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How Starbucks Howard Schultz Forged the Third Place
In this episode of The CEO Diary, Lucas and Luna explore how Howard Schultz transformed a small Seattle coffee bean retailer into a global phenomenon by inventing the 'third place' — a space between home and work where people want to linger. They dive into Schultz's early trip to Italy in 1983, where he was captivated by espresso bars and the sense of community they fostered. The hosts unpack the specific decisions that turned Starbucks into a cultural force: keeping baristas as employees rather than franchisees to preserve the experience, offering health insurance and stock…
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