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Episode 41: Chris Burch - Curiosity Fuels Creativity

Episode 41: Chris Burch - Curiosity Fuels Creativity

FromWhy Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin


Episode 41: Chris Burch - Curiosity Fuels Creativity

FromWhy Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
May 31, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Co-founder of Tory Burch LLC, founder & CEO Burch Creative Capital, a private investment company. Chris has also partnered with Ellen DeGeneres to create her ED by Ellen fashion and home goods brand. He's is a creative wizard. Now a billionaire, Chris shares his life-long entrepreneurial journey and some advice for people who pitch him their ideas. We talk about his areas of focus for future investments and industries that have caught his eye. Chris shares a Why Not Now? moment that shaped his career. Why Chris views fear as a positive thing when evaluating entrepreneurs. How getting straight F's in grade school and listening to talk radio at night led to his current path. The very beginning of Tory Burch LLC. Pet peeves Chris has for people who are pitching him to invest in their companies. What it's like to collaborate with Ellen DeGeneres. How Chris keeps his mind healthy. Something Chris has been thinking about and now he's asking himself, “Why Not Now?” What Chris is listening to right now. What keeps Chris up at night? Pirates or Ninjas, who’s tougher in Chris's opinion? What advice Chris would give to his younger self.  
Released:
May 31, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

You know that thing you've been thinking about doing? Why Not Now? This show has been created because I believe the world will be a better place if more people ask themselves, "Why Not Now?" Each episode you'll hear from a professional Why Notter and learn how they answered the question and took action so you can too.