#7. Dan Simons details how he built a sustainable restaurant group, what conscious capitalism looks like, and why supporting your team's mental health leads to better profits. He shares his philosophy of "through the eyes of the farmer" which guides Founding Farmers decision-making process. And talks about the challenges of balancing the big picture of climate change and sustainability with the day-to-day operations of a business. Plus, discusses how his company not only focuses on nurturing the earth and the land but also on mental health resources, coaching classes, and more for their teams.

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In this episode, we cover:

(3:52) What is Founding Farmers?

(6:14) Founding Farmers Partnerships

(8:33) What does farm-to-table mean?

(11:14) Sustainability through the eyes of a farmer

(16:00) Building horizontal growth

(20:50) On coaching, leadership and empowerment

(26:36) Why you should be a mental health advocate

(32:32) De-stigmatizing mental health challenges in the workplace

(38:31) How Dan is helping other business prioritize mental health

(41:09) How to live a life of no regrets

(48:02) Who inspires Dan today?

Dan Simons of Farmers Restaurant Group