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Inventing the Leatherman Book: A Podcast Interview with Tim Leatherman and Chris Kornelis

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The Story Behind the Story

Go behind the scenes with Tim Leatherman, inventor of the original Leatherman multi-tool, and co-author Chris Kornelis as they discuss The Leatherman Book, the story behind one of America's most iconic inventions and the lessons learned from building a global company.


In this long-form conversation, Tim shares how an eight-year invention journey became a 40+ year business, why he finally decided to write his story, and the hard-earned lessons about creativity, perseverance, leadership, and innovation that shaped Leatherman Tool Group.Whether you're an entrepreneur, inventor, maker, business owner, designer, engineer, or longtime Leatherman fan, this interview offers practical advice and inspiring stories about bringing big ideas to life.


Watch on the conversation or listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify using the links below

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