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Taking a Stand on Gun Control
30:28 - 46:53 (16:25)
The CEO of TOMS shares his company's hesitation in taking a political stance that could potentially harm the business with the dilemma of wanting to address important social issues like gun violence.
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The speaker discusses the issue of homelessness and the need for local impact beyond providing basic needs such as shoes and clothing.
30:28 - 41:20 (10:51)
Homelessness
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The speaker discusses the issue of homelessness and the need for local impact beyond providing basic needs such as shoes and clothing. They urge for a focus on impactful long-term solutions, highlighting the influx of capital into mediocre ideas and companies as a potential hindrance.
ChapterTaking a Stand on Gun Control
Episode736 Blake Mycoskie: TOMS Shoes Founder on Changing Business and the World
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The founder of Tom's Shoes discusses how he approached the decision to take a stance on gun control as a company and the concerns he had about how it would affect the brand.
41:20 - 46:53 (05:33)
Gun Control
Summary
The founder of Tom's Shoes discusses how he approached the decision to take a stance on gun control as a company and the concerns he had about how it would affect the brand.