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Authentic

Book • 2021

Authentic is a candid memoir that shares Paul Van Doren's remarkable life story and the evolution of Vans into a beloved brand.

The book explores his personal journey, business lessons, and the challenges faced by Vans over six decades, emphasizing the importance of valuing people over profits.

It offers insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, and perseverance.

Mentioned by

Adriane Johnson-Williams

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

David Senra

while explaining Paul Van Doren's approach to market penetration.

#333 Red Bull's Billionaire Maniac Founder: Dietrich Mateschitz

Mentioned by

David Senra

in relation to Churchill's ability to learn from mistakes.

#225 Winston Churchill

Mentioned by

David Senra

to illustrate the concept of riding adjacent waves in business.

#244 Harry Snyder (In-N-Out Burger)

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a fantastic autobiography detailing the founder's journey and business philosophy.

#216 Paul Van Doren (Founder of Vans)

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a story of perseverance and building a beloved brand.

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Mentioned by

Adriane Johnson-Williams

when discussing the fallacy of bringing one's authentic self to work, particularly for people of color.

Psychological Safety with Jamila Walker

Mentioned by

Michael Kovnat

as a book by Jodi-Ann Burey challenging common notions about authenticity.

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