“If you are starting a business today and you are not just making money but you are also not looking after the planet or its people, you are doing a huge disservice to not only yourself but everyone else.”

 

This was the realization that CEO and Founder of Rise had after reading “Let My People Go Surfing”, written by Yvon Chouinard, CEO of the strongly mission-driven company Patagonia. As he followed his passion for entrepreneurialism and found issues with his own renovation experience, Matt knew immediately that sustainability should be at the forefront of his business plan. In today’s Beyond the Box we take a deep-dive in learning how Matt started what has become the defacto online wikipedia for all things sustainable home renovations!

 

Matt dives in and explains how Rise is not only an e-store that provides sustainable house-building materials for all who are looking to build or renovate in a more eco-friendly way but also a key resource for all (homeowners and real estate agents included) to discover and learn about sustainable building materials. By offering us the tool to self-educate and fill the gap that Matt experienced firsthand, Rise continues to trailblaze the path forward on sustainable living through their online courses and media while also making it easy and efficient to be environmentally mindful. 

 

Listen here to know more about Rise and how you can make a true difference in the world: 

 

Educational courses: https://www.buildwithrise.com/continuing-education 

 

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Disclaimer: Views expressed in the podcast are not the views of REACH Canada, Second Century Ventures, the National Association of REALTORS® (“Reach”) or its respective affiliates.