No Ads. No Funding. No Problem. How Mario Scaled & Exited His Ecom Brand

08/05/2025 48 min
No Ads. No Funding. No Problem. How Mario Scaled & Exited His Ecom Brand

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In this episode of Ecom Growth Insider, I sit down with Mario Lanzarotti — entrepreneur, speaker, mindset coach, and the co-founder of All & Sundry, a premium custom footwear brand he successfully scaled and exited without raising funding or spending a single dollar on paid ads.We dive deep into:The real story of how Mario bootstrapped a luxury e-commerce brand from a New York showroomHow he landed celebrity clients like NFL stars and the CEO of Google (yes, really)His strategy for creating strategic partnerships that replaced the need for paid acquisitionThe hidden power of in-person events, referrals, and relationship-driven growthHis journey into coaching and leadership, and why mindset is everything for foundersMario shares the behind-the-scenes of:Surviving as a lean startup in NYCThe role of referrals and real-world networking in scalingHow custom products vs ready-to-wear affect growth and exit potentialHow they prepared the brand for an acquisition and successful exitWhat he wishes he had done differently along the wayWhether you're just starting out or already running a 7-8 figure brand, this episode is packed with tangible lessons, bold insights, and uncommon strategies you won't find anywhere else.🔗 Connect with MarioLinkedInInstagramYouTubeThe Zenpreneur Method🎧 Subscribe & FollowIf you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world if you hit Follow, leave a quick rating, or share it with a founder friend.