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Leadership Inspirations – Prior Preparation

Strategy Driven

“It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” ” Howard Ruff. 1930 – present). American financial advisor. FREE StrategyDriven Trial Membership. Start your FREE trial membership * and receive: FULL ACCESS to StrategyDriven’s premium content for 14 days. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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Your New Hit Product Might Be Underpriced

Harvard Business Review

But in 2003, the company didn’t realize the mega hit it was about to have with the Noah’s Ark play set. The product, owned by Germany’s Brandstatter Group, generated 90% of the firm’s $696 million in sales last year. Playmobil toys have become a staple for young children.