Earl Scheib

Entrepreneur

Birthday February 28, 1908

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE Feb 29, 1992 (84)

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About

Persuasive TV salesman of affordable auto paint jobs.

Before Fame

He developed the unconventional idea of one-day service, which led to high employee turnovers and his name being made a national joke.

Trivia

He was the company's national spokesperson, and his slogan, "I'm Earl Scheib, and I'll paint any car, any color for $29.95. No ups, no extras," became part of the national parlance.

Family Life

He grew up in Los Angeles with his parents. He dreamed of becoming a painter.

Associated With

He was a famous Californian entrepreneur similar to Mary Kay Ash.