What major shift occurred in Greenwood's career trajectory following the initial success of the earmuffs?
Answer
His path shifted from being solely an inventor to being an industrialist.
Following the initial manufacturing success, Greenwood’s path shifted toward being an industrialist, focusing on owning and operating businesses.
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