EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 41 MIN
From Bolton to Billions: The Reebok Story | Joe Foster at Elite Business Live
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In this powerful closing keynote at Elite Business Live, Reebok founder Joe Foster takes us on a remarkable journey from a small family workshop in Bolton to building one of the most recognisable global brands in sport and fashion. With honesty, warmth and sharp business insight, Joe shares: How Reebok began in 1958 after breaking away from his family’s failing shoe business The 11-year uphill battle to enter the U.S. market How a chance aerobics trend — and Jane Fonda — triggered explosive growth The emotional toll behind the success, including personal loss and business challenges His unique philosophy on what it really takes to build something that lasts This is more than a story about shoes — it’s about perseverance, reinvention, and the mindset behind global success. 📖 Want the full story? Pick up Joe Foster’s book Shoemaker for the untold history of Reebok. 🔔 Subscribe for more world-class business insights and keynote moments from Elite Business Live. #EliteBusinessLive #Reebok #JoeFoster #Shoemaker #Entrepreneurship #BrandBuilding #Leadership #BusinessJourney #GlobalSuccess
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