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Joey Zwillinger

Allbirds, Cofounder
EPISODE 31

Have a Healthy Sense of Urgency

Today’s guest is Joey Zwillinger, Co-Founder of Allbirds, the world’s most comfortable shoe according to Time Magazine. His company is growing by leaps and bounds, and they’ve pioneered a truly sustainable shoe that people really love.

But all of it almost never happened. Fortunately, a few years ago, Joey had the courage to ask himself one really powerful question. And when he did, he got a healthy sense of urgency that NOW was the time to start a company that could make a significant impact on the problems surrounding climate change.

That healthy sense of urgency is something we can all use, even in our day-to-day lives, to help us figure out what we really want to focus on. In this conversation, you’ll hear how Joey tapped into it for himself, his team, and his company. Plus, you’ll get great insights on making business more sustainable, marketing your products’ differentiators, and lots more.

You’ll also learn:

  • How to leverage the power of mentorship, both for corporate leaders and entrepreneurs
  • Tips for navigating business decisions while still upholding your most important values
  • A practical strategy you can use the next time you face a sticky problem
  • A dangerous mindset you have to weed out, especially in successful companies

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Clips

  • Take a stand on a social issue your customers care about
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Say one yes for every 99 no's
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Make it easy for your customers to choose you
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Successful product launches tie innovation, value, and storytelling
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Diversity is a moral and business imperative
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • When something is hard, believe you can figure it out
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Have the courage to promote from within
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Transparency is the unsung hero of culture
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Sometimes, fear is a great motivator
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • If you’re going to fail, do it fast
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • It can pay off to slow down
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Perfection is the enemy of good
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Engaging with the climate crisis has business benefits
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Don’t get disheartened by naysayers
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Combat complacency by backing bravery
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Don’t get upset; get competitive
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder
  • Three bits of advice for aspiring leaders
    Joey Zwillinger
    Joey Zwillinger
    Allbirds, Cofounder

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