The title itself brings so many memories to mind. So despite me not really caring all that much about him I picked this up out of curiosity. He definitely had a leg up in this area based on his fathers job, but he also did build this from the bottom. Blood, sweat and tears he certainly added but he also added something missing from almost all businesses…. He added heart. Heart for his customers as well as his staff. That was felt by all and clearly contributed to his vast success. The story of his ouster and his continued pursuits were all very interesting. This was definitely worth the read.

Although you may disagree with many of his positions, it's no doubt that George Zimmer is a brilliant businessman. In this engaging and readable book, he tells his story, focusing on his business life. i really enjoyed it.

Love > Fear. Growing up in the trailer parks of the 80's, moving out of them in the 90s, and becoming the first person in my immediate family (and only the second person in my triple-digit-numbering extended family) to go to college at the turn of the Millenium, I was one of those kids that saw George Zimmer's famous "You're going to love the way you look. I guarantee it." commercials all over Atlanta TV. (And I *think* they even ran on radio? Though Zimmer never mentions those campaigns in this text. So maybe I'm wrong there. 20+ yr old memories at this point. ;) ) But *being* that (even former) trailer park kid... Mens' Wearhouse prices of $250 and up were a bit too rich for my blood, so I actually shopped at some of the competitors Zimmer mentions late in the text about buying out. :)

With this background, I found this memoir from a man I recognized from TV in my childhood to be quite fascinating. In many ways quite honest - even at times brutally so - and astute, Zimmer openly admits to his luck, sometimes brilliance, and several of the key mistakes he made along the way. He also makes quite clear that he is still hurt by his 2013 ouster from the company he created - and its continual efforts to keep him from becoming a competitor. But in the end, this is a story about a truly remarkable "fortunate son". A hippie who grew to become one of the titans of industry in America. (And who used his money to get the first Medical Marijuana legalization passed.) A progressive who is absolutely dedicated to capitalism. And a man who firmly believes that a paradigm shift from fear to love is what is needed in both industry and society as a whole.

An utterly fascinating read, and a shortish one to boot - I finished it in about 4 hours or so. Very much recommended.

Require reading for anyone in business. George Zimmer is one of the icons of business and this book is an open and honest story of how he was able to build an iconic brand.

The story of George is exciting and captivating as he brings you through his life and the business of Men's Wearhouse.
He wears his heart on his sleeve as can be seen with the transparent and bare it all way of communicating throughout his book.
If you are interested in businessmen biography, then this book is for you.
It covers the business and his personal life pretty clearly.
The development of the story might seem haphazard at the start but the reason of that will be clear as you go into the middle to end of the book.
Overall, it's an enjoyable read and I will recommend you if entrepreneurship is your thing and you are looking for some motivation.

Really I teresti g story. I've shopped on his stores and I've seen the commercials. Never really thought. About the man other than the businessman. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book