046 | The Rose Gold Standard: Mindset and Strategy of a Luxury Brand with Omar McGee

What separates good from iconic? For Omar McGee, founder of Rose Gold Reserve, it’s a fearless mindset and the ability to blend authenticity with ambition. “You can’t win if you’re scared to take the shot,” Omar reflects. “It’s not about arrogance; it’s about knowing you’ve done the work.”

In this episode of Impact Innovators, Omar shares how he built a luxury brand that’s not just celebrated but trusted by celebrities and tastemakers. But creating a masterpiece like Rose Gold Reserve—crafted through a three-year collaboration with master blender Christian Eiroa—requires more than vision. It demands mastery, a willingness to challenge the rules, and an uncompromising dedication to quality.

Join us as Omar, an HBCU alumni shares his journey from running a school that sent 500 students to college to carving out space in the exclusive world of luxury cigars. Discover how he overcame systemic roadblocks, scaled his brand without sacrificing exclusivity, and why he believes, “My audio matches my video. It’s authentic. It’s real.”

You’ll learn:

• The secrets to building strategic partnerships that elevate your brand.
• How to scale a business while preserving its core values.
• Why mindset—not just skillset—determines success.

Listen in to uncover the mindset shifts, strategic moves, and actionable lessons that Omar McGee used to create a brand trusted by tastemakers and celebrated for its precision.

 

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