{"id":5100,"date":"2025-08-05T16:11:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T20:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asicentral.com\/?p=5100"},"modified":"2025-08-05T16:11:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T20:11:10","slug":"understand-how-sockrates-climbed-the-promo-ladder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asicentral.com\/assets\/success-stories\/understand-how-sockrates-climbed-the-promo-ladder\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand How Sockrates Climbed The Promo Ladder"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sockrates has grown immensely in the promo industry over the last decade. With immense determination and ASI\u2019s targeted email tools, ad spots and expansive industry connections, Sockrates has strategically worked their way to the top of the industry. Samuel Moses, founder and CEO of Sockrates, found inspiration in an Italian men\u2019s accessory store while visiting New York City. Moses became determined to bring high-quality and customizable socks to the market, starting with the traditional route: a brick-and-mortar store. When the store suffered from a flood due to neighboring construction, his sales were sidelined.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Moses refused to be beaten, so he took Sockrates digital with the help of his store manager, scaling his business. He saw the potential of custom branding but knew he needed the right tools and knowledge to build this new business \u2013 so Moses turned to ASI. He saw an opportunity to work with ASI and gain exposure to distributors all over North America. He knew it would be the start of something great and they haven\u2019t turned back since. With the pivot to online only, customers now range from Fortune 500 companies to major markets worldwide. The sock industry is constantly pivoting and expanding and with Sockrates at the helm and ASI to support, this is just the beginning for success.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Highlighting What Makes You Stand Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">When Sockrates first entered the promotional industry, it was the result of wanting to pivot from directly working with endbuyers to a focus on manufacturing. Their socks are specially produced from a small factory in a small town outside Milan, Italy, once named the \u201ccity of socks.\u201d This town is home to Sockrates\u2019 one and only factory, making up 90% of the factory\u2019s business, ensuring a lasting and consistent product and experience. With quality in the hands of experts, the 12-person Sockrates team was left with more time to focus on expanding in the promo industry<\/p>\n<h3>More Knowledge, More Sales<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">Staying at the top of the industry also means staying on top of the latest news, information, deadlines and updates. So, it\u2019s no shock that Moses stays up to date with newsletters like ASI\u2019s, PromoGram, and ASI\u2019s LinkedIn Newsletter, The Way. Expanding knowledge about the industry and business has been at the forefront of Moses\u2019 business plan starting with learning about Italian socks to looking for new ways to boost his internationally thriving business<\/p>\n<h3>The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Today, Sockrates is 100% promo products and 100% devoted to their customers: \u201cThe number-one goal for retaining our clients is to take care of them every step of the way. We ensure that we are always doing the heavy lifting so their experience is positive. If something goes wrong, which it can at times, we take ownership and make it right.\u201d Revolutionizing a sector isn\u2019t easy, and it\u2019s certainly not done alone. Moses has leaned on his 12-person team and on his ASI Supplier Member Benefits. From his monthly calls with his personal ASI rep, to utilizing targeted email advertising, to staying well-read on the industry and more, Moses and the Sockrates team are ready for any and all sock requests.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asicentral.com\/become-a-member\/?&amp;utm_source=successstory&amp;utm_medium=print&amp;utm_campaign=success-story-speirs\">Explore all the ways to grow your business like Sockrates<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asicentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sockrates-Success-Story.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Want this Success Story as a PDF? 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