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The Shoe Surgeon: $4M Sneakers, Legal Battles, & Creativity Hacks | E121
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Dominic Ciambrone, known as "The Shoe Surgeon," is an artist, designer, culture creator, and entrepreneur. He is the world's leading creative custom shoemaker, renowned for crafting handcrafted, one-of-a-kind sneakers for celebrities like Justin Bieber, Drake, and LeBron James, professional sports teams including the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat, and iconic brands such as Gucci, Bentley, Heineken, and Pizza Hut. Dominic has built a unique business by transforming ordinary shoes into wearable art, creating pieces that are both functional and collectible.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Dominic Ciambrone’s journey.
2:30 - How Dominic began custom shoemaking.
5:15 - Sneaker resale market's effect on custom designs.
8:50 - Collaborations with brands and celebrities.
10:00 - Process of deconstructing and reconstructing shoes.
12:15 - Influence of Dominic’s family on his career.
15:10 - Early jobs and their impact on Dominic.
18:00 - Overcoming challenges in the shoemaking industry.
21:30 - Unique footwear and its personal connection.
24:00 - Evolution from high school to now.
27:10 - The significance of wearing unique shoes.
30:20 - Branding journey of "The Shoe Surgeon."
33:40 - Importance of mentors in Dominic’s career.
37:00 - Persistence in securing learning opportunities.
40:00 - Challenges and breakthroughs in starting the business.
45:50 - Addressing mental health and self-care.
50:20 - Social media’s role in Dominic’s success.
52:30 - Launching SRGN Academy and teaching shoemaking.
55:40 - Balancing work with physical and mental health.
1:00:00 - Cost and value of custom shoes.
1:03:00 - Dominic’s philanthropic efforts and community impact.
1:05:10 - Personal goals and motivations in the industry.
Sponsors:
Sandee | Bliss: Beaches
Want to Connect? Reach out to us online!
Website | Instagram | LinkedIn
Chapters
1. Introduction to Dominic Ciambrone’s journey. (00:00:00)
2. How Dominic began custom shoemaking. (00:02:30)
3. Sneaker resale market's effect on custom designs. (00:05:15)
4. Collaborations with brands and celebrities. (00:08:50)
5. Process of deconstructing and reconstructing shoes. (00:10:00)
6. Influence of Dominic’s family on his career. (00:12:15)
7. Early jobs and their impact on Dominic. (00:15:10)
8. Overcoming challenges in the shoemaking industry. (00:18:00)
9. Unique footwear and its personal connection. (00:21:30)
10. Evolution from high school to now. (00:24:00)
11. The significance of wearing unique shoes. (00:27:10)
12. Branding journey of "The Shoe Surgeon." (00:30:20)
13. Importance of mentors in Dominic’s career. (00:33:40)
14. Persistence in securing learning opportunities. (00:37:00)
15. Challenges and breakthroughs in starting the business. (00:40:00)
16. Addressing mental health and self-care. (00:45:50)
17. Social media’s role in Dominic’s success. (00:50:20)
18. Launching SRGN Academy and teaching shoemaking. (00:52:30)
19. Balancing work with physical and mental health. (00:55:40)
20. Cost and value of custom shoes. (01:00:00)
21. Dominic’s philanthropic efforts and community impact. (01:03:00)
22. Personal goals and motivations in the industry. (01:05:10)
129 episodes
Manage episode 430405674 series 2964693
Dominic Ciambrone, known as "The Shoe Surgeon," is an artist, designer, culture creator, and entrepreneur. He is the world's leading creative custom shoemaker, renowned for crafting handcrafted, one-of-a-kind sneakers for celebrities like Justin Bieber, Drake, and LeBron James, professional sports teams including the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat, and iconic brands such as Gucci, Bentley, Heineken, and Pizza Hut. Dominic has built a unique business by transforming ordinary shoes into wearable art, creating pieces that are both functional and collectible.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Dominic Ciambrone’s journey.
2:30 - How Dominic began custom shoemaking.
5:15 - Sneaker resale market's effect on custom designs.
8:50 - Collaborations with brands and celebrities.
10:00 - Process of deconstructing and reconstructing shoes.
12:15 - Influence of Dominic’s family on his career.
15:10 - Early jobs and their impact on Dominic.
18:00 - Overcoming challenges in the shoemaking industry.
21:30 - Unique footwear and its personal connection.
24:00 - Evolution from high school to now.
27:10 - The significance of wearing unique shoes.
30:20 - Branding journey of "The Shoe Surgeon."
33:40 - Importance of mentors in Dominic’s career.
37:00 - Persistence in securing learning opportunities.
40:00 - Challenges and breakthroughs in starting the business.
45:50 - Addressing mental health and self-care.
50:20 - Social media’s role in Dominic’s success.
52:30 - Launching SRGN Academy and teaching shoemaking.
55:40 - Balancing work with physical and mental health.
1:00:00 - Cost and value of custom shoes.
1:03:00 - Dominic’s philanthropic efforts and community impact.
1:05:10 - Personal goals and motivations in the industry.
Sponsors:
Sandee | Bliss: Beaches
Want to Connect? Reach out to us online!
Website | Instagram | LinkedIn
Chapters
1. Introduction to Dominic Ciambrone’s journey. (00:00:00)
2. How Dominic began custom shoemaking. (00:02:30)
3. Sneaker resale market's effect on custom designs. (00:05:15)
4. Collaborations with brands and celebrities. (00:08:50)
5. Process of deconstructing and reconstructing shoes. (00:10:00)
6. Influence of Dominic’s family on his career. (00:12:15)
7. Early jobs and their impact on Dominic. (00:15:10)
8. Overcoming challenges in the shoemaking industry. (00:18:00)
9. Unique footwear and its personal connection. (00:21:30)
10. Evolution from high school to now. (00:24:00)
11. The significance of wearing unique shoes. (00:27:10)
12. Branding journey of "The Shoe Surgeon." (00:30:20)
13. Importance of mentors in Dominic’s career. (00:33:40)
14. Persistence in securing learning opportunities. (00:37:00)
15. Challenges and breakthroughs in starting the business. (00:40:00)
16. Addressing mental health and self-care. (00:45:50)
17. Social media’s role in Dominic’s success. (00:50:20)
18. Launching SRGN Academy and teaching shoemaking. (00:52:30)
19. Balancing work with physical and mental health. (00:55:40)
20. Cost and value of custom shoes. (01:00:00)
21. Dominic’s philanthropic efforts and community impact. (01:03:00)
22. Personal goals and motivations in the industry. (01:05:10)
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