#521 Daniel Rubin on Entrepreneurship, Dune Footwear, and the Lessons of Sole Survivor

On this episode of Shoe In Show, Daniel Rubin, Founder of Dune Footwear and author of Sole Survivor, shares the entrepreneurial journey behind building one of the UK's most recognizable footwear brands. Daniel reflects on the highs and challenges of scaling a global fashion business, navigating retail disruption, and the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy. Drawing from the experiences chronicled in Sole Survivor, he offers candid insight into resilience, brand building, and what it truly takes to survive—and succeed—in the footwear industry. This episode explores the realities of entrepreneurship, the evolution of retail, and the mindset required to build lasting brands. With special guest: Daniel Rubin, Founder, Dune Footwear Hosted by: Andy Polk, FDRA

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#521 Daniel Rubin on Entrepreneurship, Dune Footwear, and the Lessons of Sole Survivor is an episode from Shoe-In by Paula Bellenoit.

This episode is 40:52 long.

This episode was published on Mar 16, 2026.

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