How I Built This with Guy Raz

How I Built Resilience: Emily Powell of Powell's Books

Dec 10, 2020

24:41

Highlights

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Episode notes

How I Built This Resilience Edition From NPR

03:10

Is Amazon a Le's Channel for Powells?

02:39

Powells - Is There a Future for the Book Store?

02:12

Introduction

3min

Portland Is a City That Believes It Can Survive

3min

I'm Sorry to Hear That. We're Down Till We Just Closed Our Airport Store

3min

Are You Parently the C Eo of the Company?

3min

Is Amazon a Le's Channel for Powells?

3min

How I Built This Resilience Edition From NPR

3min

Are You Seeing More Consumers Supporting Your Business?

2min

The Instore Experience of Powells - Is It a Red Herring?

2min

How Do You Keep Costs Down as a Retailer?

2min

10.

Powells - Is There a Future for the Book Store?

2min

11.

Live Interview With Emily Powell, Owner and CEO of Powell's Books

2min

Emily Powell is the third generation owner and president of Portland, Oregon's iconic independent bookseller, Powell's Books. After having to let go of 90% of her staff in early March, Emily is focused on bringing people back and showcasing Powell's Books' unique in-store experience online. These conversations are excerpts from our How I Built Resilience series, where Guy talks online with founders and entrepreneurs about how they're navigating turbulent times.

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