Mike Beckham

Mike Beckham, Founder and CEO of Simple Modern, reveals his extraordinary journey from nonprofit work to leading a $300 million e-commerce company. He discusses his ambitious goal to donate 50% of his income and the joys of giving back. Mike connects philanthropy to personal happiness, explaining how generous acts enhance relationships and business success. He shares insights on effective charitable strategies, the explosive growth of his company, and why prioritizing meaningful connections over wealth leads to a richer life.

CEO of Simple Modern discusses the best/worst parts of being a CEO, giving generously, leadership stages, and the importance of creating more leaders. Embracing persistence, leading with vision, emotional branding, and prioritizing fulfillment over financial wealth.

Mike Beckham, Co-Founder & CEO of Simple Modern, talks about building the company during Yeti's domination, hypergrowth strategies, product licensing, disadvantages of online sales, and more. From starting Simple Modern to the power of AI and building moats, this podcast covers key insights into entrepreneurship.

In this engaging discussion, Mike Beckham, Co-founder and CEO of Simple Modern, shares his journey from nonprofit work to leading a successful e-commerce brand known for its stainless steel drinkware. He dives into the complexities of global supply chains and the challenges of reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. Mike highlights how new tariffs could disrupt consumer prices and discusses the hidden costs of Amazon's business model, revealing how algorithms dominate decision-making in retail.

Mike Beckham, CEO and Co-Founder of Simple Modern, shares how he built a team centered around generosity and making a difference. They discuss the impact of Kim K's marketing genius, the importance of strategy over tactics, and the power of culture and purpose in building a great team.