Are You Kidding Socks with Rob Dyrdek

08/18/21 • 26 min

Word was spreading in Marcus’s hometown of Miami about brothers Brendan and Sebastian who were barely old enough to tie their own shoes when they started their business, selling splashy socks to help others. Today they are bringing in over half a million dollars a year with half being donated to charities. Marcus invites pro skater, star of Ridiculousness, and businessman Rob Dyrdek on to test the boys on their business acumen and remind them that while age might be nothing but a number, the value of your product is something worth paying attention to.

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Parks Project with Soledad O'Brien

As an outdoor lover and CEO of Camping World, Marcus was immediately drawn to Parks Project, what’s called a Mission-Based Business. Founders Sevag and Keith had a goal to start a business that would support them but also support America’s National Parks. By selling mod graphic tees and other hip outdoor themed merch, they’ve donated millions to support National Parks. Marcus sees their potential but honestly tells them their lackluster sales pitch “sucks.” Enter Marcus’s friend, award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien, who brings her journalism skills to tailor the guys’ sales pitch into a love story that speaks to America’s love for our precious park lands.

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