Permaculture Investing Quotes

“The best way to protect an asset is with systems that self organize and self execute behaviors which function as protective to the asset.”
― Hendrith Smith

“The basic and most fundamental element to business is creating value - creating value for others and making their lives better in some way. If you can do that, put a price on it, communicate it clearly and get it to buyers….. you’re in business.”
― Hendrith Smith

“Consumers today are more discerning and value companies that operate ethically and responsibly.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“When money is pooled together, it has a greater impact. A million dollars has more impact than one hundred thousand dollars. One hundred ETH has more impact than ten ETH. The more money, the greater the impact.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Businesses are at all times and in different ways accountable to employees, suppliers, customers and community.”
― Hendrith Smith

“If you run a business, it’s essential that you love whatever the business is selling. What you have with the business is similar to what you have with any other relationship - it will experience more success when love and passion is poured in.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Business management requires its own skill set separate from being skilled at whatever service or product the business provides.”
― Hendrith Smith

“I am an investor. And as an investor, I have the pleasure of being involved in a variety of industries and innovations. But being an investor, I get to stay focused on the big picture instead of the little details.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“At Mayflower-Plymouth, we like to invest multiple kinds of Capital into businesses — financial capital, social capital, intellectual capital and more. We have a holistic approach to investing and Asset Management.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“Permaculture Capital Stewardship, or Permaculture Investing, is about not just having a diversified portfolio, but having a portfolio where all of the assets within the portfolio have synergy and whereby that synergy is channeled toward maximized productivity for both shareholders and stakeholders. A permaculture investment portfolio has a multiplicative value effect.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“You can’t separate an understanding of investing from an understanding of business — the two go together. To achieve great success in investing, it is essential to have a holistic understanding of business.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“Being a skilled professional at something does not automatically equate to being skilled at leading a business in that same profession. Someone could be a phenomenal hair stylist, but that doesn’t mean that they would be a great manager of a Salon. Business management requires its own skill set separate from being skilled at whatever service or product the business provides.”
― Hendrith Smith

“Managing a portfolio is like managing a garden. You don’t just want different kinds of plants in your garden. You want those different plants to have synergy and to work together harmoniously to maximize productivity. In the same way, when different elements in the portfolio have synergy and work together to help each other maximize individual productivity, their collective yields can then be reinvested to maximize the productivity of the whole portfolio. There’s a compounding effect and a multiplicative value effect that takes place with the permaculture investing approach.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“The Decentralization of Finance is really good for humanity and it’s ultimately a win for each and every one of us. Because now that we can circumvent banks, exchanges and brokerage companies by using smart contracts on the blockchain… every person, every family, and every business will experience more liberty, more freedom, more opportunities, more abundance, more power, and more wealth. This makes way for more opportunities around financial wellness, permaculture investing, more effective crowdfunding, better ownership and equity arrangements, and more.”
― Hendrith Smith

“While Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG frameworks have pushed companies to consider their broader impact, a new frontier is emerging: Permaculture Economics. This holistic approach transcends the traditional focus on mitigating negative impact and instead emphasizes actively creating a regenerative future.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Permaculture Investing™ is an investment strategy based on achieving the goals of (a) long-term Return on Investment, (b) consistent income and (c) resilient growth for investors, by combining Permaculture philosophy with various traditional approaches to investing.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Investing, The Permaculture Way: Mayflower-Plymouth's 12 Principles of Permaculture Investing

“Capital must be consistently preserved, accumulated and compounded - that's the expectation.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Investing, The Permaculture Way: Mayflower-Plymouth's 12 Principles of Permaculture Investing

“In forests – Seeds are planted in the soil (capital) and become trees that shed leaves as they grow. Those shedded leaves become added capital to the soil (dividends/yields). The tree also provides a home for other life forms which return capital to the soil. Upon the death of the tree, it’s entire body becomes capital as it is returned to the soil. In this cycle, every tree is an investment which results in the long term accumulation of soil (capital) over time. As the soil grows, it becomes better able to invest in future trees and host future forests. And the yield of them all collectively becomes greater and greater as the capital accumulates. In fact, everything in a natural ecosystem both is capital and exists in service to capital. This duality of capital in natural ecosystems is why capital in natural ecosystems is able to compound and multiply so well. So when it comes to investing - managing portfolios, we apply this duality of capital perspective and pair it with our stewardship identity, which allows us to grow portfolios and maximize wealth.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Investing, The Permaculture Way: Mayflower-Plymouth's 12 Principles of Permaculture Investing

“Everything in a natural ecosystem both is capital and exists in service to capital.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Investing, The Permaculture Way: Mayflower-Plymouth's 12 Principles of Permaculture Investing

“Capital must be stewarded — it must be acted upon with a spirit of responsibility.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, Business for Beginners: Getting Started

“At Mayflower-Plymouth, we believe in having a long term view with investments. We believe that maximizing long-term ROI requires having a big picture view in terms of business and economics. We believe that equity without income is unnatural – so every portfolio should generate consistent income. We believe in prioritizing not just growth, but also resilience. And we believe that we should employ a multitude of traditional investment approaches toward the achievement of our investment goals.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Investing, The Permaculture Way: Mayflower-Plymouth's 12 Principles of Permaculture Investing

“In nature, capital is never stagnant. Capital exists in service to life - at all times. It's a medium of utility, not a souvineer. The capital in our portfolio should work in the same way.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Investing, The Permaculture Way: Mayflower-Plymouth's 12 Principles of Permaculture Investing

“The 12 Principles of Permaculture Investing are:

1. Accumulate & Compound Capital: Consistently save and invest to grow your capital base over time, leveraging the power of compound interest.
2. Utilize Capital: Actively deploy your capital into productive investments that generate returns, rather than letting it sit idle.
3. Retain Maximum & Gradiented Liquidity: Maintain a balance between liquid assets (easily accessible cash) and less liquid investments, ensuring you can meet immediate needs while still investing for the long term.
4. Actively Manage Passive: While focusing on passive income sources, actively monitor and adjust your investments to optimize returns and mitigate risks.
5. Prioritize Long-Term Growth: Focus on investments that offer potential for significant growth over the long term, even if they don't provide immediate high yields.
6. Prioritize Consistent Yields: Balance your portfolio with investments that provide reliable, consistent income to support your financial needs.
7. Add Net Value to all Stakeholders: Invest in ways that benefit not only yourself but also the broader community, environment, and all parties involved.
8. Provide Authentic Data: Be transparent and honest in your financial reporting, providing accurate information to all stakeholders.
9. Collect & Utilize Authentic Data: Base your investment decisions on reliable, verified data rather than speculation or rumors.
10. Diversify Holistically: Diversify your investments across different asset classes, industries, and geographical regions to reduce risk and maximize potential returns.
11. Harvest Yields Equitably: Distribute profits fairly among all stakeholders, ensuring everyone benefits from the investment's success.
12. Reinvest Yields in Most Profitable Assets: Continuously evaluate your portfolio and reinvest profits into the most promising opportunities to further compound your growth.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“Permaculture Investing™ offers a unique and compelling approach for conpanies seeking long-term financial resilience, consistent returns, and positive societal impact.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Investing, The Permaculture Way: Mayflower-Plymouth's 12 Principles of Permaculture Investing