Description:

This is an exciting series on how to build mesmerizing workplace cultures because there is no greater competitive advantage than to have happy and mentally well-devoted employees who want to do good for their company and the world.

In this episode, an outstanding CEO in many ways is with us. Ken Lewis is the  CEO and founder of New Riff Distilling. He’s also the previous owner of a retail franchise named The Party Source with six locations in Kentucky. Now, at the youthful age of 70, Ken has been a successful entrepreneur for decades and he’s here to share what he’s learned about being a successful businessman who also cares about people.

Jump right into this wisdom-packed conversation! Understand and take action on what you’ve learned.

Quotes:

“The bottom line is a hell of a lot more complicated than the dollars and cents. And that bottom line is my life and that bottom line is also the type of business that I want to run and who profits from that business.” – Ken Lewis

“Not being concerned with the culture that we have in our workplace is so self-defeating.” – Ken Lewis

“I’m paying the whole person, why don’t I want to make an environment that gets the best of the whole person?” – Ken Lewis

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https://www.newriffdistilling.com/ 

Show Notes:

[00:35] Greetings and introduction of Ken Lewis

[01:22] From owning a thriving liquor store to having a bourbon distillery and establishing businesses owned by employees

[03:40] Coming from the heart 

[05:41] Broadening your concept of what profit is

[14:18] How to use your business as a force for good

[19:08] Ken;s three core philosophies

[22:56] We’re bound to each other

[26:38] Pension plans for employees

[34:22] Going through shifts and modernization within family-owned businesses

[43:30] Taking care of the planet

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