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539: Saving Lives with Clean Water Solutions with Kurt Avery 💧🤝
How do you create world-changing impact and lasting profits at the same time? In this inspiring episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Kurt Avery, the founder of Sawyer—the company renowned for its cutting-edge products protecting people against sun, bugs, waterborne disease, and injuries worldwide. But Sawyer’s story isn’t just one of Innovation and Growth: it’s a powerful example of what happens when service, strategic thinking, and generosity fuel a business model. Since 2008, Sawyer has donated over 90% of its profits annually, working alongside 40 charities in 80 countries and transforming the lives of more than 28 million people.
Kurt shares the trials, pivots, and timeless business truths that took Sawyer from struggling startup to global leader, while holding firmly to a purpose-driven, people-first Legacy. Dive into this deep-dive on the intersection of profit, Philanthropy, and disruptive innovation—and discover how unconventional thinking, mastery of business math, and service create waves of positive impact you can replicate in your own business.
0:00 – Profitable Social Change Through Business
5:38 – Adapting to Retail Market Changes
7:13 – AI’s Impact on Middle Management
11:41 – Sports Role Reflects Thinking Style
12:52 – Valuing Experience Over Credentials
16:13 – Ultimate Water Safety Assurance
20:47 – Decision-Making Matrix Explained
25:11 – Reinvesting Profits and Vendor Credit
27:54 – Advice on Business Finance Structure
30:56 – QR-Integrated Filter Support System
32:55 – Incredible Team Drives Success
36:01 – Legacy Over Selling Out
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/539-saving-lives-with-clean-water-solutions-with-kurt-avery/
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