Podcasts about crazy socks

We have made it all the way to April with Episode 27 plus special episodes, so this season has run for 30 episodes. You know things are looking up because baseball is back. The Mets just won three games in a row from the Blue Jays, and the season promises to be fun.  Special Olympics Update John had his first soccer practice of the season yesterday and scored two goals! And what a year for the Special Olympics. John is playing basketball on Thursday nights and running track on Tuesdays. Big shout out to John's brother Jamie, who is not only the Lord of the Socks at John‘s Crazy Socks. And let's not forget the snowshoe season, John's favorite, where he took home a gold and bronze medal at the NY State games. Plus, Mark coaches the snowshoe team.  Speaking Engagements Across the Country Across the Country  From Washington State to Florida, From Maryland to Wisconsin, From Massachusetts to Oklahoma. This week, we fly to Portland, Oregon for the Disability Next Summit organized by Relay Resources. And at the end of the month, we'll be in Washington, DC.  Season Two Highlights Flashback John's love life escapades Launch of the Warehouse Store The 3/21 Inclusive Entrepreneur Award New sock releases: Braille Socks, All Abilities Crew, Wheels on Fire Inspirational businesses and Good News Stories Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  Check out Mark's Song of the Day: https://paumonokharbor.com/song-of-the-day  Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark are back for another episode and here's what's on their minds today: more developments in John's love life, a World Down Syndrome Day celebration, our 3/21 Inclusive Entrepreneur Award, opening a warehouse store, hiring people with differing abilities, Mark's trip to Nashville, and whatever else might pop into John's mind.  Business of the Week: Gabi's Grounds https://poweredbygabis.org/  Gabi Angelini, founder of Gabi's Grounds Coffee Shop, created a business to provide jobs for people with disabilities after experiencing employment challenges herself. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Gabi's coffee brand is now available in grocery stores, and she continues to be a fierce advocate for inclusion in the workforce.   Good News Story of the Week: The University of North Carolina opens a Clinic for patients with Down syndrome https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/03/university-down-syndrome-clinic    Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  Check out Mark's Song of the Day: https://paumonokharbor.com/song-of-the-day  Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are back and they are spreading happiness as always with jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what's on their minds tonight: John's love life, a World Down Syndrome Day celebration, update on the dinner parties and Mark's Song of the Day, Mark's trip to Nashville,  fake trip to London, opening a warehouse store and whatever else might pop into John's mind.  Business of the Week: Collette Devito of Collettey's Cookies is starting a podcast: https://colletteys.com/ Good News Story of the Week: The Special Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy The 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games are being held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 15, 2025. Here are the key details about the event: Number of Athletes: Over 1,500 athletes are participating. Number of Countries: Athletes are representing 100 to 102 countries, depending on the source. List of Sports: The games include eight sports: Alpine Skiing Cross-Country Skiing DanceSport Figure Skating Floorball Short Track Speed Skating Snowboarding Snowshoeing The event is themed around “The Strength of Kindness” and marks the first Special Olympics World Winter Games since 2017 Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  Check out Mark's Song of the Day: https://paumonokharbor.com/song-of-the-day Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY  Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are spreading happiness again, offering jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Today's show: John's love life, a new Special Olympic sport for John: Bocce, a World Down Syndrome Day celebration, dinner parties and Mark's Song of the Day, hanging with Kevin James, and whatever else might pop into John's mind.   Business of the Week: The Granola Kid (a.k.a. Zamaan Jivraj)  We're celebrating an incredible entrepreneur who proves that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible! Meet Zamaan Jivraj also known as The Granola Kid. From the very start of his life, Liam faced health challenges, but his parents instilled in him the belief that no obstacle could stand in the way of his dreams. That mindset, combined with his love for healthy eating, led him to create The Granola Kid—a business dedicated to making the most nutritious and delicious granola out there.  At The Granola Kid, it's all about starting your journey with the right fuel—granola made with real ingredients you can actually pronounce! Whether you eat it for breakfast or take it on the go as a snack, Liam's granola is made to help you power through your day. His message is simple: he provides nutrition, and you bring the determination—together, we can all achieve our goals.  Want to support Liam's mission and grab some tasty granola? Visit TheGranolaKid.com and get snacking!  Good News Story of the Week: Our Autism Can Do Scholarship has a deadline of March 15, 2025. Enter now. https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/autism-can-do-scholarship   Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Check out Mark's Song of the Day: https://paumonokharbor.com/song-of-the-day   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are back! Here's what's on their minds tonight: Special Olympics Winter Games, John's love life, World Down Syndrome Day is coming, supporting people with differing abilities in today's cultural and political climate, and whatever else might pop into John's mind.  Business of the Week: Sweet Jordan's. Located in Paris, Tennessee, Sweet Jordan's serves up delicious homemade treats while raising awareness for an even sweeter cause. The family-owned business started with Jordan St. John, son of Tommie and Brad St. John. Jordan, who was born with Down syndrome, always loved cooking and baking with his father. In 2017, he and his parents worked together to turn that passion into a business that has since become a beloved local bakery and an asset to the community. Sweet Jordan's not only serves handcrafted ice cream, freshly baked cookies, sandwiches, espresso, smoothies and more but also hires adults with special needs like Jordan, honoring their slogan: “Focusing on abilities, not disabilities.” Good News Story of the Week: Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger will wear number 21 this season to honor his daughter, Penelope.  Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks offer jokes, stories and their usual banter in another great episode. Here's what's on their minds tonight: where is John going to live in the future and what are housing issues for people with differing abilities, looking for local food when traveling, promising lunch to people in Indiana when you live in New York and whatever else might pop into John's mind.  Business of the Week: Ultranauts: Founded by two MIT engineers, Ultranauts Inc. (formerly Ultra Testing) is on a mission to demonstrate that neurodiversity is a competitive advantage for business. To achieve our mission, we're building a world-class quality engineering firm that delivers superior value for our customers, and designing a Universal Workplace that embraces diversity and serves as a replicable blueprint for other employers. https://ultranauts.co/ Good News Story of the Week:  Daniel Chapin, a runner with Down syndrome, completing a half marathon in all fifty states. https://www.wistv.com/2024/10/09/runner-with-down-syndrome-makes-history-running-half-marathons-across-all-50-states/  Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are continuing to spread happiness. Here's what's on their minds tonight: John working on his book, “Down Syndrome Never Holds Me Back,” and how that has led to starting a new publishing company, Paumonok Harbor House. Getting ready for a trip to Ripon College in Wisconsin with Mark's long ago memories of when he first visited Ripon College, fantasy football victories and trash talk, more Friends episodes travel as they recount some of their adventures and misadventures on the road, meeting with elected officials to advocate for the rights of people with differing abilities, sock seasons and whatever else might pop into John's mind.  Business of the Week: Expedition Soaps https://expeditionsoaps.com   Good News Story of the Week:  Actress Bethany Asher Breaks Down Barriers with her Role on the BBC drama, “Sherwood.” https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24pr853rvno Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY  Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark, two romantics, are here with a special Valentine edition of their podcast. They discuss the ins and outs of John's love life as he tries to figure out the dating world. John gets Mark to share the story of how he and his mother met. They share some Valentine's trivia (what country produces the most roses?). They walk through lists of great Valentine gifts (shared spa day anyone) and terrible gifts (hard to say I love you with a toaster). They close out the show with some Valentine jokes. Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY  Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

Inclusion isn't just a value at John's Crazy Socks—it's the foundation of everything they do. Father-son duo Mark & John Cronin built more than a business; they created a space where individuality is celebrated, differences are embraced, and everyone belongs. Their story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship, proving that when you lead with heart, you can change the world one pair of socks at a time.This feature is published in 'The Justice Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: awarenowmagazine.comFeaturing: John & Mark CroninInterviewed by: Allié McGuireMusic by: The Likes Of UsProduced by: AwareNow Media

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are spreading happiness on another new episode sharing jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what's on their minds tonight: travel as they recount some of their adventures and misadventures on the road, meeting with elected officials to advocate for the rights of people with differing abilities, sock seasons, and whatever else might pop into John's mind.  Business of the Week: Cameron's Coffee and Chocolates https://www.every1canwork.com/   Good News Story of the Week:  Young Man with Down Syndrome Runs 100 Kilometers across Europe in Six Days https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2n2r29n7ko  Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY  Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are spreading happiness, offering jokes, stories and their usual banter. Here's what's on their minds tonight: advocating for the rights of people with differing abilities, SSI asset levels, sub-minimum wage, John being a Funcle (fun uncle) and, of course, socks.   Business of the Week: Ausome Ballon Creator – Eddie Lin https://www.facebook.com/AusomeBalloonCreator   Good News Story of the Week:  Ana Victoria Espino, the World's First Lawyer With Down Syndrome https://mymodernmet.com/ana-victoria-espino-lawyer-with-down-syndrome/   Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Learn More about Section 14 C and overturning the law that allows employers to pay people with a disability less than minimum wage: https://ndss.org/ndss-advocacy-alerts   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks offer jokes, stories, and their usual banter. What's on their minds tonight: the presidential campaign, promoting unity, gratitude for our colleagues, advocating for inclusion, and, of course, socks.   Business of the Week: https://www.venturesatl.com/   Good News Story of the Week:  Color My World with Love, a Hallmark movie that stars two people with Down syndrome.   Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Learn More about Section 14 C and overturning the law that allows employers to pay people with a disability less than minimum wage: https://ndss.org/ndss-advocacy-alerts   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks have jokes, stories, and their usual banter today, as always! What's on their minds tonight? Putting candy in every package, the family tour of Literary Huntington and making socks to honor the Special Olympics, and, of course, socks.   Business of the Week: Spectrum Design: https://www.spectrumdesigns.org/   Good News Story of the Week:  I Can Bike Camp:   https://www.wfmz.com/news/good-news/good-news-i-can-bike-camp/article_345441da-4b47-11ef-aead-0b867923d0b9.html     From the folks at I Can Shine: https://icanshine.org/   Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark share jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what's on their minds tonight: baseball and the New York Mets, getting in shape, John's going to be an Uncle (and Dad, a grandfather), Mark putting his foot in his mouth at work, more podcast interviews, and, of course, socks.   Business of the Week: The Prospector Theater: https://www.prospectortheater.org    Good News Story of the Week:  People with Down Syndrome In Dublin Learning Job Skills at the Zoo https://www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/people-with-down-syndrome-gain-confidence-and-focus-through-work-experience-at-dublin-zoo/a1561146635.html   Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Socks of the Week: Sasquatch Men's Crew Socks https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/sasquatch-mens-crew-socks      Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark recorded a special episode to wish you a Happy New Year. You can hear their banter, the funny stories they tell, the jokes they share and the love between a father and son that will make you feel so good. They look back on 2024 and share stories from some of their favorite moments, like John becoming an uncle and Mark a grandfather. They talk about passing $800,000 in donations. John talks about some of his favorite trips from the year – he added a new state, Oklahoma – and their many speaking engagements. They share how their advocacy including two trips to Capitol Hill has paid off in the elimination of the sub-minimum wage. Plus they share some of what they look forward to seeing. If you want to see the video of Nick getting his first paycheck, click here: https://youtube.com/shorts/qIAYTAE9hZk?si=b1ll19lTZVEYmi9q  Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of John's Crazy Socks, co-founded by John and his father Mark Cronin. From a simple idea to a thriving business, they've built a mission-driven enterprise spreading happiness and creating opportunities for people with differing abilities. Tune in for powerful insights on passion, adaptability, and building a business that makes a difference!

Send us a textThis Father And Son Team-Up Wants To Spread Happiness One Pair Of Crazy Socks At A Time#entrepreneur #crzysocks #socks #downsyndrome #happiness #love #autism John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world's largest sock store. John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. Every day, John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half theircolleagues have a differing ability. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised nearly $800,000 for their charity partners. Most of all, they are spreading happiness one pair of socks at a time.Website: https://johnscrazysocks.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-s-crazy-socks/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/johnscrazysocks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @Johnscrazysocks  X: https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocksYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQzvQju2SQiW9rIf5JNsVQThanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!!Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_to_the_vibes_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVibesBrdcstTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@KoyoteFor all our social media and other links, go to: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastPlease subscribe, like, and share!

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are bringing happiness, again! They have jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what's on their minds tonight: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Barbie with Down Syndrome, greening New York, Mark's song of the day, more podcast interviews, more tours, and, of course, socks.   Business of the Week: Smile Biscotti: https://smilebiscotti.com/   Good News: Mattel Introduces Another Barbie with Down Syndrome:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/barbie-down-syndrome-blind-barbie/     Check out the New York Restoration Project: https://www.nyrp.org/  and our Plant Trees Coks that raise money for them: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/plant-trees-athletic-crew-socks   Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

What does it take to turn passion into profit while breaking barriers? Meet the dynamic father-son duo behind the world's largest sock store, John and Mark X. Cronin of John's Crazy Socks! In this inspiring episode of The Root of All Success, The Real Jason Duncan sits down with John and Mark X. Cronin, a trailblazing duo redefining entrepreneurship. Together, they share the incredible journey of how John's unique vision and Mark's guidance created a business that not only sells over 4,000 styles of socks but also promotes inclusion and advocacy for people with differing abilities. From becoming fierce advocates for employment equity to giving back to the community through initiatives like donating 5% of profits to the Special Olympics, their story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven business. Discover how John, the first guest with Down Syndrome on the show, has inspired change and sparked conversations globally, including two TEDx talks and appearances before Congress. Watch now to see how this father-son team has turned a simple idea into a global movement, one crazy sock at a time!

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are bringing happiness with jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what's on their minds tonight: travel for fun and for business, guys' weekend, tours of our warehouse, football is coming, their usual busy weeks, and socks.   Business of the Week: Rising Tide Car Wash: https://www.risingtidecarwash.com/  Good News: Story of Diego Mini in Autism Parenting Magazine: https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-success-stories-diegos-accomplishments/  Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

Discover the heartwarming story of John's Crazy Socks, a father-son business that proves socks can change lives. Join John and Mark Cronin as they share how their social enterprise combines creativity, inclusivity, and generosity to spread happiness, create jobs for individuals with differing abilities, and give back to communities worldwide. This episode will inspire you to see business as a force for good—and might just leave you craving your own pair of crazy socks!Generosity At Work is produced by Jackson Healthcare's LoveLifts community impact platform. It is free resource for business leaders and organizations seeking to be a force for good in the world. Learn more about Jackson Healthcare. 

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are bringing the happiness with plenty of jokes, stories, and their usual banter. What's on their minds today: baseball and keeping score at baseball games, buying chargers for our devices, CPAP machines, dating for John, and their week of tours, podcast interviews, spreading happiness and socks.   Business of the Week: Dance Happy Design https://www.dancehappydesigns.com  Good News: Scientists discovered evidence of Neanderthals caring for a child with Down syndrome. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/ancient-bone-could-reveal-how-neanderthals-cared-for-a-child-with-down-syndrome/ar-BB1oZKTj?ocid=BingNewsVerp  Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

This week, Aebhric O'Kelly talks with Dr David Newman, an aerospace medicine expert who shares his extensive experience in military aviation, the evolution of fighter aircraft, and the future of human pilots in an increasingly automated world. He discusses his recent presentation at the Taipei International Military Medicine Forum, the importance of aerospace medicine education, and the challenges posed by AI in academic publishing. Takeaways • Dr Newman has a rich background in military aviation and aerospace medicine. • The F-18 is considered one of the best aircraft to fly. • The future of piloting may shift towards AI and drones. • Ejection from aircraft can lead to hidden injuries like vertebral fractures. • Aerospace medicine education is crucial for both civil and military doctors. • AI poses challenges in maintaining the integrity of academic publishing. • Crazy Socks for Docs raises awareness for mental health in healthcare professionals. • Mental health issues in healthcare are often overlooked. • Interest in a subject is key to completing a PhD. • The evolution of fighter jets reflects advancements in technology.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr David Newman 02:59 Aviation Medicine and Military Experience 06:01 The Evolution of Fighter Aircraft 08:52 The Future of Human Pilots in Aviation           11:59 Insights from the Taipei International Military Medicine Forum 15:04 Aerospace Medicine Education and Training 17:51 The Role of AI in Academic Publishing 20:58 Crazy Socks for Docs: A Movement for Mental Health 23:53 Advice for New Medics in Aerospace Medicine

In this episode of Tech Burst Talks, I sit down with Ian Chong from Samsung Electronics to talk about his work on the mobile B2B team and the cutting-edge advancements Samsung is making, particularly in AI technology for smartphones. We dive into the new Galaxy AI capabilities, including features like Circle to Search, Live Translate, and Transcript Assist. Ian shares why on-device AI is critical for ensuring both security and speed and discusses Samsung's collaborations with major tech players. We also explore how AI is being implemented in industries like law enforcement and finance. On a lighter note, Ian opens up about his passion for coffee and his quirky sock collection. To wrap up, we talk about the future of AI and its transformative potential across different sectors. Show Notes: 00:45 Welcome to Tech Burst Talks 01:00 Introducing Ian Chong and His Role at Samsung 01:35 AI Innovations in Samsung Smartphones 02:13 Galaxy AI Features in Action 04:25 Live Translate and Business Features 08:00 Samsung's Security Measures 10:49 Rugged Devices for Various Industries 13:27 Customer Insights on AI 16:58 Samsung's Open Ecosystem and Partnerships 21:45 Enhancing Experiences with AI 22:21 Addressing AI Skepticism 24:25 The Power of Hyper-Connected Devices 25:38 Future of AI and Gen AI 26:44 AI in Retail and B2B Applications 29:36 Transformative AI in Healthcare 31:20 Personal Addictions: Coffee and Crazy Socks 36:18 Reflections and Future Aspirations 38:29 Final Thoughts and Farewell  

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are here with a special Thanksgiving episode. They're spreading happiness and John says there are two keys to happiness: Do for others and gratitude. The boys will share what makes them grateful which means plenty of stories about their colleagues, customers, friends, and family. They offer jokes, stories, and their usual banter. What's on their minds tonight: Gratitude, favorite Thanksgiving food, Thanksgiving traditions, how John got his name, Gratitude Week, and showing appreciation for the work their colleagues do plus whatever else might pop into John's mind. Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

Following last week's episode on the great work being done by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, check out the inspiring father-son duo behind John's Crazy Socks, Mark X. Cronin and his son, John. Together, they share their extraordinary journey of building a multi-million-dollar social enterprise with heart. John, who has Down syndrome, never let it hold him back. From starting their sock venture to now being globally recognized advocates for inclusive hiring, they show us how purpose-driven entrepreneurship changes lives. Get ready for a conversation filled with laughter, touching stories, and powerful insights on why hiring people with differing abilities isn't just the right thing to do—it's great for business.Guest Links:Mark's LinkedInJohn's Crazy SocksCredits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are bringing happiness with jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what's on their minds today: fireworks, mixing business trips and vacations, writing a joke book, Down syndrome representation on organization, and socks.   Good News: A new study found that participation in the Special Olympics reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes for people with differing abilities. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38925549/#:~:text=Results%3A%20After%20controlling%20for%20other,for%20up%20to%2020%20years Business of the Week: Doggy Delights by Allison https://www.doggydelightsbyallison.com John shares his Sock of the Week: Fireworks Crew Socks https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/fireworks-mens-crew-socks  Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Check out our new Braille Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/braille-crew-socks   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

John and Mark from John's Crazy Socks are bringing the happiness, again! They have jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what's on their minds today: graduation, medical studies, anniversaries, voting, and, not surprisingly, socks.   Good News: A program in England teaching people with differing abilities how to vote.  Business of the Week: Purely Patrick in Hyde Park, Vermont   https://purelypatrick.com/   John shares his Sock of the Week: Graduation Socks: The Tassel is Worth the Hassle https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/the-tassel-is-worth-the-hassle   Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Check out our new Braille Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/braille-crew-socks   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with John and his father, Mark, the dynamic duo behind John's Crazy Socks, a company with a powerful mission: spreading happiness through socks, advocacy, and inclusion. This father-son team has built a movement that not only delivers colorful, fun socks but also brings people together through meaningful causes, supporting people with differing abilities and giving back to the community. https://johnscrazysocks.com/ Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality. -For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing at ⁠⁠http://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com ⁠⁠ -Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all.  Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at Teek@PatnaikCo.com⁠⁠ -And if you need some positive and encouraging support on your health and fitness journey, please join me at Relentless Positivity Fitness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fitandpositive.com/

Summer is starting and the boys are feeling good. They have some serious ideas on their mind: talk about Juneteenth, subminimum wage, and SSI. There's fun too like new socks and plans for new socks, birthdays and celebrations.  Plus, they have jokes and more stories.    Good News: The MO'Rainbow Foundation is changing the lives of people with Down syndrome in Nigeria https://www.dataphyte.com/latest-reports/how-nigerian-foundation-is-transforming-the-lives-of-children-with-down-syndrome/    Business of the Week: Esteemed Coffee in Cary, North Carolina https://www.esteamedcoffee.com/    John shares his Sock of the Week: Mismatched Flag Socks https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/mismatched-flag-mens-crew-socks    Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/    Check out our new Braille Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/braille-crew-socks    Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john    Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA   Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY    Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

The boys are already enjoying summer. John talks about soccer and summer fun. They talk about the local Pride Parade and making pride socks. They talk about their saying With Us, Not for Us and what that means to them. They share what it is like now that John's brother Jamie is working with them again and they talk about family business.    Good News: Chris Nikic has now run six major marathons including the Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, London Marathon, Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and New York City Marathon. https://www.wlwt.com/article/man-becomes-first-person-with-down-syndrome-to-run-all-6-major-marathons/60812807    Business of the Week: Brittany's Baskets of Hope founded by Brittany Schiavone  https://www.brittanysbasketsofhope.org/    John shares his Sock of the Week: Mismatched Flag Socks https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/mismatched-flag-mens-crew-socks    Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/    Check out our new Braille Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/braille-crew-socks    Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john    Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA   Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY    Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

In 2018, John Cronin was a 22-year-old entrepreneur with Down syndrome who had a dream to create something life-changing, purposeful and filled with joy. Together with his father Mark, they turned that dream into the world's largest sock store – John's Crazy Socks. And yet, John's Crazy Socks is more than just a business. It's a mission-driven movement that employs individuals of all abilities and shows the world what's possible when you focus on inclusion, kindness, and joy. Today, John and Mark share how they bootstrapped their business into a multi-million dollar venture, advocate tirelessly for people with differing abilities and continue to spread happiness by giving back more than $750,000 to their charity partners. My friends, you'll walk away from this conversation with the reminder that small acts of love often make the biggest impact, and that sometimes, a simple pair of socks can change the world.

The boys are ready for summer. John talks about soccer and summer fun. They talk about the local Pride Parade and making pride socks. They are members of the Chamber of Commerce and talk about why it is good to get involved locally. They'll tell some jokes and spread happiness.    Wait till you hear this week's feel good story.   Our business of the week is Poppin Joe's Gourmet Kettle Korn. You can find theme here: https://www.poppinjoes.org.  Poppin Joe's Gourmet Kettle Korn was officially launched in April 2005 with Joe Steffy as the sole proprietor and was established to provide Joe, a young adult with DS-ASD, the opportunity to operate and manage his own business. Joe has developed an excellent work ethic and realizes the value of good, hard work. He sells his popcorn in farmer's markets, fairs, festivals and retail stores in Georgia.     John shares his Sock of the Week: Sporty Floral Athletic Crew Socks https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/sporty-floral-athletic-crew-socks-1    Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/    Check out our new Braille Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/braille-crew-socks    Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john    Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA   Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY    Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

The boys are energized on this podcast. Of course, they talk socks. But they also talk about Mom's birthday, Special Olympics, giving interviews, working with John's brother, John becoming an uncle and so much more. We got socks, we got podcasts, we got the Special Olympics, we've got lots of fun and, did we say we have socks? The boys have lots to share. They re-introduce themselves and then turn serious talking about human dignity and people with differing abilities.   They share a feel-good story of the week and highlight a business owned by a person with a differing ability. This week they shine the spotlight on the Texas Sweet Heat Jam Company led by Nolan Stillwell and his family, Like John, Nolan is an entrepreneur who happens to have Down syndrome. You can find them here: https://sweetheatjam.com   John shares his sock of the week: Hot Dog Socks and the story behind them. You can find those socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/hot-dogs-mens-crew-socks   Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Check out our new Braille Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/braille-crew-socks   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch interviews John and Mark Cronin, the father-son duo behind John's Crazy Socks. In 2016, Mark found himself unemployed at 58, while his son John, who has Down syndrome, was facing the "21-Year-Old Cliff," where school support ends and options are limited. After exploring different ideas, John proposed starting a sock business, inspired by his love for colorful, fun socks. Together, they launched John's Crazy Socks, combining a business and social mission to spread happiness.John and Mark discuss their entrepreneurial journey, and the challenges they faced in building a brand that not only sells socks but also spreads happiness and employs individuals with differing abilities. The Cronins share insights on the importance of values in business, the significance of community, and the lessons learned while scaling their operations. Their story is one of resilience, creativity, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.Don't miss an episode! Subscribe, follow, and like "Turning Point" for actionable insights and lessons from those who have successfully navigated the complexities of building a business.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cEmzdfR4DIYListen on your favourite podcast network or at turningpoint.buzzsprout.comLearn more about John's Crazy Socks at https://johnscrazysocks.comConnect with Mark at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin#Entrepreneur #founder #business #turningpoint #entrepreneurstoriesMaster the Future of Your Finances. From cash flow management to forecasting and scenario planning, see the impact of your decisions before you act. dryrun.com

The boys are on the road this week, but nothing will stop them from recording their podcast. They recorded it in a hotel room in Oklahoma. And what fun they had: talking about John's list of state's his visited (41 states so far!), John recites his “Ode to Bacon,” they share plans for the annual family reunion camp out on Memorial Day and thoughts on Memorial Day as Mark recounts the history of service in the family. They share a feel-good story of the week about Kayla McKeon, the first person with Down syndrome to be a registered lobbyist in Washington D.C., who received a honorary degree from Onondaga Community College.  You can read about it here: https://www.sunyocc.edu/news/nationally-known-illustrator-and-down-syndrome-advocate-receive-doctorate-degrees  Each week, we highlight a business owned by or focused on people with differing abilities. This week, the boys talk about Blake's Snow Shack run by Blake Pyron and his family in Sanger, Texas. John and Blake are friends, entrepreneurs, baseball and football fans. You can visit Blake's Snow Shack website: http://www.blakessnowshack.com/   Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/  Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

Father-Son Duo Behind John's Crazy Socks: Spreading Happiness Through Entrepreneurship In this inspiring episode of Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, we're joined by John and Mark X. Cronin, the dynamic father-son team behind John's Crazy Socks. Known for creating the world's largest sock store, they've built a thriving social enterprise that spreads happiness, promotes inclusivity, and generates multi-million-dollar revenues. In this conversation, we dive into their entrepreneurial journey, how they turned an idea into a global brand, and their mission to empower people of all abilities. Learn how their innovative business model and passion for giving back have made a lasting impact worldwide. Tune in for actionable insights and heartwarming stories of overcoming challenges in business! Chapter Stamps: 00:48 Meet John and Mark X Cronin 02:10 The Birth of John's Crazy Socks 06:09 Launching the Business 07:06 Early Success and Customer Engagement 08:51 Mission and Growth 10:29 Inclusive Hiring Practices 14:07 Financial Strategies and Challenges 17:20 Continuous Innovation and Customer Connection 22:09 Final Thoughts and Advice Pullout Quotes:   John X. Cronin: "We're not just selling socks. We're spreading happiness, and that's the most important part of what we do." Mark X. Cronin: "Our mission is to show what people with differing abilities can do. It's not about what they can't do—it's about their potential." John X. Cronin: "I have Down syndrome, but that doesn't hold me back. It makes me who I am, and I'm proud of that." Mark X. Cronin: "We're not in the business of selling socks. We're in the business of making the world a better place—one sock at a time." John X. Cronin: "I wanted to create something that brings people joy. Socks are just the beginning!" Mark X. Cronin: "Inclusion isn't just a word—it's a practice. Every person has value, and we're proving that through our business." Social: Website: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks X: JCS: https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks Twitter: MXC: https://twitter.com/mxcronin  LinkedIn: MXC https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/    Disclaimer: Please be aware that the opinions and perspectives conveyed in this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent the views, ideologies, or principles of Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, its associated entities, or any organizations they represent or are affiliated with. We provide a platform for discussion and exploration, and the content of each episode is understood to be independent expressions from our guests, rather than a reflection of the beliefs held by the podcast or its hosts. Notice to the Super Entrepreneurs community: Before we part, remember to join our Private Facebook group, 'Mindset for Business Success' Here we share mindset wisdom to elevate your life and business LIVE every Tuesday morning(EST), ready for a transformative journey? This group is your key to unlocking potential and achieving business growth. Don't miss out on this incredible free resource. Join us in 'Mindset for Business Success' Today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindsetforbusinesssuccess/ The only limits in our life are those we impose on ourselves. Bob Proctor  ▬▬▬ Free Clarity Call with Shahid▬▬▬  https://calendly.com/shahiddurrani/free-clarity-call-with-shahid-durrani ________________________________________________________________________ OFFERS: https://zez.am/officialshahiddurrani  ▬▬▬ Get my Free Webinar▬▬▬ How to super scale your business to the next level without chasing strategies and feeling stuck https://shahiddurrani.com/registration/  ▬▬▬ Business Funding▬▬▬  https://www.7figurescredit.com/superfunding  ▬▬▬ Fund Your Clients▬▬▬  https://join.7figurespartners.com/?a_aid=superfunding  ▬▬▬ The TEDx Talk Program▬▬▬ https://info.shahiddurrani.com/tedx ▬▬▬ Professional Investment Ideas Delivered to your Inbox▬▬▬ https://capexinsider.com/insider-newsletter/?orid=90906&opid=94 ▬▬▬ FREE DOWNLOAD Reveals Recession Proof Business▬▬▬ https://www.b2bfundingpartner.com/b2bfree100?a_aid=superfunding&a_bid=1f1eb0a5 ▬▬▬ START-UP INVESTOR READY TO HELP▬▬▬ https://info.shahiddurrani.com/ideas ▬▬▬ How to make $3,493 commissions without doing any selling▬▬▬ https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=superentre&vendor=ambsador ▬▬▬ Stock/Options Trading Academy That Works▬▬▬ https://lddy.no/1gqxb  ▬▬▬ Real Estate Investing on Terms! No Credit | No Down payment▬▬▬ https://smartrealestatecoach.com/?sld=super Affiliate Disclaimer: If you buy through one of the links provided, I may receive a commission (without any additional charge to you).  @SuperEntrepreneursPodcast   @officialshahiddurrani 

Our guests in this episode are John Cronin and Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise dedicated to spreading happiness and advocating for inclusion through their unique sock collection. John, who has Down syndrome, alongside his father Mark, have built the world's largest sock store, employing individuals with differing abilities and making a significant social impact. Their mission-driven business not only achieves remarkable commercial success but also inspires and uplifts communities.Key points discussed include:The inspiring story behind the inception of John's Crazy Socks and their journey to success.The social impact of their business, including their advocacy for inclusivity and their unique hiring practices.The importance of creating a memorable customer experience and building lasting relationships.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

We got socks, we got podcasts, we got the Special Olympics, we've got lots of fun and, did we say we have socks? The boys have lots to share. They re-introduce themselves and then turn serious talking about human dignity and people with differing abilities.   They share a feel-good story of the week and highlight a business owned by a person with a differing ability. This week they shine the spotlight on Collettey's Cookies, a great company out of Boston, Massachusetts led by Collette Divitto, an entrepreneur with Down syndrome. You can find them here: https://colletteys.com  John shares his sock of the week: Cowabunga Crew Socks and the story behind them. You can find those socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/cowabunga-crew-socks  Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/   Check out our new Braille Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/products/braille-crew-socks   Join John's Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john   Want to learn more about John's Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA  Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY   Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.  Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1  Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and visionary entrepreneurs John & Mark Cronin who are on a mission to spread happiness and build more inclusive businesses.   In this episode, we talk about: - Building a 7-figure business while navigating Down syndrome - Customer-centric product design - Social entrepreneurship & making an impact beyond cents and dollars   EPISODE NOTES John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world's largest sock store with multi-million dollar revenues. They have been named EY's Entrepreneurs of the Year.   John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half of their colleagues have differing abilities. They are fierce advocates for inclusion, having testified twice before the U.S. Congress and spoken at the United Nations. They are sought after keynote speakers, have recorded two TEDx Talks and are frequent guests on network television.   They create unique customer experiences and develop a workplace culture that leads to an engaged workforce. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised over $650,000 for their charity partners.   Links:   https://johnscrazysocks.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/       Special THANKS to the episode sponsor Mendi! For cutting-edge brain training using neurofeedback, head over to   www.mendi.io   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess   ------------------   Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)   -----------------   Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world's largest sock store. John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. Every day, John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half their colleagues have a differing ability. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised nearly $700,000 for their charity partners. Most of all, they are spreading happiness one pair of socks at a time. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with John and Mark Cronin about creating a crazy successful sock company. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How directly engaging with your clients turns them into repeat customers who promote their product by word-of-mouth. - Why it's important to create opportunities for people with different abilities. - How John's Crazy Socks blends a social mission with commercial goals, while focusing on creating opportunities with different abilities. - Why it's important to create a positive customer experience for clients and a great work environment for employees. - How integrating social goals with business objectives and promoting inclusivity and community engagement has led to the success of John's Crazy Socks. Connect with John and Mark: Guest Contact Info X @JohnsCrazySocks Instagram @johnscrazysocks Facebook facebook.com/johnscrazysocks LinkedIn linkedin.com/company-john-s-crazy-socks Links Mentioned: johnscrazysocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and John Cronin, a father-son team, launched John's Crazy Socks in 2016 to combine John's love of colorful socks with their entrepreneurial drive. John, who has Down syndrome, struggled to find a job after school, so they created one together. Starting small on Shopify, their sock business quickly grew into a global success, now offering over 4,000 designs and shipping to 89 countries. ⁣ John's Crazy Socks is more than a business; it's a social enterprise dedicated to changing perceptions about people with differing abilities. The company creates jobs for people with disabilities and adds personal touches like handwritten notes and candy to their orders. ⁣ Despite challenges, the Cronins have thrived by innovating, advocating for disability rights, and staying true to their mission of spreading happiness. Their long-term goal is to expand their impact by creating more jobs and continuing to inspire through their work.

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world's largest sock store with multi-million dollar revenues. They have been named EY's Entrepreneurs of the Year. John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half their colleagues have a differing ability. They are fierce advocates for inclusion having testified twice before the U.S. Congress and spoken at the United Nations. They are sought after keynote speakers, have recorded two TEDx Talks and are frequent guests on network television. They create unique customer experiences and developed a workplace culture that leads to an engaged workforce. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised over $650,000 for their charity partners. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with John and Mark Cronin: Website: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Johnscrazysocks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnscrazysocks *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

It is time to celebrate Autism Awareness Day as we are recording. Get ready for inspiration from this amazing duo! Some areas of discussion with John and Mark include: -Time management techniques and the power of staying organized -Role and purpose-Being able to say no-Started at home and now grown to 34 employees: When each employee is asked what they do: “I Spread Happiness!”-How to find loyal employees -Don't micromanage! It shows distrust Welcome back to That Entrepreneur Show! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe for weekly episodes and rate the show 5 stars to help others join our conversations!Meet our Guests:John's Crazy Socks is a social enterprise inspired by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his love of colorful and fun socks—what he calls his “crazy socks.” John suggested to his father, Mark X. Cronin, that they start the business to spread happiness. They built the business on five pillars:Inspiration and Hope – Showing What People with Differing Abilities Can DoGiving BackFun Products You Can LoveMaking It PersonalMaking It a Great Place to WorkMore than half of their employees have a different ability, their Giving Back program has raised over $750,000 for charity partners like the Special Olympics, the National Down Syndrome Society, and the Autism Society of America. Most of all, they are Spreading Happiness™.Every Tuesday, John hosts an online dance party at 3 pm EST on Zoom! Have a question for the host or guest? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get started.Stay connected with us on social media! You can find us at @ThatEntrepreneurShow on all platforms. For more information about our show and our guests, visit www.vincentalanci.com. We look forward to engaging with you!To learn more about podcasting coaching services, email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com for more information. Music Credits:Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.comSupport the Show.If you enjoyed this week's show, click the subscribe button to stay current.Listen to A Mental Health Break Episodes hereTune into Writing with Authors here

This father-and-son duo is here to make you smile and change your life! Mark and John Cronin share their stories, including:-by being vulnerable, we get to make connections -building a community and offering hope -the loneliness of entrepreneurship: advice for when that happens -favorite things to improve their mental health-putting people FIRSTLooking for a mental health break?! Join John every Tuesday at 3 PM EST for a virtual dance party on Zoom, a space where everyone is welcome to let loose and have fun!Welcome back to A Mental Health Break! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe for weekly episodes and rate the show 5 stars to help others join our conversations!Love what you hear? Get ready to learn more about their business on That Entrepreneur Show next week!More about this dynamic duo: John's Crazy Socks is a social enterprise inspired by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his love of colorful and fun socks—what he calls his “crazy socks.” John suggested to his father, Mark X. Cronin, that they start the business to spread happiness. They built the business on five pillars:-Inspiration and Hope –Showing What People with Differing Abilities Can Do-Giving Back-Fun Products You Can Love-Making It Personal-Making It a Great Place to WorkStay connected with us on social media! You can find A Mental Health Break on all podcasts and social media platforms. For more information about our show and our guests, visit www.vincentalanci.com. We look forward to engaging with you!Episode Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenHave a question for the host or guest? Looking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.

This week's Misfit Entrepreneurs are John and Mark Cronin. They are the father-son team that created John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world's largest sock store with multi-million dollar revenues and have been named EY's Entrepreneurs of the Year as well as multiple 30 under 30 awards. John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half of their colleagues have differing abilities. They have testified twice before the U.S. Congress and spoken at the United Nations. They are sought after keynote speakers, have recorded two TEDx Talks and are frequent guests on network television including appearances on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, the Today Show, Fox and Friends, CNBC, PBS, the BBC and others. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised over $650,000 for their charity partners. John and Mark show us that anything is possible if you if you are determined enough and I'm excited to discuss their journey of building a 7-figure company along with the many other lessons we can learn from them. johnscrazysocks.com/ To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com Show Sponsors: Experience a staggering 250% ROI with our DriveTest® — trusted by industry leaders to boost sales team performance by up to 180% and slash turnover rates by as much as 60%. Try it for FREE at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

John and Mark Cronin joined the podcast today to talk about their world famous sock store called John's Crazy Socks.  Listen to the podcast to find out why their mission is about something so much greater than "just socks."   For more information about John's Crazy Socks (and to buy your own!), visit: https://johnscrazysocks.com   If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu. If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

This is a special podcast as it is episode 200! And, we always like to have a special guest and message to share on important milestone podcasts. Today's episode was recorded about 4 months ago and we have been saving it for today.  So the question we are opening today with is how are you using your business to give back and make an impact? In today's episode, we interview John & Mark Cronin, who are a father-son team that are making a difference with advocating for people with differing abilities one pair of socks at a time. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: John's quote at the end of podcast: "Follow your heart, follow your dreams, work hard, show what you can do."LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at:  https://johnscrazysocks.com/ Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Get a copy of our guest's book on Amazon: Connect with our guest on social:LinkedIn Profile Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11171456/admin/Instagram Company: https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/Facebook Company: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocksTwitter Company: https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocksMark Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxcroninCompany YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Johnscrazysocks/Company TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnscrazysocksABOUT OUR GUEST:John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world's largest sock store with multi-million dollar revenues. They have been named EY's Entrepreneurs of the Year.John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half of their colleagues have differing abilities. They are fierce advocates for inclusion, having testified twice before the U.S. Congress and spoken at the United Nations. They are sought after keynote speakers, have recorded two TEDx Talks and are frequent guests on network television.They create unique customer experiences and develop a workplace culture that leads to an engaged workforce. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised over $7000,000 for their charity partners.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

John and Mark X. Cronin, the dynamic father-son duo behind John's Crazy Socks, shared their incredible journey from a single idea to creating the world's largest sock store with a heartwarming mission to spread happiness. Their story is a testament to the power of love, determination, and the belief in the abilities of all individuals, regardless of their challenges.John, born with Down syndrome, has not only defied expectations but has also become a leading advocate for people with differing abilities. Through their business, John and Mark have demonstrated how a simple concept, like selling socks, can be transformed into a vehicle for social change. "We're not really a sock store. The socks become the physical manifestation of the story and the vision," Mark explains.The Cronins' journey underscores the importance of gratitude and doing for others as the keys to happiness. John's passion and entrepreneurial spirit, combined with Mark's supportive guidance, have led to remarkable achievements. They've addressed the United Nations, testified before the US Congress, and donated over $700,000 to charity, all while building a business that employs individuals with differing abilities.Their story is filled with lessons on overcoming adversity, embracing one's uniqueness, and the power of giving back. One of the most compelling takeaways is the idea that "everything we do is designed to spread some happiness," which guides their business decisions and philanthropic efforts.John and Mark's approach to creating a great place to work, making personal connections, and giving back to the community offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and individuals alike. Their success demonstrates that with the right attitude and approach, it's possible to make a significant impact on the world while pursuing one's passions.By sharing their journey, John and Mark X. Cronin inspire us to look beyond limitations and recognize the potential in everyone. Their story is not just about socks; it's about how love, creativity, and a commitment to social good can create a ripple effect of joy and opportunity across the globe.