{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Gifts of Giving |Transform Your Business and Community | Kurt Avery","description":"Clean water shouldn\u2019t be a luxury. For millions of people around the world, it still is\u2014until Sawyer Products steps in. In this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, David Hill speaks with Kurt Avery, founder and CEO of Sawyer Products, about building a company that saves lives while running a profitable business. From insect repellents to breakthrough water filters that deliver ten years of safe drinking water for just thirty cents, Sawyer is transforming entire communities. Kurt shares how Sawyer grew from years of early struggle into a global humanitarian force that has already impacted more than 30 million people. His journey highlights the power of generosity, strong business fundamentals, and a commitment to innovation that serves humanity first. This conversation breaks down how to build a business with purpose, how to give even when resources are limited, and why serving others can become the engine that drives long-term success. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn: \u2022 How Sawyer filters provide a decade of clean water for only thirty cents \u2022 What it takes to lead a mission-focused business \u2022 How generosity and profitability can coexist \u2022 Why listening to customers reveals problems they don\u2019t know how to express \u2022 How technology and AI are shaping Sawyer\u2019s global impact \u2022 What it means to run a company with faith, discipline, and humility About the Guest \u2013 Kurt Avery Kurt Avery is the founder of Sawyer Products, a company known for life-saving water filtration systems and advanced insect repellents used around the world. Under his leadership, Sawyer has helped protect more than 30 million people across 80 countries and continues to save hundreds of thousands of babies every year. Kurt is also the author of the book Sawyer Think, a guide to building better businesses and using success to empower others. Learn More: Sawyer Products: https:\/\/sawyer.com Sawyer Foundation: https:\/\/sawyer.com\/pages\/foundation Book: Sawyer Think (Available on Amazon) Connect with David Hill: Website: https:\/\/www.davidhill.ai Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/davidihill\/ LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/davidihill YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/DavidHillcoach TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@davidihill Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/davidihill X (Twitter): https:\/\/twitter.com\/davidihill Listen on Apple &amp;amp; Spotify: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-persistent-entrepreneur\/id1081069895 ","author_name":"The Persistent Entrepreneur","author_url":"http:\/\/davidihill.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39101815\/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\/39101815"}