Linda's Corner - John's Crazy Socks with John and Mark Cronin

Welcome to Linda's Corner, a top-rated, positive, encouraging, self-improvement podcast.  My name is Linda Bjork and today we’re going to be talking about spreading happiness by showing what’s possible.  I’m delighted to welcome special guests John and Mark Cronin.  John and Mark are the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur who just happens to have Down syndrome. You may know John and Mark for being named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year or for testifying before Congress or for speaking at the UN.  Perhaps you may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with former President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know them for having grown a bootstrap start up company into a multi-million dollar social enterprise.  If you want to learn more about them you can visit their website at  https://johnscrazysocks.com/Some of the highlights John and Mark share:The background story of John's Crazy Socks and how they made it grow into the world's largest sock storeTheir two part mission 1) spread happiness, and 2) show what people with differing abilities can doThey explain how hiring people with differing abilities is not "altruism" it's good business, (over half the employees at John's Crazy Socks have a differing ability)  Their 'giving back' program starts with a 5% pledge of profits to benefit Special Olympics and how they've raised over $450,000 for their charity partnersHow they advocate for people with differing abilities by testifying before congress, the UN, and giving TEDx talks.  How they earned fabulous customer satisfaction with over 29,000 positive reviewsAnd morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast.Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.  Listen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:🌿 https://hopeforhealingfoundation.orgDiscover free resources to help you build confidence, improve relationships, and find peace as you become the champion of your own story.