John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that bootstrapped John’s Crazy Socks into the world’s largest sock store, and they have been thrilling audiences across the country. John is a young man with Down syndrome, but that has never held John back. Together, they speak with love and authenticity that has the audience laughing, misty-eyed and standing on their feet to cheer. They speak about overcoming obstacles, about inclusion and purpose. They inspire and motivate.
John and Mark have left people cheering across the United States, Canada, and Mexico and, in virtual presentations, around the world. Years later, people still remember their talk with fondness and warmth.
John and Mark share their story of how a young man with Down syndrome worked with his father to bootstrap a dream into the world’s largest sock store. They share how true inclusion – more than half their colleagues have a differing ability – has led to success.
They deliver their talk with energy and conviction. They mix humor and pathos that have people laughing and tearing up a bit. In the end, people stand and cheer.
They are a dynamic duo. In person is always better, but they have delivered riveting virtual talks around the world for some of their biggest audiences: Microsoft, Moody’s, Kohl’s, the University of Paris, Trinity College Dublin and many more.
Hear how Down syndrome never held John back and how John and Mark overcame great odds to forge success.
They speak from experience: hiring people with differing abilities is not altruism, it is good business. Hear how they created a unified workplace where all are welcome and thrive.
John and Mark have built a different type of business model, a social enterprise, that serves all stakeholders. Hear how leading a mission-driven company makes a difference in the world and on the bottom line.
AUG
22 2024
Brookdale Community College
Center For Adult Transmission Opening • Lincroft, NJ
OCT 7 2024
Cass Housing
Fall Gala • Fort Wayne, In
OCT 17 2024
Prospector Theater
Do Good Business Conference • Ridgefield, Ct
OCT 24 2024
Vinfen
Family Celebration Event • Norwood, Ma
MAY
28 2024
Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council • Virtual
MAY
22 2024
Oklahoma Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services Statewide Training • Oklahoma City, OK
APR
26 2024
Life Works | Arc of Cowlitz County
Together We Can Conference • Longview, WA
APR
17 2024
Chesapeake Human Resources Association Spring Conference • Baltimore, MD
APR15 2024
Fetch
Employee Resource Group • Virtual
APR12 2024
College of the Holy Cross
Best Buddies • Worchester, MA
MAR28 2024
UKG Employee Resource Group • Virtual
MAR26 2024
LOGAN Community Center • South Bend, IN
FEB28 2024
GE HealthCare • Virtual
JAN16 2024
n2y Summit • Nashville, TN
Get in touch with us today. We’d love to hear from you.
631-760-5625
speaking@johnscrazysocks.com
110 Bi-County Blvd
Suite 120
Farmingdale, NY 11735
John’s Crazy Socks was inspired by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his love of colorful and fun socks—what he calls his “crazy socks.” He and his father, Mark X. Cronin, started the company as a social enterprise with a mission of Spreading Happiness™. With more than 4,000 socks, John’s Crazy Socks is now the world’s largest sock store. More than half their employees have a differing ability, and their Giving Back program has raised over $750,000 for charity partners. Most of all, they are Spreading Happiness™.
