221 - The Power of Simplicity, with the Co-Founder of Allbirds, Tim Brown

Does the best creativity come from constraint?  Discover the story behind Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand that has taken the world by storm, and is on a ground-breaking mission to create the world’s first footwear brand with a zero-carbon footprint by the year 2030. Founder Tim Brown shares his journey from playing professional soccer in New Zealand to creating a shoe that combines design and sustainability. He explains why investing in creativity, building a brand from the inside out, and taking risks to drive success have propelled Allbirds to the massive DTC success it’s become.    And later, find out how Allbirds maintains its creative spirit even as the organization grows.  Believe us when we say you won’t wanna miss out on these elite insights from a brand that has revolutionized the footwear industry.   00:00:02 - Interview with All Birds Founder 00:00:19 - From Athlete to Footwear Innovator 00:02:13 - The Three Insights Behind Allbirds 00:08:03 - The Complex Simplicity of Allbirds 00:13:20 - The Power of Consistent Branding 00:14:11 - Woolrunner Launches New Environmentally Friendly Shoe 00:16:47 - Maintaining Creativity in Product Launches 00:19:18 - Auburn's New Campaign: Comfort and Style 00:23:47 - The Importance of Culture in Marketing 00:26:31 - Investing in Creative Content for Organizational Values 00:27:52 - Building a Brand Through Risk-Taking 00:35:27 - Building a Successful Brand Culture   Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com   Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS