Why Profit Felt Dirty Until 2014 - Engenius

11/08/2024 29 min Episodio 97
Why Profit Felt Dirty Until 2014 - Engenius

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Company: EngeniusOwners: Chris ManleyYear Started: 2008Employees: 11-25 What happens when profit feels like a moral compromise? In this episode, Chris Manley, CEO of Engenius, shares how a nonprofit mindset shaped the early days of his agency and how a pivotal shift in 2014 changed everything. From co-founder exits to building a business that serves both clients and employees for the long haul, Chris offers a refreshing look at purpose-driven entrepreneurship.Key TakeawaysWhy profit felt like a “dirty word” and what finally changedThe surprising risk of outgrowing your own teamHow to part ways with a business partner on great termsA practical take on open-book management that actually worksWhy staying small on purpose might be the best long game