Building Something

Hear firsthand how Kurt helped grow a small guitar shop into a major international guitar brand—without outside investors. Learn how two young guys, starting with $10,000 and little experience, built a global company generating more than $100 million in international sales and employing over 1,000 people.

This is Kurt's personal story of turning the American dream into reality—for himself, his co-workers, his business partners and the millions of musicians who play Taylor guitars.

What does it take to build a successful business that lasts?

The Church of Scientology of San Diego invites you to a special event featuring Kurt Listug, co-founder of Taylor Guitars.

Drawing on more than 50 years of experience building and growing Taylor, Kurt will share hard-won lessons on what it takes to start, run and sustain a successful business, including:

Kurt will explore these questions and more, drawing on lessons from his own experience building Taylor Guitars.