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“I was the creative side, the vision guy. Mindy was the business side. I would’ve given everything away — she made sure we ran a tight ship.”
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Jerry contrasts his visionary, creative role at Ultimate Ears with Mindy’s disciplined, business-focused approach. He admits he would have freely given away products, while Mindy ensured the company maintained structure and profitability. This underscores the balance between innovation and operational control that fueled Ultimate Ears’ success.
Jerry Harvey
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“I was the creative side, the vision guy. Mindy was the business side. I would’ve given everything away — she made sure we ran a tight ship.”
Speaker: Jerry Harvey
About: Mindy Harvey
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Context: Jerry contrasts his visionary, creative role at Ultimate Ears with Mindy’s disciplined, business-focused approach. He admits he would have freely given away products, while Mindy ensured the company maintained structure and profitability. This underscores the balance between innovation and operational control that fueled Ultimate Ears’ success.
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