Kurt Listug is co-founder and CEO of Taylor Guitars.
Takin’ Care of Business
Kurt reflects on his 50-year career with a reminder of how much he and Bob Taylor had to learn.
Kurt Listug is co-founder and CEO of Taylor Guitars.
Kurt reflects on his 50-year career with a reminder of how much he and Bob Taylor had to learn.
Kurt explains why it was important for Andy Powers’ new electric guitar to have its own identity outside the Taylor brand.
Kurt reflects on Taylor’s response to the unique challenges of the past three years and sets his sights on the year ahead.
A decade after the Grand Concert put Taylor on the map, the Grand Auditorium was born. The rest is history.
Kurt reflects on developing the guitar shape that put Taylor on the map.
Why employee ownership is the best recipe for Taylor’s continued success.
Closing out a year unlike any other, Taylor looks ahead to new challenges and opportunities.
It’s anything but business as usual at Taylor, as we continue to adapt to a changing world.
The disruption of recent events has spurred Taylor to respond with an outpouring of creative ideas.
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