A Purpose Greater Than Profit

About The Podcast

Nearly 20 years ago, Simon Lee started having a recurring dream of a flashing neon sign. After months of prayer and consulting with people he knew, Simon decided he’d figured out what the dream meant: Instead of inheriting his father’s business, he should forge out on a venture of his own—and give away 50% of the profits. What sounded crazy at first has turned out to be true inspiration, as his company, Buy On Purpose (formerly EIS Office Solutions), has achieved tremendous success without compromising on its Christian values. In this podcast, Simon talks about how he built the business, being open about faith in the workplace, and keeping one’s life focused on what truly matters.

Show Notes

Mentions:

• Buy On Purpose
• C12 Business Forums
• Jesus Is My CEO: 52 Christ-Inspired, Practical Lessons for Entrepreneurs
• God’s Will and Your Agenda – presentation

Timestamps: 

0:00—Intro/”lightning round”/what does redemption mean to you?

2:05—Simon’s faith journey

5:41—how (and why) Simon started his company, and what makes it different

15:35—being open about faith in business

24:00—how mission trips influenced his life

27:56—What brings you joy? How do you decide where to give? Who is your role model?

35:28—plans for the transition back to Taiwan

38:51—balancing business success with responsibilities as a husband and father

41:56—advice on staying faithful in the workplace