What drives a company culture where people genuinely love where they work—and clients feel the difference?

On a recent episode of the Anchoring Hope podcast, Optima Office CEO Jennifer Barnes shared the story behind Optima’s founding—and the values that continue to guide its growth today.

The conversation covers Jennifer’s unexpected journey from launching Optima just three days after a devastating business betrayal to growing a $14M+ company with over 100 employees, as well as the deeper motivation behind her work: creating a business that prioritizes people, values trust, and empowers both employees and clients.

“You want to give people freedom, flexibility, and kindness—and they’ll do a much better job,” said Jennifer during the episode. “It’s about building something sustainable, with heart.”

From Optima’s revenue-sharing model to its commitment to flexible work and nonprofit support, the podcast highlights how faith-based principles—like integrity, service, and compassion—can translate into real-world impact.

Watch the full interview on YouTube (14K+ views and counting!)

Built With Heart. Backed by Expertise.

Today, Optima Office supports over 100 employees and works with over 300 clients across the country, offering fractional CFO, controller, bookkeeping, and HR solutions. The vision remains clear: build better businesses by putting people first.

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