Jordan Raynor talks to Chris Carneal, founder of Booster Enterprises. They discuss Booster's journey during the pandemic, making the Kingdom winsome, their positive work environment, John Smoltz's speech at Boosted United event, book recommendations, and building a redemptive culture.
Booster Enterprises demonstrates resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges like the pandemic, rebuilding their team and continuing to make a positive impact in schools.
By embracing a virtues-based approach to leadership, Booster Enterprises fosters personal and professional growth, inspires team members to fulfill their potential, and creates a culture of excellence.
Deep dives
Booster Enterprises: Transforming School Fundraising
Booster Enterprises, founded by Chris Carnile, is a leading company in transforming the way schools raise funds. Their innovative approach to fundraising focuses on fitness fundraisers, such as fun runs, that engage students and promote community involvement. Over the years, Booster has helped schools raise over $350 million and has positively impacted the lives of more than 7 million students. Despite the challenges faced during the pandemic, Booster has demonstrated resilience, adapting quickly to the ever-changing circumstances. Their commitment to excellence, virtues-centered culture, and dedication to serving others have made them a thriving and inspiring company.
The Power of Virtuous Leadership
Chris Carnile, the founder and CEO of Booster Enterprises, believes in the power of virtuous leadership. By instilling virtues like gratitude, wisdom, care, courage, grit, and celebration into the company's culture, Booster creates an environment that fosters personal and professional growth. The commitment to excellence drives the team members to go above and beyond to serve their clients and make a positive impact in schools. Chris recognizes the importance of leading with integrity and building strong relationships, both internally within the company and externally with their clients. By embracing a virtues-based approach, Booster inspires its team members to fulfill their potential and change the world through their work.
Navigating Challenges and Trusting in God's Providence
Like any successful venture, Booster Enterprises has faced its fair share of challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly difficult, leading to a significant reduction in revenue and workforce. However, Chris Carnile and his team demonstrated resilience and trust in God's providence. They made tough decisions, including downsizing the company, but remained committed to their mission. Through it all, they focused on caring for their team members, maintaining excellence in their services, and serving their clients. The experience taught them the importance of trusting in God's guidance and finding opportunities for growth and impact, even in the face of adversity.
The Intersection of Faith and Work
For Chris Carnile and the team at Booster Enterprises, faith plays a significant role in their work. They view their work as an opportunity to live out their faith missionally. By honoring God in their daily habits and routines, they strive to create a positive impact on their clients, team members, and communities. Chris believes that excellence and the pursuit of virtuous leadership are instrumental in glorifying God and serving others effectively. He sees the workplace as a context for discipleship, where team members can grow in wisdom, character, and leadership. With their commitment to faith-driven excellence, Booster Enterprises is making a difference in the world and demonstrating the transformative power of integrating faith and work.
Jordan Raynor sits down with Chris Carneal, Founder of Booster Enterprises, to talk about what he learned in going from 1,000 full-time employees down to 140 due to the pandemic and how they’ve rebuilt to nearly 400, how Booster makes the Kingdom winsome to their public school customers, and why Chris doesn’t go into the office until late morning.
