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#29 - Transitioning from a Traditional Business to a Social Enterprise with Bernie Geiss, Founder of Cove Continuity Advisors
July 02, 2019

#29 - Transitioning from a Traditional Business to a Social Enterprise with Bernie Geiss, Founder of Cove Continuity Advisors

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After traveling and studying yoga and meditation in the East, Bernie Geiss returned to work in North Vancouver. Transitioning back to Western life, he entered the insurance field, where he eventually founded his own financial services company. But...

After traveling and studying yoga and meditation in the East, Bernie Geiss returned to work in North Vancouver. Transitioning back to Western life, he entered the insurance field, where he eventually founded his own financial services company. But Bernie found himself yearning for a company that truly reflected his values and principles, which led to his company’s transition to becoming an impact-driven business.

Cove Continuity Advisors focuses on honesty and accountability, interacting with clients with complete transparency. They are now B-Corp certified, members of 1% for the Planet, and Bernie has become increasingly involved in First Nation reconcili-action projects and even nationwide legislation on the issue.

See the full show notes here: https://growensemble.com/cove-continuity-advisors-bernie-geiss/

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