Purpose Driven Business with Nick Greer

In this conversation, Jeremy Howlett interviews Nick Greer, who shares insights about balancing family life with entrepreneurship, the importance of spiritual foundations in achieving work-life alignment, and the role of money in business. Nick discusses his journey in creating the Five12 Foundation, which addresses food insecurity among children, emphasizing the impact of small contributions and the power of giving back to the community. In this conversation, Nick discusses how individuals can get involved with the Five12 Foundation, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and addressing food insecurity. He shares insights on innovative approaches to NIL deals in college sports, particularly how his organization supports walk-on athletes. The discussion also touches on the significance of purpose in business, redefining failure, and the inspiration behind personal growth. Nick offers book recommendations that have influenced his perspective and concludes with reflections on his favorite travel destinations.Thanks for reading A Bit of Curiosity! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Nick and his wife, Deborah, have seven amazing children and two adorable grandchildren. The Greer’s love to spend time together on their adventure in life. Each one of the family brings a unique personality and lots of energy to everything they do. Nick and Deborah create experiences for their family and others that connect people and inspire them to do good.One experience the Greers have created is with their non-profit organization, the Five12 Foundation. Each Wednesday, the Greer family and volunteers from the community gather and pack 3500 bags of food for children who go home on the weekend to little or no food.Another way the Greers are changing the world is through Nick’s latest adventures with their businesses, BUILT & SPYLT. BUILT has created the most amazing-tasting protein bars on the planet, and SPYLT is your caffeinated companion, helping you make the most of life. We are redefining chocolate milk, one chug at a time.The Greer family is all in and will always be looking for experiences that create change, inspire people to do good, and have a blast doing it.Key Takeaways* Family & Balance – Nick Greer highlights the importance of meaningful family experiences and the ongoing challenge of balancing entrepreneurship with family life in a way that evolves with personal circumstances.* Purpose-Driven Leadership – Success in business and life comes from aligning with a deeper spiritual purpose and letting passion—not profit—drive decisions.* People Over Profits – Building up individuals and maximizing their talents is more valuable than chasing financial gain; surrounding yourself with the right people brings vision to life.* Community Impact – Small acts of service can lead to meaningful change; the 512 Foundation exemplifies this through its focus on child nourishment and food security.* Redefining Success & Failure – Failure should be seen as a learning experience, and leading with purpose helps redefine success beyond traditional measures.* Growth Through Experience – Personal growth is fueled by helping others, reading insightful books, traveling to meaningful places, and carving out your own unique path.Books Discussed* Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat https://amzn.to/4lo97IG* The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman https://amzn.to/3GdtuZe* The Book of Mormon https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng* The Go-Giver by Bob Burg https://amzn.to/3EpxkxA* Shoe Dog by Phil Knight https://amzn.to/3Y0YDVPThanks for reading A Bit of Curiosity! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abitofcuriosity.substack.com