Tory Burch: Combining Incredible Patience and Explosive Speed

Successful entrepreneurs have to find a way to combine both incredible patience and explosive speed. Sounds paradoxical? Perhaps, but that same, seemingly conflicting combination has powered the success of fashion designer Tory Burch.

In this episode of Masters of Scale, you’ll hear how Tory’s remarkable story combines patience and speed. You’ll hear how Tory went from a tomboy who hadn’t worn a dress until prom, to cold-calling a New York fashion designer after graduation and getting hired sight unseen. You’ll learn why she ignored the conventional wisdom about fashion and opened her own store from Day One, and how she was in such a hurry that she opened her metaphorical doors even though her literal, physical store doors didn’t arrive in time for her Fashion Week launch event!

As always, I'd like to hear your thoughts and reactions to this episode. When have you displayed the patience to say “no,” so that you could later say “YES!” and launch an all-out effort?

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And if, after listening to this episode, you love Tory’s story, there’s still time to apply to the Tory Burch Foundation’s Fellows Program for empowering women entrepreneurs. Get your application in by November 19, and you might be selected to receive five days of networking and workshops at the Tory Burch Offices in New York, a $5,000 grant, and an entire year of access to educational programs and other opportunities. Click here to apply!