When tough times hit, some companies and leaders fold and others find the silver lining. Maintaining focus on what matters most makes it possible to seize opportunities that others don’t even see and ensure that the company and their employees stay intact. Holly Gotfredson is the President and Owner of American Metal Craft, Inc. an architectural metal manufacturing…
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This Week in Business History for March 14th: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Liz Claiborne Inc
In this episode of “This Week in Business History”, host Scott W. Luton dives into a business legend: the incomparable Liz Claiborne. Scott takes us through key aspects of her journey, from Claiborne’s inauspicious beginnings to the founding of her company – – to some of the unique aspects of how Liz Claiborne Inc. operated, including its keys to success…
This Week in Business History for August 30th: Everyone knows it’s Slinky
In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner remembers key innovations, inventions, and firsts that took place between August 30th and September 3rd. In our main story, she tells the wild but true story behind the discovery of the Slinky and the journey that it started for one family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We’ll also hear about…
This Week in Business History Episode 50
In this episode, host Scott W. Luton delves into the story of Dr. Lillian Gilbreth, whom many refer to as “the Mother of Modern Management” and “America’s First Lady of Engineering”. Scott shares how she defied the societal norms of the day to not only earn advanced degrees & respect…
This Week in Business History – Episode-41
In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton shares the interesting ups & downs of the popular Stuckey’s enterprise, where “every traveler is a friend”. The 80+ year old company has visionary & passionate new leadership & is headed in exciting new directions. Scott also dives into the remarkable story behind Liquid Paper…including just how Liquid Paper, The Monkees & MTV are all connected.