109: A Simple Modern Approach to Company Generosity: Interview with Mike Beckham, CEO of Simple Modern

<p>Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer and kickstart your grant writing career today: <a href= "http://www.teresahuff.com/vip">www.teresahuff.com/vip</a></p> <hr /> <h3>The Quest for the Perfect Water Bottle</h3> <p>A couple of years ago I needed a new water bottle. But not just any water bottle.</p> <p>You see, even though it’s a small thing, it’s also a big thing. I drink a lot of water all day, every day. I feel all weird and shrively if I don’t.</p> <p>Because it’s such an everyday thing for me, a water bottle is an important decision.</p> <p>It had to be just right. We’re talking…Color. Size. Shape. Lid. Spout. Straw. Handle. Price. Lightweight. Fits in my hand. Fits in my car cup holder. Keeps it cold in a hot car for days. The brand didn’t matter as long as it fit ALL the other requirements.</p> <p>Not asking for much, right?</p> <p>I finally stumbled across what looked like the perfect water bottle combination, so I added it to my Christmas list. I’d never heard of the brand before, but decided to give it a chance. My husband was happy to have the recommendation and checked it off his list.</p> <p>Best water bottle decision ever.</p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/3ErVLs3">Simple Modern</a> is now my go-to water bottle brand. Lest you think this is a commercial, though, turns out there’s a whole lot more to the story than just a good water bottle.</p> <p>After reading more about Simple Modern, I connected with the CEO. Pretty soon it was obvious that you needed to talk with him too, so - here we are.</p> <p>Today I’m chatting with Mike Beckham, the CEO of Simple Modern. He’s full of wisdom on leadership, nonprofits, and entrepreneurship. Mike gives us guidance on how skills in both the for-profit world and the nonprofit world translate to support one another, how we can develop a quality of life and corporate culture, and what factors help create a successful organization.</p> <p>Listen in for some tips of gold!</p> <h3>Challenge Question:</h3> <p>How can you best steward your resources right now by tr