{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Finding Purpose, Creating Joy, and Building a Business That Makes a Difference  - Jeff Bogensberger","description":"Episode 209 Released May 1, 2025 In this compelling episode, Jeff Bogensberger, a former corporate executive turned purpose-driven entrepreneur, shares his candid story of transformation after hitting a life crossroads at age 50. Jeff opens up about the personal losses, disillusionment with corporate life, and global events that pushed him to radically change direction. Fueled by a desire to make people happier and life more fun, Jeff founded **The Laughing Otter**, a multimedia and events company designed to spread positivity, support social causes, and make a genuine impact\u2014especially for children and underserved communities. In This Episode: - The pivotal life events that led Jeff to walk away from a successful executive career. - How burnout, misaligned values, and witnessing personal tragedies pushed him to reassess everything. - Why **purpose-driven business** can be both profitable and socially impactful. - The Laughing Otter\u2019s mission: spreading joy through events, positive news, children\u2019s books, and global initiatives. - How Jeff\u2019s agile, partnership-focused business model enables fast, joyful, and meaningful growth. - The role of optimism, humor, and community in healing from a divisive, negative media landscape. - Jeff\u2019s views on the societal effects of the dot-com boom and how capitalism has shifted away from value creation. Plus: - Learn how small acts\u2014like funding a party for an orphanage in Uganda\u2014can create huge emotional returns. - Discover how to get involved, whether you\u2019re an event partner, donor, or just someone with a crazy, fun idea. &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udce3 Connect with Jeff: - Website: [https:\/\/laughingotter.com](https:\/\/laughingotter.com) &amp;nbsp; - LinkedIn: [Jeff Bogensberger](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeffbogensberger) \ud83d\udca1 *This episode is a heartfelt reminder that it\u2019s never too late to redefine your path and that business success doesn\u2019t have to come at the cost of your values\u2014or your happiness.* Listen now and get inspired to create your own ripple of positive change. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Executive Edge","author_url":"http:\/\/suefirthltd.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36376525\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36376525"}