MARTIN KEEN | Why innovation is so hard and how to make it easy #043

Martin Keen was an innovation leader for Saucony, Timberland and several other shoe companies before he developed his own hybrid brand, Keen Footwear.

After selling his Keen Footwear ownership to his partner, he left to create a new office furniture dedicated to a healthier style of working. His company Focal Upright builds adjustable stand-up desks and chairs to create an active office with the mission to make work play.

On this show, we talk about creativity, the difficulty of corporate innovation, and building businesses.

http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=825077&u=1302995&m=47402&urllink=&afftrack= (Shop Focal Upright) today. (affiliate link)

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In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

How we’ve changed the physical features of our species through footwear and chairs

Building the best products are typically born of your own need

What it’s like working with your spouse to build a business

How to get into creative flow

The 110% of starting a business

How  awareness of your feelings and thoughts can help you be more productive

Martin Keen’s AHA moment after September 11

How to minimize your risk by doing your homework

The power of feedback

Surrounding yourself with people smarter than you are

Why being cheeky and a little irreverent can be a good thing in a conservative market

 

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Email:  [email protected]

Twitter:  http://twitter.com/MartinKeen (@MartinKeen)

http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=521163&u=1302995&m=47402&urllink=&afftrack= (Shop Focal Upright) today. (affiliate link)

Support:  [email protected]

http://www.keenfootwear.com/ (Keen Footwear)

http://ventureforamerica.org/ (Venture for America Program)

 

Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support?

With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work. 

http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=825077&u=1302995&m=47402&urllink=&afftrack= ()(affiliate link)

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Martin Keen was an innovation leader for Saucony, Timberland and several other shoe companies before he developed his own hybrid brand, Keen Footwear.

After selling his Keen Footwear ownership to his partner, he left to create a new office furniture dedicated to a healthier style of working. His company Focal Upright builds adjustable stand-up desks and chairs to create an active office with the mission to make work play.

On this show, we talk about creativity, the difficulty of corporate innovation, and building businesses.

Shop Focal Upright today. (affiliate link)

 

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

How we’ve changed the physical features of our species through footwear and chairs
Building the best products are typically born of your own need
What it’s like working with your spouse to build a business
How to get into creative flow
The 110% of starting a business
How  awareness of your feelings and thoughts can help you be more productive
Martin Keen’s AHA moment after September 11
How to minimize your risk by doing your homework
The power of feedback
Surrounding yourself with people smarter than you are
Why being cheeky and a little irreverent can be a good thing in a conservative market

 

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Email:  [email protected]

Twitter:  @MartinKeen

Shop Focal Upright today. (affiliate link)

Support:  [email protected]

Keen Footwear

Venture for America Program

 

Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support?

With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work. 

(affiliate link)

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post.

Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.

If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page.

Join our Private Facebook Group community.

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

Thank you for joining me, until next time!