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Founders FutureSocks, Smiles & Social Impact: How John’s Crazy Socks Built a MovementIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we meet Mark and John Cronin, the dynamic father-son duo behind John's Crazy Socks and Abilities Rising—a social enterprise proving that inclusion is not just good ethics, but great business. What began as a high school passion project for John, who has Down syndrome, has blossomed into a globally recognized brand with over 500,000 orders shipped, a 50%+ diverse workforce, and $800,000 donated to charity. They share their origin story—from scrapped food truck dreams to viral sock deliveries—and how their mission to "spread happiness" fuels everything from product design to adv...
2025-06-2523 min
Minds of EcommerceHow John’s Crazy Socks Built a Mission-Driven Brand That’s Spreading Happiness GloballyMark X. Cronin is the Co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise he launched in 2016 with his son, John, who has Down syndrome, to spread happiness and champion inclusive employment. With a background in public service and healthcare innovation, Mark previously served as Director of Medicaid Health Services in New York City and held executive roles in healthcare management firms. He advocates for people with differing abilities, frequently speaking at organizations like the United Nations and the US Congress. Under Mark and John’s leadership, John’s Crazy Socks has fulfilled over two million orders, employs a divers...
2025-06-1122 min
The Hidden WorkforceSpreading Happiness with John’s Crazy Socks!- John and Mark Cronin, Ep. 164🧦 Episode 164 of The Hidden Workforce is collaborating to spread happiness! 🧦
We have Mark and John Cronin from John’s Crazy Socks with us again (aren’t we so lucky?!) to share how important it is to inclusively employ in the workforce, some new services they are offering, updates on amazing opportunities they are both receiving and creating for more inclusive opportunities for people who live with differing abilities, their new Champion’s program and so much more!
You do not want to miss this fun, insightful, exciting show!
2025-02-0129 min
Entrepreneurs UnitedEP 226: Building a TRUE Mission-Driven Business w/John & Mark CroninIn 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!
2024-12-3032 min
I Don't Know How You Do ItHappiness, Hope, and Crazy Socks: Reimagining What's Possible, with John and Mark CroninWhen John Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, was graduating high school, didn't know what would come next. So he made what turned out to be a life-changing decision -- to start a business with his father. What started with local deliveries and chocolate kisses has grown into a gigantic business that's revolutionizing how the world thinks about ability, employment, and spreading happiness, while capturing the attention of Congress, the UN, and other business leaders.Join us as John and Mark share how they built a thriving company while championing inclusive employment and creating a...
2024-12-1741 min
The Sit Down Stand Out ShowA great Stocking Stuffer with John and Mark X. CroninSpreading happiness to everyone might sound like a huge and complicated task but its just another day at the office for John and Mark X. Cronin the creators and owners of John's Crazy Socks the world's largest sock store. On this episode John and Mark share their journey from John competing in the Special Olympics at the age of five to the creation of John's Crazy Socks to the importance of providing opportunities for other disabled individuals to work as Sock Wranglers, the creation of the first pair of brail socks and so much more to get your own...
2024-12-0425 min
Blessons PodcastCrazy Socks Create Meaning & Purpose for Those With Differing Abilities with John & Mark CroninGet your own Crazy Socks with our special discount: https://johnscrazysocks.com/discount/Blessons10Get a daily reminder to boost your positive, success-oriented mindset! Why? Because it helps you WIN at life. I created Your Positive Moment Morning Text Messages to impact as many lives as I can with something simple and truly affordable. You don't need to buy expensive programs or go to costly events. You can shift your mindset with consistent positive messaging. Start with a two-week free trial today at yourpostivemoment.com It is truly life-changing!
2024-12-0455 min
Gratitude Geek249: John Cronin & Mark X. Cronin talk the Power of InclusivityIn 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 Do...
2024-11-2645 minGratitude Geek249: John Cronin & Mark X. Cronin talk the Power of InclusivityIn 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 Do...
2024-11-2645 minSomething ExtraUnlocking Potential Through Purpose w/ Mark X. & John CroninFollowing 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 hi...
2024-11-2139 min
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'LearyHow Socks are Changing the World: John and Mark X. Cronin (ep. 718)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 f...
2024-10-2458 min
The Branding Laboratory15 - John's Crazy Socks with Mark Cronin: Building a Business with Heart: Changing Lives and Celebrating DiversityIn the episode of The Branding Laboratory, Deevo Tindall talks with the Co-Founder and President of John's Crazy Socks, Mark and John Cronin. Mark and John discuss their journey in creating a business that not only sells socks but also spreads happiness and promotes inclusivity. Mark shares the inspiration behind the business, which began as a solution to John's post-graduation employment dilemma. They discuss their unique business model, the importance of customer experience, and their commitment to giving back, having donated over $750,000 to various charities. Want to learn more about Mark's work? Click HERE, HERE, and HERE.
2024-10-1741 min
Innova.buzzJohn and Mark Cronin, Spreading Happiness and Transforming Lives, One Sock at a Time - Innova.buzz 641Our 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 so...
2024-10-021h 02
ABLE TODAY SHOWJohn's Crazy SocksJohn Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, was about to graduate high school and he didn’t like his job prospects. But he knew who he wanted to work with. His dad, Mark Cronin. After throwing out a few ideas, they landed on John’s Crazy Socks, launching in 2016. They then proceeded to break every marketing rule there is, and somehow this social enterprise became a smash hit with people.
2024-10-0243 min
Long Shot Leaders with Michael SteinThey launched a small sock business that grew into a global success story fueled by their love for colorful socks and a mission to showcase the abilities of people with Down syndrome, John and Mark Cronin.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 an...
2024-08-2646 min
Labours of Sport Coaching: The Science and Art of Coaching, Motivation, and Self-DeterminationColum Cronin - Coaching as a caring enterpriseSign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter:Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined CoachIn this episode I'm joined by Dr Colum Cronin, Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Sport Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University, to discuss all things care in coaching.Colum's bookLearn more about your host and access my services:https://markjcarrollcoaching.wordpress.com/consultancy/Support the show by becoming a patron:https://labours-of-sport.captivate.fm/supportConnect with me on...
2024-05-211h 36
A Mental Health Break#239: Unbreakable Bonds: Embracing Down Syndrome and A Father's Journey with His SonThis 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!Wel...
2024-05-1921 min
Office Hours with David MeltzerMelissa Llarena, John Cronin and Mark X. Cronin, Joseph Willhite, Dr. Greg HammerMelissa LlarenaMelissa is an author, imagination coach, consultant, speaker, and contributor to Forbes Women articles that have garnered 4 million + views. She is also the host of Unimaginable Wellness, the podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, and creators who are also moms. Featured guests include GaryVee and Beth Comstock. Melissa holds a psychology degree from New York University, an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and a Transformational Coaching Academy certificate.John Cronin and Mark X. CroninJohn and Mark is a father-son team that created John’s Crazy So...
2024-05-0241 min
Behind the DreamersSpreading Joy Through Socks: The Inspiring Story of John’s Crazy SocksSend us a textWhen you meet Mark and John Cronin, it's impossible not to be swept up by their infectious enthusiasm and love for what they do. Their business, John's Crazy Socks, isn't just a success story; it's a beacon of joy and a testament to the power of inclusivity. In our heartwarming exchange, we traverse the remarkable path they've taken to build the world's largest sock store, where happiness is packaged with every pair and diversity is celebrated and integral to their operation. Their advocacy work, which includes addressing Congress and the United Nations, is...
2024-03-2536 min
Mitlin Money MindsetUnraveling the Threads of Success with John's Crazy Socks, Episode #177In 2016, John Cronin was attending his last year of high school. Like every high school senior, he was trying to figure out what came next. John is a natural entrepreneur. He wanted to start a business with his dad. But what were they going to do? John thought about opening a food truck. But they ran into a problem: neither of them could cook. But then John had a “Eureka!” moment. They decided to sell crazy socks. Why socks? Because they’re fun, colorful, and John loved them. If John loved them that much, they realized they could fi...
2024-03-2033 min
The Faces of BusinessUsing Your Business to Spread Happiness - Mark X. Cronin & John CroninIn this episode of The Faces of Business, we feature the dynamic father-son duo, Mark X. Cronin & John Cronin, from John’s Crazy Socks. They’re not just business partners but pioneers in merging e-commerce with a profound social mission.
Mark and John from John’s Crazy Socks are not just business partners but pioneers in merging e-commerce with a profound social mission.
Mark & John’s story, beginning in 2016, from John’s high school dreams to running a thriving online business, embodies inspiration, hope, and the power of inclusivity. Their idea was simple yet revolut...
2024-03-2050 min
Brian Bogert - Flipping The LidRedefining Business with Purpose: The Heartwarming Tale of John's Crazy Socks with John & Mark Cronin (E53)Today, I'm thrilled to introduce two remarkable guests, the dynamic father-son duo, Mark and John Cronin, co-founders of the wildly successful and optimistic brand, John's Crazy Socks. Together, they've turned adversity into purpose, weaving a tale of resilience, and inclusivity.
In today's episode, we uncover the fabric of their success, from overcoming health challenges to building a business that's shipped over a million socks worldwide. We'll also dig into the depth of their public speaking, philanthropy work, and an inspiring leap into movie production, all focused on advocating for people with different abilities.
2024-03-141h 27
Dads Making a Difference PodcastThe Incredible Journey of John's Crazy Socks: Spreading Happiness and Empowerment with John and Mark CroninGet ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of John's Crazy Socks, a thriving $10 million business founded by John Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his father, Mark. In this heartwarming episode, you'll discover how a simple idea born out of a father-son bond blossomed into the world's largest sock store, spreading happiness and empowering others along the way.Join us as we dive deep into the story of John and Mark Cronin, learning about the challenges they faced, the triumphs they celebrated, and the invaluable lessons they learned while building their successful business...
2024-03-1340 min
EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ OrganizationThis Young Man and This Old Man Can Sell Socks | Mark & John CroninMark and John Cronin are a father-son entrepreneurial duo. They’re the founders of John’s Crazy Socks, a unique sock brand that’s been featured by celebrities and influential figures such as George H.W. Bush, Eva Longoria, and Kristin Bell. They’ve also been featured in numerous media outlets like ABC, the BBC, CBS, Fox News, and PBS. This all started in the fall of 2016, as John was entering his final year of high school. Unhappy with his options after high school as someone with down syndrome, he proposed to Mark that they go into business together. John tho...
2024-03-051h 05
TALK Down SyndromeEpisode 35: John’s Crazy SocksToday we are kicking off World Down Syndrome Day, I would say SUPER early but only because when I think of WDSD I think of John's Crazy Socks. Today's episode features father and son duo, Mark and John Cronin owners and creators of John's Crazy Socks. When I first entered this community, I remember seeing John's Crazy Socks marketed everywhere online and it has finally come full circle where they are now on my podcast! It was such a joy to discuss how their business started as well getting to know more about John as an individual and I...
2024-02-0840 min
Relentless Positivity FitnessBuilding Success Through Inclusivity: Insights from John Cronin and Mark CroninDisclaimer- this is one of the best times I've ever had on a podcast! The father-son John and Mark Cronin are simply amazing.
Together they have created a crazy sock juggernaut. A business that is not only thriving financially but is making a huge difference for individuals with disabilities.
Does this sound familiar? You've been told that creating a positive and inclusive work environment is as simple as implementing a diversity training session.
But despite your efforts, you still see low employee morale and customer dissatisfaction. The pain of investing time and resources...
2023-11-2827 min
Energetic Radio#307: John & Mark Cronin | Building a Beautiful Community Through John's Crazy SocksJohn and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team out to change the world through socks. John Cronin is a young man with Down syndrome who teamed with his father, Mark X. Cronin, to bootstrap their way to a multi-million-dollar social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They built John’s Crazy Socks into the World’s Largest Sock Store. More than half of their colleagues have differing abilities, and every day, John and Mark work to show what people with differing abilities can accomplish.John and Mark have been named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year and...
2023-08-2746 min
E-Commerce Secrets To Scale140 - Mastering The Unboxing Experience With Mark & John CroninThis week on the show, Mark and John Cronin, founders of John’s Crazy Socks join me to talk about unboxing experience and why it’s so important for brands to get this right. Mark and John have been on the show before, but I knew I needed to have them back on the show for this topic because what they are doing is truly innovative and so many brands can learn a lot from them.
2023-08-1539 min
Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast144. “John’s Crazy Socks” Puts Disabled Employees in Positions to Succeed with Mark and John CroninListening to this episode will burst open a joyful place in your heart and will give you a leap in business savvy. Our guests are part of a flip in perspective in the business world that will change the future for millions. John Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his father, Mark, are co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, a business hiring people with differing abilities not as an act of charity, but a smart business move.
00:00 Intro & Welcome
05:02 Everyone Can Contribute
09:26 Language Matters
14:09 Dignity in Wo...
2023-08-151h 19
Living Your LegacyJohn Cronin and Mark X. Cronin - John's Crazy SocksEpisode Highlights:Mark’s journey as a dad. “It turns out it’s the greatest thing in the world.”The lack of opportunities for people with different abilities.John’s eureka moment about his crazy socks!John and Mark’s way of doing business.The various avenues that John and Mark are able to give back! And much more! About John and Mark Cronin:John Cronin and his Dad, Mark X. Cronin are more than just engaging speakers, they are entrepreneurs, philanthropists, humanitarians and leaders. Oh, and John also happens to have Down syndrome. Toge...
2023-05-151h 01
Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdviceJohn and Mark X. Cronin | John's Crazy Socks and Strategies for Building a Social EnterpriseJohn Cronin and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. The co-founders bootstrapped their startup into a multimillion-dollar business and became the world's largest sock store — and an international sensation. John and Mark received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award, and they have spoken before Congress, the UN, and appeared in various media outlets. John has Down Syndrome, and his mission is to show what people with differing abilities can do. John's Crazy Socks employs people with differing abilities and has raised hun...
2023-02-2733 min
THE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of InclusionJohn's Crazy Socks with John and Mark Cronin-Down Syndrome Doesn't Stop Him From Spreading Happiness to the WorldSend us a textJohn Cronin was born with Down Syndrome, he is a kind, compassionate, smart, enthusiastic business owner! Yes I said it BUSINESS OWNER! John and his father Mark own John's Crazy Socks, an apparel company made with Love for Down Syndrome awareness and acceptance. You'll love this conversation with John and Mark and learn how it all came to be! https://johnscrazysocks.com/Support the show
2022-12-1841 min
Real People, Real BusinessJohn and Mark X. Cronin - 7-Figure Growth by Spreading HappinessWhen John Cronin was in his last year of high school, he looked around at all of his options for his career, as a person with Down Syndrome, and didn’t like any of them. So he decided to create his own. Together with his dad, Mark, John started up John’s Crazy Socks, combining his passion for entrepreneurship and his love for crazy, wild, colourful socks, which he says “Just let me be me”. And thank goodness they do - John is at the heart of the business’ brand, and his joyfulness and sincerity have been th...
2022-12-0938 min
IMPACT VENTURERS - Change-makers Share their StoriesE43: JOHN AND MARK CRONIN - The Founders of 'John's Crazy Socks' Discuss Their Company's Mission of Spreading Happiness, and Their Positive Message about People with Special Abilities.John Cronin is an entrepreneur, a sock-tycoon, a public speaker, a philanthropist, a dancer, an athlete, a podcast host, a boyfriend. He also happens to have Down Syndrome, however, he has not allowed it to hold back his dreams and love for life. In 2015, he founded a company, 'John's Crazy Socks', with the help of his father, Mark Cronin, an accomplished entrepreneur with a long and successful track record. Together, they have built it into what they call 'the world's largest sock store', referring to the over 4,000 different designs that are available through their website, JohnsCrazySocks.com. John and...
2022-11-151h 04
Spear and Clover Podcast#44 - Leading with Love! Mark and John Cronin's Crazy Socks!At its best, this show highlights folks who are not only out there winning in their selected field but doing so as a result of undeniable passion and a love for what they do. There is no Spear and Clover without curiosity, playfulness, and even LOVE. Today's guests are possibly some of the BEST representatives of that ethos that we have been fortunate enough to interview. Mark and John Cronin are the father and son team behind John's Crazy Socks. Not only do they own the world's LARGEST online sock...
2022-11-071h 03
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2022-10-3138 min
Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOUE177- Mark and John Cronin- Spreading Happiness by showing what's possibleVisit: www.johnscrazysocks.com Mark X. Cronin is the co-founder, along with his son John, of John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. His leadership has demonstrated that pursuing social goals – demonstrating what people with differing abilities can achieve and giving back – makes for good business. Mark advocates for the rights of differently abled people. His advocacy work has seen Mark testify before Congress twice, speak at the UN and make numerous trips to Capitol Hill. Mark is a sought-after speaker having spoken at events across the U.S., Canada and Mexico...
2022-10-2632 min
The Small Victories PodcastSpreading Happy through Socks with Mark and John CroninWhat do you do when the world you live in doesn't want to hire you? You create your own multi-million dollar company.
This is what father and son duo, Mark X. and John Cronin did when they founded John's Crazy Socks, which started because John could not find a job as a man with down syndrome. So Mark and John partnered up together and turned John's idea into a hugely successful business where they are now doing the hiring.
Takeaways:
If you keep waiting for the perfect moment, if you keep waiting until you k...
2022-08-3037 min
Quit Your Job, SisBuilding an Inclusive & Profitable Business that Makes an Impact w/ Founders of John’s Crazy Socks Mark and John CroninFACT: The unemployment rate for people with disabilities in the US is double the national average.That's pretty sobering, isn't it?! But here's the thing: There are inspiring entrepreneurs out there who are changing the game for people with disabilities – and Mark Cronin and his son, John, are two of them.Mark and John are the founders of John's Crazy Socks, an e-commerce company that sells fun and colorful socks while also employing people with differing abilities. In this episode, they share their story of how they started John's Crazy Socks, the challenges they've faced al...
2022-08-0831 min
The Tori Barker PodcastEp. 11 Spreading Happiness Through One Crazy Sock at a Time with Mark & John CroninIn today’s episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Mark & John Cronin! Co-Founders of Johns Crazy Socks! John’s Crazy Socks is a father-son venture inspired by John himself, a young man with Down syndrome. John’s affinity for crazy socks paired with his love of making people smile made their mission clear: they want to spread happiness.Make sure to tune in to this episode to hear all about the development of John’s Crazy Socks and how they have managed to raise over $500,000 for various charities and employ p...
2022-06-2824 min
Goal Setting & Achievement Podcast: Business|ProductivityInterview with John and Mark Cronin, John's Crazy Socks[[:encoded, "I think you will find my two guests to be inspirational to you on your goal achievement journey to creating the kind of business and life you truly want. \n\nJohn and Mark Cronin are the father-son team who founded John’s Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a speaker, an athlete, and a dancer, who just happens to have Down syndrome. John was the first person with Down syndrome to be named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know t...
2022-06-2127 min
The Accountability Coach: Business Acceleration | ProductivityInterview with John and Mark Cronin, John's Crazy Socks[[:encoded, "I think you will find my two guests to be inspirational to you on your goal achievement journey to creating the kind of business and life you truly want. \n\nJohn and Mark Cronin are the father-son team who founded John’s Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a speaker, an athlete, and a dancer, who just happens to have Down syndrome. John was the first person with Down syndrome to be named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know t...
2022-06-2127 min
The Business Accelerator: Accountability | ProductivityInterview with John and Mark Cronin, John's Crazy Socks[[:encoded, "I think you will find my two guests to be inspirational to you on your goal achievement journey to creating the kind of business and life you truly want. \n\nJohn and Mark Cronin are the father-son team who founded John’s Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a speaker, an athlete, and a dancer, who just happens to have Down syndrome. John was the first person with Down syndrome to be named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know t...
2022-06-2127 min
Wheel of Life Podcast: Business|Productivity|AccountabilityInterview with John and Mark Cronin, John's Crazy Socks[[:encoded, "I think you will find my two guests to be inspirational to you on your goal achievement journey to creating the kind of business and life you truly want. \n\nJohn and Mark Cronin are the father-son team who founded John’s Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a speaker, an athlete, and a dancer, who just happens to have Down syndrome. John was the first person with Down syndrome to be named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know t...
2022-06-2127 min
Work Life Balance Podcast: Business | Productivity | ResultsInterview with John and Mark Cronin, John's Crazy Socks[[:encoded, "I think you will find my two guests to be inspirational to you on your goal achievement journey to creating the kind of business and life you truly want. \n\nJohn and Mark Cronin are the father-son team who founded John’s Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a speaker, an athlete, and a dancer, who just happens to have Down syndrome. John was the first person with Down syndrome to be named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know t...
2022-06-2127 min
Boss Radio LIVE! With NJEpisode 1: Boss Radio LIVE! With NJ featuring Mark and John CroninBoss Radio LIVE! With NJ is starting Season 2 off with an inspirational BANG! Host NJ welcomes the Father/Son duo, Mark and John Cronin, founders of John’s Crazy Socks. Mark and John have been staunch advocates for people with differing abilities and believe they can accomplish many things if given the chance. These thriving social entrepreneurs are on a mission to spread happiness and we are going to find out why and how, and how this turned into a multi-million-dollar business. Website: https://johnscrazysocks.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocksIG: https://www.instag...
2022-06-1949 min
Make Your Mark PodcastUSP: 046 | The Story of John’s Crazy Socks : An Inspiring Father-Son DuoSend us a text#046 – In the US, the unemployment rate for persons with disabilities is double the national average. And for people like John, who has down syndrome, fewer than one out of five people are employed after finishing school. But did that stop John? Nope!Here, Mark and John Cronin share the story behind how their father-and-son business tandem made John's Crazy Socks the world's largest sock store and how they made it even easier for customers to fall in love with their socks.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:...
2022-06-0843 min
Firing The ManAn Amazing Story: How To Spread Happiness With Mark and John Cronin from John's Crazy SocksJohn’s Crazy Socks is a father-son venture inspired by co-founder John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome. John’s affinity for crazy socks paired with his love of making people smile made their mission clear: to spread happiness.Listen to this fun-filled episode this father and son duo talks about how they were able to put up and run the business successfully while bringing a positive impact not only to their clients but their team members. [00:01 - 18:22] Spreading Happiness and Inspiration
2022-05-3042 min
cityCURRENT Radio ShowRadio Show: John Lee Cronin and Father, Mark, highlight John's Crazy SocksHost Andrew Bartolotta talks to John and Mark X. Cronin, founders of John's Crazy Socks, a father-son venture inspired by co-founder John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome. John’s affinity for crazy socks paired with his love of making people smile made their mission clear: they want to spread happiness and boy do they!During the interview John and Mark share their love of giving back, becoming the world's largest sock shop, their connection with the later former President George H.W. Bush and his family, and tips for entrepreneurs and business owners to mast...
2022-05-1516 min
Design Your Legacy - Life LessonsDiffering Abilities and Unique Legacies with Mark & John CroninBook your Discovery Session today at www.designurlegacy.com/sessions, the ultimate resource to help you define, develop and execute your holistic legacy plan today. Lock in your spot at www.designurlegacy.com/consultation. - As an entrepreneur, designing a legacy can come from a story of survival as well as wanting to change social perceptions. For the family business of John’s Crazy Socks, Mark and John Cronin not only turned obstacles into opportunities, they give back in everything they do. With Mark’s Harvard University education and John’s pure optimism, they are creating meaningful work for people of man...
2022-05-0742 min
AmiSights: Financing the Future For Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs63: John & Mark Cronin of John's Crazy Socks: How A Young Man with Down Syndrome and His Father Bootstrapped Their Way to the World's Largest Sock StoreOn this episode, Ami Kassar interviews John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks, about their journey working together, building their company, and the highs and lows.
John Cronin and his Dad, Mark X. Cronin are the co-founders of John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. In five years, they bootstrapped their start up into the world's largest sock store with multi-million-dollar sales in 88 nations. John may have Down syndrome, but he always says, "Down syndrome never holds me back."
More than half of their employees have a differing ability...
2022-05-0324 min
cityCURRENT Radio ShowRadio Show: John Lee Cronin and Father, Mark, highlight John's Crazy SocksHost Andrew Bartolotta talks to John and Mark X. Cronin, founders of John's Crazy Socks, a father-son venture inspired by co-founder John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome. John’s affinity for crazy socks paired with his love of making people smile made their mission clear: they want to spread happiness and boy do they!During the interview John and Mark share their love of giving back, becoming the world's largest sock shop, their connection with the later former President George H.W. Bush and his family, and tips for entrepreneurs and business owners to mast...
2022-05-0115 min
What's the Big Idea? - A Destination Imagination PodcastEpisode 2: John and Mark Cronin, Part 2 “My advice: Follow your heart. Follow your dreams. Work hard. Show you can do.” - John Cronin
“Don’t ever focus on somebody’s limitations. Be awed by the possibilities.” - Mark X. Cronin
Part 2 of 2! Join us for Part 2 of our interview with John and Mark Cronin, founders of John’s Crazy Socks. In this episode, John and Mark tell us more about their advocacy work for people with differing abilities, how they use communication in the workplace, and their initiatives to spread happiness. John even answers our Rapid Fire questions! Mark a...
2022-04-2820 min
Big Alundas FitnessEPISODE 27: Creating a position for Differing Disabilities with John and Mark X. CroninThis week on The Winners Paradigm Podcast we have 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 differing abilities. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised nearly $500,000 for their charity partners. Most of all, they are sp...
2022-04-2237 minBig Alundas FitnessEPISODE 27: Creating a position for Differing Disabilities with John and Mark X. CroninThis week on The Winners Paradigm Podcast we have 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 differing abilities. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised nearly $500,000 for their charity partners. Most of all, they are sp...
2022-04-2237 min
What's My StoryMark X and John Cronin - Redefining a DisabilitySometimes we make the assumption that it's super easy to find MEANINGFUL WORK....work that you love, work that you enjoy and work that BRINGS you joy. How do you find meaningful work when the rest of the world makes assumptions about you?When things are challenging, how do you find your way??Let's go!What's In Store For YouMark and John Cronin are father and son team entrepreneurs who decided they wouldn't let the world dictate their operation. They are owners of a sock store with more than 4000 offerings...
2022-04-2131 min
The Real Life BuyerHow a father and son team battled the odds to create a business empire and change for good with John & Mark Cronin of John's Crazy SocksPODCAST GUESTToday I'm ever so pleased to introduce you to Mark and John Cronin, founders of John's Crazy Socks with a mission to supply great socks, whilst spreading lots of happiness. Mark and John have a heartwarming story where a father and son team that have created not only successful business, but a community and social enterprise that cares for one another and provides tremendous support and joy to all, whether a customer or employee. Today they are with me to share their story of bootstrapping the business, learning to purchase from...
2022-04-1245 min
Scaling with SamirBuilding The Largest Sock Supplier While Doing Good with John's Crazy Socks' John and Mark CroninYour host, Samir, ElKamouny, talks with Mark and John Cronin. John’s Crazy Socks is a father-son venture inspired by co-founder John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome. John’s affinity for crazy socks, paired with his love of making people smile, made the mission clear: to spread happiness.To learn more about this father-son duo, visit https://johnscrazysocks.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Scaling with Samir, click HERE.
2022-04-0857 min
GIVE A HECKDown Syndrome Has Not Defined Us! We Created 'John’s Crazy Socks’ With John and Mark CroninWelcome to the 78th episode of the Give A Heck Podcast! Join Dwight Heck and his guests, John and Mark Cronin who took over the sock industry with John’s Crazy Socks, to share about their journey and the fight to break societal norms about Down Syndrome. As a grade school student, John had a knack for being so organized and outgoing, he organized events for the school! John and Mark share how the school principal got involved on certain occasions for John to be able to use the school gym for a talent show and John’s own birt...
2022-03-291h 06
Breaking Bias84: Spreading Happiness - John and Mark CroninAbout this Episode
Heather chats it up with Mark and John Cronin, the father son powerhouse behind John’s Crazy Socks. This conversation with equal parts, fun, informative, inspiring, and touching. The contribution these two are making in society with their mindset, charitable giving and advocacy is a wonderful demonstration and call to action for us all.
Guest/Episode Links:
Website: https://johnscrazysocks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks
LinkedIn: MXC https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/
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2022-03-0850 min
Fearless Future w/ Catherine McCourtJOHN'S CRAZY SOCKS "Spreading Happiness" around the Globe: Interview w/ Mark & John CroninWhat a fun and insightful chat with John and Mark Cronin, Founders of John's Crazy Socks.Two men on a mission to spread HAPPINESS throughout the globe. We chat about how they got started, how John an entrepreneur with down syndrome has created the largest sock store in the world. And, most of all how PURPOSE and INCLUSION are key to their success. So impressive, inspiring and all around good for any Soul looking to spread a little happiness. Join their mission in helping build inclusion in the workplace, and giving back to those with...
2022-02-2839 min
Business Excellence - TOP 5 SeriesIn Conversation - Mark and John Cronin The Crazy Socks Duo!“We didn't develop a detailed business plan. We said let's get something up and running. And we'll see how customers respond. So, we built a website, that some inventory. We were bootstrapping. So, we had to make two with what we had. The only marketing, we did was to set up a Facebook page.” TIME STAMP SUMMARY01:52 Planning the next step03:37 Why it was socks07:39 How our business model has changed over time16:08 Benefits of having a different ability work force.22:26 What the future holds for Ma...
2022-02-2726 min
E-Commerce Secrets To Scale073 - Why Customer Experience Is More Important Than Customer Service With Mark & John CroninThis week on the show, Mark and John Cronin join me to tell us the touching story behind John’s Crazy Socks. They have been very successful by focusing on customer experience rather than customer service within their business and you’re going to love everything about them.
2022-02-1533 min
A Cup of Confidence with Erin RectorCan’t Stop These Crazy Socks with John and Mark CroninEpisode Summary:In today's episode of A Cup of Confidence, we are joined by special guests John and Mark Cronin, Founders of Johns Crazy Socks. Mark shares how he and his son, John, started their company and the journey they had to go through to become a successful business. John and Mark also share the importance of never giving up on yourself, moving forward, and helping others! This episode is inspirational and heartwarming! You don't want to miss this - stay tuned!Thanks for Listening:Thanks so...
2022-02-1036 min
Better Presentations More SalesJohn's Crazy Socks - a business built around Spreading HappinessFather and son Mark and John Cronin started John’s Crazy Socks at the end of 2016.John has Down’s Syndrome but this hasn’t stopped him becoming a hugely successful and inspirational entrepreneur with a business that now employs 31 people, has received 29,000 5 star reviews, has 230,000 Facebook followers, has donated $450,000 to charity as well as $100,00 to the Special Olympics and has used its same-day shipping service to deliver 360,000 orders to 88 countries.There mission: ‘Spreading Happiness’Truly inspirationalJohn in his role as Chief Happiness Officer ensures that the mission of the business o...
2022-02-0731 min
Your Spectacular LifeMark and John Cronin - Mission to Spread HappinessMark X. Cronin is the co-founder, along with his son John, of John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. His leadership has demonstrated that pursuing social goals demonstrating what people with differing abilities can achieve and giving back makes for good business.
Mark advocates for the rights of differently abled people. His advocacy work has seen Mark testify before Congress twice, speak at the UN and make numerous trips to Capitol Hill. Mark is a sought-after speaker having spoken at events across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Mark is part of th...
2022-02-0529 min
The MisFitNationMark and John Cronin - John's Crazy SocksJohn and Mark X. Cronin 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 them for being named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year or testifying before Congress or speaking at the UN. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know them for having grown a bootstrapped start-up into a multi-million dollar social enterprise. John’s Crazy Socks is an internationally recognized social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness and show what people with differin...
2022-02-0135 min
The MisFitNationMark and John Cronin - John's Crazy SocksJohn and Mark X. Cronin 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 them for being named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year or testifying before Congress or speaking at the UN. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know them for having grown a bootstrapped start-up into a multi-million dollar social enterprise. John’s Crazy Socks is an internationally recognized social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness and show what people with dif...
2022-02-0137 min
Invent Anything™Teaching The World To Invent | Invent Anything with John Cronin Episode 16In this special episode, Mark Alyn joins host John Cronin in an interview format. They discuss John’s background that lead to a career as an inventor, starting from childhood to becoming the top inventor at IBM, to founding ipCapital Group. Further, John and Mark discuss the process of invention, that starts with a problem that needs to be solved by a creative idea. Eventually, with the right tools that creative idea can become an invention, and that invention can become a patent. This episode is great for anyone who wants an overview of the creative process that can le...
2022-01-2333 min
Dan's Dabble in BabbleSpread Happiness in 2022 - Mark and John Cronin Babble With DanThis week, Dan shares his new year's resolutions, some exciting information about growth of the podcast, and gives some information on the book he's currently reading. More importantly, Dan is joined by two entrepreneurs, Mark and John Cronin.
John Cronin and his Dad, Mark X. Cronin are the co-founders of John’s
Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. In
three years, they bootstrapped their start up into a multi-million-dollar
company with sales in over 80 nations. John may have Down syndrome,
but he always says, “Down...
2022-01-1639 min
Invent AnythingShould Corporations Keep Inventing? An Interview with John Cronin and Mark Alyn Pt. 2Season 01 Episode 17 28:43
In Part 2 of his interview with Mark Alyn, John recalls building a “patent factory” during his tenure with IBM as a semiconductor engineer in the technology development department. John and Mark also discuss the question, “Do corporations need to continue to invent?” It may seem obvious that the definitive answer is “Yes.”
2022-01-1200 min
Invent AnythingTeaching the World to Invent – An Interview with John Cronin and Mark Alyn Part 1Season 01 Episode 16 33:51
In this special episode, Mark Alyn interviews host John Cronin about John’s background and what lead to his career as an inventor, starting from childhood to becoming the top inventor at IBM to founding ipCapital Group.
2022-01-1200 min
If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast82. John’s Crazy Socks - Spreading Happiness with John & Mark CroninIn this episode we discuss advocacy in action with entrepreneur and advocate John Cronin and his father Mark. Together they have built the company Johns Crazy Socks, with a business model that Fortune 500 companies aspire to achieve. Through highlighting the strengths of others, cultivating dignity and spreading happiness they are making differences in our community and the world.
Website: https://johnscrazysocks.com/
Dance Party link: Online Dance Party with John (johnscrazysocks.com)
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2021/12/09/82-johns-crazy-socks-spreading-happiness-with-john-mark-cronin/2/
TEDx Talk on How People with Differing Abilities are Waiting to Help...
2021-12-1059 min
Soraya -Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of HopeEp. #47 - Extremely Successful Entrepreneurs, the Father and Son Team of Mark & John Cronin Will Inspire You with Their Stories About Succeeding Despite Life’s Difficult ChallengesThe father and son team of Mark & John Cronin are a living inspiration to us all. They focus on happiness and gratitude! Together they founded and operate an extremely successful company – John’s Crazy Socks – which earned $3 million in its first 3 years. John has Down’s Syndrome and is the company’s “chief happiness officer” with over 200,000 social media followers. Listen to how they achieved such tremendous accomplishments and the joy they have in helping others and being spokesmen for persons with disabilities. They are enormously proud to speak about their business, which is built on 4 pillars: inspiration and hope; giving back...
2021-11-2930 min
A Little Bit Of Everything With Me!John & Mark Cronin - Founder's of John's Crazy SocksEp. 648- John & Mark Cronin - Founder's of John's Crazy Socks
Mark and John are the founders of Johns's crazy socks. A father-son company was inspired by his son John who is a young man with Down syndrome. They're on a mission to spread happiness and every day they are inspiring others when you give them a chance.
Bio:
"We have a social mission and a retail mission, and they are indivisible. We want to show what is possible when you give someone a chance. Every day, we demonstrate what people with intellectual d...
2021-11-2541 min
The LaunchcastPut a Sock In It (The Launchcast Reboots) - John Cronin & Mark CroninWe've got the first The Launchcast Reboot of season 3 with episode 306, "Put a Sock In It" where George interviews John Cronin and his father Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise that the boys bootstrapped during start-up phase and have grown into a multi-million dollar organization whose mission is to spread happiness (with the CRAZIEST socks). What if we told you that a man was born with Down syndrome, a hole in his heart, and required intestinal surgery at 2 days old, what would your expectations of his life be? If your answer is "low expectations," you're mi...
2021-11-051h 17
Going Boldly, Entertainment, Information, Inspiration, & Transformation for Entrepreneurs!Spreading happiness two feet at a time! Mark and John Cronin of John’s Crazy SocksS1-E43 Mark and John Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks are spreading happiness!Need some socks? With around 3,000 engaging design choices, you had better be a good decision-maker.I’ve known about this business for years and had no idea how successful they are with this multimillion-dollar business. Not only are they generating sales but they are also providing gainful employment for many people, including those with differing abilities! Those job titles include Sock Wranglers and Happiness Packers! You see, John is thriving as an entrepreneur with Down Syndrome. He knows what amaz...
2021-10-251h 05
Love+Live+Life Podcast502 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - John & Mark X Cronin - The father-son team that founded John’s Crazy SocksIn this Episode, I had a conversation with John & Mark X Cronin, the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks. We talked about The power of a social enterprise The benefits of hiring people with differing abilities The mission to spread happinessShow notes John & Mark’s Fun facts that most people don’t know about The inspiration behind “John’s Crazy Socks” - “If there’s no job, I’ll create one.” Building Relationship - Working together as family “Spreading Happiness” Modeling the world we want to live in. Customer Service vs Customer Experience - Build...
2021-10-2143 min
The Resilient Retail Game Plan63 | Spreading Happiness with John’s Crazy Socks Consumers are thinking more about how they connect and relate to their purchases than ever before - from shopping small and local to seeking out products that align with their values. As a consequence, it is truly encouraging to see such a large rise in the number of purpose-driven businesses coming to market that cater for people who want their cash to contribute to something greater than a business’s bottom line. From fair-trade and B-Corp certification to profit percentage pledges to charity, retailers big and small and showing how having a mission beyond making money benefits everyone. ...
2021-10-1436 min
Invent AnythingShould Corporations Keep Inventing? An Interview with John Cronin and Mark Alyn Pt. 2Season 01 Episode 17
In Part 2 of his interview with Mark Alyn, John recalls building a “patent factory” during his tenure with IBM as a semiconductor engineer in the technology development department. John and Mark also discuss the question, “Do corporations need to continue to invent?” It may seem obvious that the definitive answer is “Yes.”
2021-10-1428 minInvent AnythingTeaching the World to Invent – An Interview with John Cronin and Mark Alyn Pt. 1Season 01 Episode 16
In this special episode, Mark Alyn interviews host John Cronin about John’s background and what lead to his career as an inventor, starting from childhood to becoming the top inventor at IBM to founding ipCapital Group.
2021-10-1333 min
The E-Comm ShowSpreading Happiness Through E-commerce with John's Crazy Socks | Ep. #001Here’s our first episode of The E-Comm Show with Andrew Maff as your host, and for our first guests on the show, we have Mark and John Cronin of John's Crazy Socks. This episode is a heartwarming take on business and e-commerce as Mark and John share their cause and vision for John’s Crazy Socks. Armed with business expertise and the heart of a social enterprise, John’s Crazy Socks shares their moving origin story and how they were able to become one of largest sock manufacturers in the world all while spreading joy and happin...
2021-10-0651 min
Small Business Dads65. Mark & John Cronin from John's Crazy SocksMark and John Cronin join us from John's Crazy Socks in a first for Small Business Dads today. It's the first time we've gone international with a guest, but more importantly, the first time I've had a chat with both a father and son team working together and making a difference in more ways than one.
You'll find out how the business came about from an idea that John had, how they give opportunities to people with differing ability and how they go about their mission of spreading happiness.
Finally, if you'd like to be f...
2021-09-1639 min
The Miracle You with Vince Kramer120: Finding What Matters with Mark and John CroninIn this episode of The Miracle U with Vince Kramer of Imagine Miracles and his guests Mark X. and John Cronin, they discuss the importance of finding what matters in your life and taking steps to achieve it. Mark and John share the secrets of their social enterprise and being a father and son team.
2021-08-3036 min
20TIMinutes: A Mental Health PodcastInterview w/ Co-Founders of John's Crazy Socks, Mark & John CroninMeet John & Mark Cronin, the Co-Founders of John’s Crazy SocksJohn’s Crazy Socks is a father-son venture inspired by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome. John’s affinity for crazy socks paired with his love of making people smile made their mission clear: they want to spread happiness.Tim speaks with Mark & John about their company, autism & down syndrome awareness, life behind the scenes and using the phrase differing abilities rather than disabilities! This was a really fun interview, as John's laugh is contagious and then seeing how much fun they're...
2021-08-0543 min
Mission-DrivenMark Cronin '80Mark Cronin ’80 and his son John Cronin join Maura Sweeney ’07 to speak about how they came to found John’s Crazy Socks. A serial entrepreneur, Mark passed along this passion to John. In the spirit of Holy Cross, theirs is a company created to do good. Through John’s Crazy Socks they are living their mission to “spread happiness,” while also serving as advocates for workplace equality and voices for people with differing abilities. Interview originally recorded on March 17, 2021. Due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, all interviews in season 2 are recorded remotely. --- Mark :
2021-06-221h 03
The LittleWins Podcast Ft. Lexis SerotEP 6: Let's Get To Know John and Mark CroninJohn’s Crazy Socks is a father-son venture inspired by co-founder John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome. John’s affinity for crazy socks paired with his love of making people smile made their mission clear: To Spread Happiness. Mark and John speak at conferences, graduations, business meetings and other events to highlight what they do and what people with differing abilities can do. John and Mark join us to talk about how John's Crazy Socks started, father-son bonding, and cultivating independence for our kids seeking job opportunities with disabilities, and more!
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2021-04-231h 16
Minding Your Business with Jodi-TatianaEpisode 43: Meet John’s Crazy Socks co-founder/chief happiness officer John Cronin & co-founder Mark X. Cronin (NY-USA))John’s Crazy Socks is a father-son social enterprise inspired by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his love of colorful and fun socks, or what he calls his “crazy socks.” We're on a mission to spread happiness.Every day, we show what's possible when you give a person with a differing ability a chance. Over half our employees have a differing ability. When you buy colorful socks from us, you give them a chance and you help change the world. https://johnscrazysocks.comFollow about John’s Crazy Sockshttps://w...
2021-04-0543 min
The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn KriegerEpisode 95: John's Crazy Socks-Lessons From Running a Company Based on HappinessThere are lots of companies out there, but I'm willing to bet that very few inspire the joy and feel-good nature inspired by John's Crazy Socks. Mark and John Cronin started this company a few years ago and have built it on one enduring principle: "Bringing Happiness". Take a listen and learn about what's powered this company and feel the love these two have for one another and all of those around them.
2020-12-2355 min
DADICATED.COM - empowering Dads44 Mark X Cronin on his son’s Down Syndrome & Spreading Happiness“Stay humble and accept the humility that comes as a parent. There is so much we want to do for our children and there is so much we try to do, and in the end, they have their lives that they will lead and there is only so much we can do.” Mark Cronin, on DADicated.comMark lives in Long Island and has been married for 38 years. He has 3 boys, Patrick (29), James (26), and John (24), who has down syndrome. Mark and John are the co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, which was John’s idea. They sell crazy soc...
2020-11-0648 min
TechFirst with John KoetsierWhy Facebook's Ray-Ban smartglasses will fail, with Irena Cronin from Infinite RetinaA week ago Facebook announced it was working with Ray-Ban on a multi-year deal to build and ship smartglasses. Mark Zuckerberg says they’re “the next step on the road to augmented reality glasses.”
So why does Irena Cronin say they fail?
She is the CEO of Infinite Retina, an xR consultancy, and a co-author of "The Infinite Retina: Spatial Computing, Augmented Reality, and how a collision of new technologies are bringing about the next tech revolution."
We chat about Facebook's smartglasses, Project Aria, North (which Google acquired), Snap and its Spectacles, and Apple...
2020-09-2522 min
The Relationship Commerce PodcastMaking Socks and Inspiring People with Differing Abilities with John & Mark Cronin of John’s Crazy SocksJohn Cronin and his dad Mark X. Cronin are the Co-Founders of John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with the mission to spread happiness. In just 3 years, they bootstrapped their startup into a multi-million dollar company with sales in over 80 nations. John has Down Syndrome and lives his life with the motto: "Down Syndrome never holds me back". More than half of their employees have a differing ability and everyday John and Mark demonstrate what their colleagues are capable of. They are fierce advocates for the rights of the differently-abled, testifying twice before the US Congress and h...
2020-07-211h 03The LaunchcastPut a Sock In It - John Cronin & Mark CroninIf we told you that a man was born with Down syndrome, a hole in his heart, and required intestinal surgery at 2 days old, what would your expectations of his life be? If your answer is "low expectations," you're missing the secret ingredient: happiness. On episode 131, The Launchcast interviews John Cronin and his father Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise that the boys bootstrapped during start-up phase and have grown into a multi-million dollar organization whose mission is to spread happiness (with the CRAZIEST socks). Since this podcast is all about exploring the depths of l...
2020-07-061h 15