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From Zero to 8 Figures - How Bumble Towels Took Over Amazon
Lessons from an 8-Figure Amazon Seller
This Way Up
November 12, 2025
We promised we’d bring you something new… you’re welcome 🤷
This week on Upside, we’re diving into the story of Sameed - the founder and CEO of Bumble Towels, a brand that went from zero to eight figures on Amazon.
From auditing Fortune 500s at PwC to dominating the towel category, Sameed’s story is packed with insights for any founder building a brand online.
He shares:
🧠 Why “cash is king” is more than just a cliché
📦 The costly mistake of launching too many SKUs
📊 How to stay relevant when Amazon’s algorithms - and customers - keep changing
💡 The mindset shift that helped him scale from 3M to 8 figures
“You have to be honest with yourself. Keep your ego aside. Poke holes in your own business”
This one’s a masterclass in staying focused, thinking long-term, and not letting early success trip you up.
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