249: John Cronin & Mark X. Cronin talk the Power of Inclusivity

In episode 249 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with John and Mark X. Cronin, founders of John's Crazy Socks. They discuss the power of inclusivity in the workplace, creating a brand with purpose, and how they are transforming lives through meaningful employment opportunities. Learn how John's Crazy Socks spreads happiness and empowers individuals with differing abilities to thrive. John and Mark are the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. John is an entrepreneur and Special Olympic athlete who just happens to have Down syndrome. With more than 4,000 offerings, John’s Crazy Socks is the world’s largest sock store. More than half their employees have a differing ability and Giving Back is baked into everything they do. They commit to creating personal experiences for their customers, so every package includes a thank you note from John and some candy. John and Mark have been named Ernst & Young Entrepreneurs of the Year and their advocacy work has seen them testify twice before the U.S. Congress, and speak at the United Nations.  Shop John's Crazy Socks: http://johnscrazysocks.com Hosted by Kandas Rodarte, Gratitude Geek Podcast is focused on building genuine lasting connections with clients, colleagues, and community while exploring the transformative power of gratitude in personal and professional growth. Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek with Kandas Rodarte? Send Kandas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/gratitudegeek   This is a rebroadcast of Episode 108 from March 1, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices