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Egidio Reali is the Founder of MR Collection Models, located in Gerenzano, Italy near Lake Como. He started the company in 1988 at the age of 22. They produce exquisite hand built model cars in 1:43 and 1:18 scales. Their models are prized by collectors around the world and they have participated in the launch of new models by Lamborghini and Ferrari. Their brand has become a cult name among model car fans and they hold license agreement with the most prestigious automotive manufacturer around the world. His models are made facing the same critical issues that major automotive groups face, just at a different scale.
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SUCCESS QUOTE
“I’m not the man that made the treat but the treat that made the man.”
CAREER CHALLENGE
Traveling to Japan 20 years ago. It was his first time traveling overseas to sell his products abroad. Then going to China to have his first models made, long before others were working in that country.
AH-HA MOMENTS
Creating close relationships with automobile manufacturers was very important to his success.
FIRST SPECIAL CAR
Being involved in the Lambroghini Aventador
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
You have to always think big.
GREAT RESOURCES
The internet and social media.
FAVORITE BOOK
MR Collecion 25th Anniversary Book by Egidio Reali
PARTING ADVICE
Stay hungry, stay foolish.
HOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EGIDIO
MR Collection – www.mrcollection.com
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