From Pizza to Champagne: Terri Eagle’s Sparkling Recipe for Reinventing Success

Joe Pardavila sits down with Terri Eagle, renowned luxury marketing leader and author of The Champagne CEO: A Sparkling Journey of Success Through Courage, Confidence, and Collaboration. With over 25 years of experience shaping iconic brands like L’Oreal, Mont Blanc, and David Yurman, Terri shares her remarkable journey from slinging pizzas at her family’s Seattle shop to becoming a visionary in the luxury industry. Discover how Terri’s early lessons in customer service and work ethic from her father fueled her relentless drive, and learn why she’s been dubbed the “Madonna of entrepreneurs” for her ability to reinvent herself across industries. Dive into her insights on storytelling’s critical role in luxury branding, the art of building passionate teams, and fostering joy in high-pressure workplaces. Terri also unveils her latest venture, the Terri Eagle Group, a consultancy dedicated to helping businesses refine sales strategies, marketing, and operational excellence. From hilarious anecdotes about oversized Texas furniture in a NYC apartment to heartfelt reflections on her 32-year marriage with husband Bart Eagle, this episode is a toast to resilience, innovation, and living life to the fullest. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that sparkles with wisdom for aspiring leaders and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.

TERRI EAGLE is a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer, specializing in growth and marketing strategies for top businesses. With more than 25 years of experience, Terri has led growth strategies for luxury brands, including L’Oreal, Montblanc, David Yurman, John Hardy and Morilee. A transformational leader, she has driven small to large scale business modernization while creating organizational and customer value. Terri has a proven ability to recruit and build high performing teams. As a trusted mentor, she guides both seasoned and emerging leaders toward success. Business and marketing growth strategies are a winning combination for her career success. She has been part of 6 different business industries, with an expertise in brand reinvention, strategic innovation, and change management to foster growth. Originally from Seattle, Terri now lives in New York City, with her husband Bart, and their pup Kazzy, loves cooking and entertaining, travel, music, cycling, and Anguilla beaches for R&R.