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Leading With Purpose

#8: The Birth of a Brand with UGG Shoes Founder Brian Smith

Sep 15, 2015
In this podcast, Nathan R Mitchell interviews Brian Smith, Founder of UGG shoes. They discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, adversity, and the journey of building the UGG brand. Topics include starting small, overcoming obstacles, building a team, merging companies for financial stability, and the role of luck and karma in success.
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Quick takeaways

  • Importance of perseverance and taking risks in entrepreneurship.
  • Finding purpose and aligning work with values leads to greater happiness and fulfillment.

Deep dives

Brian Smith's passion for entrepreneurship and his journey with UGG shoes

Brian Smith, the founder of UGG shoes, shares his passion for entrepreneurship and the journey of building a successful brand. He highlights the importance of perseverance and taking risks, sharing anecdotes from his own experience. He emphasizes the need to find a balance between practicality and chasing dreams. Smith also discusses the challenges he faced in financing and growing his business, and how he eventually made the decision to sell the brand. His story inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles and pursue their goals with determination.

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