Before founding Sears, what was Richard Warren Sears' occupation?
Banker
Railroad agent
Farmer
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Answer
Richard Warren Sears worked as a railroad agent before founding Sears, Roebuck and Company. He used his knowledge of the railroad industry to help build his mail-order business, which eventually became one of the largest retail companies in the United States.
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