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Beginning of 1-800-FLOWERS

Jim McCann (CEO, 1-800-FLOWERS)

From the adoption of 800 numbers to offering the first online transaction of any kind on AOL, to offering 24 hour service on a website, Jim McCann has made sure that his company grew through the early adoption of technology. In this video, he talks about how he accomplished growing his company despite many naysayers and and roadblocks.

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Jim McCann

Jim McCann is a highly successful entrepreneur, public speaker and published author whose passion is helping people deliver smiles. Jim’s belief in the universal need for social connections and interaction led to his founding of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, which he has grown into the world’s leading Florist and Gift Shop and Celebrations.com, a leading website for expert party planning content and advice.

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Jim McCann

Jim McCann

Jim McCann is a highly successful entrepreneur, public speaker and published author whose passion is helping people deliver smiles.

Jim’s belief in the universal need for social connections and interaction led to his founding of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, which he has grown into the world’s leading Florist and Gift Shop and Celebrations.com, a leading website for expert party planning content and advice.

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