00:00 Eileen Fisher built a multi-million dollar clothing company for women starting with just $350 and without taking any outside investments.

05:41 Eileen Fisher's childhood was marked by her mother's struggles and her father's realization of the fleeting happiness in their family life, leading her to pursue a career in design inspired by simplicity and beauty she found during trips to Japan.

10:57 Eileen Fisher started designing clothes after years of envisioning simple, elegant pieces that reflected her own aesthetic, encouraged by friends who believed in her idea.

15:56 Eileen Fisher attended a trade show out of curiosity, got inspired by how designers presented their clothes, and within three weeks, with the help of a pattern maker, created a simple clothing line that she showcased at the next show.

20:34 Eileen Fisher initially struggled with stage fright at her first trade show, but eventually sold about a hundred pieces to eight stores, making $3,000 and kickstarting her business.

25:49 Eileen Fisher strategically managed her production costs by delivering small orders first, using COD payments, and seeking advice from boutique show attendees, allowing her to gradually grow her business.

30:09 Eileen Fisher's early customers were described as artists, therapists, and teachers who appreciated the freedom to express their own style through her clothing, with the business's growth being financed through a combination of credit lines, loans, and self-funding.

34:57 Eileen Fisher faced personal and professional challenges in the 90s, balancing motherhood, a failing marriage, and running her company, relying on her team and learning to be present in the moment.

39:42 Eileen Fisher's company has grown to have around 60 stores worldwide and employs thousands of people, leading to a corporate structure that she finds strange and uncomfortable due to her unexpected financial success.

44:45 Eileen Fisher's company aims to eventually reuse or recycle almost all of the clothing it sells.

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