What if what you built succeeded by every measure, and still was not enough? This episode is for founders and leaders asking whether their success can truly last. Sana and David Gottfried explore regenerative business, redefining profit around life, and why government incentives and penalties matter more than vision statements. You will leave rethinking how you build, lead, and rest. About the Guest:David Gottfried founded the US Green Building Council and the World Green Building Council, now in 85 countries. A Stanford-trained engineer and author, his new book is Regen360. Key Takeaways:Redefine profit: protect life first, then the air, water, food, and shelter that sustain it.Lifecycle thinking, carbon pricing, and regulation are reshaping how businesses make money.Celebrate progress while honestly tracking the bigger system it sits in.How you treat your own body shapes what you build. Rest is part of resilience.Build a support circle, your base camp, for the climb.Make it about the mission. Delegate, then fire yourself and cheer others on. Connect With David Gottfried:Website: https://regen360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-gottfried/2/35a/758 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgottfried/ Book: Regen360: An Operating System for a Regenerative Earth (pre-order on his website) Episode Chapters:[00:00] When Success Is Still Not Enough: Why so many leaders never ask whether their foundation was right. [05:14] From Drought to a Net Zero Home: How an LA water crisis and a 1980 Stanford project shaped a movement. [13:24] Redefining Profit Around Life: What a summit with GBC leaders from 62 countries taught about value. [21:07] Turning the Ship of Capitalism: Lifecycle thinking, carbon pricing, and government incentives and penalties. [27:54] Proud Builder, Honest Engineer: Celebrating green building while facing the curves that still rise. [37:37] The Gap Between Words and Action: Burnout, limits, and the architecture of love. [49:47] How Founders and Movements Sustain: Base camps, support circles, and the courage to fire yourself. 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #bizblend #sustainablebusiness #regenerativeleadership #greenbuilding #sustainability #founderwellbeing #leadership #climateaction #circulareconomy #purposedrivenbusiness #entrepreneurship #regen360
