Bernie Marcus
1929
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Biography
Bernie Marcus is an American businessman and co-founder of The Home Depot, a home improvement retail store. Born in 1929 in Newark, New Jersey, Marcus started his career in retail and management at a young age. In 1978, he and his business partner Arthur Blank founded The Home Depot, which became a huge success. Marcus played a pivotal role in the growth of the company, serving as CEO until 1997. Known for his philanthropy, Marcus has supported various charitable causes and initiatives.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The customer is why we are in business.
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In business, the idea of measuring what you are doing, picking the measurements that count like customer satisfaction and performance... you thrive on that.
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It's all about people. It's about networking and being nice to people and not burning any bridges.
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Giving back is the right thing to do, whether it’s through your work or through donations.
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Take care of your customers and your employees first, and the profits will follow.