The First Men’s Wearhouse — George Zimmer

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150George Zimmer built a brand from scratch. He opened the first Men’s Wearhouse store when he was 24. And he spent the next 41 years growing the company into a $2 billion menswear powerhouse … until his tenure came to a sudden end. Zimmer sits down with host Charles Mizrahi to tell the story of his meteoric rise and fall at Men’s Wearhouse and how he’s making a comeback.Topics Discussed:An Introduction to George Zimmer (00:00:00)The First Men’s Wearhouse (00:05:33)A Taste of Success (00:17:48) Menswear Giant (00:24:39) From Houston to New York (00:33:10)A Unique Board (00:38:28)Boardroom Betrayal (00:48:05)The Next Venture (00:54:24)No Regrets (01:08:08)Guest Bio:George Zimmer is the founder of Men’s Wearhouse, where he served as CEO and chairman for 41 years. Under his leadership, the company became the largest retailer of men’s specialty clothing in the U.S. Zimmer is also the author of I Guarantee It, which chronicles his entrepreneurial journey. And he’s currently the chairman, CEO, and founder of Generation Tux, an online rental platform for menswear.Resources Mentioned:·      I Guarantee It: The Untold Story Behind the Founder of Men’s Wearhouse·      Generation TuxTranscript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

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I’m Charles Mizrahi. I currently write Alpha Investor — one of America’s fastest-growing investment publications — and have had nearly 40 years of experience as a floor trader, hedge fund manager and money manager on Wall Street. In fact, I was once named the No. 1 trader in the nation by Barron’s. But the story of my rise through the ranks is about more than just success — it’s about achieving the American Dream. You see, I didn’t grow up wealthy. But I did grow up with the belief that America was the greatest nation on earth — a land of freedom and opportunity. And right now, I’m on a mission to prove that it still is. Although we’re constantly being told by the media that America’s best days are behind her … I know the opposite to be true. That’s exactly why I started Real Talk: The Charles Mizrahi Show. With this podcast, I want to help you — and as many other Americans as possible — rekindle the American Dream and realize that we, the people, have everything we need to get ourselves back on track. Each episode features in-depth conversations with high-profile guests who share their own unique American Dream stories, and their views on the current state of our nation. I’ll also share with you my passion for teaching everyday people how to prosper through America’s greatest wealth creator: the stock market. Because I believe we all have a patriotic duty to give back to this country — which has done so much for us.