Sharon Eyal built one of North America's largest promotional drinkware companies from scratch - growing from under $1M to over $100M in annual sales before selling to Polyconcept in 2019. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, he reveals:
⚡ What You'll Learn:
- How Sharon took over the family business at 20 with ZERO college education
- The counterintuitive strategy that doubled revenue during the 2008 financial crisis- Why focusing on ONE product category made them industry leaders
- The $3M legal battle with Swell that nearly destroyed everything- How he built a 600+ person company with minimal management structure
- The Microsoft-inspired culture that set them apart from competitors
💡 Key Moments:0:00 Introduction to Sharon's incredible journey14:00 Taking over at $1M revenue with 5 employees32:00 The risky bet during 2008 that paid off massively53:00 The Swell lawsuit bombshell that cost $3M to fight1:16:00 Why other industry leaders abandoned him during the lawsuit1:26:00 The $100M+ exit to Polyconcept
🎯 Perfect for:
Entrepreneurs building family businesses
Anyone in manufacturing or B2B sales
Business owners facing legal challenges
People interested in promotional products industry
Sharon's story proves that with relentless work ethic and smart strategy, you can build an empire without fancy degrees or connections. His transparency about the struggles, including a devastating lawsuit that almost ended everything, makes this essential viewing for any serious entrepreneur.Don't miss the part where he explains how 8 jurors could have destroyed his life's work...
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