Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskie is the founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes.Blake Mycoskie is the Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the person behind the idea of One for One, a business model to help a person in need with every product purchased. A simple idea has grown into a global movement: TOMS Shoes has provided over 35 million pairs of shoes to children since 2006, and TOMS Eyewear has restored sight to over 250,000 since launching in 2011. In 2014, TOMS Roasting Company was founded with the mission to provide clean water to developing communities with the purchase of premium coffee. TOMS humble beginnings happened unintentionally. While traveling in Argentina in 2006, Blake witnessed the hardships faced by children growing up without shoes. His solution to the problem was simple, yet revolutionary: to create a for-profit business that was sustainable and not reliant on donations. Blake's vision soon turned into the simple business idea that provided the powerful foundation for TOMS. Over the course of its first five years, TOMS was successful enough in providing shoes for children in need. But Blake, having recognized other vital needs during his travels around the world, realized that One for One® could be applied to more than shoes. He developed the idea for TOMS Eyewear in which for every pair of eyewear purchased, TOMS would help give sight to a person in need. One for One®. In the fall of 2011, Blake released his first book, Start Something That Matters, offering his own amazing story of inspiration, and the power of incorporating giving in business. He references other companies and individuals who have been motivated and inspired to integrate philanthropy into their profession as well as their personal lives. The book became a New York Times best-seller. More importantly, it is Blake's hope that Start Something That Matters inspires others to turn their passion and dreams into a reality. From shoes to eyewear and now a book, Blake's unique approach to business has awarded him with numerous accolades. In 2009, Blake and TOMS received the Secretary of State's 2009 Award of Corporate Excellence (ACE). At the Clinton Global Initiative University plenary session, former President Clinton introduced Blake to the audience as "one of the most interesting entrepreneurs (I've) ever met." People Magazine featured Blake in its "Heroes Among Us" section, and TOMS Shoes was featured in the Bill Gates Time Magazine article "How to Fix Capitalism." In 2011, Blake was named on Fortune Magazine's "40 Under 40" list, recognizing him as one of the top young businessmen in the world. Before TOMS, Blake, a native of Texas who always had an entrepreneurial spirit, started five businesses. His first was a successful campus laundry service, which he later sold. Between business ventures, Blake competed in the CBS primetime series, The Amazing Race. With his sister, Paige, Blake traveled the world and came within minutes of winning the $1 million dollar grand prize. Blake is an avid reader and traveler. He is passionate about inspiring young people to help make tomorrow better, encouraging them to include giving in everything they do. His hope is to see a future full of social-minded businesses and consumers.
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The incredible story of the man behind TOMS Shoes and One for One, the revolutionary business model that marries fun, profit, and social good “A creative and open-hearted business model for our times.”—The Wall Street Journal Why this book is for you: • You’re ready to make a difference in the world—through your own start-up business, a nonprofit organization, or a new project that you create within your current job. • You want to love your work, work for what you love, and have a positive impact on the world—all at the same time. • You’re inspired by charity: water, method, and FEED Projects and want to learn how these organizations got their start. • You’re curious about how someone who never made a pair of shoes, attended fashion school, or worked in retail created one of the fastest-growing footwear companies in the world by giving shoes away. • You’re looking for a new model of success to share with your children, students, co-workers, and members of your community. You’re ready to start something that matters. With every book you purchase, a new book will be provided to a child in need. One for One.™
Kejenuhan membawa Blake Mycoskie berpetualang di Amerika Selatan pada tahun 2006. Dalam perjalanannya, ia patah hati menyaksikan anak-anak di Argentina yang kerap bertelanjang kaki ke mana-mana. Blake lalu tergerak merintis model bisnis unik, yang bisa kelak bisa menopang kebutuhan sepatu anak-anak di negara dunia ketiga secara berkelanjutan. Kisah tadi menjadi cikal bakal TOMS Shoes atau Tomorrow’s Shoes. Bersamanya, Blake menciptakan pula prinsip memberi sepasang sepatu dari keuntungan tiap pasang sepatu yang ia jual. One for one, sesederhana itu tanpa formula macam-macam. Uniknya, saat bisnis retail sejenis berjibaku untuk sekadar bertahan dari krisis, TOMS malah bergerak menuju puncak, dan menjual lebih banyak sepatu daripada merk seperti Nike sekalipun! Inilah salah satu fenomena mengenai usaha kecil yang berkembang dengan pencapaian fantastis. Dan semuanya berawal dari semangat untuk memulai sesuatu yang bermanfaat, bermakna, lebih dari sekadar bisnis.“Salah seorang pengusaha paling inspiratif yang pernah saya temui.” ―Bill Clinton“Sebuah teladan bisnis masa kini yang kreatif dan menyentuh hati.”―The Wall Street Journal
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Why this book is for You're ready to make a difference in the worldthrough your own start-up business, a nonprofit organization, or a new project that you create within your current job. You want to love your work, work for what you love, and have a positive impact on the worldall at the same time. You're inspired by water, method, and FEED Projects and want to learn how these organizations got their start. You're curious about how someone who never made a pair of shoes, attended fashion school, or worked in retail created one of the fastest-growing footwear companies in the world by giving shoes away. You're looking for a new model of success to share with your children, students, co-workers, and members of your community. You're ready to start something that matters.