“There are a lot of people who get support from a thriving business.” PeopleSupport Author:Steve Madden
“I don't fret much about the natural life spans of shoe companies. If stores don't do the right things, they cease to exist, and that doesn't trouble me at all.” IfsNaturalCompanyTroubleShoesStoresCeaseRight ThingLife SpanNatural Life Author:Steve Madden
“I have been in the field working with my birds for 36 years and I don't think a day goes by that I don't see or learn something new.” ThinkingYearsHas BeensFieldsBirdSomething New Author:Steve Madden
“Growing is an important part of the business, but more important than that is to get better.” ImportantGrowingGet Better Author:Steve Madden
“People are afraid because I'm candid. They're always worried I'm going to get into trouble.” PeopleTroubleWorriedCandid Author:Steve Madden
“My strengths as a businessman lie in the design and sale of women's shoes, and I have never been comfortable with complicated or technical legal or business documents.” LyingDesignComfortableShoesComplicatedDocumentsBusinessmanLying Men Author:Steve Madden
“What inspires me is what I see people wearing on the streets of the world from New York to London and beyond. I get my ideas and inspiration from pounding the pavement all over the world. Today, fashion is dictated by individual style. To me, the fashion of the future is anything that a young guy or girl feels good wearing as long as it's put together in the right way.” PeopleWorldWayFeelsLongIdeasInspirationTodayTogetherYoungGuyGirlIndividualStreetsFashionStyleNew YorkInspireLondonFeel GoodRight WayWorld TodayPavementYoung GuysIndividual StyleIdeas And Inspiration Author:Steve Madden
“I could design an $800 shoe line it's easy. You use the best materials and you can make beautiful shoes. It's easier than making great shoes for $90.” UseBeautifulEasyLinesDesignMaterialsEasierShoes Author:Steve Madden
