Conscious Capitalism: Business Beyond Profit with Neal Courtney
According to Harvard Business Review, purpose-driven companies outperform competitors by 42 percent in profitability and retention.
Yet too often, leaders treat profit as the goal instead of the result of meaningful, people-centered business.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we explore what Conscious Capitalism looks like in practice, where purpose and profit grow together.
Our guest, Neal Courtney, CEO of Cookie Cutters, joins us to share how leading with heart, joy, and purpose creates loyal teams, happy customers, and sustainable business growth.
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski
🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa
🧭 In this episode, we explore:
• How Conscious Capitalism transforms culture and profit
• The role of love and empathy in sustainable leadership
• What it takes to balance play, purpose, and performance
• Why joy is a strategic advantage in business
Love and purpose are not opposites of profit, they are the foundation of it.
Neal Courtney
CEO of Cookie Cutters
Neal leads Cookie Cutters, the nation’s leading children’s haircut franchise, with a focus on thoughtful growth, franchisee care, and creating joyful experiences for families. Having started as a multi-unit Cookie Cutters franchisee himself, Neal brings an owner-first mindset to every decision he makes. His leadership is rooted in empathy by ensuring franchisees feel supported, heard, and equipped to thrive while maintaining the warm, family-centered culture that defines the brand. With a strong background in business leadership and franchise operations, Neal is passionate about sustainable growth, operational excellence, and nurturing the people behind the brand. He can speak to topics including franchise development, leadership through acquisition, and building a franchise system that leads with care and connection.
