Dropping Bombs Marvel & Walking Dead Genius: From Food Stamps to Empire (Insane Hustle)
Oct 30, 2025
Ed Tommasi, an award-winning director and chief creative officer known for his work with Marvel and Amazon, shares his incredible journey from living on food stamps to entrepreneurial success. He reveals how cold-calling landed him a promoting gig with The Walking Dead. Ed emphasizes the power of authenticity and gratitude in building trust with clients and shaping his streetwear brand, In God We Must. His insights on resilience, faith-driven decisions, and prioritizing family redefine the hustle mentality, making this a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Cold Call That Won Walking Dead
- Ed Tommasi cold-called the Walking Dead marketing lead after two days of online stalking and persisted through several rejections.
- One week later they had coffee and two weeks later they were shooting the first promo, launching his agency.
Sell Yourself, Not A Product
- Sell yourself, not a product: position yourself as a trusted expert aiming to add value.
- Shift conversations from transactions to relationships to make people open up to you.
Wake Up With Gratitude
- Start each day in gratitude to reframe perspective and eliminate the idea of a 'bad day.'
- Use waking up as a reminder that life itself is more valuable than money or status.
