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#33 Levi Strauss: The Man Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World

Aug 12, 2018 · 1h 19m
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  • Levi Strauss identified a hole in the market serving gold miners and other workers needing durable work clothes, creating jeans almost by accident to fill that need
  • His business succeeded despite shipping dangers at sea and starting completely cold, with overnight success taking 20 years to build through perseverance and hardship
  • Levi innovated in serving illiterate and non-English speaking customers through non-verbal communication methods, making his products accessible to diverse populations

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