Purpose and Profit Are NOT Enemies — The Stewardship Advantage with David Grau Sr
Wed Feb 04 2026
What if building a business that truly serves your community AND consistently makes profit isn’t just possible but essential? This week, David Grau Sr. — serial author and small business strategist — joins us from his horse farm in Kentucky to share powerful leadership insights from his book, The Stewardship Advantage.
David challenges the myth that purpose and profit are at odds, emphasizing that well-written mission, vision, and values statements paired with operational systems can empower small business owners to excel at both. He explains that starting with clear purpose anchors all leadership decisions, helping owners hire the right people, build sustainable businesses, and create lasting legacies.
Drawing on his rich background advising businesses worldwide, David underscores the importance of prioritizing stakeholders — from employees and customers to community and environment — and gradually building stewardship plans that drive meaningful impact locally and beyond.
He offers practical tools for leaders to define, document, and regularly review their mission-aligned goals, manage balance, and cultivate resilience. David also highlights success stories of businesses thriving through strategic stewardship and shares tips on caring for yourself physically and mentally to lead well.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur launching new ventures or a leader guiding existing businesses, this episode unpacks how stewardship unlocks both purpose and profit to elevate your leadership journey.
Pick up your copy of The Stewardship Advantage, and find David's other books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JIG8XYM?ccs_id=4c4e3a84-6d12-4c0c-a3e7-562b1a11075e
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What if building a business that truly serves your community AND consistently makes profit isn’t just possible but essential? This week, David Grau Sr. — serial author and small business strategist — joins us from his horse farm in Kentucky to share powerful leadership insights from his book, The Stewardship Advantage. David challenges the myth that purpose and profit are at odds, emphasizing that well-written mission, vision, and values statements paired with operational systems can empower small business owners to excel at both. He explains that starting with clear purpose anchors all leadership decisions, helping owners hire the right people, build sustainable businesses, and create lasting legacies. Drawing on his rich background advising businesses worldwide, David underscores the importance of prioritizing stakeholders — from employees and customers to community and environment — and gradually building stewardship plans that drive meaningful impact locally and beyond. He offers practical tools for leaders to define, document, and regularly review their mission-aligned goals, manage balance, and cultivate resilience. David also highlights success stories of businesses thriving through strategic stewardship and shares tips on caring for yourself physically and mentally to lead well. Whether you’re an entrepreneur launching new ventures or a leader guiding existing businesses, this episode unpacks how stewardship unlocks both purpose and profit to elevate your leadership journey. Pick up your copy of The Stewardship Advantage, and find David's other books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JIG8XYM?ccs_id=4c4e3a84-6d12-4c0c-a3e7-562b1a11075e