The Capitalism for Good Podcast is all about how we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good (and how that benefits us right back). We are on a mission to do 100 business interviews with business leaders about how they are using their businesses, both small and large, to make a positive difference in their internal and external communities. This is the intersection of money, time, energy, and bandwidth considering how to balance these for now and for the future.
Capitalism for Good is all about community, giveback, business, leaders, founders, owners...you know just folks using business to give back to the communities, prioritize employees, build better culture, make and use sustainable materials, encourage intentional consumerism, and more.
We love small businesses, local businesses, businesses run by underrepresented leaders, businesses supporting other businesses, folks making against the grain business and financial decisions, sustainable business, ethical businesses, businesses prioritizing quality and curated experiences, and businesses that encourage your to practice intentional consumerism. We love talking about using capitalism for good.
Capitalism for Good talks to business leaders about how they got to where they are, what drives them to make decisions that prioritize people, advice and examples of why supporting community supports the business back, and the impact that business has on the greater community. Then we end with a final question, "who is another business or leader that you see doing things the right way that deserves a shout out," because we believe in recognizing the hard work and intentional decisions of others, even if it's our competition. Because that's what makes us all better. That's how we build better community. That's using Capitalism for Good.
This show is supported by Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood where you’ll gain access to bonus videos, episodes, and extra goodies as a thank you for your support.
Capitalism for Good has a touchy feely introspective sister project called Bittersweet Paradox all about how the darkest of times and the lightest of times can exist simultaneously through both a Writing Club and a Podcast. The Capitalism for Green project puts the lessons learned in Capitalism for Good into action in real time.
Between the Interviews | Bittersweet Paradox | BioSite | Capitalism for Green | Company Mentions | Transcripts
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The Capitalism for Good Podcast is all about how we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good (and how that benefits us right back). We are on a mission to do 100 business interviews with business leaders about how they are using their businesses, both small and large, to make a positive difference in their internal and external communities. This is the intersection of money, time, energy, and bandwidth considering how to balance these for now and for the future.
Capitalism for Good is all about community, giveback, business, leaders, founders, owners...you know just folks using business to give back to the communities, prioritize employees, build better culture, make and use sustainable materials, encourage intentional consumerism, and more.
We love small businesses, local businesses, businesses run by underrepresented leaders, businesses supporting other businesses, folks making against the grain business and financial decisions, sustainable business, ethical businesses, businesses prioritizing quality and curated experiences, and businesses that encourage your to practice intentional consumerism. We love talking about using capitalism for good.
Capitalism for Good talks to business leaders about how they got to where they are, what drives them to make decisions that prioritize people, advice and examples of why supporting community supports the business back, and the impact that business has on the greater community. Then we end with a final question, "who is another business or leader that you see doing things the right way that deserves a shout out," because we believe in recognizing the hard work and intentional decisions of others, even if it's our competition. Because that's what makes us all better. That's how we build better community. That's using Capitalism for Good.
This show is supported by Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood where you’ll gain access to bonus videos, episodes, and extra goodies as a thank you for your support.
Capitalism for Good has a touchy feely introspective sister project called Bittersweet Paradox all about how the darkest of times and the lightest of times can exist simultaneously through both a Writing Club and a Podcast. The Capitalism for Green project puts the lessons learned in Capitalism for Good into action in real time.
Between the Interviews | Bittersweet Paradox | BioSite | Capitalism for Green | Company Mentions | Transcripts
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sami Baldridge, Owner of Series Six, is another founder of a St. Louis based apparel company (shout out to Jeff & Randy Vines of Interview #15/100) that is so much more than just a t-shirt company. Series Six has become a staple in the St. Louis, Missouri community and part of that is because they’re once again leveraging the love for the city. And the city loves them back for it. Sami sits down to talk to us about what it’s been like to start and build her brand. She also gives some practical advice for other entrepreneurs looking to build in a community give back initiative into their plan the way Series Six does with their local zoo, museums, nonprofits, children’s hospitals, and restaurants.
For Sami, it might be that growing up in a sports family helped give her the mentality needed to grow her business. She talks about prioritizing valuing employees (much like you would teammates and fans), having a strong work ethic, and a “scrappy mentality” (are you picking up on the theme of St. Louis yet??). She also places a strong emphasis on quality. When I ask her about the future of companies like hers with the dawn of AI entering the creative world, she seems mostly unfazed knowing that the creativity and quality of their products is largely untouchable by AI.
While we often focus Capitalism for Good on businesses that support their communities, it’s important to point out that Sami’s community also supported her all along the way. Her entrepreneur grandfather saw the potential in her at an early age and encouraged her to pursue business education. Her parents were supportive of her goals. And her hard work and talent was quickly recognized and respected by the public like when a fellow St. Louisans named Barb (shout out Barb!!) stopped her to say she loved her self-designed shirt and wanted to know where she got it. Barb is still a big supporter and the support throughout the community has only grown since that day they first met.
Once again, let’s hear it for people supporting people, businesses supporting businesses, women supporting women, and community supporting community. Love to see it.
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Capitalism for Good: real honest and transparent interviews with 100 business leaders about how they're successfully using business to make a positive impact on their internal and external communities.
We love small businesses, local businesses, businesses run by underrepresented leaders, businesses supporting other businesses, folks making against the grain business and financial decisions, sustainable business, ethical businesses, businesses prioritizing quality and curated experiences, and businesses that encourage your to practice intentional consumerism.
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