Entrepreneurs on Fire Support Artists, Fund Causes, Look Great with Jay Buys
Nov 11, 2025
Jay Buys, founder of the impactful apparel brand Fervor and Zeal, discusses using business as a force for good. He challenges the notion of success solely as financial gain, emphasizing freedom and values instead. Jay highlights how his company donates half its profits to support artists and nonprofits. He shares insights on overcoming challenges in the apparel industry, the importance of asking for help, and leveraging modern resources for entrepreneurship. His mission inspires listeners to embrace values-driven business practices.
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Redefining Success Beyond Money
- Jay Buys defines success by freedom, values, and impact rather than money alone.
- He argues leading with values attracts profit and meaningful work.
Nonprofit Work Sparked The Apparel Idea
- Jay recounts working with nonprofits for 20 years and seeing fundraising struggles firsthand.
- That inspired him to create a company that directs purchase dollars to artists and nonprofits.
Ask For Help And Use Available Resources
- Ask for help and find people who've done it before to shortcut your learning curve.
- Use abundant online resources like videos and AI to tackle supply chain and marketing challenges.
