Building an Impactful Business That's True To Your Values

Building an Impactful Business That's True To Your Values

Author: Danny Iny, Founder and CEO of Mirasee and Best-Selling Author January 31, 2017 Duration: 27:32

What do values have to do with your business? Isn't business just about making money? Danny Iny, CEO and founder of Mirasee and author of Teach and Grow Rich: Share Your Knowledge to Create Global Impact, Freedom and Wealth, shares his reflections on how values can enrich an entrepreneur's life as well as become a core competitive advantage. In this episode of Business Reimagined, you'll discover: What business is really about (hint: it's not just about money) The key indicator that sets apart great online courses (and other products) from mediocre ones How technology has made it virtually impossible to conduct business without ethics and transparency A simple barometer to determine, at any given time, whether you're conducting business with integrity Why online course creators have the exciting opportunity to empower people, not as a cause that's tacked onto their business, but as its core effect Listen to this episode to discern what it means—and what it takes—to build a business that's aligned with your values: Key Points: 01:30 - The opportunity for many to experience the magical convergence of making an impact in the lives of people and doing so profitably 03:46 - The true meaning of growing "rich" 06:38 - Game theory and how it relates to conducting an ethical business 10:56 - Danny's his definition of business 13:55 - The exciting opportunity for online course creators 14:13 - Consequences for online course creators who don't really care about their students' outcomes 17:04 - How Danny lets his values guide his business behavior 19:38 - An example of how ethical behavior pays off in unexpected ways 25:42 - Danny's advice to entrepreneurs who want to build businesses in alignment with their values


Each episode of Business Reimagined with Danny Iny | The Mirasee Podcast is a focused conversation that moves beyond surface-level tactics. As the founder and CEO of Mirasee and a best-selling author, Danny Iny brings a distinct perspective to these discussions, connecting principles from education and marketing to core business strategy. The dialogue naturally explores how guests-from seasoned marketers and authors to innovative startup founders-are fundamentally questioning and redesigning their approaches. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about examining the underlying mindsets and frameworks that lead to sustainable success and influence. You'll hear detailed stories of adaptation and principle, with every interview structured to extract concrete, usable insights. The podcast consistently delivers depth over breadth, ensuring each conversation concludes with clear, implementable ideas that listeners can apply to their own ventures. It’s for anyone who believes that the future of business is built on more thoughtful, human-centric, and adaptable foundations, and who wants to hear those blueprints discussed in earnest, substantive detail.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 73

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