Blog 184 talked about when when Zappos moves to 1000 Van Ness. In this blog I want to talk about when Zappos provides its own selection. Zappos had a few different models going on at this point in their history. There was the drop ship model where the customers would order the items and pay… Continue reading Zappos provides its own selection #185
Zappos moves to 1000 Van Ness #184
Blog 183 talked about when Zappos.com July 15 1999. In this blog I want to talk about when Zappos moves to 1000 Van Ness. Zappos was trending in the right direction at the end of 1999 despite slow sales. Customer acquisition was high but growing. In order for Venture Frogs to be closer to the day… Continue reading Zappos moves to 1000 Van Ness #184
Zappos is born July 15 1999 #183
Blog #182 I talked first about a little Zappos history. In this blog I want to talk about when Zappos.com is born July 15 1999. After the meeting with Nick, Fred takes his “Leap of Faith” and joins Shoesite.com. Nick mentioned to Tony in his pitch that “footwear in the US is a $40… Continue reading Zappos is born July 15 1999 #183
First a little Zappos history #182
Blog #181 I talked about Why you should never burn your bridges. In this blog I want to talk about first a little Zappos history Since there was some history of how Zappos came to be the next few blogs will talk about the history of Zappos before I came on board in 2003. Zappos… Continue reading First a little Zappos history #182
Why you should never burn your Bridges #181
Blog #180 I talked about My Zappos journey begins and my 5 tenants. In this blog I want to talk about why you should never burn your bridges. After my meeting with Tony Hsieh, Fred Mossler and Nick Swinmurn something inside me clicked. I was excited for the first time in many years. It… Continue reading Why you should never burn your Bridges #181
My Zappos journey begins and my 5 tenents #180
Blog #179 I talked about My first meeting and interview with Tony Hsieh. In this blog I want to talk about My Zappos journey begins and my 5 tenents. In The very first blog I explain why I’m writing this in the first place: I want to share my journey to help people that… Continue reading My Zappos journey begins and my 5 tenents #180
My first meeting and interview with Tony Hsieh #179
Blog #178 I talked about the proverbial straw and a meltdown. In this blog I want to talk about My first meeting and interview with Tony Hsieh. When I first published this story I was still in my blogging about my Nordstrom days and we received the unfortunate news Tony Hsieh had passed away.… Continue reading My first meeting and interview with Tony Hsieh #179
The proverbial Straw and a meltdown #178
Blog #177 I talked about when Aaron sets up the Zappos interview. In this blog I want to talk about The proverbial Straw and a meltdown The straw that broke the camel’s back. This is a phrase usually used when a string of bad events happen that lead to the final thing that makes someone… Continue reading The proverbial Straw and a meltdown #178
Aaron sets up the Zappos interview #177
Blog #176 I talked about being transferred to the Target Hayward store opening. In this blog I want to talk about when Aaron sets up the Zappos interview. After a year of bad mood swings I was done. It had affected my marriage so bad I didn’t even know where that was. Fact was… Continue reading Aaron sets up the Zappos interview #177
Transfered to the Target Hayward store opening #176
Blog #175 I talked about how our Target Corporate visit went well. In this blog I want to talk about me being transferred to the Target Hayward store opening. There was a new store opening in Hayward and I was to be transferred as the ETL for logistics there. I hadn’t really worked with… Continue reading Transfered to the Target Hayward store opening #176