43. Building Business with Purpose: Garrett Perkins on Operational Excellence and Kingdom Impact

On this episode of The Entrepreneur's Blueprint, I sit down with Garrett Perkins, Chief Revenue Officer at Givingtons, a company I've had the pleasure of working with for years. After starting with a vision to help nonprofits generate revenue through e-commerce, Garrett and his team quickly learned their initial problem wasn't the one that needed solving. What began as a pivot to fulfillment services became a strategic climb up the supply chain—listening to client pain points at each stage and building new revenue verticals to solve them. Today, Givingtons is a $20 million enterprise serving content brands from concept to customer. In our conversation, Garrett shares: How they built three profitable revenue verticals by working their way up the supply chain—from fulfillment to product development to brand licensing—each time solving problems they witnessed firsthand from their clients The importance of sustainable growth over explosive growth, and why they've prioritized profitability at every stage while building something they're genuinely proud of How he navigates leading with his faith in a diverse workplace, finding courage to stay grounded in his values while embracing nuance and letting God do the work through him Garrett's story is one of patient pivoting, strategic expansion, and building with integrity. Whether you're considering adding new revenue streams, learning to pivot without panic, or wrestling with how to lead authentically in complex environments, this episode offers both practical business strategy and thoughtful leadership insights. EPISODE LINKS Givingtons: www.givingtons.com Garrett Perkins on Instagram: @garrettperkins Courtney Cook - Monarch COO: www.monarchcoo.com Follow on Instagram: @monarchcoo