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Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder

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This is my third time reading this book. It gets better every time I read it. This episode is what I learned from rereading "Estée: A Success Story" (https://a.co/d/b9MThPy) by Estée Lauder. Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger said it was a crime that more business schools didn't study Henry Singleton. I think it's a crime that more entrepreneurs don't study Estée Lauder. She is one of the best founders to ever do it. This is the story of how she went from a childhood obsession, to a single counter in a beauty salon, to a multibillion dollar empire. https://www.founderspodcast.com/ Full Transcript and Show Notes: https://www.founderspodcast.com/episodes/75017039/senra-361-estee-lauder David Senra: https://x.com/FoundersPodcast?s=20

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0:00 - 0:30
0:29 duration90 words

The Essence of Business

In this segment, the speaker reflects on Estée Lauder's philosophy of business as a lifelong commitment, emphasizing that true entrepreneurship is an act of love. Lauder's perspective challenges the notion that business is merely a job, highlighting the importance of passion and persistence in achieving success.

"i hope you enjoy this episode on Estee Lauder she's one of my favorite entrepreneurs it's the third time I've read her autobiography business is not something to be tried on it's not a distraction not..."

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0:30 - 1:10
0:40 duration111 words

The Power of Persistence

The speaker discusses Lauder's belief that persistence is the key ingredient for success in entrepreneurship. He recounts Lauder's early struggles and the discouragement she faced from advisors, illustrating how her determination led her to pursue her dreams despite the odds.

"well perhaps although I've known many enormously successful people who are not gifted in any outstanding way not blessed with particular Talent is it then intelligence certainly intelligence helps but..."

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1:10 - 1:50
0:40 duration112 words

Defying Doubt

This segment highlights Lauder's early experiences in the cosmetics industry, where she faced skepticism from her accountant and lawyer. Despite their warnings about the high mortality rate in the cosmetics business, Lauder's unwavering belief in her vision propelled her forward.

"find the route around the stone wall it's the immovable stubbornness that will not allow you to Cave in when everyone says give up just before we decided to commit ourselves to Cosmetics full-time our..."

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1:50 - 2:30
0:40 duration112 words

First Year Sales

The speaker shares insights from Lauder's autobiography, detailing her first year in business, where she achieved $50,000 in sales. This segment emphasizes the humble beginnings of her empire and sets the stage for her remarkable growth in the cosmetics industry.

"who try to belittle your Ambitions small people always do that but the really great make you feel that you too can become great our first year sales amounted to about $50,000 expenses Aid up just abou..."

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2:30 - 3:10
0:40 duration142 words

The Catalyst of Cruelty

Lauder recounts a painful memory from her early career that shaped her resolve. A cruel comment from a customer at a beauty salon ignited her determination to succeed, illustrating how negative experiences can serve as powerful motivators.

"she was 77 when she is writing these words and still working every day still going strong the way I think about her is I really think she's just an American Badass I say this over and over again I rea..."

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3:10 - 3:50
0:40 duration136 words

Beauty as a Lifelong Mission

In this segment, Lauder reflects on her lifelong obsession with beauty and how it became the foundation of her business. She discusses the historical significance of beauty and its universal appeal, emphasizing that beauty transcends cultural and economic barriers.

"her company they did $50,000 of Revenue I think last year they did something like 16 billion the company's almost 80 years old and what's remarkable is that her Empire starts as just a small concessio..."

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3:50 - 4:30
0:40 duration135 words

The Role of Self-Respect

Lauder explains how beauty contributes to self-respect and confidence. She argues that feeling beautiful enhances one's self-esteem and social interactions, reinforcing the idea that beauty is not just superficial but deeply tied to personal empowerment.

"maybe I wouldn't have become Estee Lauder if it hadn't been for her at the moment she was cast in my memory to last there forever I despised her simply thinking about that incident brings back pain sh..."

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4:30 - 5:10
0:40 duration153 words

The Importance of Passion

The speaker emphasizes Lauder's belief that passion is essential for success in business. He draws parallels between Lauder's dedication to beauty and the advice of successful entrepreneurs like Charlie Munger, highlighting the importance of pursuing what you love.

"never will anyone say that to me again I promise myself someday I will have whatever I want and then one of the most interesting things is she then starts her autobiography that that's the first story..."

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5:10 - 5:50
0:40 duration154 words

Childhood Influences

Lauder shares memories of her mother and how her beauty routine inspired Lauder's lifelong passion for cosmetics. This segment illustrates the early influences that shaped Lauder's identity and her eventual career in the beauty industry.

"always going to want low prices they're going to want faster delivery and they're going to want wide selection they're going to want that today they're going to want that 10 years from now they're goi..."

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5:50 - 6:30
0:40 duration132 words

The Early Days of Experimentation

In this segment, Lauder describes her childhood experiments with beauty products, showcasing her early entrepreneurial spirit. She reflects on how her fascination with beauty products began at a young age and laid the groundwork for her future business.

"about what they were doing in Rome what Cleopatra was doing what they were doing in Egypt and she says women have always enhanced their god-given love looks it has always been so it will always be so ..."

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6:30 - 7:10
0:40 duration111 words

The Power of Touch

Lauder discusses her innate desire to enhance others' beauty through touch. This segment highlights her early experiences of practicing beauty techniques on family members, showcasing her passion for making others feel beautiful.

"universal appeal of the product and the industry that she built her Empire in beauty transcends class intellects age profession geography virtually every culture and economic barrier there isn't a cul..."

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7:10 - 7:50
0:40 duration159 words

The Journey to Self-Discovery

Lauder reflects on her journey of self-discovery and the importance of trusting one's instincts. She emphasizes that early experiences in beauty shaped her confidence and determination to pursue her dreams.

"talks about it over and over again in fact she says I have never worked a day in my life without selling if I believe in something I sell it and I sell it hard and then the most important relationship..."

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7:50 - 8:30
0:40 duration135 words

Building a Family Business

The speaker discusses how Lauder involved her family in her business, emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive environment. This segment highlights the balance between family and entrepreneurship that Lauder achieved.

"years old she was still beautiful and what I love that EST day's Mother did is she instilled self-confidence and self-belief into her daughter are really really early and it's obvious if you read este..."

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8:30 - 9:10
0:40 duration148 words

The Relentless Pursuit of Beauty

Lauder's relentless pursuit of beauty is showcased in this segment, where she describes her dedication to improving her products. Her obsession with perfection and innovation is highlighted as a key factor in her success.

"that you have an immense passion about in fact I love what the advice that Charlie Munger gave where he said in my whole life I've never been good at something I wasn't very interested in it just does..."

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9:10 - 9:50
0:40 duration106 words

The Birth of Estée Lauder Companies

This segment marks the official founding of Estée Lauder Companies. The speaker discusses the pivotal moments leading up to this milestone and the significance of Lauder's vision in shaping the beauty industry.

"saint-like in her submission to my treatments all of this annoyed my father considerably stop fiddling with other people's faces he'd say but that is what I like to do listen to this paragraph it's in..."

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9:50 - 10:30
0:40 duration138 words

The Importance of Customer Loyalty

Lauder emphasizes the significance of customer loyalty in building a successful business. This segment explores her innovative strategies for cultivating lasting relationships with customers.

"this continues this is what she says about her childhood Obsession a few years later I want to paint a picture of the young girl I was a girl caught up mesmerized by pretty things and pretty people th..."

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10:30 - 11:10
0:40 duration154 words

Innovative Sales Techniques

In this segment, Lauder discusses her pioneering sales techniques, including the concept of giving gifts with purchases. Her intuitive understanding of customer psychology is highlighted as a driving force behind her success.

"I don't understand it I just did and so Estee Lauder has a lot of the same traits that are covered in one of my favorite Talks on YouTube which is called Running Down a Dream how to succeed and thrive..."

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11:10 - 11:50
0:40 duration139 words

The Power of Word of Mouth

Lauder reflects on the power of word-of-mouth marketing in her early business days. This segment illustrates how personal connections and customer recommendations fueled her growth.

"which comes from Ernest Shackleton by endurance we conquer we have in this book think about it she's 77 years old she's writing the book she's talking about an obsession that has taken hold of her alm..."

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11:50 - 12:30
0:40 duration125 words

Breaking into Retail

The speaker discusses Lauder's strategic approach to breaking into retail, particularly her persistence in securing a spot at Saks Fifth Avenue. This segment highlights her determination and innovative thinking.

"has is she starts working at a very young age with her Uncle so she says when I dreamed in my private Universe I dreamed of being a skin specialist and making women beautiful since I had heard that ma..."

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12:30 - 13:10
0:40 duration119 words

The Launch of Youth-Dew

Lauder introduces her groundbreaking product, Youth-Dew, which revolutionized the fragrance market. This segment explores how she positioned the product to appeal to women and drive sales.

"ones that her uncle John makes I recognized in my uncle John my true path he produced his glorious cream in our home working happily over a gas stove I watched I learned I was hypnotized my education ..."

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13:10 - 13:50
0:40 duration121 words

The Role of Family in Business

Lauder discusses the importance of involving family in her business. This segment highlights how her sons contributed to the growth of Estée Lauder Companies and the legacy of entrepreneurship.

"nothing else after school I'd run home to practice being a scientist I began to Value myself so much more to trust my instincts to trust my uniqueness trusting oneself does not always come naturally i..."

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13:50 - 14:30
0:40 duration127 words

The Importance of Networking

The speaker emphasizes Lauder's networking skills and her ability to build relationships with influential figures in the beauty industry. This segment showcases her strategic approach to expanding her business.

"friend who wasn't slathered in our creams deep inside I knew I had found something that mattered much more than popularity My Moment had come and I was not about to miss seasoning it Uncle John loved ..."

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14:30 - 15:10
0:40 duration137 words

The Art of Selling

Lauder shares her insights on the art of selling, emphasizing that success in business requires not only a great product but also the ability to effectively communicate its value to customers.

"years old they have their first kid I think 2 3 years later so she's 24 25 years old she's a housewife and this entire time she doesn't found Estee Lauder Companies till she's 38 this is you know a de..."

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15:10 - 15:50
0:40 duration118 words

Visualizing Success

In this segment, Lauder discusses the power of visualization in achieving business goals. She shares her personal experiences of picturing success and how it contributed to her accomplishments.

"was not good enough I could always make it better I now know that obsession is the word for my Zeal it was never quiet in the house there was always a great audible sense of Industry especially in the..."

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15:50 - 16:30
0:40 duration137 words

The Relentless Pursuit of Dreams

Lauder concludes with a powerful message about the relentless pursuit of dreams. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to stay focused, work hard, and never settle for mediocrity.

"products what they can do for you she did this for fun and that is going to directly lead to this Foundation or excuse me the founding of this Empire which starts at with just a single counter inside ..."