# Profit Seeks Purpose: Harland Merriam (Author, Pastor & Real Estate Investor) on Money, Meaning, and Leadership

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Published: 2026-05-05T07:15:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1200

## Resource

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You ! In this insightful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Harland Merriam, author of "Profit Seeks Purpose: How to Make Money Without Losing Your Soul." Harland Merriam brings a unique perspective as a pastor, coach, real estate investor, and trusted guide for entrepreneurs. Discover how you can balance financial success with deeper meaning, why storytelling can be more powerful than traditional business advice, and how to move from mere profit to truly impactful purpose. The episode also explores key themes like the triple bottom line, the importance of relationships, leadership isolation, the influence of personal beliefs and humility, and practical steps for aligning profit with purpose. Don’t miss out on this philosophical yet practical guide to making money with integrity and significance!

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