Shoes Are Big Businesss (and Fun)

The automobile industry may not be doing well on its own but the shoe industry couldn’t be doing better. ABC Nightline recently featured the Zappos work environment on their news piece about unique business practices. Not only is Zappos doing good financially, they are doing great business while retaining happy employees and creating an above average work environment. In the center of it all is the CEO, Tony Hsieh. Watch the 9 minute video for an eye opening look into one shoe business (made me want to move to Kentucky!):

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