What I Hate About Purpose Factory

Growth in business rarely comes from easy conversations. The most transformative insights often surface when leaders are forced to sit with uncomfortable questions—the kind that strip away polished answers and demand real reflection. These moments, though unsettling, act as a crucible where clarity and focus are forged. While it’s tempting to avoid them, the discipline of facing discomfort head-on is often what separates stagnant companies from those that adapt and thrive. It’s a reminder that progress can look like uncertainty in the moment, only revealing its value afterward. This very dynamic is at the heart of Shaun Overton’s experience, Founder of Dustups Texas, as he talks candidly about the tension and eventual clarity that comes from Purpose Factory’s challenging process.

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