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How Patagonia Proved Purpose Can Scale Profits
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Patagonia built a billion-dollar outdoor apparel brand without compromising its environmental mission. They dive into Yvon Chouinard's decision to give away the company to a trust dedicated to fighting climate change, the 'Don't Buy This Jacket' campaign that paradoxically boosted sales, and how the company's radical transparency around its supply chain became a competitive advantage. Lucas breaks down Patagonia's unique ownership structure — the Patagonia Purpose Trust and the Holdfast Collective — and why it matters…
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