Avant-Garde Entrepreneur: Recent Episodes
Trisha Bailey
I’m Trisha Bailey, a mission-minded serial entrepreneur and traveler.
Is your business your mission and your mission your business? If yes, you’ve found your tribe! Join me weekly for stories, tips, and tricks for taking avant-garde, inspired action in your business so that you feel encouraged, equipped, empowered, and... unstoppable.
Have you noticed that you are prone to think more negatively about your chances of succeeding at something whenever you feel energy-depleted? And spending time second-guessing yourself, feeding negative thoughts, and paying too much attention to what scares you makes you exhausted?
This happens because fear and fatigue are intimately related. The good news? There is a way of spotting them on time, dealing with them, and preventing them from affecting you and your social enterprise.
Today, we talk about the silent killers: fear and fatigue. You'll hear first-hand how they threatened my mental and physical health, how they got in the middle of my professional life, why I call them silent killers, and how I overcame them.
Tune in and listen to the fifty-sixth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear my definition of fear and fatigue, my personal experiences dealing with them, and why they're dangerous to the point they can kill your leadership, hack your spirit, and make you drastically less effective. I also share five tips to spot, deal with, and overcome these silent killers, self-reflection and spiritual practices to help you overcome burnout, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why silent killers are "so popular" among social entrepreneurs (5:40)
- Trust the helping hand of journaling (12:30)
- Trisha's definition of Fear and Fatigue (15:50)
- Why stretching yourself too thin makes you vulnerable to the silent killers' hit (21:10)
- Five tips to spot on and overcome fear and fatigue (29:20)
- The importance of creating space for pressing the pause button (39:40)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Imagine for a second how you would feel if, after a mistake or an unexpected succession of events, you lose everything and find yourself on the streets, struggling with addiction, coming out of jail, or dealing with PTSD after serving in the army. Now, imagine someone extends their hand and equips you with the tools to start over again. That helping hand would be Robb Munger's.
Today, I'm so excited to be joined by Robb Munger. Robb is the CEO and Executive Director at Exodus Place, a transitional housing facility for men experiencing homelessness. It started with many uncertainties about its future but with a clear objective: creating a culture for those needing a hand-up, not a handout. Robb is convinced that homelessness can (and must!) be cured, not treated.
Tune in and listen to the fifty-fifth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about Robb's upbringing, how it impacted his vision of the world, and his transition from happily donating yet avoiding being involved with non-profits to starting Exodus Place. Robb also talks about his relationship with entrepreneurship before Exodus Place, creating a culture that empowers men and uplifts their self-worth, shares practical tips for sustainable growth, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Robb talks about his upbringing and how it molded his character (3:50)
- Robb's first steps into entrepreneurship (9:30)
- The realization at a restaurant that changed Robb's life (20:00)
- Robb talks about the soft and hard skills Exodus Place teaches (25:10)
- Robb's secret sauce: building a culture for success (32:00)
- Exodus Place's three pillars (38:00)
- Why Exodus Place is so successful at keeping people on the program and reducing recidivism dramatically (47:20)
- Robb shares advice on how to scale a social enterprise (54:20)
Connect with Robb Munger:
- Exodus Place's website
- Robb Munger's website
- Robb's Book: Momentum: Getting One's Momentum Back! (Intentional Velocity Series, Volume 1)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Wouldn't it be cool if you could be one click away from a specialist who could support you with any need you might have?
Today, I feel blessed to welcome Scott Elequin. Scott is a Creative Solution-focused entrepreneur on a mission to connect people with distinct problems with someone with the specific skills to solve them. He is the Executive Director and Founding Board Member of Global Switchboard, an organization designed to connect mission teams with skilled believers worldwide.
Scott figured that the best way of making a massive impact in the world is to be clear on who you are, make yourself available, and trust that there will be a place to serve.
Tune in and listen to the fifty-fourth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about Scott's journey into social entrepreneurship and his brilliant idea of using virtual volunteering to address global needs. You'll also hear Scott's thoughts on using AI to find the right volunteer for a specific problem, the importance of perseverance in developing a social impact business, how hard yet rewarding it is to find the right people for an organization, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Scott's background (4:20)
- "When you are great at something and someone needs that, it's amazing" (8:00)
- What is Global Switchboard, and how does it work (10:10)
- Scott talks about the infinite possibilities of virtual volunteering (17:20)
- How are NGOs slightly different from regular for-profits? (33:00)
- How to stay motivated despite the challenges and setbacks (37:10)
Connect with Scott Elequin:
- Website
- Online Tool for Discovering How a Volunteer Can Help (Creates a personalized "Kingdom Calling Card.”)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Let's Connect!
- Website
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How far are creating value and providing products and services while putting people and the planet first from being considered the only way of doing business?
Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Amanda Kiessel. Amanda is a Catalyst, Connector, and Cocreator at Good Market, a digital commons created to facilitate connections between social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, networks, and changemakers who decided to produce real change in the world.
After spending over twenty years in Asia, witnessing Sri Lanka's civil war directly, and relating with people from all walks of life, Amanda developed an unparalleled mix of connections, which undoubtedly influenced and expanded her talent for social entrepreneurship.
Tune in and listen to the fifty-third episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about Amanda's journey and lessons learned living in Sri Lanka during the civil war, the birth of Good Market, and everything she learned about self-sustaining models in Asia. Amanda also shares tips and advice on preventing burnout, staying focused and motivated in social entrepreneurship, what being a social entrepreneur means to her, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Amanda's unique background and story in Asia (3:40)
- Amanda reflects on how we can make our work more visible (8:00)
- About the rocky beginnings of Good Market (12:00)
- Amanda defines social entrepreneurship (17:20)
- What makes social enterprises like Good Market so important? (23:10)
- The three factors that make social entrepreneurship sustainable (27:20)
- How to prevent burnout (31:00)
- Amanda shares her vision for the future of social enterprises (42:10)
Connect with Amanda Kiessel:
- Good Market
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Let's Connect!
- Website
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How much are your fears of taking risks impacting the growth of your business? When you look closer at them, how big are those risks anyway?
Today, I'm very excited to welcome Alexander Concepcion. Alexander is the Founder and Owner of Taco Street Locating, the Author of "Survival First: The Rebel Entrepreneur's Guide to Risk, Riches, and Immortality," and a bold, sharp, and creative entrepreneur who found a way to reframe risk-taking in entrepreneurship, making those risks serve him instead of being held hostage by them.
Despite getting degrees in Finance and Economics, Alexander saw himself living at his parents' home, broke and without the bright future he thought those diplomas would bring. However, his entrepreneurial spirit screamed louder; he moved to Austin, Texas, and started from scratch.
He became a "post-grad dropout." His business grew aggressively fast, thriving even more during the pandemic, which changed his perspectives on entrepreneurship, survival, risks, and opportunities.
Tune in to the fifty-second episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about Alexander's fantastic journey into entrepreneurship and his extraordinary capacity to reframe and resignify the words, fears, and concerns every entrepreneur has. Alexander also shares his thoughts on minimizing risks and avoiding burnout, why he states that competition is not a real thing in business, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Alexander's background and how he became an entrepreneur (2:30)
- Lessons learned about survival from when the world stopped ( 7:30)
- How the ideas for "Survival First" were born (11:00)
- How to reframe risks through purpose (17:50)
- Alexander's Risk Formula (21:10)
- Good frames, better decisions, better businesses (30:00)
- Mitigating risks by simplifying your business (34:10)
- We can be human in ways Amazon and Google can't (39:20)
Connect with Alexander Concepcion:
- Visit his Website, Taco Street Locating
- Get a copy of his book, Survival First: The Rebel Entrepreneur's Guide to Risk, Riches, and Immortality
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Is your social impact business ready for the world that's coming?
Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Peter Schroeder. Peter is an award-winning DJ, Entrepreneur, and Founder on a mission to make people's lives easier by developing unmatched technology and products. He is the Founder of Telzio, a unified communications company, an artist at heart, and a pioneer in innovation.
Born in Denmark, Peter got his first computer when he was six, and instead of playing video games, he spent his time trying to figure out how those games worked. At 12, he was a radio and TV reporter, and two years later, he founded and sold the first and largest Scandinavian social media platform for artists.
Tune in and listen to the fifty-first episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will hear Peter's thoughts on AI and cybersecurity, how to incorporate AI into your social impact business, and the best ways to avoid getting hacked. Peter also shares the lessons that marked him as a multipreneur, the things he'd do differently, future plans, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A glimpse at Peter's childhood and upbringing (3:10)
- Will businesses that don't incorporate AI be left behind? (7:00)
- How to incorporate AI into your social impact business (10:10)
- Why cybersecurity is so critical and how to take care of it (14:20)
- Peter's do's and don'ts of starting a company (20:40)
- Two traits every entrepreneur should have, according to Peter (24:00)
Connect with Peter Schroeder
- Website
- YouTube
- Telzio
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Is your social impact business sustainable? What does sustainability look like to you?
Today, I'm revealing publicly my secrets to sustainability for the first time. Whether you are a seasoned social entrepreneur or are at the beginning of your journey, these tips will help you build a social impact business that makes a difference in the lives of thousands of people, thrives financially, and, most importantly, allows you to keep your sanity.
Tune in and listen to the fiftieth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll learn my definition of sustainability, the elements of a sustainable social impact business, and how to implement them into yours. Finally, you'll learn to navigate the transition toward sustainability. As we dive deeper into the episode, you'll discover the power and simplicity of the Five Diamond Framework I teach in the Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What does sustainability mean? (2:30)
- How to incorporate sustainability's elements into your social impact business (7:50)
- What does integrating sustainability into your team look like? (11:30)
- Why learning to delegate is crucial (18:20)
- 4 Tips to navigating the transition toward sustainability (23:30)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
- AGE Episode 48: Top Tips for A Sustainable Start to 2024
Let's Connect!
- Website
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If I tell you you must scale your personal brand for your social enterprise to grow, would you know where to start?
Today, I'm excited to be joined by Dylan Vanas. On paper, Dylan is the Founder of one of the most successful SaaS companies, Agency Box, and the co-founder of Mindful Agency, yet as you'll see during this interview, he's much more than that. He has been featured on Fox, ABC, and Yahoo, has his own column at Entrepreneur.com, and is a successful two-time eight-figure entrepreneur.
As creators of our organization, as the face of it, we are the brand; we are, by definition, a personal brand. Regardless of how massive a company is, people resonate with people, which explains why people like Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos have bigger followings than their companies, which is why they are famous in the first place. This marketing principle also applies to social impact businesses and their founders; focusing on building a solid personal brand is a non-negotiable.
Tune in and listen to the forty-ninth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear Dylan's tips and advice to build a robust personal brand, learn the differences and links between a business and a personal brand, and learn how to use your personal brand to scale your impact business. You'll also hear about the importance of building relationships with influential people, Dylan's biggest setbacks and how he overcame them, his favorite recharge methods, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Dylan talks about how his passion for marketing started (4:20)
- Social impact entrepreneurs are also brands (9:40)
- Why creating solid relationships with target audiences is crucial (13:40)
- The importance of creating value-adding relationships (19:20)
- How AI can help you take your social impact business to the next level (23:00)
- Dylan shares tips to rest, recharge, and avoid burnout (27:50)
- The importance of keep moving forward despite the setbacks (32:40)
Connect with Dylan Vanas:
- Website
- Mindful Agency
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
- Book: Paulo Coelho - The Alchemist
- Book: Ed Mylett - The Power of One More
Let's Connect!
- Website
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What small changes are you open to make for a sustainable start to 2024?
Today, for our first episode of 2024, we start with a recap of some of the most impactful interviews from last year. We will go through some of the things you can expect in the new chapter of the pod that starts today, and I will share four tips you can apply to ensure a sustainable start to 2024.
The start of a new year feels like a massive burden; there is a collective, implicit idea that it is now or never that you'll build the foundation to achieve your goals. Some of that might be true, but not all of it. Instead of overwhelming yourself trying to become a whole different person in a week, you can start with minor changes, building on them, and slowly but surely, you'll become the person you need to be to get you and your social enterprise to the next level.
Tune in and listen to the forty-eighth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. Learn more about what to expect from the pod this year and how to set yourself up for a sustainable start to 2024.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About some of the things we learned in 2023 (2:40)
- What does 2024 look like for the Avant-garde Entrepreneur podcast (6:00)
- The importance of gratitude in our lives (9:10)
- Four tips for a sustainable start of the year (13:00)
- Why having someone who keeps you accountable might be all you need (17:10)
- How developing the habit of quiet time can improve your inspiration (21:20)
- The true power of delegating (23:30)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
- AGE Episode 20: What Getting This Off the Ground Looked Like
- AGE Episode 24: Crush the Barriers to Business Success
Let's Connect!
- Website
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When is the best time to set your goals for the year?
Today, in our last episode of 2023, I revisit the most downloaded episode in the podcast's history, which touches on the #1 topic discussed in almost every end-of-the-year conversation: setting goals for the following year. You'll hear about my approach to goal-setting, top tips to set your goals, and the things about goal-setting I wish I'd known sooner.
As a change-maker and social entrepreneur, the scope of your goals goes beyond what a single human can fix, so it is natural (and expected) to come up short or need several attempts before accomplishing them. Treat goal-setting as an art, allow yourself to suck at it in the beginning, fail guilt-free as many times as necessary, and keep trying until you get it right.
Tune in and listen to the forty-seventh episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about the three goal-setting scenarios I discovered through years of practicing them, my main focus when I set my goals, and how to develop a planning process. You'll learn practical goal-setting tips, lessons from changing and modifying plans, building a healthy relationship with the outcome, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why you need an effective goal-setting process as a change-maker (7:40)
- About the three goal-setting scenarios (9:20)
- How I set my goals (11:00)
- What planning means to me (12:40)
- Tips and advice for a smooth goal-setting process (18:20)
- What I wish I'd known sooner about goal-setting (21:00)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Let's Connect!
- Website
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How often do you shop online? Would you like to help dreams come true with every purchase?
Today, I'm joined by the extraordinary Kirstyn Liang. Kirstyn is a Social Entrepreneur, Linguist and Language Instructor, Franchise Owner of Shop Donation, and the Director of Shop Donation South Africa. Through affiliate marketing, Shop Donation redistributes commercial profit to non-profits, helping the regular consumer support the projects that are dear and near to their hearts simply by shopping more consciously.
If you have nothing extra to give to charity or your tight schedule blocks you from donating your time, you can still make a significant impact through everyday online shopping.
Tune in and listen to the forty-sixth of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn everything about Shop Donation's brilliant system to turn online shopping into charitable donations and how to boost social impact businesses through affiliate marketing. Kirstyn also shares her thoughts on leadership in social entrepreneurship, the personal and professional characteristics necessary to turn social impact work into a success, the spark that moved her to join Shop Donation, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Kirstyn's background (3:00)
- Kirstyn talks about the spark that made her jump into social entrepreneurship (8:10)
- What is Shop Donation, and how it works (15:30)
- What personal and professional traits make social impact businesses succeed (25:40)
- What does it take to make a difference through Shop Donation (33:30)
Connect with Kirstyn and Shop Donation:
- Kirstyn LinkedIn
- Shop Donation South Africa LinkedIn
- Shop Donation International LinkedIn
- Shop Donation South Africa's website
- Shop Donation Netherlands's website
- Show Donation Switzerland's website
- Shop Donation's Franchise Offer
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Let's Connect!
- Website
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What kind of leader are you? One who is always there for others to lean on, or the one who makes the leaning unnecessary?
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend and Executive Coach, Kathleen Seeley. Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of Massively Human Leadership™, a Globally Acclaimed Speaker, Facilitator, Author, and Corporate Consultant who, for over 25 years, has been developing talent, engagement, and leadership and crafting massively human cultures.
Like many of us, Kathleen started leading a team of one, and after more than 15 years of doing and controlling virtually everything, she opened up to the possibility of bringing people along, which taught her the power of letting go of control and trusting what new people can bring.
Tune in and listen to the forty-fifth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear Kathleen's thoughts on the difference between values, beliefs, and motivation, why beliefs can get in the way of communication, and why she constantly invests in her education and coaching. We also talk about the spark that initiated Massively Human Leadership, personal values and their evolution through time, leadership, values, authenticity, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About Kathleen's education and what led her to create an international leadership and consulting business (6:50)
- Why beliefs can get in the way of communication (11:20)
- Is there any "bad" value? (19:30)
- Can our values evolve as we evolve as leaders? (26:20)
- Kathleen talks about team building and her unique (and not recommended) hiring process (31:30)
Connect with Kathleen:
- Website
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Do you have a strategy to prevent the urgent from conquering the space of what's important?
Today, I'm super excited to be joined by Ginni Saraswati. Ginni is the Founder and CEO of Ginni Media, hosts two podcasts, "PodPops" and "The Ginni Show," and is a Forbes, Fast Company, Rolling Stone & Entrepreneur Contributor. Born in Sri Lanka, Ginni and her family moved to Australia when she was two. After hosting a radio show in Melbourne for around 10 years while figuring out her corporate life, Ginni tried the executive route but felt deeply unhappy.
She started producing podcasts when they weren't a thing, an activity she would explain to her family as "selling radios," and only with a handful of clients made the leap to the Big Apple, where she founded Ginni Media.
Tune in and listen to the forty-fourth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about Ginni's upbringing, cultural career-related mandates, and impositions, and the moment she realized corporate life and her weren't compatible. We also discuss the work-life balance in entrepreneurship, and Ginni brings an exciting new concept: work-life harmony. You'll also get great boundaries-building tips, new ways of disconnecting yourself from work, and how to stop the home office life from interfering with your personal life.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- A bit about Ginni's upbringing and her role models (6:20)
- Ginni and New York. A love story (12:00)
- The moment Ginni realized she wasn't made for corporate life (20:10)
- The truth behind "the sexiness of the hustle life" (30:10)
- The work-life harmony (34:00)
- Tips to disconnect from work. Even if you work from home (37:00)
- Presence, people, and peace. The three Ps you should prioritize (49:30)
Connect with Ginni:
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
- Ginni Media website
- The Ginni Show podcast
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Do your social impact business metrics reflect your passion for the change you want to create?
This week, on the second and last part of our series on Investment Readiness, we receive the Co-founder and CEO of CommonGood Capital, Jeff Shafer, to learn about investment readiness from the impact investor standpoint and the metrics, values, and opportunities impact investors feel called upon.
Despite being in the financial services industry for over three decades, Jeff made a radical shift less than ten years ago, when impact investing taught him it is possible to create a meaningful impact through the purposeful use of capital. He is also the Host of "A New Lens Podcast," a true library of interviews on impact investing.
Tune in and listen to the forty-third episode of the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur podcast. You'll learn more about Jeff's "awakening," the metrics you should be aware of in your social impact business, and what you can do if you "don't have everything figured out" in your impact business. Jeff also answers some questions from the Avant-Garde community, what are the most common mistakes social entrepreneurs make, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Jeff's background (5:30)
- Jeff talks about his radical shift (9:00)
- The role of a spouse in impact investing (16:20)
- Buzzwords in impact investing. The difference between ISG and Impact (23:50)
- How to make your company attractive to investors (27:40)
- What's an impact investor expected ROI? (40:00)
- The biggest mistake most social entrepreneurs make (45:10)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Connect with Jeff:
- Listen to A New Lens Podcast
- A New Lens with Morgan Simon, Author of "Real Impact"
- A New Lens withPatrice Tsague - The Nehemiah Project
- The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) IRIS Metrics Tool
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Is your social impact business ready for investors? Do you know where to find the right investor?
Today's episode is the first part of a two-part series on Investment Readiness, and we kick off this conversation with someone who has been putting his money where his heart guides him for almost 40 years, Don Simmons. Don is the Founder and CEO of the Steward Advisors Group, is the Author of the life-changing book "The Steward Investor," and is the kind of investor who prioritizes maximum societal transformation over RoR (rate of returns).
Getting access to financial capital depends not only on how organized your social impact business is, how good your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is, or even if you have a smooth data and accountability mechanism, you must also find the right investor. Still, to make this match made in heaven a reality, you must know where to look for.
Tune in and listen to the forty-second episode of the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur podcast. You will learn what exactly investors look for in social enterprises, what details make impact businesses irresistible to them, and what ponds you should fish on to get the right investor for your company. Don also shares his experiences as a lifelong investor, his favorite social impact businesses to work with, advice for the new generations of social entrepreneurs, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Don's background and experience as an impact business investor (3:20)
- How to get your MVP on point (10:20)
- There are two types of investors (16:50)
- How to discover the perfect investors' network for you (27:40)
- Don talks about the kind of social impact businesses he likes to work with (34:30)
Connect with Don:
- Get Don's book! The Steward Investor: Investing God's Resources for Eternal Impact
Resources:
- Quiz! What’s Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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Do you think there is someone out there, anywhere in the world, capable of taking the torch of your hand and running with it to the next generation? Are you mentally prepared for that? Is everything in your social enterprise ready for a smooth succession?
Today, I'm excited to talk about my merger experience and share my top 5 tips for business continuity and planning a smooth succession. After a process that took months to be completed, years of planning, and decades of preparation, I share the details of how I manifested this merger, how I decided it was the best moment for it, and how I sorted out the obstacles that got in the way.
At the core of every social enterprise is your social mission, and you must ask yourself: How long can you keep the pace that'll make your actions relevant for the cause you're fighting for?
Tune in and listen to episode 41 of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn the secrets of a successful merger, why you must plan for it, and how to do it. You will also hear my recommendations about having an intermediary, trusting the process, manifesting your wildest dreams, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What makes you unique in your business (3:00)
- A backstory of how this merger happened (6:10)
- Start now, mergers take time (12:20)
- Why having an intermediary can make the difference (19:00)
- Dream big. Let the divine do its job (23:20)
- Be transparent about your strengths and weaknesses (29:10)
- Be ready and learn to let go (35:30)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Podcast - Episode 28 - Getting Your Finances Right with John Geiwitz, Part 2
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Podcast - Episode 38 - Meet Joseph Peer: A Social Entrepreneur's Journey into Health and Fitness, Part 2
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Podcast - Episode 30 - Educating Future Difference Makers with Dr. Jim King, Part 1
Let's Connect!
- Website
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"The first thing most people in any of these enterprises should be concerned about is: If I can't run a sustainable enterprise, the doing good goes away."
In today's episode, we go through the second part of my conversation with the Director of the M.Sc. in Information Systems Program at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and the Founder of Change University, Dr. Jim King.
Tune in and listen to the fortieth episode of the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur podcast; you'll hear Dr. King's advice on how to start an impact enterprise on the right foot and for the right reasons, and everything you need to know to make sure your social enterprise fulfills its goals. We also talk about Dr. King's sklll in building people and helping students understand why they are built the way they are.
Additionally, we discuss the dangers of lack of discernment, the importance for social entrepreneurs to understand their why, what separates purpose-driven people from mere dreamers, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What do impact entrepreneurs need to start a social enterprise (4:10)
- Dr. King talks about the patterns successful social enterprises follow (9:10)
- Your gifts and passion come together (15:20)
- Things every social entrepreneur should avoid (21:00)
- Dr. King shares tips and advice for kids in their 20s and late teen years (25:40)
- The importance of understanding why you were built this way (29:00)
- Dr. King talks about his most immense joy as a facilitator (32:10)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Podcast - Episode 9 - Where to Find a Coach
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
- Book: Morgan Simon - Real Impact
- Michael Porter's Value Chain
Connect with Dr. Jim King:
- Website
Let's Connect!
- Website
- LinkedIn:
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"The education world is more than just the academic content, and I grew to appreciate that more the longer I was in school."
This week, we go through the first part of my conversation with Dr. Jim King, Director M.Sc. in Information Systems Program at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Founder of Change University, a portal for information about homelessness, poverty, and hunger that promotes activities to address these issues through healthcare, education, human safety, and economic development activities. Dr. Jim is also a member of the International Committee for World Hunger Relief and a founding member of the Preemptive Love Coalition.
Throughout this episode, you'll hear about the evolution of impact businesses and social enterprises, Dr. Jim King's passion for being in the classroom, how he uses it to promote change for good, and his views on social enterprises, not-for-profits, and NGOs. Dr. King also shares his thoughts on social enterprises and impact business trends, missionaries' work, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Dr. Jim King's background (3:30)
- A glimpse of Dr. Jim King's life as a professor (9:00)
- There's a reason to do what we do and a price to pay for it (14:20)
- Dr. King shares his thoughts on missionaries' work (17:00)
- About the new trends in impact businesses and social enterprises (22:40)
- Running sustainable for-profit businesses while having a strategy to do good (27:30)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Podcast - Episode 9 - Where to Find a Coach
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist
- Book: Morgan Simon - Real Impact
- Michael Porter's Value Chain
Connect with Dr. Jim King:
- Website
Let's Connect!
- Website
- LinkedIn:
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Regardless of how passionate we are about our social enterprise, a passion project can become a job if we don't have boundaries in place and learn to balance the business side of it.
In today's episode, we go through the second and last part of my conversation with the social entrepreneur, husband, father, and Owner of Crescent Tactical Fitness in Tennessee, Joseph Peer.
Tune in and listen to the thirty-eighth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. In this second part of the conversation, we talk about the importance of expert guidance in business; Joseph highlights how having systems in place, excellent relationships in the community, and the finances updated, plus divine timing, helped him sell his business with only a couple of weeks operating it.
Additionally, Joseph shares his thoughts on avoiding passion projects becoming jobs, the negatives of entrepreneurship and how to alleviate their effects, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Joseph talks about his thoughts on selling his business before and after selling it (2:40)
- About the travel to Egypt right before the world turned into a different place (6:40)
- Avoiding others' mistakes is the faster way to grow your social enterprise (11:00)
- How to prevent a passion from turning into a job (13:50)
- How to find the opportunities God already created for us (15:20)
Connect with Joseph:
- Crescent Tactical Fitness website
- Joseph's LinkedIn
- Joseph's Instagram
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration August 15, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for August 2023
- Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Social entrepreneurship isn't butterflies and flowers all the time; sometimes, it can be a bit stressful. When the stress hormone runs loose, we can either numb its effects with alcohol, nicotine, and binge eating or help our body process it. What is the best option to do so? Exercising, meditation, and healthy eating and sleeping habits.
Today, as we start wrapping up the special avant-garde entrepreneurs series, we meet the inspiring Joseph Peer, a true citizen of the world, social entrepreneur, husband, father, and the Owner of Crescent Tactical Fitness in Tennessee, USA.
Tune in and listen to the thirty-seventh episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. In this first part of my conversation with Joseph, you'll hear about why minding your health & fitness is a crucial part of being a social entrepreneur and why moving your body is the best way of dealing with cortisol, the stress hormone. You'll also hear Joseph's fantastic story of how and why he decided to open a Crossfit gym in Jordan, his faith in God's timing and character, the benefits of meditation, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Joseph's background (5:50)
- Joseph talks about his passion for fitness (8:10)
- How exercise affects your body and your mind (14:50)
- Joseph shares the beautiful story of how he started his Crossfit gym in Jordan (19:20)
- You must trust God's timing (24:40)
Connect with Joseph:
- Crescent Tactical Fitness website
- Joseph's LinkedIn
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration August 15, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for August 2023
- Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Social entrepreneurship is not only about giving someone job training or an opportunity; it's about helping them realize their worth, that they are worthy of having a career and making money from it. That's what makes social entrepreneurship so unique.
Today, in the last part of my conversation with David Wampamba, he shares his thoughts on social entrepreneurship, how he prepares physically and mentally for his role as leader and trainer, and the lessons learned since he became a social entrepreneur. David is a Startup Founder, Web Designer and Developer, Published Author, Social Entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of the Uganda-based startup, Ablestate.
In this third and last part, we discover more about David's views on leadership, mentorship, and social entrepreneurship. He shares valuable insight for leaders and trainers, talks about the struggles of young male and female students in Uganda, his favorite activities for disconnecting and recharging, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
A bit about Ablestate's workforce (3:10)
The challenges female and male young people face in Uganda (7:00)
David talks about how he got into the true meaning of social entrepreneurship (9:30)
As a social entrepreneur, you must focus on the advantages (16:10)
David's favorite activities to disconnect and recharge (21:00)
Why slowing down and taking a break is so important for social entrepreneurs (29:10)
Where David thinks he'll be five years from now (31:30)
Resources:
Learn to Code With David Wampamba on YouTube
Book: David Wampamba - A Complete Guide To Industry Front-End Web Developer – The Ultimate Guide
Connect with David:
Website
Visit Ablestate's website
Resources:
Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration August 8, 2023
Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for August 2023
Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
Book: More than Just a Carpenter by Josh McDowell
Let's Connect!
Website
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Never in social entrepreneurship history has anyone said: we already had the impact we wanted. Yet what makes social entrepreneurs that have a heart for people keep going is thinking about the results they already had and the changes they believe they can promote.
Today, in the second part of my conversation with David Wampamba, we learn a bit more about his upbringing and the challenges he crushed with his determination to promote a positive social impact in his community and the world. David is the Founder and CEO of Ablestate, an Uganda-based company created to connect businesses with developers and to help developers land the job of their dreams. He is also a Startup Founder, Web Designer and Developer, Published Author, and Social Entrepreneur.
David is living proof that when there's a will, there's a way; he studied, learned, and passed social engineering exams in C, VC, Java, and C++ without having a computer at home. An autodidact since he was a child, David managed to learn everything about computers and became the best in town to troubleshoot computers at a very young age.
Tune in and listen to the thirty-fifth episode where, in this second part of this three-part series interview, you'll learn more about David's determination and passion for teaching and creating a social impact. You'll also hear about the birth of Ablestate, how to balance the anxiety created by the impact you want to make in the world vs. the impact you can realistically make, and the lessons David learned along the way as a social entrepreneur.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
About David's informal work to get money to spend in the internet cafe (4:00)
A treasure in the trash: the keyboard that started it all (9:10)
Becoming the go-to person for fixing computers (14:10)
David talks about the first company he founded (24:50)
You inspire you (35:30)
We never feel we already had enough impact (40:40)
About the birth of Ablestate (51:20)
Resources:
Learn to Code With David Wampamba on YouTube
Book: David Wampamba - A Complete Guide To Industry Front-End Web Developer
Connect with David:
Website
Visit Ablestate's website
Resources:
Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration August 15, 2023
Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for August 2023
Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
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How hard are you willing to commit to fulfilling your dreams?
Today, I'm so excited to be joined by David Wampamba. He is a Startup Founder, Social Entrepreneur, Web Designer, and Developer, published Author, and the Founder and CEO of Ablestate, a company based in Kampala, Uganda, created to help businesses find developers across the globe and developers land the job of their dreams.
Sometimes, becoming a social entrepreneur is about being the person we needed when we were young or, like in David Wampamba's case, helping others challenge the status quo and overcoming the limitations they might encounter, like lack of connectivity, unemployment, or financial difficulties. For him, challenging the status quo is a way to demonstrate constant improvement.
In the first part of this three-part series interview, we hear about David's struggles to get into the education system in Uganda. We learn about David's resilience, persistence, and bullet-proof mindset that helped him beat the odds and go from "the dumbest kid in the village" to second in his class. You'll also hear about David's first steps into coding and programming, how the social entrepreneurship seed was planted into his head, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
A bit about David's background and upbringing in Uganda (7:20)
About the auntie that changed David's destiny (11:00)
From getting 19% in a math test to second in his class (17:10)
David's dreams of getting the education he wanted vanish right before becoming real (22:40)
David's first encounter with programming and coding (31:30)
Resources:
Learn to Code With David Wampamba on YouTube
Book: David Wampamba - A Complete Guide To Industry Front-End Web Developer
Connect with David:
Website
Visit Ablestate's website
Resources:
Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration August 8, 2023
Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for August 2023
Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
Book: More than Just a Carpenter by Josh McDowell
Let's Connect!
Website
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In GuardUp App, security agencies' links are for more than just calling for emergency or quick response. You can also share information with their intelligence units. When you see something, say something; if you suspect something, report that. That is how we can all work together to reduce insecurity in our country. - Aisha Bello.
Today, we continue our chat with Aisha Bello, Sexual and Gender-based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Advocate, Author, M & E Specialist, and Social Entrepreneur. The Co-founder of GuardUp, and the Executive Director of The Voice of Girl, Child, and Vulnerable People Foundation.
As the mother of three daughters, Aisha simply couldn't stay arms crossed, witnessing how kidnapping teenage girls from schools were slowly becoming "normal" in some regions of Nigeria. Aisha developed GuardUp App to give women in her community a tool to empower and connect them, provide evidence, and be in close contact with the authorities.
Tune in and listen to the thirty-third episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. In this second part of our conversation, we learn about the process and mindset Aisha went through to develop the app, the lessons learned, and the things she would have done differently. We also discuss how she disconnects from these energy-draining and heavy issues, her biggest vision for the following years, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What moved Aisha to develop GuarUp App (5:10)
- How GuarUp App works and why it's an empowering tool for women (10:00)
- Looking back, what would Aisha do differently as a social entrepreneur (15:20)
- How to recharge by actively doing things (19:50)
- Aisha's biggest vision for the next 5 years (23:00)
Connect with Aisha:
- Website
- GuardUp App
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration August 8, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for August 2023
- Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Let's Connect!
- Website
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"No matter what we're going through, we still have people who need us and must help each other." - Aisha Bello.
Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Aisha Bello, a Sexual and Gender-based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Advocate, Author, M & E Specialist, and Social Entrepreneur. Aisha is also the Co-founder of GuardUp, a mobile application designed for the safety and protection of women, and the Executive Director of The Voice of Girl, Child, and Vulnerable People Foundation.
Although Aisha was passionate about hard sciences and even got her Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, her heart and her father's teachings made her reconsider, pivot, and become a social scientist to right the wrongs suffered by the vulnerable people in her community.
Tune in and listen to the thirty-second episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. In this first part of my chat with Aisha, we learn about her journey and her decision to pivot from microbiologist to pursuing a Master's in Criminal Justice and a post-graduate diploma in Crime Management. We also discuss social entrepreneurship's advantages over non-profits, the challenges every social entrepreneur faces at least once in their path, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Aisha's background and upbringing (5:20)
- Why Aisha decided to change course and restructure her professional career (8:00)
- From being part of a social project to starting her own thing (13:10)
- The reasons that moved Aisha to become the voice of the vulnerable (16:20)
- About Aisha's reasons for transitioning from non-profit to social entrepreneurship (17:20)
- The challenges every social entrepreneur faces sooner or later (20:10)
Connect with Aisha:
- Website
- GuardUp App
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration August 8, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for August 2023
- Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Let's Connect!
- Website
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"Just sitting here and thinking about 'I want good things' isn't going to make a difference. We must be responsible enough to do the things that lead to where we want to go." - Steven Ross.
Today, I'm very excited to share the second part of my interview with Steven Ross. This week, the Realtor, Speaker, Guide, Transformational Coach, and Best-selling Author of "Doors Open When You Knock," shares a bit about the creative process of writing a book, some of the universal principles he talks about in it, and the most common challenges social entrepreneurs find in their path.
Tune in and listen to the thirty-first episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about what happens when social enterprises don't have a clear WHY, Steven's advice on perseverance and discipline, how to help the universe help us, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Steven's take on perseverance and discipline (2:37)
- What's Steven's book about (5:10)
- The universe will not bend to our will. We have to do our part (7:33)
- Why having a clear WHY is crucial (10:17)
- Where do most social entrepreneurs struggle the most? (15:42)
Connect with Steven:
- Website
- Steven's Course: Door Knocking Mastery
- Book - Steven Ross - Doors Open When You Knock: A Realtor's Handbook for Boundless Opportunity and Freedom
Resources:
- Quiz! What’s Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration August 8, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for August 2023
- Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Let's Connect!
- Website
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What is the thing that keeps you going when you feel you can't go any further?
Today, I'm so excited to be joined by Steven Ross. Steven is a Trainer, Realtor, Guide, and Best-selling Author of the book "Doors Open When You Knock." With over 30 years of experience selling real estate, and after knocking on over 125,000 doors and walking approximately 5,000 miles, Steven learned what it takes to persevere, create relationships out of thin air, and turn strangers into raving fans.
By far, sales is the word that makes social entrepreneurs cringe more than any other. Yet selling is a crucial part of any business: without it, there would be no business. So, can we turn sales into a more comfortable part of our social enterprise? Is it possible to tune into a mindset that always prepares us to jump into action? Let's find out!
Tune in and listen to the thirtieth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about Steven's evolution from door-to-door salesman to successful entrepreneur, his avant-garde approach to mindset and sales, and how he avoided the most common mindset pitfalls.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Steven talks about how he got into real estate (6:41)
- Sales are about building relationships (11:01)
- What your everyday goal should be as an entrepreneur (13:17)
- If you want to get what you want, help people get what they want (17:39)
- Be the trusted person people call when they need what you offer (22:12)
- How to keep going when you want to stop (25:48)
Connect with Steven:
- Website
- Steven's Course: Door Knocking Mastery
- Book - Steven Ross - Doors Open When You Knock: A Realtor's Handbook for Boundless Opportunity and Freedom
Let's Connect!
- Website
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As a social entrepreneur, what is the best way to be purposeful, financially stable, and do humanitarian work successfully?
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Sharon Williams, a lifelong server, founder, dear friend, a traveling partner. She dedicated her whole life to serving others; Sharon is an expert in fundraising, helping people in crises, rallying people around the cause, and relying on her higher power while being a mother of four.
Sharon is the Founder of Act4 The Nations, DAWN (Divorce Aftercare Women Need), and Women Alive, the Author of two books, and is currently working with anti-human trafficking organizations.
Tune in and listen to the twenty-ninth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will hear Sharon's perspective on the humanitarian side of running a social enterprise, her experiences after a whole life of being at service and traveling the world, and her best advice about "where to start" when initializing the social entrepreneur journey.
Additionally, you'll learn how she mentors leaders through tough times, her experiences as an author, the questions most social entrepreneurs ask themselves, how important it is to stay in tune with your intuition, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Some background about Sharon and her impressive work (2:12)
What is Act 4 The Nations about (5:13)
How to deal with the fear of making mistakes (9:03)
Sharon's advice for leaders who take a misstep (18:52)
As a social entrepreneur, is staying in tune with the inner voice crucial? (21:43
Sharon shares her experiences writing her two books (25:19)
Resources:
Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration March 14, 2023
Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for March 2023
Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Avant-Garde Entrepreneur - Episode 6 - Making Mistakes and Missing God
Connect with Sharon:
Act 4 The Nations Website
Act 4 The Nations Instagram
Book: Chief Women Arise
Book: Catching Minnows
Let's Connect!
Website
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Did you know that it is never too late to rebuild the books of your social enterprise?
Today, I'm very excited to share the second part of my interview with the award-winning Business Broker, John Geiwitz.
During the first part of our conversation, we went through some of the industry's taboos, debunked myths, and cleared doubts about what every social entrepreneur should know and what they shouldn't be embarrassed about not knowing. In this second part, we delve into social enterprises' continuity, systems and processes, the freeing power of delegating, and more.
Tune in and listen to hear John's advice on the need and possibilities of rebuilding your books, why social entrepreneurs should start with the end in mind, why you should pay close attention to how you spend your time, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
An example of books in need of some adjustments (3:25)
Does money coming into your bank account mean your business is profitable? (6:08)
How to begin with the end in mind (9:01)
About social enterprises' continuity (11:36)
Run it like a business, even if profit is not the ultimate goal (17:56)
Analysis paralysis vs. jumping into opportunities at the right time (22:55)
Connect with John:
John Geiwitz’s Website
Email: johng@tworld.com
Resources:
The Art of Thinking Brilliantly
Book: Mark Victor Hansen - The Aladdin Factor
Book: Michael Gerber - The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Book: Jack Canfield - The Success Principles(TM) - 10th Anniversary Edition: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration March 14, 2023
Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for March 2023
Let's Connect!
Website
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Do you pretend you fully understand what's happening in your enterprise's books just because you are too embarrassed to ask?
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome John Geiwitz to the show. John is an award-winning Business Broker with over 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, passionate about helping people buy and sell all kinds of businesses.
Being a social entrepreneur implies that we wear many hats, multiply ourselves, and put down all kinds of fires. Yet that doesn't mean we MUST know all about everything. Understanding our books and income statements is crucial to make a bigger impact, and if we want to understand them fully, it's okay to ask a professional for a helping hand.
In the first part of this two-part series with John, you'll learn about the common mistakes most social entrepreneurs make when starting their businesses, why it is essential to learn about an enterprise's finances, and the best ways to do it. You'll also hear John's best advice for newcomers to the social entrepreneurship space, some of the best leadership practices, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
A bit about John's background, credentials, and expertise (2:26)
Social entrepreneurs' most common mistakes and how to avoid making them (9:40)
The best ways to learn more about your books and income statements (13:15)
What would John do if he had to start a business today (21:39)
Connect with John:
John Geiwitz’s Website
Email: johng@tworld.com
Resources:
The Art of Thinking Brilliantly
The Art of Thinking Brilliantly - Clip on YouTube
Book: Mark Victor Hansen - The Aladdin Factor
Book: Michael Gerber - The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Book: Jack Canfield - The Success Principles(TM) - 10th Anniversary Edition: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration March 14, 2023
Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for March 2023
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If you could work only two hours a week in your business, what would you prioritize?
In today's episode, we go through the second part of the interview with the Digital Marketing Expert, Founder of Tin City Impact, friend, and human filter, Jacob Froats.
In this second part, we delve into why we must, as social entrepreneurs, focus on excellence, how we serve our clients, and connect with our team members.
Tune in and listen to the twenty-sixth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur, and learn why focusing on culture and people is the best way to ensure your business is profitable and how to avoid losing track of the things that bring balance to your life. You'll also discover a simple technique to focus on what matters most in your business, the importance of tracking meaningful conversations, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Should social enterprises' marketing look different than traditional businesses' marketing (7:24)
- Why you should always focus on excellence (9:43)
- Lean into serving the most people in the best way possible (13:11)
- Measure and track what matters (16:47)
- How to generate profit by focusing on people and culture (18:21)
Connect with Jacob:
- Email: jacob@tincityimpact.com
- Tin City Impact Website
- Tin City Impact on Instagram
Resources:
- $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi on Amazon.com
- $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi on GoodReads.com
- Discover Your Coffee
- 6 Ways to Acquire Customers
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration March 14, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for March 2023
- Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Did you decide to start marketing your business and need help figuring out where to start?
Today, I'm so excited to be joined by Jacob Froats. Jacob is a Digital Manager Expert, a friend, and the Founder and Managing Director of Tin City Impact, a full-service marketing agency located in Malaysia. His company helps businesses from Asia, Europe, and America sell more and worry less by enhancing and promoting human-to-human marketing.
As social entrepreneurs, changing our mindset from non-profit to "okay, we're going to make money" might be intimidating and leave us full of doubts, not knowing where to start to market our business.
Tune in and listen to the twenty-fifth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn about Jacob's journey into marketing and advertising, how to market your business, and create genuine connections with your audience. You'll also learn about Facebook ads, how much you need to invest to market your business, the importance of building meaningful relationships with your clients, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
A bit about Jacob's background and love for marketing (2:28)
How life made a 180° turn in just four years for Jacob (9:01)
The importance of building meaningful relationships with customers (13:14)
What can we do to help our customers find us (16:32)
How much is your customer worth to you (22:57)
What's the minimum amount we should spend on marketing our business? (25:54)
Connect with Jacob:
Email: jacob@tincityimpact.com
Tin City Impact Website
Tin City Impact on Instagram
Resources:
$100M Offers by Alex Hormozi on Amazon.com
$100M Offers by Alex Hormozi on GoodReads.com
Discover Your Coffee
6 Ways to Acquire Customers
Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration March 14, 2023
Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for March 2023
Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Let's Connect!
Website
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Do you know one of the biggest barriers to your business' success comes from within?
Today, I'm excited to share this short and sweet episode about what's coming new on the podcast in 2023 and a valuable lesson about self-imposed barriers I recently learned.
Many times and without noticing it, we spend too much time trying to figure out the "how" of things, how we'd achieve specific goals, how we'd attract more clients, or grow our audience, and the list goes on and on. That excessive worrying about the "how" can cost us much more than we think.
Tune in and listen to the twenty-fourth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll get exciting news about our 2023 and a simple yet effective five-step process to recognize, deal with, and crush the biggest barrier to business success.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about our exciting 2023 (2:10)
- What is a human filter, and why do we need them (3:19)
- How I came to realize what was holding me and my business back (4:56)
- How to avoid losing faith in ourselves and our purpose (7:43)
- Crush the most significant barrier to your business success in five steps (8:41)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration March 14, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for March 2023
- Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Let's Connect!
- Website
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How overwhelming the last sprint of the year looks like? Do you have the right tools to deal with it?
Today, I revisit one of the show's most listened-to episodes and a massively important one for this time of the year: overcome overwhelm. Learning how to deal with overwhelm is crucial for social entrepreneurs.
Whether you feel overwhelmed or you want to avoid feeling that way, there are things you can start doing today to fix this issue.
Tune in and listen to the twenty-third of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll learn what causes the feeling of overwhelm, what tactics you can implement to stop feeling that way, and the strategies you can put in place to avoid feeling it in the future. I'll also explain why you should take care of your company's greatest asset, how to shift the energy in your space, what box breathing is and how it can help you, and so much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What are the root causes of feeling overwhelmed (4:44)
- Five tactics to overcoming overwhelm now (7:06)
- How can allocating quiet time in your schedule help you avoid feeling overwhelmed (12:20)
- What can you do to shift the energy in your space (16:15)
- Why making appointments with yourself is crucial to improve your life (26:31)
Resources mentioned:
- Happiness Binaural Beats
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking
- Evernote
Let's Connect!
- Website
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How ready are you to spend some time away from your business?
Today, I'm very excited to share four universal truths about stepping away from your social enterprise and five tips that'll make it easier for you. The four universal truths will help you understand why taking some time off is necessary despite being hard and scary and why it is worth it. On the other hand, the five tips will help you make this process easier; two can be implemented immediately, while the other three are more long-term oriented.
Stepping away from your social enterprise can be stressful and triggering, or it can be a transformational experience for your team and yourself. You can try to micromanage everything from your hotel room and miss the opportunity of creating core memories from your time off, or you can trust, delegate, and empower your team.
Tune in and listen to the twenty-second episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear the four universal truths of stepping away from your business, what I've learned from them, how they helped my team and me grow, and how I used them to enhance my experiences and time off work. I'll also share a story that shows how we can make things more complicated than they should be and five tips to make your time away easier and guarantee everything runs smoothly in your absence.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Leaving your business is actually good business (1:37)
- Can you work yourself out of a job? (4:44)
- Why stepping away is necessary (6:03)
- How hard taking some time off can be (7:38)
- Why taking some time off is so scary (15:04)
- How check-ins and trust can help you step back for a while (19:12)
- Why taking some time off is totally worth it (23:48)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration March 14, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for March 2023
- Find your time zone conversion here on Dateful.com
Let's Connect!
- Website
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How do you set your goals?
Today, I'm excited to share my approach to goal setting as an Avant-garde Entrepreneur. In this second part of the two-part series on goal setting and reflection, I take you through the highlights of how I set my goals, tips and advice you should consider when selecting your goals, and the things about goal-setting I wish I'd known sooner.
Goal-setting is an art, and as such, it requires multiple reps and many failed attempts to master, especially when your goals as a change-maker, social entrepreneur, or climate activist go way beyond the scope of what a single human can fix. After many years and countless experiments, I've noticed three possible goal-setting scenarios. After facing each of them through different periods of my life, I've created a practical and quite effective way to solve the challenges they bring to the table.
Tune in and listen to the twenty-first episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about the three goal-setting scenarios and how to deal with them, what I focus on when I set my goals, and what exactly involves any planning process. You'll learn practical tips to help you with goal-setting, the lessons I learned about changing and modifying plans, building a healthy relationship with the outcome, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why you need an effective goal-setting process as a change-maker (2:38)
- About the three goal-setting scenarios (4:21)
- How I set my goals (5:57)
- What planning means to me (7:43)
- Tips and advice for a smooth goal-setting process (13:20)
- What I wish I'd known sooner about goal-setting (16:15)
Resources:
- Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration March 14, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for March 2023
- World Time Buddy
Let's Connect!
- Website
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Have you already set your New Year's resolutions?
Today, I'm excited to bring a new perspective on reflecting and goal setting in the first episode of this two-part series. As Avant-garde entrepreneurs, we do things differently around here, so I invite you to look at the passage of time from a different angle.
You don't need to wait until December to set your New Year's resolutions; you can, for instance, measure time based on seasons, as I do, and set your goals right at the beginning of every season.
Tune in and listen to the twentieth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur, and discover why I set my resolutions and goals for the next year every September and how you can find your best moment of the year to do so. You'll learn about the plans I projected last September, how they evolved and became real, and what were the three difference makers that made it possible. I also share the process and learnings of podcasting and launching the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur Foundation, what I'm planning for my future, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves every December (4:22)
- About the significant shifts and the seasons of my life (6:30)
- The three difference makers that made a difference in my year (11:25)
- The benefits of putting ourselves out of our comfort zone (21:23)
- Your spirit always makes its way (24:55)
- Now that I have turned my plans into a reality, what's next? (26:07)
Resources:
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration March 14, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for Nov 2022
- World Time Buddy
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let's Connect!
- Website
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How do you define loyalty within your relationship with your customers?
Today, I am so excited to be joined by Matt Barnett of Bonjoro. He is the CEO and head of product for Bonjoro; a platform for building loyal customers with over 50k happy customers with the company team spread across 5 continents. Matt has an amazing perspective as a designer and creative, and I am excited for you to hear his approach to building a business.
Entrepreneurship isn’t the same blueprint for everyone. We all have different strengths, skill sets, and creative ideas. Comparison is not worth your time; instead, channel your energy toward doubling down on your strengths and how you can use them to grow your business!
Tune in and listen to the nineteenth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will hear how Matt has built Bonjoro, what his perspective is on how business has changed, how brands can use video to build customer loyalty, combining creativity in entrepreneurship, and so much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What Bonjoro is and how the company has evolved (6:14)
- How entrepreneurs today are different from previous generations (12:42)
- How Matt combines his creativity with his entrepreneurship (21:27)
- Why video is an asset to build customer loyalty (26:11)
Connect With Matt Barnett Bonjoro
- Website
Resources:
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration March 14, 2023
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for March 2023
- World Time Buddy
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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Do you have perfection paralysis?
Today, I am so excited to be joined by Nobantu Modise. She is the Creative Director at Afrophilia Communications, a digital agency based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Afrophilia Communications uses their strategic communication skills to help develop, support, and collaborate with African brands.
As social entrepreneurs, we are all artists. Our mission, our intention, and our mark on the world is our own beautiful masterpiece. While it can be uncomfortable, creativity is a superpower for social entrepreneurs. When we embrace it and trust it within ourselves, we can create an even bigger impact on the world!
Tune in and listen to the eighteenth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will hear how Nobantu discovered her purpose, what her biggest challenge is in her professional life, why all entrepreneurs are artists, and all about her work at Afrophilia Communications.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- The pivotal moment in Nobantu’s life (6:36)
- How Nobantu discovered her life’s purpose (8:21)
- About Nobantu’s work at Afrophilia Communications (11:34)
- Why creativity is a gift for entrepreneurs (19:16)
- Nobantu’s advice for other social entrepreneurs (27:38)
Connect With Nobantu Modise
- Nobantu Modise on LinkedIn
- Nobantu Modise’s Personal Links
- Nobantu Modies’s Business Links
Resources:
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration Nov 15, 2022
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for Nov 2022
- World Time Buddy
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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What groups in your community are lacking equal opportunity?
Today, I am so excited to be joined by Bipana Dhakal from Nepal. She is an incredibly grounded and versatile social entrepreneur making an impact for the next generation. Bipana is the founder of The Learning Fortress, a social enterprise that is implementing programs for children who are in marginalized communities throughout the rural areas of Nepal. In The Learning Fortress, children between the ages of 3-16 years old are able to learn and explore things from reading books and exploring their hobbies and interests.
Being a social entrepreneur requires empathy, leadership, and the ability to identify gaps of opportunity within communities. Whether you have personally experienced the challenges and hardships of these communities or not, you can create change when you create a social enterprise.
Tune in and listen to the seventeenth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will hear why Bipana was inspired to create The Learning Fortress, what the different qualities are between generations in Bipana’s community, what advice she would give to a new social entrepreneur, upcoming opportunities that she is excited about, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why Bipana created The Learning Fortress (4:35)
- Generational differences in Bipana’s community (12:18)
- Advice that Bipana would give to a new social entrepreneur (17:07)
- Exciting opportunities coming up for Bipana (30:17)
- The impact Bipana wants to leave on the world (35:12)
Resources:
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration Nov 15, 2022
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for Nov 2022
- World Time Buddy
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Connect With Bipana
- Bipana Dhakal on LinkedIn
- Bipana on Twitter
- Bibapa on Instagram
- Bipana on Facebook
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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Who is an up and coming social entrepreneur that you have your eye on?
Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Stephen Ben. Stephen is a Liberian based social entrepreneur and the Founder & Executive Director at Wonder Liberia. Through Wonder Liberia, Stephen has created an education and health equity-focused non-profit that is working to assist the underserved communities in Liberia by creating educational programs and health campaigns.
Entrepreneurship doesn’t know age or experience. That’s the beauty of it - there is no one to tell you that you aren’t old enough or aren’t qualified. No matter the age or background of today’s social enterprise founders, they are changemakers we should all be championing.
Tune in and listen to the sixteenth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will hear how Stephen decided to stop waiting for the government to take action and launched his social enterprise, Wonder Liberia. Stephen talks about the challenges he has faced as a young entrepreneur, what his advice is for others just starting out, what keeps him motivated to move forward, how he takes care of himself, and so much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About Stephen’s social enterprise, Wonder Liberia (5:19)
- The challenges Stephen has faced as a young entrepreneur (11:20)
- Stephen’s advice for other young social entrepreneurs (15:04)
- What keeps Stephen motivated through difficult moments (21:00)
- Why it is critical to understand mental health and menstrual hygiene (31:48)
Resources:
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Waitlist Nov 15, 2022
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for Nov 2022
- World Time Buddy
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Connect With Stephen
- Stephen Ben on LinkedIn
- Stephen Ben on Instagram
- Wonder Liberia Website
- Wonder Liberia on Instagram
- Wonder Liberia on Facebook
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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How do you keep yourself motivated?
Today, I am so excited to talk about four ways that will help you to stay motivated. One of them is a strategy and three of them are tactics. Combined, they have been extremely valuable in my life as an entrepreneur and I have no doubt that they will help you as well.
Wearing a lot of hats and juggling responsibilities comes with being a social enterprise entrepreneur. Burnout is common and it can be a difficult rut to pull yourself out of. Learning from other entrepreneurs about what keeps them motivated will help you apply new practices and discover what works best for you.
Tune in and listen to the fifteenth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will hear the four ways that I have learned help keep me motivated as an entrepreneur. By sharing these four tips, I hope I can help other social enterprise entrepreneurs to be reinspired to work hard towards achieving their mission.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A strategy that I have implemented to maintain motivation (7:26)
- The importance of creating a plan (10:27)
- Why it’s valuable to work with yourself (12:01)
- The value of expressing gratitude (14:52)
Resources:
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration Nov 15, 2022
- Avant-garde Entrepreneur Foundations Waitlist for Nov 2022
- World Time Buddy
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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What type of team member are you in the workplace?
Today, I am so excited to talk about the three different types of people in a social enterprise. While there are endless types of personalities in every company, there are three main archetypes in organizations. Understanding the three archetypes and how to best work with them each will make a huge impact in your organization and the type of leader you show up as.
No matter how big or small your team is, it is so important to understand the fundamental human behaviors. It is incredibly valuable to learn why people are the way they are because of their background and experiences.
Tune in and listen to the fourteenth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will hear about the importance of understanding human behavior, what the three types of people are in an organization, the common characteristics and habits of each archetype, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- The importance of understanding human behavior (3:46)
- The three types of people in all organizations (6:50)
- How to identify the entrepreneur in the organization (8:31)
- What the common characteristics of the manager are (12:55)
- How to identify the technician in the organization (20:44)
Resources:
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration
- World Time Buddy
- The E-Myth by Michael Gerber
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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“Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes, even you”
Today, I am so excited to talk about the importance of rest, especially for us entrepreneurs. I have gone through long periods of time without taking a single day off, let alone a vacation. While I have big goals for my business and it’s rewarding to put in the hard work towards them, I always find that I build more momentum when I am well-rested.
When you give yourself permission to rest, you will feel lighter, mentally and physically. Rest doesn’t just mean taking time off work, it is also detoxing from the many digital distractions we face daily.
Tune in and listen to the thirteenth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn about my experience forgetting to prioritize rest, what the many benefits of rest are for all entrepreneurs and professionals, what may surprise you about taking time to rest, and steps you can take to begin being intentional about resting.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How I recently got off track with my rest (2:48)
- The benefits of taking time to rest for ALL entrepreneurs (9:30)
- Something that may surprise you about committing to rest (18:10)
- How to begin being intentional about resting (25:52)
Resources:
- 5 Mindset Pitfalls to Avoid Workshop Registration
- World Time Buddy
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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With so many different softwares and tech tools out there, it can be difficult to know which ones are worth using that will actually help you stay organized with your projects.
Today, I am so excited to share my five favorite free tools for keeping my business organized. As social entrepreneurs, our budgets are typically tight since we are growing our social enterprise. That is why I wanted to make sure that these tools I am sharing have fantastic free versions that will provide you with immense value.
Have you heard the saying “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it!”? Well, that is exactly how I want you to approach the organizational tools you have in place for your business. The ones that I mention in this episode are merely a suggestion.
Tune in and listen to the twelfth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn about the five different free tools that I rely on to brainstorm, create, manage, and share my different projects for my business. This episode will be the first in a series about administrative and operations for social entrepreneurs, so stay tuned for more to come!
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About Evernote and what I use it for (4:29)
- How you can utilize Google Drive (10:32)
- Ways I manage my projects through Asana (12:00)
- What I use Canva’s free version for (16:08)
- How Linktr.ee helps you share your content (21:08)
Resources Mentioned
- Evernote
- Google Drive
- Asana
- Canva
- Linktr.ee
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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What keeps you going as a social entrepreneur? All of the day-to-day moments compounded are what lead you to seeing the impact that you are making on the world.
Today, I am so excited to be joined by Kayla Koontz. Kayla is the founder of Braverly, a cafe and sewing center located in Thailand, that exists to empower women from different people groups on the Thailand/Myanmar border to live past their fears in order to walk in confidence and truth. Braverly encourages women to create, to dream, to learn, and to try new things - whether it’s through baking, making drinks, or developing products that are sold in Thailand and the U.S.
As a social entrepreneur, there are times when you are the teacher and there are times when you are the student. Although there are many difficult days that come with the job, staying grounded in your mission and remembering what your goals are will make it all worth it.
Tune in and listen to the eleventh episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn about Kayla’s experience growing Braverly without any business background, what keeps her going on difficult days, lessons that she has had to learn as a social entrepreneur, what the future holds for Braverly, and more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Kayla’s explanation of her social enterprise, Braverly (4:25)
- How Kayla built Braverly without a business background (11:08)
- Lessons Kayla learned while growing Braverly (17:50)
- What keeps Kayla going on the difficult days (24:05)
- What the future holds for Braverly projects (27:27)
Connect with Kayla
- Braverly
- Shopping at Braverly
- Buy Braverly bags at Carved
- Braverly Designs on Instagram
- Braverly Designs on Facebook
Resources:
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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What impact do you want to make as a social entrepreneur?
Today, I am so excited to be joined by Douglas Smith. Douglas is a social entrepreneur from Western Uganda who is making an incredible impact in the world of sports and healthcare. Douglas is the founder and CEO of Sportrise, a social enterprise making durable hand-stitched soccer balls in Uganda. Sportrise donates the locally made durable balls to children in underserved communities & and sports organizations. Douglas is also the co-founder of Peleyta Health, a company on a mission to help uninsured low-income earners to prepare for and afford healthcare through our digital healthcare micro-savings & lending platform.
Learning from other social entrepreneurs is interesting, eye-opening, and inspiring. Regardless of whether you are in a different phase of your entrepreneurial journey, hearing someone else’s story is a reminder that we are capable of making an impact.
Tune in and listen to the tenth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn about Douglas’ passion for providing access to sports and healthcare for his community in Uganda. Douglas shares his background, what the process is for making the soccer balls, why he created Peleyta Health, and his advice for other social entrepreneurs.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About Douglas’ background and company, Sportrise (6:00)
- The behind the scenes of making the soccer balls (16:05)
- Douglas’ advice for other social entrepreneurs (18:43)
- About Douglas’ passion for health and creating Peleyta Health (22:20)
- What keeps Douglas going on difficult days (30:28)
Connect with Douglas
- Douglas Smith on LinkedIn
- Douglas Smith Wins MTN For Good Award
- Douglas Smith MTN Youth Empowerment Program
Resources:
- SportRise
- SportRise Wins Community Prize 2022
- How Peleyta Health Increases Financial Access to Healthcare
- Peleyta Health
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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Are you looking for a coach? When you understand the different types of coaches and why a coach is valuable, learning where to find an incredible guide is the final piece of the puzzle.
Today, I am continuing my series on talking about the W’s of coaching. In Part 1, I talked about what coaching is and the five different types. In Part 2, I covered the three reasons why you need a coach as a social entrepreneur. In this final Part 3, I finish out the series by sharing where you can find coaches to help you along your entrepreneurial journey.
If you feel stuck working towards turning your desires into your destiny, then it may be time to begin seeking out a coach. Putting yourself out there and being open for guidance takes practice, but the transformational personal and professional growth that comes afterward is invaluable.
Tune in and listen to the ninth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn about the incredible power of online coaching, where the number one place to find a coach is, the two categories of coaches, how I would initiate communication with a potential coach, and upcoming events to check out.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A recap of Part 1 & Part 2 (3:19)
- Where I believe the number one place to find a coach is (7:42)
- The two categories of coaches (13:25)
- Upcoming events to check out (21:02)
Resources:
- Douglas Smith - Sportrise
- Stephen Ben - Wonder Liberia
- Dr. Jim King
- Skoll World Forum
- Social Enterprise World Forum
- BAM Chicago
- AIM - Jon Gerst
- Tentmakers - Scott Elequin
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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Do you have a coach? Every entrepreneur can benefit from outside guidance and support to help them along their personal growth and grow their business.
Today, I am continuing my series on talking about the W’s of coaching. In Part 1, I talked about what coaching is and the five different types. In this Part 2 episode, I will discuss the three reasons why you need a coach as a social entrepreneur. In Part 3 I will finish out the series by sharing where you can find coaches to help you along your entrepreneurial journey.
I would not be living my purpose today if I had not allowed for the guidance and support from others in my life. It is really important to recognize a guide when they come your way and be open to coaching.
Tune in and listen to the eighth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn why it’s important to be open to receiving help from others, the three reasons why you need a coach as a social entrepreneur, why it’s a valuable investment, and more. Stay tuned for Part 3 on where to find a coach!
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- To be open to receiving help (1:40)
- The three reasons why you need a coach (5:11)
- Why you have to pay for coaching (11:13)
Resources:
- World Time Buddy
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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When was the last time you asked for help? There are countless people out there who are more than willing to extend help and support, you just have to be willing to ask.
Today, I am talking about the importance of professional help to help you navigate your personal and professional life. Not everyone knows exactly what coaching is, why you may need it, and where you can find one. In this Part 1 episode, I will discuss what exactly coaching is and what the five different types are.
Asking for help is not always easy. As social entrepreneurs, we are used to being the one helping others and handling what needs to get done. While you may view asking for help as a weakness, it is actually one of strength.
Tune in and listen to the seventh episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn why it is important to seek professional help as a social entrepreneur, what coaching is, and my explanation of the five different roles that coaches can play. Stay tuned for Part 2 on why you may need a coach and where you can find one!
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- That there are people willing to help you (3:35)
- The W’s of coaching (6:43)
- The role of coaches, mentors, and counselors (8:55)
- The role of advisors and consultants (15:42)
Resources:
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World Time Buddy
5-day Prompted Journal
Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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What are some mistakes you’ve made as an entrepreneur? Making mistakes may be embarrassing and frustrating, but more importantly, they are learning lessons.
Today, I am talking about two major parts of life as a social entrepreneur - making mistakes and missing God. As entrepreneurs we are constantly trying to keep our plates spinning - if you remember from my last episode - and with that comes the occasional slip up. As much as we hate to make mistakes, accepting them is necessary for your growth as an entrepreneur.
“Missing God'' is a phrase that means missing the opportunities and cues that are sent our way. Being an entrepreneur is anything but easy, and we can’t expect ourselves to always take the right next step forward.
Tune in and listen to the sixth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn why mistakes are necessary for us as entrepreneurs, six steps to address mistakes with customers, what “missing God” means, and more. I hope this episode helps you along your entrepreneur journey!
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why mistakes are necessary for entrepreneurs (2:52)
- Six steps to address mistakes with clients / customers (7:34)
- What ‘Missing God’ means (15:45)
- An example of “missing God” (19:10)
Resources:
- The Invitation: Transforming the Heart Through Desire Fulfilled - on Coach22 with similar resources
- The Invitation: Transforming the Heart Through Desire Fulfilled - on Amazon
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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Do you feel like you are constantly being pulled in every direction as an entrepreneur? I like to think of these pulls as ‘spinning plates’ that we are all balancing and trying our best to not drop and break.
Today, I am talking about the strategies and tips that I have learned to keep my plates spinning as a social entrepreneur. I encourage you to think about what the “spinning plates” are in your life currently. These are all of the things that you have to do and give attention to in order to keep your business operating and thriving.
As entrepreneurs, we are constantly shifting from one thing to the next. Whether it’s emails, calls, or any other unforeseen disruptions, we have to be willing to stray from the plan we have created - despite how well thought out it may have been.
Tune in and listen to the fifth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn strategies, tips, and advice on balancing spinning plates and planning your time as a social entrepreneur. I hope this episode helps you to feel more in control and empowered with how you spend your days!
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A cartoon analogy about spinning plates (2:58)
- That you’re not alone as a social entrepreneur (4:22)
- How we can navigate our lives while keeping our plates spinning (5:58)
- My strategies for spinning plates (7:23)
- Tips for planning ahead (12:50)
- A quick review about handling your spinning plates (21:21
Free Resources
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
Let’s Connect!
- Website
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Do you feel overwhelmed often? As an entrepreneur, learning how to overcome overwhelm and maintain inner peace will change your life and your company.
Today, I am talking about something that all entrepreneurs struggle with - feeling overwhelmed. Overwhelm is a very real part of life and it can be caused by a variety of different things. However, when you learn ways to overcome overwhelm you will be better able to serve your mission and thrive with your company.
How I define overwhelm is: a misalignment of values or actions. Take a moment to reflect on what could be misaligned in your life and if it may be the root cause of why you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Tune in and listen to the fourth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn what causes overwhelm in entrepreneurs, steps you can implement to overcome feeling overwhelmed, strategies to maintain your peace, why you are your company’s greatest asset, and so much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- What causes overwhelm (2:10)
- Steps to overcome overwhelm (4:35)
- Five strategies to maintain your peace (10:00)
- Ways to shift the energy in your space (16:24)
- How making appointments with yourself will benefit each area of your life (25:30)
Resources Mentioned
- Happiness Binaural Beats
- 5-day Prompted Journal
- Quick Cards
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking
- Evernote
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What are your values? Take time to uncover the foundational values that are consistent in the moments you feel most aligned and apply those to your business. Your happiness - and wallet - will thank you.
Today, I am telling more of my background and how it has gotten me to my business mindset today. While the last episode was focused on my life story, I knew it was important to dedicate an episode explaining how I got to the place where I currently am in my professional and personal life.
What would you do if you loathed working in the business that you created? I was there, and while I knew that I was responsible for how I was feeling, I didn’t know how to gain back control of the business that I had invested time and energy building. Then it hit me: my business was not built on my values.
Tune in and listen to the third episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn why I loathed the business that I built, the aha moment that changed my entrepreneurial journey, the mindset shifts that have completely changed my life and my income, and much more about my business journey.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About the business I grew (4:35)
- The moment that my entrepreneurial journey changed (13:18)
- The power of building a business on your values (18:06)
- Why I ripped apart a winning lottery ticket (20:08)
- The steps you can take to operate at your natural giftings (23:32)
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Each of our unique backgrounds are important ways for us to learn about each other, relate to each other, and understand the events that have influenced why we have grown into the person we are today.
Today, I am talking about myself. As much as I would rather dive into an exciting entrepreneurial topic, I know that it’s important to share my story and background in order for you to connect with me on a deeper level.
Have you ever been so miserable that you wanted to get as far away from everything and everyone you know? While it depends on your unique circumstance, most often than not, we are contributing to our misery in some way or another through our responses. We cannot control the events that occur in our lives but we can control our response, which ultimately leads to the outcome.
Tune in and listen to the second episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn my experience growing up, the pivotal moment that changed the trajectory of my life, the international travels that have taught me incredible insights about myself and my mindset, and much more about my journey to getting where I am today.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- My experience growing up (3:26)
- One of the pivotal moments of my life (5:31)
- What the root of my misery was (14:30)
- Why I want to help you maintain a healthy mindset (19:46)
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My purpose on this earth is to use my authenticity and passion to equip and empower social entrepreneurs to live in their highest calling, feeling freedom, fulfillment, and security—and inspiring others to do the same.
Today, I want you to feel confident in taking a risk, even if it doesn’t work. Maybe it’s a little crazy, but maybe it’ll inspire you to feel bold and courageous as you go forward. Put yourself out there and take the risks that you were meant to take.
If business is your mission and your mission your business, then you’ve found your tribe. You are avant-garde. You go your own way, make your own path, and do it like no one has done before. The answers to the challenges you're facing aren't in a book and you are not alone.
Tune in and listen to the first episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. I'll give you the shortcuts that I wish I had and maybe even teach you to avoid some of my mistakes. We'll talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of social entrepreneurship. I want you to feel encouraged, equipped, empowered, and unstoppable, because I believe it doesn't have to be hard to be right.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- The story behind my podcast journey (01:34)
- A bit about me, my background, and why I’m here (03:20)
- I started this podcast to serve social entrepreneurs (07:57)
- It doesn’t have to be hard to be right (12:39)
- Success in business is really all about your mindset (17:02)
- What you can expect from future episodes (19:23)
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