24. Build Then Bless: Friendship, Culture, Giving Back - Derek Miner

Send us Fan MailOur guest today is a good-vibes personified, the kindest person you’ll ever meet, Derek Miner. Randy has been inspired by Derek’s humor, goodness, and gratitude for over 30 years. Derek is a serial successful entrepreneur, whose latest endeavor with Greg Trimble — Lemonade Stand — is a full-service digital marketing agency giving a portion of every dollar to programs that support the success of the next generation. It’s the “Build Then Bless” mantra that is at the heart of Derek’s mentoring mindset. The company’s podcast — Lemonade Stand Stories — is built around motivating the next generation of “go-getters” looking to build their own businesses. And, after all, businesses are all lemonade stands at heart.Derek shares in this episode of the Sparks of Gratitude Podcast that he embodies what makes a true friendship special—a connection that fosters vulnerability and transcends ego. It honors people who genuinely show up in their care at unexpected times. We explore the significance of heavenly moments that impact our lives and the strength of human connection via anecdotes of pain turned into thankfulness. From modest deeds of kindness to significant effects, we discover how every day presents chances to cultivate deep relationships and have a beneficial impact. Come along as we consider how friendships that encourage and uplift us came to be through all of life's challenges and smiles.Check out what Derek is doing:https://buildthenbless.comhttps://www.lemonadestand.org/Chapter:00:00 - Intro02:30 - What True Friendship Means05:03 - Grief, Gratitude, Connection with the Divine: Lessons from my father11:17 - Lessons of Fatherhood 16:21 - Evolution of Build then Bless 23:49 - Saving my Jacket - Customer Experience 27:54 - Build Then Bless - Empowering others to do good 32:42 - Culture is the Soul of the Company Culture39:12 - Highlight Appreciation and Impact of Peers40:55 - “Every sunset is an opportunity to reset” - Richie Norton 50:20 - Who Inspires YouFollow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:[email protected]