E47: Creating A Positive Impact On The World Through Our Businesses With Hamilton Perkins

  Hamilton Perkins is the founder and CEO of Hamilton Perkins Collection, a brand that focuses on creating affordable designer bags that look good, perform well, and make a difference. With a sea of options, HPC sets itself apart with the level of care it puts into each product. Hamilton sees philanthropy and giving as an essential part of running a business today.   Quotes To Remember: "We started because we couldn't find what we were looking for from other brands, so we decided to do it ourselves." "It's taking a personal need or a pain point and turning that into a solution." "A lot of the time it comes down to just getting started earlier."   What You'll Learn: —How to attract employees that share your vision —How to leverage crowdfunding —How to get your products to spread through word of mouth   Key Links from The Show: Hamilton's website   Recommended Books from The Show: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard