In this episode Simon Transparently communicates with Mark Silver—an entrepreneur, founder of Heart of Business, and author of Heart-Centered Business: Healing from Toxic Business Culture so Your Small Business Can Thrive. Although Simon has been inspired by Mark and his ethos for over a decade, this is their first virtual encounter, bringing fresh insights and shared values to the conversation on running a business with heart.

Together, Simon and Mark explore what it means to thrive while letting clients set their price, an approach Simon has embraced within the "gift economy" model. Their candid discussion touches on the challenges and insights of this economy and offers valuable reflections for anyone considering or practicing this model. As they discuss building a business amidst global unrest, they share wisdom on nurturing a business that aligns with personal values and honors a heart-centered approach.

Tune in to gain practical, heartfelt insights on thriving in uncertain times and discover new ways to align your business with purpose, resilience, and care.

* Since 1999, Mark Silver, M.Div., has dedicated himself to helping heart-centered entrepreneurs recognize that every act of business can be an act of love. Founder of Heart of Business, Inc., Mark is a Sufi Master Teacher and a pioneer in merging authentic spirituality with small business practices. With thousands of coaching sessions and hundreds of classes, Mark has guided entrepreneurs in creating businesses that are both nurturing and powerful. He is the author of Heart-Centered Business: Healing from Toxic Business Culture so Your Small Business Can Thrive, a guide for creating spirit-centered, sustainable business practices.

For more on Mark’s work, visit Heart of Business