#11. Howard Schultz: From Milano to Main Street

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Inflection Moments

David Franklin

17 episodes

6 days ago

Inflection Moments studies the world’s most successful entrepreneurs through the lens of the pivotal turning points in their career. The podcast is brought to you by David Franklin, a 3x Founder and investor in early-stage companies. If you would like to see more from Inflection Moments, head to inflectionmoments.com for our newsletter and bonus resources.

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#11. Howard Schultz: From Milano to Main Street

Inflection Moments

30 minutes 10 seconds

3 weeks ago

#11. Howard Schultz: From Milano to Main Street

This conversation explores the journey of Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, highlighting key inflection points in his life and career that shaped his vision for the company. From his challenging childhood experiences to his innovative ideas about coffee culture, Schultz's story is one of resilience, leadership, and a commitment to core values, especially during times of crisis. The discussion emphasizes the importance of perseverance, the impact of personal experiences on business philosophy, and the necessity of maintaining company values even in challenging economic times.

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(02:48) Inflection Point #1: The Defining Moment With His Father

(05:58) Inflection Point #2: The Trip to Milan

(09:57) Inflection Point #3: The 217 Rejections

(14:58) Inflection Point #4: Closing Every Store for Retraining

(18:38) Inflection Point #5: Choosing Values Over Profits

(23:48) Common Threads

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