Learn Speak Teach Episode #24 with April Shprintz.

Generosity is a crucial factor for a healthy business. It’s the key to building genuine trust. Just by creating a culture that values giving, companies can enjoy improved profitability and employee engagement. Additionally, employees who feel valued and have growth opportunities will work harder to make their company even more successful. In this episode with April Shprintz, we will talk about how leaders can create a culture of generosity to help bring more success to their businesses.

April Shprintz is the Creator of The Generosity Culture, a Business Accelerator, Speaker, Author & Host of the “Pouring Into Your Business” Podcast. She is a catalyst for change, bringing infectious energy that inspires and motivates people outside of the workplace. Her career has spanned from the Air Force, to corporate America, to her firm—Driven Outcomes—where she works with companies globally. Her work has helped generate over $1 billion in additional revenue using the principles she’s created.

When April is not teaching companies how to “pour into” their people, clients, and community, she invests her time with various nonprofits helping children, veterans, and those experiencing homelessness. Let’s learn more with April Shprintz!

Watch The Full Episode:

During this episode, you will learn about the following;

[00:01] Pre-show

[02:14] Introducing today’s guest, April Shprintz

[03:20] Who’s April?

[05:10] Mentors that have shaped her life

[06:56] Important lessons she learned from some of her failures

[09:07] What’s the “Generosity Culture.”

[11:35] How we can embrace a generosity culture in our day to day operations

[12:20] The two main focuses in a generosity culture

[13:25] Problems that people run into when they do not embody generosity

[14:50] How can you be generous without being taken advantage of?

[20:48] Why you should focus on helping and not just closing sales

[23:11] Best ways to get referrals and how you can reframe your mindset

[27:21] Practical steps you can take to develop a generosity culture in your company

[29:09] Kinds of people that April works with and the resources she offers

[31:36] How her entrepreneurship began at the age of six

[34:57] Transiting from a corporate job to start her company

[37:10] Expected growth versus reality

[45:34] Rapid Fire Round

[47:31] Golden nuggets and pieces of advice from April

[49:16] How you can reach out and connect with her

[49:28] Episode wrap up

Notable Quotes

~ “People who learn from their own mistakes instead of dwelling on past disappointments (or worse being told to avoid them) will always be more successful. Learn from the failure, change your plans accordingly, and move forward.”

~ “If you’re not happy with your situation, knowing that it’s just a step on the journey toward your goal will allow you to accept it and enjoy the experience as much as possible. You’re only limited by how hard you work to reach your goals.”

~ “The fastest way to achieve success is to first help others. If you help those around you, they’ll be more likely to return the favor and support your goals.”

~ “If you do not keep on reading and updating your knowledge capacity, you are not better than someone who is illiterate. Broaden your horizons ”