133 - Dominic "The Shoe Surgeon" Ciambrone and the timeless craft of shoemaking

My guest this week is Dominic Ciambrone, the Shoe Surgeon.

Dominic and I discuss mental health, making shoes for Justin Bieber, getting business advice from Guy Fieri, how mentors can change our lives and the power of empowering others.

NOTES

(02:40) Shoes for Justin Bieber

(11:42) Guy Fieri’s sneaker obsession (video)

(13:59) L7 weenie (video)

(26:06) Bonnie and Will’s Shoe School

(30:30) Michael Anthony

(34:35) Brooklyn Shoe Space

(47:55) Visvim

(1:01:22) Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson 

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This episode is sponsored by Topper Jewelers and P. Johnson

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