295. Canopy: Scott Koloms on the Future of Social Impact in Business

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In this episode, Evan Knowles sits down with Scott Koloms, the founder of Canopy Kentucky, to discuss the importance of businesses embracing social responsibility. The conversation covers the role of businesses in improving employee welfare, community development, and environmental preservation. Scott shares insights on how Canopy Kentucky is bringing B Corp certification to the state to promote social enterprise and stakeholder capitalism. They delve into the origins of Canopy, the benefits of being a responsible business, and how to integrate social impact into business operations. The episode highlights the growth of Scott's janitorial service, FMS, into a socially responsible enterprise and discusses the process and significance of Canopy certification.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hunsicker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hunsicker.co/firesides⁠ 00:00 Introduction to Business Responsibility 00:51 Welcome to Middle Tech Podcast 00:57 Introducing Canopy Kentucky 02:26 Sponsor Messages 04:13 Interview with Scott from Canopy 05:04 Scott's Background and FMS Journey 06:43 Growth and Social Enterprise 08:45 Core Values and Leadership Retreat 10:48 Sustaining Company Culture 17:06 Canopy and B Corp Certification 23:16 Canopy Certification Process 26:20 Social Impact and Business Profitability 38:52 Future of Canopy in Kentucky