Jerry Greenfield Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“We measured our success not just by how much money we made, but by how much we contributed to the community. It was a two-part bottom line.”

“I eat many different ice creams. I'm not an ice cream snob, although I do think Ben & Jerry's is the best. But I'm happy to eat anybody's ice cream, really. As long as it's good.”

“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 from day one, is because these people see something out in the world that they cannot accept.”

“I'm a pretty laid-back kind of guy. What I've always wanted to do is set up situations in our company where if people who worked there needed help, we would try to help them, and at the same token if the company needed help from people, they would help us. A kind of give and take.”

“If your support the community, they will support you.”

“I guess I harboured hopes that things would happen more quickly, but I'm not disappointed.”

“One of the great things about Ben & Jerry's for me is that not only is it delicious, but I get it for free.”

“One out of every 100 families in Vermont was a part owner of Ben and Jerry's.”

“I like that Ben & Jerry's is willing to speak out about social and political issues that aren't always safe - but are the right thing to do.”

“When you are led by values, it doesn't cost your business, it helps your business.”