{"product_id":"bag-man-the-story-behind-the-improbable-rise-of-coach-hardcover","title":"Bag Man: The Story Behind the Improbable Rise of Coach - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLew Frankfort\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe longtime CEO of Coach shares stories and strategies behind the company's stunning growth from a $6 million business to a $5 billion global brand.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLew Frankfort knew nothing about fashion when he became assistant to the founder of Coach. By the time he left, Frankfort had spent 29 years as CEO, growing Coach from a scrappy maker of leather bags with a small cult following to a beloved lifestyle brand. Along the way, Coach created a new market segment--accessible luxury--that redefined an industry. In \u003ci\u003eBag Man\u003c\/i\u003e, Frankfort explains how the son of a Bronx policeman, after working in city government, built a business that challenged conventions, grew it 1000%, and became recognized as one of the world's best CEOs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBag Man\u003c\/i\u003e offers lessons from both achievements and missteps as Coach reinvented itself over decades. Throughout, Frankfort considers a more personal aspect of leadership--how the double-edged sword of fear and drive can lead to success but also take a toll. He shares his struggles with a haunting fear of failure, including how it drove an obsession with consumer insights that made Coach unique in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSumming up Coach's philosophy in three words--\"magic plus logic\"--\u003ci\u003eBag Man\u003c\/i\u003e shows how blending creativity and data-driven discipline can produce sustainable, profitable growth, helping to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and market products people love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a roster of talent and a performance-driven culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive strategies that pair a brand's unique value with the right market opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale the business to achieve next-level organic growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperate as a respected public company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA riveting, candid business memoir, \u003ci\u003eBag Man\u003c\/i\u003e traces an extraordinary leadership journey that built a legacy brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLew Frankfort\u003c\/b\u003e is Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Coach, Inc. He has been recognized multiple times on \u003ci\u003eBarron's\u003c\/i\u003e \"World's Best CEOs\" list and on \u003ci\u003eInstitutional Investor\u003c\/i\u003e's \"Best CEOs in America\" list. Frankfort is a cofounder of Benvolio Group, an investment firm that focuses on early-stage, disruptive, consumer-facing brands. He and his wife, Bobbie, live in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.3 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964707602733,"sku":"9798892790727","price":30.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/bag-man-the-story-behind-the-improbable-rise-of-coach-hardcover-1216423.webp?v=1775475257","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/bag-man-the-story-behind-the-improbable-rise-of-coach-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}