Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskieis an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder and Chief Shoe Giver of Toms Shoes...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth26 August 1976
CityArlington, TX
CountryUnited States of America
giving fuel our-future
Giving is what fuels us. Giving is our future.
believe entrepreneur waiting
We believe Skype in the Classroom will be a milestone in inspiring the next generation of social entrepreneurs and we can't wait to connect students with TOMS partners.
important firsts steps
The most important step of all is the first step. Start something.
asleep time
I'm not a late-night person. After 10 P.M., I'm falling asleep. If I'm out at that time, I'll be the one falling asleep at dinner.
identity students
Your backpack is a part of your identity as a student.
accept aspect believe endorse invitation means public share sincere single speaking toms
When I accept an invitation for a public speaking engagement, my purpose is to share the TOMS story and our giving mission. In no way do I believe this means I endorse every single aspect of that organization. That may be naive, and you may disagree, but it is my sincere belief.
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As entrepreneurs, we often get pressured into hiring an industry executive. While it's good to hire people with experience, it can also be a stumbling block because they think about the business the same way everyone else does.
life people stop
Life is more fun when you stop caring what other people think.
bronze cover guy handmade journal leather market paper replace runs san
I always have my journal with me. It was handmade by a guy at the San Telmo market in Buenos Aires. If you go there he can make you one. It's leather and bronze and I'm able to replace the paper when it runs out. It has a lion on the cover that I say is there to protect my thoughts.
business equivalent hear mate people toms
You know, you hear people talk about soul mates? That one person that you see, and that's it for you? Well, TOMS is the business equivalent of a soul mate for me.
anyone global
Anyone can make a difference, so you don't have to have it be some huge, global campaign... you can start small, and that's just as important.
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Most people yearn to contribute, make the world a better place and have success.... all at the same time... Make sure to give your business a background, a mission and a story. That might be the most important step part of any venture. And remember, giving may be the best investment you ever make.
builds customers loyal profit turns
Giving builds loyal customers and turns those customers into supporters... You can find passion and profit and meaning all at once, right now.
companies people socially
A lot of people like the idea of companies being socially involved in their community, but if you want big companies to get involved in social issues, what makes you think they're going to come down on your side?