#97 Richard Krulik: Viewing Problems as Opportunities

Richard Krulik is the CEO of Briggs & Riley, a well established luggage brand that has been in existence for over 30 years. Richard and I discuss the rich history including:

-how he onboards new employees to create a better culture at work

-why good companies are built on trust -how to prepare in advance of chaos, or as he says "fly the plane"

-how his father led by example

-what he hopes his team would say about him as a leader

-why it's important to view problems as opportunities

-how they demonstrate company values like "smart & steady"

-why it's important to travel for personal growth

#44 Richard Krulik: CEO of Briggs & Riley

Richard Krulik is Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Luggage consisting of its two brands, Briggs & Riley and Solo, two leading innovators of high-quality luggage and business case products.  Krulik is passionate about the travel goods industry. His philosophy is deeply rooted and reflective of the principles that guided his grandfather almost 100 years ago when he owned a prestigious luggage and leather goods store in Vienna, Austria. After getting off the boat in 1940 with his family and nothing more than what he could carry, his grandfather started the company that Krulik’s father eventually joined and grew further. After finishing his formal education, and then working alongside his father for several years, Krulik took the reins as CEO in 1995.

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