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Ever build a business that "looked" successful—but left you feeling empty? Jeff Hilimire sure did and then he did something about it. In this episode, we unpack how he turned a successful agency career into a mission-driven movement—building purpose-led businesses, launching a global volunteer initiative, and writing books that challenge how we think about impact.

Today's featured guest always genuinely enjoyed agency life—something he quickly realized was the exception, not the norm. That realization led him to a mission: helping others discover greater meaning in their business journey. Whether it's through his books, his leadership, or his venture that unites developers to build websites for nonprofits in just 24 hours, he is all about turning intention into action.

We have the pleasure of welcoming back Jeff Hilimire, the podcast's very first guest, nearly eleven years ago. He shares what drives him to help business owners build purpose-driven companies, why he started writing books, and how he carved his own path in the publishing world. You'll also hear about his latest work with Purpose Group, his thoughts on operationalizing purpose, and how to lead with clarity through times of crisis.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• Why he made it his mission to help entrepreneurs build purpose-driven businesses.

• Using the concept of 'Dream Small' to build a network of volunteers to help non-profits.

• How he embedded his books with his unique vision.

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Jeff's journey in the agency world began with simple curiosity in 1996 when, as a college student, he built joke websites with a friend. Eventually, they figured if they made it a business, they could keep doing what they loved, which led to building several sites for free and a humble start with their first paying client, Jeff's aunt, who paid them $250 to build her business' website.

Jeff has done a lot since being on the podcast's first episode talking about that first agency. He's been founding, growing, and selling businesses over the last 25 years. He has also been a board member of several initiatives and written six books just since 2019.

His latest venture is the Purpose Group, where he and his team acquire and reinvigorate small businesses by training more inspired and engaged employees through their Pu