From 495 No’s to Zappos: Cold Calling, Grit, and Smarter Merch Ops with Ethan Dowie
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On this BizBlend episode, host Sana digs into the real story behind “call 496.” After 495 rejections, entrepreneur Ethan Dowie landed Zappos as Indigo Promotions’ first major client—then parlayed that momentum into work with brands like MGM Resorts, Bloomberg, and MAC Cosmetics.
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