S2 Episodes 1 & 2: John and Mark Cronin, Part 1 & 2

Part 1

“We’re in this for the long haul, so we’re looking to make personal connections and share the experience with our customers – we’re looking to create an experience for our customers. Once you believe that, then it becomes manifest in everything you do.” – Mark X. Cronin  

In our Season 2 premiere, host Paige Curtis sits down with John and Mark Cronin, a father and son duo who are the founders of John’s Crazy Socks. In part 1 of our interview with John and Mark, they share the origin story of their business, what makes them unique, and even how they got some ideas from a Jon Favreau movie. John and Mark also open up about John’s journey as a person with Down Syndrome, and how their business gives them the opportunity to advocate for people with different abilities. 

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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 and John also tell us more about their upcoming JCS Champions, which provides business resources for people with different abilities.

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Learn more about John and Mark Cronin by visiting JohnsCrazySocks.com.