Christian Business Leader with Darren Shearer Leading an Industry and Solving the World’s Problems (w/ Kurt Avery)
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Nov 27, 2024 Kurt Avery, founder and president of Sawyer Products, dives into how his outdoor products company blends faith with innovation for global impact. He shares the inspiring journey of overcoming challenges to provide clean water and disease-free solutions, including unique water filtration technologies. The discussion reveals the balance between for-profit and nonprofit efforts in disaster relief, and the importance of measuring impact through innovative methods like QR codes. Kurt emphasizes how faith-driven practices shape the company's mission to change lives and communities.
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Unexpected Military Contract
- During the Gulf War, Sawyer Products secured a large military contract for sunscreen.
- Despite being a small, new company, they fulfilled the order, highlighting God's intervention.
Integrating Faith and Business
- Kurt Avery's faith has always been integral to his business ventures.
- He views God as inseparable from his work, reflecting this belief in company names and practices.
Addressing Global Water Crisis
- Sawyer Products addresses global water issues with their unique filter.
- This filter, lasting for a million gallons and costing under $20, provides clean water in developing nations.