Boardwalk Empire on Reputation

an old saying in business surfaced on hbo’s “boardwalk empire” last night (see below video). during a meeting, arnold rothstein offered up this gem — a reputation takes a lifetime to build, but only seconds to destroy. how true that is. unfortunate that the words oozed from the lips of such a slimy character. behind many a solid reputation is also an insistence on the highest standards of quality. a top-shelf product will always command attention, stir up the competition and elevate price point. time to build your empire.