Prioritizing People Over Profit with Josh Bloomfield: Lead to Succeed 166
Episode Summary:
What if the key to success wasn’t just about making the right business moves, but about investing in the people around us? How does leading with passion and a genuine love for what we do create lasting impact? In this episode, our guest Josh Bloomfield, shares his approach to leadership through authentic connection and the importance of focusing on people rather than just business.
With 20+ years of experience and multiple patents in donation technology, Josh is a mission-driven leader whose innovative designs have transformed donor engagement. He began his journey shaped by his father’s struggles, inspiring him to lead a life of resilience and generosity.
Self-taught in coding, Josh built a successful career in enterprise applications, eventually founding Givecloud in 2010 to empower nonprofits in building digital donor connections. Today, Givecloud supports nonprofits worldwide. Josh is also a proud father, musician, and advisor, dedicated to helping under-resourced entrepreneurs streamline operations and create new revenue streams across industries.
Key Talking Points of the Episode: (Note: timestamps follow the audio recording)
[02:12] More about Josh’s journey.
[08:49] Do’s and Dont’s of relationship building.
[14:47] Josh’s approach to culture building.
[18:17] How Josh embraced his role as a leader and began guiding others.
[22:11] Josh’s tips for people who are looking to raise more revenue from their organisations.
[28:17] Josh’s biggest mistake and how he grew from it.
[30:23] Rapid-fire questions.
[32:49] Josh’s final life lesson.
Standout Quote from this Episode:
“Be a safe place for others to tell the truth.”
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