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Sometimes, the most meaningful stories start right at home.
Meet Jim "Ozzi" Izzo, the New York-based author & publisher behind How Did You Get Up There?
Learn more about Jim's journey—from his Long Island roots and entrepreneurial career to the family moment that inspired his debut children's book.
Interactive Cards Below:
Click Through The Chapters of Jim's Life!
Long Island North Shore resident since migrating from Brooklyn as a young boy in the 60's.
Graduated in '78 with a BS in Management and International business.
Long Island
Roots
Self-employed in retail food since graduation, in 2015, he sold his successful but time-consuming food business and opened Cow Harbor Realty in Northport, NY.
Entrepreneur
At Heart
Life Beyond
the Pages
An avid reader, Jim has four grown, married children, six grandchildren and a loving wife, Patricia, of 46 years.
The Story
Takes Flight
How Did You Get Up There? was written while babysitting his very independent two-year-old granddaughter whose progressive daily accomplishments and development proved to be his inspiration. Her achievements continue to elevate him in ways no other life experience possibly could.