737. How To Build A Business That Actually Helps People - With Carlos Saba

737. How To Build A Business That Actually Helps People - With Carlos Saba

Author: Mark Walsh October 7, 2025 Duration: 56:01

I sit down with Carlos to unpack a question every founder hears but few answer well: can a business genuinely do good and still be profitable?

We map the Venn diagram of purpose and profit, talk about the kinds of people who join this game, and name the bad actors who make the whole idea look naïve. Carlos explains how scalable businesses can stay grounded in meaningful value, why shareholder-first thinking often fails culture and customers, and what practical signs tell you a company is truly doing good rather than selling a story. Expect concrete examples, a critique of easy metrics, and a few rules for building a startup that lasts.

Find out more about Carlos' work at The Happy Startup School here:
https://thehappystartupschool.com/

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Carlos Saba is the co-founder of The Happy Startup School, a global community helping entrepreneurs and professionals design businesses (and lives) that feel aligned, meaningful, and human. Trained as a physicist and seasoned as a founder, Carlos now blends curiosity, humour, and compassion to guide people through the messy middle of change. His work focuses on building from the inside out, connecting vision, values, and embodiment, so that impact and income flow more effortlessly.

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For seven years, The Embodiment Coaching Podcast has been a gathering place for a curious community. Host Mark Walsh sits down each week with pioneering thinkers and practitioners from across the globe, exploring the profound intelligence of the human system. While it’s essential listening for coaches and embodiment teachers, this series truly speaks to anyone who senses the body is far more than just a vehicle for the brain. Conversations flow naturally through a rich landscape of topics-from the practicalities of coaching and the subtlet of somatics to the grounded wisdom found in martial arts, yoga, and various movement practices. You’ll also find deep dives into mindfulness, meditation, and trauma-informed approaches, all discussed with a light-hearted and accessible tone. The focus remains on tangible, real-world application, stripping away unnecessary jargon. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful, ongoing dialogue where theory meets practice, offering insights you can feel in your bones and apply in your daily life. Mark’s genuine curiosity and the diverse range of guests ensure that every episode brings a fresh perspective on what it means to live fully in our skin.
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