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.
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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.
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Today's episode is with Cal Crosby, Co-Owner of The King’s English Bookshop & Chief Executive Director of Brain Food Books based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This is a story of how The King’s English Bookshop was a principal character in the life of a kid that grew up to become the owner of that bookshop and the Chief Executive Director of a nonprofit working hand-in-hand with that bookshop to put books in the hands of both kids and adults. It’s the story of how access to books can open the world of possibilities for all kids, but especially so for those that come from impoverished homes, haven’t yet found their community, or who could benefit from being seen. It’s a story of world building. It’s a story of magic and the guidance of the universe. It’s a story of giving back to your ancestors and community. It’s a story of sharing your enough. It’s change. It’s hope. It’s light. It’s snow falling on Christmas Eve mixed with tears like the turning point in your favorite novel when the hints of the next chapters come into view.
It’s also brain food. It’s knowledge. It’s sharing the experiences and efficiencies learned along the way so that others can incorporate those ideas to continue to push the boundaries of supporting our fellow community members. It’s leading in business and leading as a neighbor. It’s finding solutions and passing it along to the next generation. It’s finding ways to adapt to how we make and spend our dollars, especially when it comes to how we interact with those who document our experiences and philosophies in fiction & nonfiction print work. It’s a celebration of the people that have come before us and will come after us. It’s welcoming in and introducing the Indigenous artists and thought leaders that have been pushed down and out in the history of our country. It’s flipping the script so we can learn from them as we celebrate them.
Cal’s a world builder. He’s a community builder. He’s a sharer and a self-proclaimed elder in all the ways we (should) honor and respect our elders. He’s an opportunist in the best sense of the word. He’s a connector, a listener, and a teacher. He’s a leader in the way he operates and moves throughout the universe. Even as I spoke with him over zoom, the wind seemed to sense the crescendos of his stories ringing the chimes behind me and tossing autumn leaves through the air like confetti. It’s as though the universe senses his wisdom and demands we listen. It’s similar to how he describes the way he’s made all of these critical decisions throughout his life that brought him to this moment in time.
Alright. That’s enough. Let’s go leave this place better than we found it.
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