J. Friday

What is Community Wealth?

I talk a lot about Community Wealth and Community Brands, but you might wonder what that even means.The world is in crisis. I believe wealth inequality is the fundamental cause.But how do we rectify it?There are a few things more pivotal to creating a better world than businesses that actually meet our needs, and communities that offer the connection, healing, and hope that so many of us feel disconnected from.When we come together to create our own businesses with people who align with us and with values that drive our passion, we can create the kind of jobs we want, create products that actually serve us, and reduce waste overall.We can use the profits to help each other, and as we grow we can take advantage of economies of scale and coordinate solving larger and larger problems in partnership with communities like ours.The truly successful businesses in this world don't compete with one another. And that's the key: cooperation.Businesses are just systems. The world is a system. You are a system. When we are intentional and implement systems that hold cooperation dear, and where processes are built to make our lives better and reconnect us in community, it has the power to transform the world overnight.Community Wealth is already well underway with companies like Freewater.io, with initiatives like the Preston Model, and with major companies like HelpBnk.For more about how Community Wealth can change not just the world, but your life and the lives of everyone you love, please follow our socials and get on the mailing list above.