209. Driving 3,000 Miles For A Better Type of Business: The Gratitude Economy with Corrin Thompson

This week we’re diving into a movement you might already be part of without even realizing it: the Gratitude Economy. My guest, Corinne Thompson, co-owner of Thompson RV, shares how her family’s business is thriving by prioritizing trust, care, and connection over transactions. Their extraordinary approach inspired us to drive 6,000 miles to do business with them—and we weren’t the only ones traveling that far! Tune in to discover how this new way of doing business can reshape our lives and the world around us. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 03:20 – The Gratitude Economy Overview 06:24 – The Thompson Family Business Origin 09:20 – Community Trust and Business Ethics 13:27 – Energy Exchange and Being a Good Human 27:33 – Break 29:49 – Shifting from the Attention Economy to Trust 38:22 – Building Long-Term Relationships 41:12 – Honesty and Credibility in Sales 47:45 – Future-Proofing with Authenticity 55:45 – Authentic Business Practices 1:17:00 – Closing