This chapter delves into the experience of facing failure in business and how effective communication and handling of setbacks can turn them into success, as seen in an incident with a prominent ad placement. It also highlights the importance of communicating with stakeholders in business conversations and how it played a crucial role in saving Home Depot. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the significance of charitable involvement beyond financial contributions, providing support, brainpower, and assistance to ensure the success of charitable organizations, while reflecting on the impact of the pandemic on small businesses and the challenges they face.
Whenever you need anything, why would you look anywhere else?
Philanthropist and entrepreneur Bernie Marcus joins James on the show to coincide with the release of his new book, Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back, and Doing it Yourself.
One part chutzpah lesson, one part masterclass in charitable giving, our 93-year-old guest gives straight-ahead answers and personifies the concept of lifelong learning and finding out "how dumb we were yesterday".
Additional topics include:
- Bernie's relationship with Sam Walton (01:50)
- "We want our customers to know, whenever you need anything, why would you look anywhere else?" (09:18)
- How do you build up a sense of what risks to take? (15:11)
- The Marcus Autism Center (17:25)
- Learning to handle and overcome failure (00:22:53)
- Philanthropy through The Marcus Foundation (00:34:32)
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