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Estée: A Success Story

Book • 1985

This book is an autobiography by Estée Lauder, the founder of the Estée Lauder Companies.

It recounts her early life, her encounter with her uncle who taught her how to make skin products, and her subsequent journey in building a cosmetics business.

The book covers her business triumphs, high society interactions, and the challenges she faced in expanding her company both domestically and internationally.

It also highlights her innovative marketing techniques, such as intentionally spilling perfume at Harrods to gain customer attention.

The autobiography is a mix of personal reminiscence, business insights, and the tension between her career and family life.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

David Senra

as an example of a master of 'doing things that don't scale'.

#275 Paul Graham

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David Senra

as an example of a driven entrepreneur who successfully integrated family and business life.

#878 - David Senra - 15 Harsh Truths From History’s Greatest Founders

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David Senra

in relation to her early business strategy of product sampling.

#333 Red Bull's Billionaire Maniac Founder: Dietrich Mateschitz

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David Senra

in relation to Estée Lauder's approach to balancing family and business.

#234 Sam Walton: Made In America

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Shane Parrish

as an example of a great salesperson and businesswoman who built a multi-billion dollar empire.

Estée Lauder: A Success Story [Outliers]

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David Senra

as one of his favorite entrepreneur autobiographies.

#361 Estée Lauder

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David Senra

to highlight the importance of allies in business.

#265 Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader

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David Senra

as an autobiography detailing her entrepreneurial journey and success.

#217 Estée Lauder

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David Senra

for its insights on visualization and the power of positive thinking.

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David Senra

in the context of visualization techniques used by successful individuals, highlighting Estée Lauder's use of visualization.

#272 Kobe Bryant (The Life)

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David Senra

in relation to the concept of "doing things that don't scale."

#279 What I Learned Before I Sold to Warren Buffett

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David Senra

as an autobiography filled with personality and great ideas.

#136 Estée Lauder

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