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How to Reinvent a $1m Candle Manufacturer

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Adam Goldberg had to adapt his corporate approach after buying a nearly-closed manufacturer whose sales were down 80%.

Topics in Adam’s interview:

  • Building & exiting a wholesale costume jewelry business
  • Deciding he was too young to retire
  • Acquiring a small, distressed candle business
  • Never go into business with friends
  • Mistakes in over-hiring
  • Trying to be an absentee owner
  • Apologizing to his team
  • Why he prefers small business to corporate
  • Expanding beyond candles
  • Carving out their brand story

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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron

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