263: George Zimmer, Former Founder of Men's Wearhouse

Published: Oct. 7, 2015, 7 a.m.

b'Raise your hand if you\\u2019ve ever rented a tux? Or know someone who\\u2019s rented a tux? It\\u2019s kind of a pain, right? It\\u2019s multiple visits\\u2026you often need to get the tux tailored. It\\u2019s not cheap.The industry is changing\\u2026Today\\u2019s guest is leading the movement.George Zimmer\\xa0is the founder, chairman CEO and honorary tailor of his former company Men\'s Warehouse for over 40 years. In 2013 George left Men\\u2019s Warehouse. News reports suggested at the time it was over disagreements with the board.He\'s now making a comeback with two new business ventures including\\xa0zTailors\\xa0where he is once again revolutionizing the apparel industry providing consumers with a remarkable and highly personalized experience to create high-quality, customizable and affordable tailoring through a national network of tailors. His second venture,\\xa0Generation Tux, is what he\'s calling a "reinvention of the tuxedo rental experience."\\xa0Over the years,\\xa0George\\xa0has helped tens of millions of young men find a tuxedo rental so he\'s putting his past experience to good use offering a high-tech clothing rental experience.For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.


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