David Baszucki Quotes

Chick-fil-A is what it is today because of its people, purpose and product.

The Ford Motor Co. should stand for something more than cars and trucks. There is a Ford way of doing things that we cannot lose... We need to be continuously polishing that Ford oval.

I think if companies start reinventing themselves and focus on the customer experience more, they will win out in the end.

Starbucks has a role and a meaningful relationship with people that is not only about the coffee.

We asked ourselves what we wanted this company to stand for. We didn't want to just sell shoes. I wasn't even into shoes - but I was passionate about customer service.

Leaders must be reminded that Businesses exist for the service of men.

Companies become rich because they find a way to serve others better. And if someone at your company is not serving your customers, it hurts more than your company; it hurts America.

I've never gone into business to make money. Every Virgin product and service has been made into a reality to make a positive difference in people's lives. And by focusing on the happiness of our customers, we have been able to build a successful group of companies.

If you ask the CEO of some major corporation what he does, he will say, in all honesty, that he is slaving 20 hours a day to provide his customers with the best goods or services he can and creating the best possible working conditions for his employees.

I do not work for the shareholder, to be honest. I work for the customer.

I often wonder what the world would be like if more companies were like Apple.

As someone who started a company with an idea of creating a luxury brand with a soul, I needed to learn more about how I effect change.

I think at least my philosophy of leadership is you focus more on the areas you have to improve or the mistakes than you do on your successes. And that's just how I am in real life. I don't want to let down my customers, my employees, my shareholders.

Values-based business behavior is no longer simply an interesting option - it's crucial to your survival. Once you understand your mission and values, you have a strong basis for evaluating your practices and aligning them accordingly.

Microsoft is not about greed. It's about innovation and fairness.

I work with CEOs and their executive teams... and very few of these people are really indifferent about their employees or their customers.

Design and branding are inextricably linked to the way in which society, culture, the environment, and business interact.

If you look at the brands that I like, there are brands I like because of the clothes; then, there are brands I like because of their attitude and mentality.

Above all else, protect your brand. If you or your company doesn't live up to your brand's promise, own up to your error.

Globalization means that business strategy and business ethics cannot be separated from each other.

Oh, we don't have a grandiose marketing plan. We sell products that work, that we like.

When a brand says, 'Our product is great, and we think it'll be great for anyone that loves it, too,' that's the ultimate marketing message.

The strength of brand loyalty begins with how your product makes people feel.

Illamasqua is a great brand with great people.

Advertising decisions are based on what's best for MyPillow, my employees and my customers.