Favorite Parts of Being an Owner at Cleantech Inc
Sean finds the role of Owner/CEO at Cleantech Inc. fulfilling because the work directly and positively impacts the local economy by providing jobs and valuable services, fostering a sense of contribution unlike previous roles where one was "just like moving numbers around on an Excel sheet". Furthermore, a good business owner reinvests profits back into the business, community, and people, ensuring sustainability and future security.
Small Business Ownership, Impactful Work, Community Contribution, Local Economy, Service Businesses
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Sean Meer
Owner, CEO
Cleantech Inc.
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Finance
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Real Estate
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Direct Impact and Community Benefit: The role provides immediate and tangible results, benefiting both the business and the local economy through job creation and valuable services.
2. Fulfillment Through Contribution: Unlike previous roles focused solely on personal gain, this position offers a sense of purpose by contributing positively to the community and helping businesses thrive.
3. Future-Proofing with Service Businesses: Service-oriented businesses, particularly those that enhance physical spaces and require hands-on labor, are poised to stand out as AI increasingly automates clerical and repetitive tasks.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your role?
My role is incredibly fulfilling because I know that what I put into it, I will immediately get out of it, and other people will benefit from what I do. I know that what I'm doing supports the local economy by providing good jobs and a great service to businesses that need it.
It's incredible knowing this. At other jobs, I never really cared about, for example, selling cars. I was just helping myself; I would sell a car and get commission, but that doesn't fuel you as a human who wants to contribute. People want to know they're helping their community in some aspect.
When you start a small business, even as a sole proprietor, the work you do allows people to come into a wonderful environment to do their work. Or it allows a real estate owner to have their building stand out compared to others. You can look at what you did and see you accomplished something good.
You're not just moving numbers around on an Excel sheet. As AI becomes more capable of doing clerical or repetitive tasks, these types of service businesses will really stand apart in the future.
Ultimately, being able to make an impact and do good things is important. You can't continue operating a business without making a profit. A good business owner reinvests profit back into the business, puts a portion into the community, and saves the remainder to provide for their family in the future.