The character of advertising executive Don Draper on the award-winning show Mad Men is known as a no-nonsense businessman who will stop at nothing to close a deal. But now Jon Hamm, the actor who plays this iconic character, is using his voice to tell the touching story of his family business and how it endures for generations.
When Business Is Love: The Spirit of Hästens: At Work, at Play, and Everywhere in Your Life was written by Jan Ryd, current CEO of Hästens and fifth-generation family member to lead the Swedish bed manufacturer. I am.
In the audiobook, Hamm traces the origins of Hästens back to 1852 and how the company has evolved over the years to become a prominent global brand known for its high-quality, handcrafted luxury beds. I'll tell you. The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor appeared on Scripps News on Tuesday morning to learn more about the history of Hestens, the lessons the company has learned along the way, and what inspired him to share this story. Told.
“This project just happened to come across my desk and I started looking into it, and it was kind of an exciting idea about not only actually running a business, but also about a different way of thinking about life and approaching life. I thought it was a story,' on many levels,'' Hamm recalled. “As you said, this company is his fifth generation and has been around for well over 100 years. They started making saddles and beds in the 19th century and have been around for generations. And now it's a company of sorts: the best bed maker in the world.”
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Hästens has a long-standing reputation for producing some of the world's finest beds by using natural materials to create premium products. And while some of the best beds can sell for more than $400,000, Hamm says Hestens' story is less about exclusivity and more about a company that creates an inclusive and positive work environment. says Ham. . ”
“There's a better way, and this is it.” [story] “This is like a roadmap to a better way,” Hamm said, “of treating your customers, your employees, your business the way you want to be treated. You can also look at… But I think we've evolved, hopefully, beyond that kind of thinking to a more forgiving, “infinite” mindset as Yang puts it in the book. Masu. business idea. ”
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