In this episode of the pod, Tripp talks with David Meeker, a real estate entrepreneur and active board member of several Raleigh, NC, area non-profits. In their conversation, David shares how the right decision that serves the community can, contrary to popular belief, often be the best business decision.

David prioritizes a commitment to the Raleigh community and fosters professional relationships that are based on shared values. He works with several organizations to combat gerrymandering, serves on the board of Healing Transitions, worked to implement a fare-free bus system, and continues to work toward safe and sustainable transportation infrastructure for Raleigh's future.

He shares a few key pieces of wisdom with Tripp about maintaining work/life balance while financially succeeding, prioritizing your family, and being an active and impactful member of your community.

A Raleigh native, David Meeker founded Carpenter Development and partnered with the Trophy Brewing team in 2008. He has made every mistake in the world, lived to tell about it, and has invaluable development experience because of that. David is on the Board of the Raleigh Chamber, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Common Cause NC, North Carolinians for Redistricting Reform, Dix Park, Dogwood Bank Advisory Board, and Artspace. He is also on the Capital Campaign Committee for Healing Transitions, a detox and recovery center on Dix Park. David lives in Downtown Raleigh with his wife and two boys.

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