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The Playbook With David Meltzer

Success Isn't a Straight Path | Interview With Men's Wearhouse Founder, George Zimmer

The Playbook With David Meltzer

David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com

Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

4.61.9K Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2021

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, George Zimmer, Founder of Men's Wearhouse, discusses: [:54] - How his voice (and beard) became intertwined with the Men’s Wearhouse image [7:10] - The single best lesson he’s learned from the ups and downs he’s experienced in business [7:49] - Why not being afraid to be considered a “rebel” can lead to your biggest successes [15:49] - The key to ensuring that your decisions pay off in the long run Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! [email protected] Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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I think what's fascinating about life is much like Siddhartha

0:07.0

that we're all on this journey where we suffer trauma

0:14.0

and disappointment, but it's then offset by victory, achievement, and success.

0:25.0

This is the flavor.

0:26.0

I have a legend here with me.

0:29.0

I've worn his clothes for years.

0:30.0

I've listened to his commercials, watched his commercials.

0:32.0

He is a brand himself and he's written a new book.

0:36.0

I have George Zimmer, the CEO, founder of Men's Warehouse

0:42.0

and he's written a book.

0:43.0

I guarantee it, the untold story behind the founder of the Men's Warehouse.

0:48.0

Welcome to the playbook, George.

0:50.0

Thank you, David.

0:51.0

It is a pleasure and that was very kind.

0:55.0

Very true, by the way.

0:57.0

Very true.

0:58.0

And I got to start because I grew up with a mom in your family maybe like this as well,

1:03.0

but my mom believed in Dr. Lawyer or Failure and being an entrepreneur was not in my family lineage,

1:12.0

but yet you have a family lineage in your industry.

1:18.0

And I was wondering what impact your mother or father had on your career decisions

1:23.0

as this is a big issue for a lot of entrepreneurs?

1:27.0

Well, you're right.

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