Michael was intrigued by those last words.
"Golden 500? Elaborate."
Jimmy went on to explain to Michael that there was a ranking between companies all over the world.
This ranking was compiled only by respected journalists and newspapers throughout the globe and was based on the wealth and influence of a company.
"The current top 1 in the world is none other than the Vanderbilt Business, sir! But, I know that for most companies, it is an impossible dream to topple the number one spot. So, just getting in the top 500 spot is already an amazing milestone as it is!"
Michael had never heard of this ranking before, probably because his mother and father didn't really talk to him much about the Vanderbilt business. They told him they were the wealthiest family in the world, and that was enough.