Our Founder

William Hsieh

An Umbrella Story

The Umbrella story; from nothing to everything.

With the thunderstorm roaring outside, the professor suddenly gasped in shock! I then ran out of the classroom and told him that I’ll get it back for him.

Fifteen minutes later, I returned, soaking wet and I handed the umbrella to the professor. The professor looked at me like he saw a ghost.

He then asked me:
– How did you know that I lost the umbrella?
– How did you know where I lost it?
– How did you know which one belongs to me?

Imagine if I am back to 30 years ago!

Would I still be the same?
Will I still be doing the same business that I am today?

I was a Congressman 30 years ago and I wanted to be a politician
… and lead the Taiwanese people to a better position and a better life.

If I choose politics, can I be Prime Minister and lead the Taiwanese people to a better position and a better life…!? (once, it was my dream…)

William Hsieh – Founder

Starting from Zero...

How do you create a new business model that is more successful than Lifestyle’s current business model (from 1997–2016)?

How can an enterprise live forever, is an endless discussion.

The amoeba is the only creature in the world that can live forever. The amoeba can reproduce itself when its cells are dying. The continuity of a corporation, is the continuation of people.

If you find the right person, transfer knowledge to that person. It would be like two amoeba transferring knowledge to each other.

A Non-Organized Organization
No Organization: Everyone is their Own Boss!

Lifestyle’s Amoeba non-organized function. Makes the whole group very productive and everyone at the Lifestyle Group can release their power and enjoy their job and be very happy!

Lifestyle became one of the world’s best performing companies, providing large returns per person ($2M/year).

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Showcases global expansion, innovative strategies, and strong partnerships, driving growth and leadership in the international furniture industry.