The Jordan Harbinger Show

380: Blake Mycoskie | Made for Entrepreneurship

Jul 21, 2020

Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes and Madefor, discusses the essence of entrepreneurship as a means to solve pressing societal issues. He shares insights into his new wellness venture and why bootstrapping is crucial for startups. The conversation touches on cultivating a 'beginner's mind' and adapting business strategies amid changing trends, especially post-COVID-19. Blake also reflects on the importance of mental well-being and building healthy routines for lasting change in both personal and professional life.

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Blake Mycoskie

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Journey of an Entrepreneur

17min

Entrepreneurial Journey: The Birth of Tomorrow's Shoes

2min

Navigating the Shoe Manufacturing Landscape

15min

Advocating for Gun Control: A Humanitarian Perspective

3min

Transformative Journeys: Emotions, Journaling, and Growth Mindset

11min

Building Healthy Routines and Lasting Change

7min

Blake Mycoskie (@BlakeMycoskie) is the philanthropic founder of TOMS Shoes, author of Start Something That Matters, and co-founder of wellness subscription box service Madefor (get 20 percent off by using code MFJORDAN if you feel like checking it out).

What We Discuss with Blake Mycoskie:

What Blake's new Madefor startup can do to make you better (and how you can get 20 percent off by using code MFJORDAN if you feel like checking it out).
Why entrepreneurship is more than just saying "I don't want a boss" -- it's seeking to remedy a problem the world needs to have solved.
The benefits of cultivating the "beginner's mind" of a Buddhist.
Why Blake advises founders in the early stages of a startup to bootstrap resources rather than seek investment dollars.
What Blake sees as emerging business trends in a COVID-19 world and beyond.
And much more...

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