Delivering Smiles: Jim McCann of 1-800-FLOWERS

After graduating from college with a degree in psychology, Jim McCann became a bartender, a social worker, the owner of several flower shops in New York city and ultimately the founder of something much larger and much more impactful, what we now know as 1-800-FLOWERS. In 1995, he launched 1-800-flowers.com, becoming one of the early leaders in e-commerce. When the rest of us were still trying to figure out what e-commerce ultimately might be, his company did an initial public offering in 1999 and his business model not only changed the way we shop, give gifts and express our emotions and appreciation, but also the way other businesses now operate.

He's been entrepreneur of the year, retailer of the year and direct marketer of the year. He's now a celebrated philanthropist, board member, author, speaker, and even professional baseball team owner. Please enjoy this discussion with the extraordinary Jim McCann.

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