Without the help of the mother, father, uncle and Aunt, he would have faced bigger problems. The money given and loaned to him combined with his drive and intelligence made him win.
The ups and downs of this genius is inspiring, when technology wasn’t that great in those days….. 🙏 for this valuable and great information ❤
He didn't get anything from his father, in fact, his father is kinda like leech. Everytime Milton would get a job and save some money his father would come back and ask for money to start some business scheme. Of course the business would fail and Milton would look for another job. This happened many times.His maternal uncles, who are farmers, urge him to give up father and work for them as farmer. Milton wanted to be independent and start his own candy business, so he would ask for a loan from his uncles. His uncles think he's also unlucky like Father. Good thing his mother persevered and and Milton was given a chance.
I could see the title of a feature film about his life and legacy: MILTON Staring Robert Downey JR.
Milton wasn’t just handed the money and that was that. He learned how to make candy from other companies he worked for when he was younger. His father didn’t help him with money, and at one point his uncles refused to give him another loan. Milton worked hard to make his company successful. Even small businesses today get loans from banks.
@@EnlightnMe48yes Robert Downey jr. But I would name it Hershey but in old timey letters
What an amazing story about humility, perseverance and determination🙏🏽🌈
The man does it again. Great video👍🏽
interesting. Dick Winters, in Band of Brothers, lived in Hershey. It is where he was living when interviewed for the series.
I just ate a Hershey mini chocolate bar, and now, knowing the story about it I am very inspired by him. I am a bit older than 10 so knowing that he went through so much as a young age made me realize how lucky I was. Thank you, young Milton for your chocolate that I absolutely love still
This is a story of accomplishment, but it is also a very sad story. How his little sister died and it was only him and his mother left. His father does not count as he was never a father or a husband. He was a scammer who was always looking for an easy way to become rich. Then for Hershey to not be able to have children of his own is even more heartbreaking. His only family was his mother and his wife then they passed away. Even though he had his 😮uncles and his Aunt who supported him. It doesn’t compare to having siblings and your own children. He worked so hard to become successful but had no one to leave his fortune to. Goes to show, No one knows, Who they work for. I’m really glad he was able to achieve the success he wanted. He truly deserved it. He was a kind, caring and hardworking.
I live a few minutes from heresy's chocolate, we enjoy the nice outdoor shops and what he did for the local area..
❤😊This story is so good 👍 My favorite thing is his aunt's story. She's great 👍. And smart. And she loved him. When second time he asked loan money from her, she decided time limits. He had to desperate do job. 😂
Wow, great story. I’ve been to Hershey park with my kids. Good times. Never did know the history. Thanks.
Wow, what a FINE STORY, of an exceptionally FINE MAN !!! ❤ Thank you so much for putting this together! And you know what..growing up in the 60s, those bars were still just a nickel !!! Thank goodness he had good plans and people in place, to carry on for everyone's sake. ❤
This is very inspiring. Thanks for making this video
A perfect example of failure being huge part of the process to persevering and succeeding. Never give up because success might be right around the corner.
This is an incredible story!!!! It is really something to learn what is behind the whole story every time I walk into a convenience store and buy and enjoy a Hershey chocolate bar.
THEIR CANDY BARS HAVE GOTTEN SMALLER AND THE PRICES WENT UP. GREAT DOCUMENTARY
Awesome content! Really looking forward to the next one
THANK FOR THIS WONDERFUL STORY ABOUT HERSEY COMPANY ❤
Third time is a charm. l loved this documentary and l have just found this channel. Just subscribed and HELLO from Australia.
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The family was his greatest asset both when he was just starting up and when he became great their support and presence kept him going. No wonder Christ emphasized so much on the family. This is great. Charity truly begins at home. Kudos to you for the video.
Christ emphasized spiritual family! He said "whoever does not hate their mother and brothers cannot be my disciple." He is saying here that your true family is fellow believers!
Which he got from his Jewish heritage.
My 2 stepbrothers went to the Hershey school...they were very well cared from. They both said they loved it there. All needs met...clothing and medical...etc.
Milton’s original store still stands on the north side of 9th and spring garden street in Philadelphia
Please continue making videos like this!!!!! Amazing motivation!
Great man! Thanks for sharing his story.
Thank you Mr. Hershey for creating my all-time favorite candy treat.
Merry Christmas Yall🎄
High quality video! Nice voice, helpful information, evocative images
Glad you’re enjoying
Keep up with the inspiring and great content, I learning a lot from the this real stories - that's just give me the desire to keep growing a business of mine!
Still there is a town called Hershey in Matanzas, Cuba!! Very interesting and inspiring story !!
❤Thank you for sharing the story of Milton Hershey. Blessed and inspired. 😊