What did your grandfather Ben’s commandments teach you about how to run a company?
Replied byGreg Marcus
President & CEO, The Marcus Corporation at The Marcus Corporation
Niche: Retail, Production
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2015 or
Ben’s commandments say your associates are your most important asset, so treat them that way. Own your own real estate. Keep your balance sheet strong. Those ideas sound simple, but they shaped every big decision. During the pandemic especially, that conservative, long-term mindset is a big reason we are still here.
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