Get A Life

A Roadmap to Rule the World

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About The Book

THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR THE TIMID

Retailing innovator BOB FISCH has built a super successful career–and life–on bedrock beliefs that set him apart from cookie-cutter CEOs. Bob doesn’t tolerate time-wasting bullshit. He’s your TRUTH-TELLING CEO next door. In the role he relishes as Disruptor-in-Chief, Bob brought retailer rue21 from the brink of extinction to a $1 billion valuation on the strength of 1,200 stores, making it the largest specialty apparel retailer at the time. Now, Bob’s turned his Midas touch to giving back. He has created the Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program for the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), the world-renowned college where he both mentors and incentivizes students to exceed their own expectations. So what are you waiting for?! Crack open this no-holds-barred roadmap to GET A LIFE!

In a post-pandemic world, Fisch’s call to create a stronger identity for yourself by following his principles of fostering Tribal Knowledge, Vision, Mentoring, Legacy, and above all Empathy comes at the perfect time. And his message–that anyone can do this if they follow Fisch’s Rules of Reinvention for creating the best version of you–is powerfully summed up in one of his own personal mantras: THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

About The Author

BOB FISCH is an innovator in specialty apparel retailing, he orchestrated one of the most dramatic turnarounds in recent retail history. As Founder and CEO, he led rue21 from Chapter 11 to the largest specialty apparel retail chain in store count with over 1200 stores. Always eager to raise the bar through new challenges and opportunities, his varied roles currently include author, mentor, investor, consultant, and motivational speaker. “I push people to take charge of their own destiny,” he says, “so they have no regrets and can enjoy life to the fullest. It worked for me.” Reading this book is a great way to find out how his secrets of success can work for you!

Product Details

  • Publisher: Forbes Books (January 24, 2023)
  • Length: 220 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781955884501

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Raves and Reviews

Bob Fisch became a retailer at birth. He understands that “retail is detail” and has been a sensational resource for me personally. He “listens,” we “talk,” and then he “challenges!” I have truly been able to benefit from our relationship in navigating the private equity world as well as an IPO and becoming a publicly traded company in 2015. Bob has “been there, done that!” He’s been invaluable to my success. Bob’s business and life successes enable him to help make the Fisch Tales book an important read for Millennials and Baby Boomers!
MARK BUTLER
CEO, President, and Chairman of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet— One of the strongest retail growth companies in the USA

Bob Fisch has proven over the years to be a quick study in any situation, which helped lead to his tremendous success. But he truly excels in his ability to harness his tremendous energy, enthusiasm, and people skills to make everyone around him smarter and better. Bob’s passion is most evident when he is mentoring younger generations, so there is no better person to write his Fisch Tales book, offering inspiring yet practical lessons on continuing to push forward in a career or in life at any age—“The Best is Yet to Come!”
JOE TEKLITS
Managing Partner of ICR, Head of Retail and Consumer Group— One of the leading strategic communications and advisory firms in the USA

Fisch Tales masterfully inspires and guides Millennials and Baby Boomers to embrace mutual mentoring, while learning how to capitalize on each other’s unique strengths and weaknesses. Fisch built his successful career empowering and mentoring multiple generations and has a special ability to get the best out of those he surrounds himself with. A must read for managers, corporate leaders, emerging executives, and anyone who wants to benefit from the two largest age demographics in the US.
JEFF ERDMANN
Wealth Advisor, Forbes #1 Wealth Adviser in the USA 2016, 2017, 2018

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