Matt Stuller, Founder and Chairman of Stuller Inc., Episode 170
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Matt Stuller is the Founder and Chairman of Stuller Inc., one of the largest jewelry manufacturing and distributing firms in the United States and an industry leader in the domestic and international wholesale jewelry sector. He is a member of The Jewelers Vigilance Committee, the Board at the Jewelry Information Center, and the Board of Directors of the University of Louisiana Lafayette Foundation. Matt is a winner of the National Entrepreneur Of The Year award and is an Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
I’m thrilled to have Matt Stuller with me on the podcast today to discuss how he got his first job in the jewelry sector entirely by accident and how it developed into a lifelong career. We talk about how Stuller Inc. got its most significant break and why Matt’s commitment to excellent customer service saw the company expand nationwide. Matt also shares his tips for maintaining a culture of service and generosity at the company and why leading from the front is imperative.
“We get to use those precious materials to be able to create beautiful things that celebrate very special events in life.” - Matt Stuller
“I wanted to be able to have a lot of customers who owed me a little rather than a handful of customers that ruled me.” - Matt Stuller
“This has been a God-driven mission for me.” - Matt Stuller
This Week on The Wow Factor:
How Matt ended up working in a jewelry store
The practical problems of setting up a jewelry business and some of the challenges Matt faced when looking for his initial funding
How he built his reputation in the jewelry industry
The magic of designing something beautiful that somebody wants to buy and keep as a legacy
How FedEx opened up the doors of opportunity by allowing them to offer next-day delivery
Matt’s perspective on God and faith in business
How to maintain a strong culture of service as a company grows
Some of the causes that Stuller Inc. supports financially and why they are so close the Matt’s heart
Matt Stuller’s Word of Wisdom:
To be successful it takes a lot of hard work. As a leader, you have to set an example; you have to set the pace.
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