Episode 23 - Ben Zettler

Episode 23 of The Locker Room Podcast features Digital Marketing and Ecommerce Consultant, Ben Zettler. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Ben built his own sunglasses business, worked for Steiner Sports, and became 1 of 16 Shopify Plus Consulting Partners across the world. In this episode, we discuss how Ben bought early into influencer marketing, how he was able to grow his business to helping 200 clients achieve $25+ million in sales, and reminisce about his time at UMD!

Intro: 0:00 - 1:35

Quitting his First Job Leads to a Passion for Ecommerce: 1:35 - 6:04

College Time Management: 6:04 - 15:37

Connecting Maryland Baseball and Greek Life: 15:37 - 17:02

The Grind of an Entrepreneur: 17:02 - 20:00

Influencer Marketing: 20:00 - 23:20

Hustle and Networking: 23:20 - 29:38

Shopify for Beginners: 29:38 - 33:00

Rookie of the Year: 33:00 - 40:42

Craziest Work Experiences: 40:42 - 48:10

Leaving Steiner Sports: 48:10 - 54:00

Favorite Client?: 54:00 - 57:20

Importance of Certifications: 57:20 - 59:20

Advice to Younger Ben: 59:20 - 1:04:00

Maryland Minute: 1:04:00 - 1:22:00