From $100 to a Multimillion-Dollar Exit - Fueling Success with Reptilian Drive with Eric Malka | BWI #162

Episode 162 - From $100 to a Multimillion-Dollar Exit - Fueling Success with Reptilian Drive with Eric Malka   Eric Malka tells us how he went from being a 17-year-old immigrant with $100 in his pocket to building and selling The Art of Shaving to Procter & Gamble. He shares how a drive to prove himself shaped his path, the realities behind startup success, and why entrepreneurs must first define what they truly want.   Key Takeaways:   -       Starting small allows room to test, learn, and improve.   -       Brand aesthetics and business logistics are both critical to success.   -       Define what you want before launching a business: lifestyle or scale.   Resources:   Eric Malka is an entrepreneur, brand builder, investor and published author with more than 30 years’ experience in Luxury Consumer Goods. As co-founder and former CEO of The Art of Shaving he is a pioneer of the luxury men’s grooming industry, leading the company from start up to international expansion. In 2009, The Art of Shaving was acquired by Gillette/Procter & Gamble – Eric was tapped by P&G to continue in his role as CEO through the end of 2010. In 2014 he established Strategic Brand Investments; a private equity fund specialized in helping early-stage entrepreneurs develop iconic brands and grow businesses.   -       https://www.ericmalka.com/     …………………………………………   Connect with Jeanne:   I believe that Anything is Possible and that people have the genius within them to find and live in their Genius Zone, their ultimate potential, and to live in abundance without burnout and without burning those who surround them.   For more information on Jeanne's coaching programs for coaches and consultants:   -       https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews/   For elite coaching for CEOs, celebrities, and icons:   -       https://jeanneomlor.com/private-label-advisory/   Follow Jeanne on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/jeanneomlor/