Start something that matters / Blake Mycoskie.
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TextPublication details: New York : Spiegel & Grau, 2011.Edition: 1st edDescription: 189 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN: - 0679603522 (ebook)
- 1400069181 (alk. paper)
- 9780679603528 (ebook)
- 9781400069187 (alk. paper)
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Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 658.408 M995 | Available | 33111006555417 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
The TOMS story -- Find your story -- Face your fears -- Be resourceful without resources -- Keep it simple -- Build trust -- Giving is good business -- The final step.