Conversations of Inspiration S21 Ep3: Putting the heart & soul into business with Paul Hargreaves, author, founder & CEO of Cotswold Fayre & founder of Flourish
Sep 30, 2024
01:27:00
Paul Hargreaves, the visionary founder behind Cotswold Fayre, a speciality food wholesaler, and Flourish, a 9,000 ft food hall, restaurant and home and lifestyle store is a journey is one of remarkable resilience and purpose-driven leadership.
With an unwavering commitment to his values, Paul shares with Holly the profound impact of a life changing trip to Kenya that shifted his perspective, igniting a deeper commitment to creating a business that prioritises people and the planet alongside profit.
A passionate ambassador of the B Corp movement, Paul champions the fourth bottom line - the belief that it is only through personal change and with empathy and authenticity, that we can become compassionate leaders and drive both personal fulfilment along with business success.
So whether you are an entrepreneur, business leader or someone passionate about making a positive impact through business, this conversation, from one of the industry's leading voices, is one packed full of wisdom and inspiration on how you too can make a meaningful difference.
This heartfelt conversation offers a wealth of wisdom for entrepreneurs and leaders looking to infuse their ventures with purpose and humanity.
Plus, for weekly inspiration, creative ideas and more from brilliant small businesses, sign up to Holly's emails. Or for more insights into building a purpose-driven business, subscribe to Holly’s monthly newsletters. You'll also get exclusive offers and 'ungoogleable' business advice delivered straight to your inbox.
Win an Independent Ad Break on Conversations of Inspiration: Are you a founder with a story to tell? Enter for a chance to win your own ad break on this podcast. This competition is delivered in partnership with Dell Technologies, supporting startups with expert advice and scalable solutions.
Exclusive Dell discount code for Conversations of Inspiration listeners: You can save up to 20% off via Dell Exclusive Offers with your email and your exclusive Holly & Co password ‘HCO’.
With an unwavering commitment to his values, Paul shares with Holly the profound impact of a life changing trip to Kenya that shifted his perspective, igniting a deeper commitment to creating a business that prioritises people and the planet alongside profit.
A passionate ambassador of the B Corp movement, Paul champions the fourth bottom line - the belief that it is only through personal change and with empathy and authenticity, that we can become compassionate leaders and drive both personal fulfilment along with business success.
So whether you are an entrepreneur, business leader or someone passionate about making a positive impact through business, this conversation, from one of the industry's leading voices, is one packed full of wisdom and inspiration on how you too can make a meaningful difference.
This heartfelt conversation offers a wealth of wisdom for entrepreneurs and leaders looking to infuse their ventures with purpose and humanity.
Plus, for weekly inspiration, creative ideas and more from brilliant small businesses, sign up to Holly's emails. Or for more insights into building a purpose-driven business, subscribe to Holly’s monthly newsletters. You'll also get exclusive offers and 'ungoogleable' business advice delivered straight to your inbox.
Win an Independent Ad Break on Conversations of Inspiration: Are you a founder with a story to tell? Enter for a chance to win your own ad break on this podcast. This competition is delivered in partnership with Dell Technologies, supporting startups with expert advice and scalable solutions.
Exclusive Dell discount code for Conversations of Inspiration listeners: You can save up to 20% off via Dell Exclusive Offers with your email and your exclusive Holly & Co password ‘HCO’.