The Education of a Reluctant Businessman with Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard, legendary climber, businessman and environmentalist, is the founder and owner of one of the world's most inspiring companies, Patagonia, Inc. Mr. Chouinard talks about his personal history, how he created Patagonia, and the philosophy he uses to run the company. He discusses how he has tried to minimize Patagonia's impact on the environment, such as making fleece clothing from recycled soda bottles. He also talks about his One Percent for the Planet plan in which participating businesses contribute at least 1% of their net annual sales to groups on a list of researched and approved environmental organizations. [12/2005] [Show ID: 11165]
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[@johncoleman1610]

Yvon Chouinard and Patagonia can teach so much to the world. "Let my people go surfing" is such an inspiring book.

[@thebreenman]

i have been blown away by this guy and his corporation for many years now. top class guy.

[@ManChewingGum]

Incredible to look back at this piece of history! When he gave this speech it was in 2008! Right when the economy fell! He even said “ were close to using bankers”. But as History went they didn’t! They stuck to their values and ethics and came out higher then ever! This is one of my favorite speeches on business, truly awesome!

[@WanderinJack]

This guy makes way more sense to me than ANYTHING I ever heard at The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

[@genroxable]

Wanderin J

[@mohrenv]

I just kept wanting to push the thumbs up button!

[@olabisimargaretboboye5162]

The book is more than an education for reluctant business man is a book that should be read by every individual in the world

[@yuliieta]

absolutely brilliant!!!! The HERO!

[@jsn1275]

'"Let my people go surfing" is such an inspiring book'--John Coleman I am so glad this is on the KZbin. Kids (menotyoung) these days don't have enough attention to read 'books' -jk Thanks UCtv Thank You Mr.Chouinard Let this change your life. An 'Examined Life' "one percent of total sale..we give to environmental causes" "Invention is 0-1, Innovation is 2-100" -Yvon

[@Juancho-xq1cx]

Hat's off sir.

[@aaronkeogh]

I love this totally agree with everything

[@thegoldentroll]

Aaron Keogh Hi! I noticed your comment was from 8 years ago. Are you still alive?

[@user-wc5iw7hd3x]

Going in here 💗

[@daniellitton3693]

legend

[@michael-om7bp]

Yvon Chouinard 2016!!!

[@CosminAndron]

inspirational!

[@barkeater7867]

der...den...still pick up the quebec...thank u sir.

[@jasonfirewalker3595]

We need 50 Presidents in a row just like you.

[@littlsuprstr]

a californian hero

[@Mightfire]

If you're here for Dr. Boley, clap your hands

[@awarrumbungle]

Wow

[@jsn1275]

From his website Patagonia- contactus-Unsolicited Idea policy "We are always happy.....to avoid any misunderstanding that may arise.....product ideas or artwork that we haven't asked for...." heavily edited... check site, for art if nothing else Peace

[@donsevere]

Yeah, offshoring manufacturing is real heroic! Good god.

[@sammyjenkis4791]

Good microphone - all that lip smacking in my headphones is a li'l distracting!

[@MattDearing]

He only said 3 steps to his 5 step Environment Philosophy...

[@rebeccacares3468]

Why only 1%?

[@cpeterson1014]

Rebecca Cares that’s the minimum. They surpass it every year. He talks about it in the book.

[@jackdoyle1211]

I don't think you know how business works. This man is a miracle worker

[@Ancona620]

The clever among us, what have you done with your life?

[@marccowell4113]

Moo

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