Blake Mycoskie (born August 26, 1976) is an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder and Chief Shoe Giver of Toms Shoes (stylized as TOMS Shoes). Read full biography of Blake Mycoskie →
With TOMS, I found a way to create sustainable giving and consistently help those who are in need.
As entrepreneurs, we often get pressured into hiring an industry executive. While it's good to hire people with experience, it can also be a... →
The idea of community and helping others has always been a part of who I am. Growing up, my parents always made sure that my siblings and I were... →
Walk away from anyone who is unduly focused on vacation and compensation. It's a sign of potential trouble. No matter how talented you are, if... →
You know, you hear people talk about soul mates? That one person that you see, and that's it for you? Well, TOMS is the business equivalent of a... →
Almost every morning I write in my journal. I've been keeping it for a long time - I've filled more than 50 books. I write about what's... →
I always thought that I would spend the first half of my life making money so I can spend the second half of my life giving it all away. And one of... →
I think the word 'social entrepreneur' is a really good description of what I am. What that means me to is that you have the entrepreneurial... →
I love what I do, but it is hard to have a personal relationship when you're never home.
I would have never imagined that I'd become a shoe salesman so that I could give away shoes. I mean that idea is ludicrous.
Stuff can't make you happy.
When you're buying a pair of TOMS, if you don't feel like you're part of a community, then I've failed.
I credit my grandmother for my sense of style. She was known for wearing bright, outrageous things because it made people happy and she thought it... →
Blake Mycoskie (born August 26, 1976) is an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder and Chief Shoe Giver of Toms Shoes (stylized as TOMS Shoes).