Today, I’m thrilled to introduce two remarkable guests, the dynamic father-son duo, Mark and John Cronin, co-founders of the wildly successful and optimistic brand, John’s Crazy Socks. Together, they’ve turned adversity into purpose, weaving a tale of resilience, and inclusivity.
In today’s episode, we uncover the fabric of their success, from overcoming health challenges to building a business that’s shipped over a million socks worldwide. We’ll also dig into the depth of their public speaking, philanthropy work, and an inspiring leap into movie production, all focused on advocating for people with different abilities.
Prepare to be moved by stories of entrepreneurship born from the most unexpected circumstances, of a son saving his father as much as the father has guided the son, and the unshakable bond that has driven them to not only excel in business but to spark hope and change in communities across the globe.
Timestamps:
- 11:09 Struggles with down syndrome, academic learning, and identity.
- 24:31 Birth, down syndrome diagnosis, eventual acceptance, congratulations.
- 36:53 How teamwork with school transformed John’s struggle
- 01:15:32 Consulting, productions, philanthropy!
- 01:20:00 Parents’ surprising method to raise independent children
And much more…
Get ready for a journey through the struggles, the milestones, and the heartwarming family moments that make this more than just a business story.
Oh, and did I mention socks? Not just any socks—John’s Crazy Socks. And you, our listeners, are in for a treat with a special 10% discount.
Use Code: Flip2023 Here is a link: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/custom-socks
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Connect With John, Mark & John’s Crazy Socks:
- Website – https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/custom-socks
- Twitter JCS: https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks
- Twitter: MXC: https://twitter.com/mxcronin
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/
- LinkedIn: – MXC: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/
- LinkedIn: JCS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11171456/admin/
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/c/Johnscrazysocks/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnscrazysocks
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