<p>Justin Eklund has one primary goal with Grove9: to help businesses and organizations focus more on the mission and good they provide our communities.  He shares with Don and Ebony his journey through ministry and how it eventually led him to take a new approach in a profit driven world.  On this episode we discuss:</p><ul><li>Valuing mission over profit</li><li>From ministry to the marketplace</li><li>Helping organizations tell stories that really matter</li><li>Standing out from the crowd in an ad-saturated world</li><li>Focusing on the one thing you can be known for to clarify your brand</li><li>Defining success through your clients success</li><li>Supporting mission driven organizations here at home</li><li>Valuing internship opportunities to grow new talent in Wichita</li></ul><p>Learn more about Grove9:</p><p><a href="https://grove9.com/">https://grove9.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/grove9marketingagency">Facebook Profile</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/Grove9marketing">Twitter Profile</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grove9marketing/">Instagram Profile</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/grove9-marketing/">LinkedIn Profile</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvHVnNTRCNH7RsoIhhMnyw/featured">YouTube Channel</a></p><p><br>Justin Eklund is the founder and Chief Brand Strategist at Grove9. He brings over two decades of experience in marketing and advertising, both on the agency and nonprofit side. An equal blend of left and right-brained thinking, Justin loves strategy and planning brought to life by creativity and compelling storytelling. He’s passionate about helping Grove9’s amazing clients clarify their brands and grow their revenue to make a greater impact in this world.</p><p>Other Resources:</p><p><a href="https://www.kansas.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/carrie-rengers/article248945019.html">Wichita Eagle Article<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.wichitachamber.org/join">Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce!</a></p><p> </p><p>This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by <a href="https://evergy.com/">Evergy</a>.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org.</p><p> </p><p>This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit <a href="https://ictpod.net/">ictpod.net</a></p>

Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator

Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce

Mission Before Profit (Justin Eklund - Grove 9) [Re-release]

DEC 13, 202327 MIN
Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator

Mission Before Profit (Justin Eklund - Grove 9) [Re-release]

DEC 13, 202327 MIN

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Justin Eklund has one primary goal with Grove9: to help businesses and organizations focus more on the mission and good they provide our communities.  He shares with Don and Ebony his journey through ministry and how it eventually led him to take a new approach in a profit driven world.  On this episode we discuss:Valuing mission over profitFrom ministry to the marketplaceHelping organizations tell stories that really matterStanding out from the crowd in an ad-saturated worldFocusing on the one thing you can be known for to clarify your brandDefining success through your clients successSupporting mission driven organizations here at homeValuing internship opportunities to grow new talent in WichitaLearn more about Grove9:https://grove9.com/Facebook ProfileTwitter ProfileInstagram ProfileLinkedIn ProfileYouTube ChannelJustin Eklund is the founder and Chief Brand Strategist at Grove9. He brings over two decades of experience in marketing and advertising, both on the agency and nonprofit side. An equal blend of left and right-brained thinking, Justin loves strategy and planning brought to life by creativity and compelling storytelling. He’s passionate about helping Grove9’s amazing clients clarify their brands and grow their revenue to make a greater impact in this world.Other Resources:Wichita Eagle ArticleJoin the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail [email protected]. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net