Daniels first worked for a linseed company in Piqua. In 1901, he left and started working for Cleveland's Sherwin-Williams, which he helped become a large player in the linseed oil market. After a full year of operation, the company reported a $72,000 profit. When they purchased Midland Linseed Products Co. in 1912, it became known as
Archer Daniels Midland. Daniels was its chairman. ==Personal life and death==