[People] had never heard about someone giving something away every time they sold something.
“[People] had never heard about someone giving something away every time … Read More
When you don’t know the rules, you break them all. It’s hard to take big risks when you know the history of an industry and what has worked and what didn’t.
“When you don’t know the rules, you break them all. It’s … Read More
TOMS didn’t have to focus on advertising, but on giving in a way that’s sustainable.
“TOMS didn’t have to focus on advertising, but on giving in … Read More
[Our employees] do it not because we pay them more, but because they want to be part of something.
“[Our employees] do it not because we pay them more, but … Read More
When you incorporate giving into your business in an authentic and transparent way, your customers become your best marketers.
“When you incorporate giving into your business in an authentic and … Read More
When you’re buying a pair of TOMS, if you don’t feel like you’re part of a community, then I’ve failed.
“When you’re buying a pair of TOMS, if you don’t feel … Read More
Giving feels good, but it’s also good for the bottom line. Charity is a viable growth strategy for a lot of companies. Our customers get excited to be a part of what we’re doing. If you ask anyone wearing Toms how they first heard about us, most won’t mention an advertisement; they’ll say a friend told them our story.
“Giving feels good, but it’s also good for the bottom line. … Read More
Vogue Magazine does something really interesting here: They make it look like I know exactly what I’m doing. Because Vogue made it look like I knew exactly what I’m doing, stores from all over started calling.
“Vogue Magazine does something really interesting here: They make it look … Read More
I surround myself with inspirational quotations. This easy-to-follow piece of advice has played a huge role in my being able to get past my own fears and insecurities throughout my entrepreneurial career.
“I surround myself with inspirational quotations. This easy-to-follow piece of advice … Read More
We believe Skype in the Classroom will be a milestone in inspiring the next generation of social entrepreneurs and we can’t wait to connect students with TOMS partners.
“We believe Skype in the Classroom will be a milestone in … Read More
The most important things are actually the easiest to obtain: great friends, good food, and a decent bottle of wine.
“The most important things are actually the easiest to obtain: great … Read More
Giving is what fuels us. Giving is our future.
“Giving is what fuels us. Giving is our future.” Blake … Read More
I don’t think college is for everyone. School is awesome, but for me, I was learning a lot more outside the classroom in the real world than I was in school.
“I don’t think college is for everyone. School is awesome, but … Read More
Allow your team to incorporate giving into their life through their job. Not only do employees stay around a lot longer, they do a lot more good.
“Allow your team to incorporate giving into their life through their … Read More
Instead of squirreling away your earnings early in your career, spend on experiences that will enrich your life – like diving with great white sharks. It can expose you to influential people who could open doors for you.
“Instead of squirreling away your earnings early in your career, spend … Read More
I did what I think a lot of entrepreneurs do. I started putting up a lot of ads on Craigslist for interns.
“I did what I think a lot of entrepreneurs do. I … Read More
My goal was to go back to Argentina, and give them all-all the shoes-away. Not just to give them away, but to place them on each child’s foot.
“My goal was to go back to Argentina, and give them … Read More
When people start serving together, they forgot about all their stress, […] all their own problems. They start focusing on someone else’s.
“When people start serving together, they forgot about all their stress, … Read More
Complicated lives and heaps of possessions don’t necessarily bring happiness; in fact, they can bring the opposite.
“Complicated lives and heaps of possessions don’t necessarily bring happiness; in … Read More
Facts are neutral until human beings add their own meaning to those facts. People make their decisions based on what the facts mean to them, not on the facts themselves. The meaning they add to facts depends on their current story … facts are not terribly useful to influencing others. People don’t need new facts—they need a new story.
“Facts are neutral until human beings add their own meaning to … Read More