TOMS Shoes - Blake Mycoskie Interview

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TOMS Shoes has donated over 300,000 pairs of shoes to children in need in third-world countries. Quickly becoming the most successful shoe brand in history, creator Blake Mycoskie speaks about how he conceived the idea, how the shoes are designed and distributed, and how the One-For-One model is the new secret for business success.

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[seaweedjen]

Im so glad only ONE person DISLIKES THIS

[Causecast]

@seaweedjen we're not. we don't anyone to not like our stuff.

[MrTimriggins]

OK this is a good idea but i boubt that he actually gives shoes to every one he says he does.......

[Causecast]

@MrTimriggins i don't know, one-for-one is a pretty hard number to neglect.

[yagotit88]

omg i want to see him his going to my school utb i want to see him aw i would love to help people like these find shoes

[Causecast]

@yagotit88 great! they're always looking for help and Blake does tons of college tours around the country. go to their website to check it out!

[Smanf122]

Blake was a key speaker at a breakfast I attended this morning. Both his passion and company display an amazing level of authenticity. I can't remember the last time I was so impressed, moved and inspired all at once... Wow!

[harmoniousvideo]

What a great idea! I agree, I'd love to see more businesses adopt a charitable business model. Yay Toms shoes!

[nestorluvsher]

@MrTimriggins he does. there is some good still left in humanity and this guy and organization is the perfect example.

[LapeyBean456]

i am so happy :) then why do we need to buy them??? :P jkkkk

[kkkelseydolll]

i got my 7th pair of toms last week. :] neverr gonna stop buying them. <3

[iheartart725]

if you like toms, check out beads for life!

[Cazzers]

@MrTimriggins Actually, they do. You can pick up a copy of their giving report from any store that sells the product.

[deutschPerson333]

@loyaltotheoneilove Perhaps you should reconsider that project. TOMS is doing far more harm than good. Shoes cause a myriad of health problems later in life. Dont pay TOMS to give kids in need health problems later in life

[TheUltraFez]

Am I the only one who thought "Mike Wazowski!"

[loyaltotheoneilove]

@Causecast I really do like this movement.. im currently doing my senior project over his movement, Im trying to educate my community about it to give him and his movement alot more support....!!!

[gAcisseJ]

=) love my toms. Love the company. Love love love. Garrett was right. More companies should be up for more one for one giving back.