Welcome to the
Profits on Purpose
podcast
where we explore the journeys of purpose-led founders and the financial strategies that help them survive and thrive.Â
Host Nate Littlewood sits down with eCommerce and CPG founders to unpack the real-life tension between a brand's mission and the practical realities of generating profit.
Each episode digs into the leadership insights and financial approaches that empower consumer products businesses to grow with clarity, resilience, and impact. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how visionary founders reconcile their purpose with the everyday demands of scaling a successful brand and leading with both mission and margin.
If you're a founder, finance leader, or simply navigating the purpose-profit paradox, this podcast is for you.
What listeners can expect to learn from Profits on Purpose:
- How purpose-led founders in eCommerce and CPG navigate the tension between mission and profitability
- Real-world financial strategies that support sustainable business growth
- Lessons from scaling consumer brands while staying true to core values
- Leadership insights from entrepreneurs who are balancing impact with bottom-line results
- Behind-the-scenes stories of building resilient businesses through both challenges and turning points
- Practical takeaways for founders, CFOs, and finance leaders looking to grow with intention
Hi, I’m Nate!
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Founder of Future Ready | Fractional CFO | Ex-Founder | Wall St. Escapee
I’ve been where you are—running a mission-driven brand, wearing all the hats, and wondering why the numbers still don’t add up.
Before launching Future Ready, I built my own eComm startup from a $40K Kickstarter to a 7-figure business. I’ve sat in the founder seat, and I know how lonely it can feel when the numbers get messy.
Earlier in my career, I spent nearly a decade on Wall Street, analyzing financial statements, spotting patterns, and learning to read data like a story. That’s what I bring to founders today: the ability to make sense of the mess, build smart systems, and lead with confidence—without losing sight of purpose.
Through 1:1 support, group programs, and free tools, I help purpose-led brands get financially Future Ready.
đź“Ť Based in Brooklyn. Always down to swap founder stories over coffee (or spreadsheets).
-Nate Littlewood
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