Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.
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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.
Jim McCann - 1-800-Flowers Founder | The $1.2B Flower Empire That Almost Failed
Success Story with Scott D. Clary
1 hour 26 minutes 14 seconds
3 weeks ago
Jim McCann - 1-800-Flowers Founder | The $1.2B Flower Empire That Almost Failed
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Jim McCann is the founder and executive chairman of 1-800-Flowers.com, a company he grew from a single flower shop in 1976 into a multi-billion-dollar business. Under his leadership, the company became a pioneer in e-commerce and direct-to-consumer floral delivery, generating over $2 billion in annual revenue and serving millions of customers worldwide. McCann also expanded the brand through strategic acquisitions, including Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies, and The Popcorn Factory. A best-selling author and entrepreneur, he is known for his focus on customer relationships, innovation, and leveraging technology to transform the gifting industry.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
05:34 - Did Jim Know 1-800-Flowers Would Be Huge?
07:52 - Fixing the Biggest Flower Shop Problem
11:09 - Jim’s Entrepreneurial Roots
16:48 - Leading & Scaling a Successful Company
21:06 - Jim’s Boldest Move at 1-800-Flowers
24:12 - The Success Pillars from Lodestar
33:29 - The Power of Words
35:06 - Sponsor Break
37:44 - Jim’s Best Self-Improvement Habit
42:59 - The #1 Success Principle from Lodestar
47:25 - How Jim Stayed Optimistic
50:14 - Game-Changing Lessons from Jim’s Career
55:43 - Sponsor Break
57:57 - AI: The Good & The Bad
1:03:10 - Jim’s Journey & the Story of Smile Farms
1:10:58 - Building a Non-Profit That Works
1:17:39 - Why Work Is More Than Just a Paycheck
1:24:52 - Jim’s Life Lesson for His Kids
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Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.
