In this episode of Built With Purpose, Chris Fay sits down with John Uprichard, CEO of FGP, for a conversation about culture, growth, AI, and the everyday habits that shape great companies and great people.

From building teams to developing future leaders, John shares practical lessons on curiosity, accountability, and why growth starts outside your comfort zone. One of the most memorable moments of the episode centers around the “shopping cart test” — and what the little things we do say about who we are.

Chris and John also unpack how AI is changing the workplace, why curious employees are accelerating innovation, and how strong cultures are built intentionally over time.

• Building great companies through great people
• The “shopping cart test” and what it reveals about character
• Why curiosity matters in the age of AI
• Creating cultures that encourage growth and accountability
• Leadership, legacy, faith, and family

• How you do the little things is how you do everything
• Growth starts outside your comfort zone
• Curious people help companies move faster
• Great cultures are built intentionally

Chris Fay
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjfay/

John Uprichard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-uprichard/