Gary Kusin - Founder of GameStop | When You Lose Everything

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The GuestGary Kusin is a pioneering American entrepreneur and business executive, best known as the co-founder of GameStop, a Fortune 500 company that revolutionized the video game retail industry. His journey began in cosmetics, founding Babbage's in 1984, which evolved into GameStop under his visionary leadership. Kusin's strategic acumen transformed GameStop from a single store into a global powerhouse with over 7,000 locations across 14 countries, reshaping how consumers access and experience video games.Beyond GameStop, Kusin's impact on the business world is far-reaching. As CEO of Kinko's from 2001 to 2004, he orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, culminating in its $2.4 billion acquisition by FedEx. His expertise has been sought by technology giants, serving on the boards of Cirrus Logic and Sabre Holdings. Kusin's contributions to business have earned him prestigious recognitions, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and induction into the Dallas Business Hall of Fame. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garykusin-author/        https://www.garykusin.com/      ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  The Product Boss Podcast - https://www.theproductboss.com/podcastNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryDemostack - https://www.demostack.comMiro - https://miro.com/successpodPolicygenius - https://www.policygenius.com ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:02 - Gary’s Biggest Career Lesson08:11 - The Role of Risk in Gary’s Journey09:57 - Life After Selling a Company11:42 - The Original Name of GameStop15:17 - The Spark Behind GameStop22:27 - Types of Entrepreneurs22:46 - Building a Loyal Fanbase29:34 - GameStop vs. Laura Mercier36:39 - Life Post-Laura Mercier40:56 - Sponsor: The Product Boss Podcast31:37 - Selling to Private Equity43:43 - Business Book or Memoir?47:38 - Lessons from Gary’s Journey54:14 - Ensuring Deal Success1:00:09 - Insights from Gary’s Book1:03:27 - Emotional Intelligence & Growth1:09:26 - Finding the Right Mentor1:11:43 - Advice to a Younger Self1:13:43 - Balancing Work and Life