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Building a Business with Heart

 

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter interview Jordi Ricart, co-founder of Curated. Jordi shares his journey from Barcelona to Miami, detailing his early career in various industries and the challenges he faced in the luxury car business. He recounts the pivotal moment when a mentor’s belief in him led to the creation of Curated, a company specializing in vintage supercars.

Listen in as Jordi emphasizes the importance of integrating purpose and values into business, which has led to significant growth and a positive company culture, in an episode that underscores the transformative power of leading with heart and purpose in business.

 

This episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, and produced by Amanda Luton.

 

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