Michael Harney has served for 22 years as vice president of products for Harney & Sons Teas, the company started and still run by his father, John.
Harney spends much of his time in Asia, seeking out the exquisite blends that have made Harney teas among the most celebrated in the world. He also oversees the company's financial operations. More recently, Harney has led the firm's move into the consumer market, highlighted by an engaging and interactive web presence. He has also spearheaded the firm's export business, which now produces 10 percent of sales.
Earlier, Harney was general manager of the Richmont Hotel in Chicago.
Michael Harney received his B.S. degree from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration and his Master's in Management degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Make sure the idea has some sense. You want to make sure that they're somewhat committed to the idea. That's the - that's since I like long-term things rather than having the exit strategy figured out the day that you start the business, I think that you want to have something that you can live an...(Full transcript available to logged in subscribers.).
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