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title: "1 Social Enterprise Quotes By Jerry Greenfield"
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> [Ben & Jerry's evolved into what it is doing and is trying to transition its supply chain, but this is essentially retrofitting. In the social enterprise movement, we see companies whose essence, the products they make, the reason they exist…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/ben-jerry-s-evolved-into-what-it-is-doing-and-is-trying-to-transition/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

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## More by Jerry Greenfield

> [So much business is based on the belief that we should do whatever we can within legal limits to make as much money as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/so-much-business-is-based-on-the-belief-that-we-should-do-whatever-we/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [You know, I get frustrated with our country's administration, which is really the people who are not acknowledging global warming. I mean, it's accepted…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/you-know-i-get-frustrated-with-our-country-s-administration-which-is/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [Ice cream is the perfect buffer, because you can do things in a somewhat lighthearted way. Plus, people have an emotional response to ice…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/ice-cream-is-the-perfect-buffer-because-you-can-do-things-in-a/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [Recycling, packaging, businesses are changing all of those things because that's what consumers want.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/recycling-packaging-businesses-are-changing-all-of-those-things/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [If you support the community, they will support you.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/if-you-support-the-community-they-will-support-you/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [I like that Ben & Jerry's is willing to speak out about social and political issues that aren't always safe - but are the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/i-like-that-ben-jerry-s-is-willing-to-speak-out-about-social-and/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [It's to be expected that you make mistakes when you're breaking new ground.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/it-s-to-be-expected-that-you-make-mistakes-when-you-re-breaking-new/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [It's good to stand for something, to believe in something and base your business on values.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/it-s-good-to-stand-for-something-to-believe-in-something-and-base/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [If you happen to believe what Ben & Jerry's is supporting and involved in, then you should support the company. If you don't believe…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/if-you-happen-to-believe-what-ben-jerry-s-is-supporting-and-involved/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [Don't just do something because it's a trendy idea and will make you a lot of money. The reason I say that is because…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/don-t-just-do-something-because-it-s-a-trendy-idea-and-will-make-you/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [One of the great things about Ben & Jerry's for me is that not only is it delicious, but I get it for free.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/one-of-the-great-things-about-ben-jerry-s-for-me-is-that-not-only-is/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [Startups are often very undercapitalised, but I found that to be very beneficial because it forces you not to throw money at problems. Instead,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/startups-are-often-very-undercapitalised-but-i-found-that-to-be-very/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [Look at your business and the activities that you undertake. Then, start to think about not just your economic concerns, but about social and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/look-at-your-business-and-the-activities-that-you-undertake-then/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [If you open up the mind, the opportunity to address both profits and social conditions are limitless. It's a process of innovation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/if-you-open-up-the-mind-the-opportunity-to-address-both-profits-and/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

> [Business can be a source of progressive change.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerry-greenfield/business-can-be-a-source-of-progressive-change/)

[Jerry Greenfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-greenfield/)

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