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Inclusion isn't
charity.
It's good business.

A father and son who built a global company proving it — and now help HR leaders bring that same clarity to their organizations and their people.

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John and Mark Cronin at Arizona SHRM Conference
100+
Organizations spoken to
94
Countries reached by their business
50%+
Employees with differing abilities
$800K+
Donated to charity partners
33K+
Five-star customer reviews

Why HR Audiences Love This Talk

Not inspiration for its own sake.
A real business case, told by people who lived it.

John and Mark don't make the argument for inclusion — they demonstrate it. Every number, every hire, every standing ovation comes from a real company they built from scratch.

SHRM Track Record
National Inclusion Conference · NY, Indiana & Arizona State Conferences · Baltimore & Long Island Chapters · Richmond Inclusion Symposium (May 2026)
  • 🏆
    EY Entrepreneurs of the Year — both John and Mark
  • 🤝
    Two TEDx Talks on inclusion and the business case for differing abilities
  • 🏛️
    Testified before U.S. Congress twice. Spoken at the United Nations.
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    500,000+ orders shipped to 94 countries — with 50%+ of employees having differing abilities
01

The Business Case, Grounded in Reality

John's Crazy Socks isn't a pilot program or a case study. It's a functioning global business. When Mark talks about what inclusive hiring costs and what it returns, he's talking from his own P&L.

02

Practical, Not Preachy

HR leaders are tired of talks that make them feel good but leave them empty-handed. John and Mark leave audiences with clarity about what to do next — and the courage to do it.

03

A Dynamic They've Never Seen Before

A father and son on stage, unscripted, with humor and heart. The authenticity of their relationship is visible from the back row — and it's what makes the message stick.

"Every HR Department in the country needs to hear this."
Healthfirst Attendee — Post-Event Feedback
"It was emotional, it was hilarious, and it was unforgettable."
SHRM Attendee — Post-Event Feedback

What HR Leaders Are Saying

The feedback speaks for itself.

"You are my favorite speakers in four years at KW. Nonstop feedback and gratitude from our team. John — your energy is contagious. Everyone felt the happiness."
Lindsay D.
Keller Williams Carolinas Region
★★★★★
"See people for their abilities and not for their disabilities. We need to normalize that people of all abilities are capable and valuable contributors. The camaraderie between Mark and John is beautiful."
Kelly Risser
Chair, Global Disability BRG · U.S. Bank
★★★★★
"The benefits of hiring people with different abilities really stood out. Loved the mix of education and humor. I'm already looking to book you for our SHRM conference in November."
Nicole Craveiro
HIA-LI Human Resources Subcommittee
★★★★★
"This was one of the most inspirational presentations I've seen in a company setting! You hit a home run. The positive sentiment is still pouring in from employees."
Brian C.
Moody's Investors Service
★★★★★
"Everyone has something valuable to give no matter first impressions. The personalized, genuine touch before and after the presentation made a huge impact."
Vanessa Kozub
CHRA Spring Conference

What They Speak About

Seven talks. One core truth.
Built for your audience.

Every engagement is tailored. The talk your chapter hears will not be the same talk another chapter heard. That's a promise.

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Inclusion Is Good Business
Translates the inclusion argument into business logic. Built for HR leaders, executives, and operations teams who need the case made in numbers, not feelings.
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Work Changes Lives
The flagship keynote. Draws from the full story of John's Crazy Socks — how a young man with Down syndrome built a global company and what that means for every organization in the room.
🏛️
Leading with Joy
For leadership teams and management retreats. Reframes leadership around humanity, accountability, and the kind of culture that actually retains people.
🎯
Betting on People
For entrepreneurial and business school audiences. What happens when you build a company around values — and why that's a strategy, not a sentiment.
🎓
Raising Expectations
For universities, students, and educators. Challenges every assumption about ability, potential, and the future of work. Leaves students differently motivated.
🗣️
Inclusion at the Top
For boards and senior leadership. Direct, candid, and no-fluff. The conversation about leadership responsibility that most organizations haven't had yet.

Let's Talk

Ready to bring this
to your chapter?

A 20-minute call is all it takes to find out whether we're the right fit for your next event. No pressure, no pitch deck — just a real conversation about what your members need.

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