Building Legacy Through Business and Giving | Bob Gillis

Purpose Driven Capital

In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, we sit down with Bob Giles, Chairman and CEO of Giles Automotive, and 2022 Time Magazine Dealer of the Year. But Bob wasn’t chosen out of 16,000 car dealers just for business success. His recognition came because of something far deeper: a life built around giving, purpose, and community impact.

Bob’s story begins with risk-taking in his twenties, launching his first dealership in Louisiana without knowing a single person there. Decades later, he has built a thriving enterprise of dealerships, financing businesses, and community initiatives, all while transforming the way people see what it means to run a company.

In this conversation, Bob shares the moments that shaped him:

• The emotional experience of winning Time Dealer of the Year with his 93-year-old father in the audience
• The bold decision to give away 40,000 pounds of dry ice after a hurricane to help families preserve their food
• Why he sold gasoline for 99 cents a gallon and donated the proceeds to charity during an energy crisis
• How he redefined marketing by promoting causes instead of cars — and why it made his business stronger
• His approach to nonprofit fundraising, including why “fundraising is just sales for good”

At the heart of Bob’s story is a simple belief: success is measured not only by financial gains, but by the lives we change along the way. Through values-based leadership, he has created a model for what we call purpose-driven success, building wealth while leaving a legacy of generosity.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply someone who wants to use your resources for greater impact, this episode will challenge your definition of success and inspire you to think bigger about your own legacy.

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