Brian Smith: Founder of UGG

I Used to be Somebody

English - April 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB - ★★★★★ - 82 ratings
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What a fun interview with the founder of UGG boots! At 29, Brian Smith left the accounting world and Australia and headed to the beaches in Malibu to surf and look for the next big thing. Ever heard of UGG sheepskin boots?

He first targeted surfers and surf shops. You need to hear about the super-crazy ups and downs Brian faced into building a new cultural movement and a brand that is today a billion dollar operation.

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