We're entrepreneurs who care. We're building wildly profitable companies that ARE ALSO wildly impactful. We've got a social impact that we care deeply about and we're not afraid to bake that impact into our businesses. You might call yourself things like: social impact entrepreneur, purposeful entrepreneur, or just an entrepreneur who gives a damn. Companies like Warby Parker, TOMS Shoes, and LSTN Headphones are our role models. So, if you are making a dollar AND a difference with your busin ...
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S4 | E8: I've got tons of traffic to my website but few purchases - Help!
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How do you get people to SEE what your offering with your business?It's the gremlin we all struggle with at some point in our impact businesses...And as Social Impact Entrepreneurs it's even more important than ever that we get this right.So, tune into the Dollar and Difference Show today to hear Josh talk through the SINGLE BIGGEST thing you need …
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S4 | E9: How do I build an impact business when my health isn't cooperating?
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Life can throw a lot at us...And it seems like things go especially haywire when we're trying to grow a business on profit AND purpose.So, on today's episode, Josh goes live with Eddie, a member of our community. Eddie has been recently challenged by some health issues that are impacting his business growth.Josh jumps in and offers some pointers to…
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S4 | E7: What's the best way to price my offering?
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Josh goes LIVE with Sanchia, an Impact Business Base member to help her figure out the tricky topic of PRICING your offer!---Thanks as always to our show sponsor, Kajabi! Kajabi is THE all-in-one platform to help you build a community of customers that love you and love doing business with you.Get your 28 day free trial right here: https://app.newk…
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S4 | E6: Is FAILURE nature's way of clearing your head?
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When 'failure' comes your way do you let it drag you down, roll you in the dirt and kick you while you're down???Or do you have some #mindsethacks that help you turn failure into success???Join Josh today as he talks about some tactics to make failure you're best friend :)---Thanks as always to our show sponsor, Kajabi! Kajabi is THE all-in-one pla…
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S4 | E5: How do you build a business when you don't think you have enough capital?
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This is exactly the question Josh answers when he goes live to help out Alex of Kahlo Coffee...See, she's worried about the $9,000 she'll need to get her first supply of green coffee. Josh tells her that she should be because we still haven't proven the business model, so he walks her through 2 KEY STEPS she needs to take to grow in a much LEANER w…
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S4 | E4: Measure What Matters. Ditch What Doesn't. Double Down on What Does.
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Do your marketing efforts ever feel like you're just "pissing in the wind"?Well, if that's you, then you've gotta join us for these #growthhackinghangoutsWe don't pretend to have all the answers, but damnit, we're gonna try to find 'em. :)Today, Josh talks about how to create a sales funnel and the importance of figuring out EXACTLY how your custom…
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S4 | E3: Are you struggling to grow a Community of Customers?
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If so, you're far from alone... I'd say this is a TOP 3 challenge for heart centered entrepreneurs. But marketing yourself doesn't have to be like grinding teeth!In fact, growth and marketing can be a fun way to endear yourself to your community!So, check out this podcast where I bring in Andrew of goodtripcoffee.com to help him figure this out for…
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Are you dying to use your business to make positive impact, but things just never seem to happen FAST ENOUGH?Join Josh as he talks about the power of PATIENCE in our businesses.SHOW NOTES:Needing new eyeglasses? Get 5 free try on pairs from our cause based business partner Warby Parker: http://www.warbyparkertrial.com/click.track?CID=313032&AFID=37…
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S4 | E1: Are you stuck in the SCRAMBLE?
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Do you feel like your always hunting for your next gig?Your next contract?Feel like you're always scrambling for that next bit of REVENUE?Do you sometimes question if all this is worth it because you're just coming and going and can't seem to make ends meet?Well, you're not alone. Let's help you tackle this today and figure out a way through it...S…
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S3 | E14: Does our ‘Social Impact’ really matter?
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We spend so much time worrying about what to call ourselves... To some we’re ‘Social Entrepreneurs’ to others we’re ‘Impact Entrepreneurs’ and others still call our ventures ‘Social Enterprises’... But what’s the point of all of that? Shouldn’t we really just spend our time building kick ass businesses THAT ALSO make kick ass impact? Tune in to hea…
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S3 | E13: Didn’t hit your goal? Keep moving anyway.
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Monday Impact Moment: Measure What Matters. Ditch What Doesnt. Double Down on WHAT DOES.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support
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S3 | E12: Don't be Afraid to Sell Your Social Impact
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It's the thing almost all of us cringe at...SELLING. We say to ourselves, can't we just hire someone to do it? Or can't we just partner with a marketing guru to make it all go away? The most honest answer to these questions is NO. The simple fact is that if you want to make it in social impact entrepreneurship it WILL mean selling yourself and the …
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S3 | E10: Don't ask customers what they want. Ask them what they DON'T WANT.
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"If I'd asked em' what THEY wanted, they would've said 'FASTER HORSES'" -Henry Ford >>This episode is brought to us by the great folks at antonfrans.com- awesome quality sunglasses that give back to a cause you care about. Check em' out here: www.ant--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support…
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S3 | E9: WHY do you do what you do? (Pt. 1)
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The most VITAL part of any social impact entrepreneur's business is a genuine and heartfelt WHY that drives what you do. Without this, you simply won't make it in social impact business. Join Josh on this 4 part series as he tells you why you need a WHY, how to craft it, how to share it, and why this separates us from all those 'bad businesses' out…
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a quick note just for you podcast listeners (time sensitive)
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Josh shares some stuff that's just for podcast listeners, so you'll have to just listen to get the scoop :) www.impactbusinessbootcamp.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support
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S3 | E8: Legalize for Social Impact Business
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Join Josh as he records another LIVE show where he chats and takes your questions about different legal structure options you have in social impact business. Josh will tell you the important questions you ask yourself and get you pointed in the right direction on this one :) And, as always, we'd like to send a HUGE and SPECIAL thanks to the sponsor…
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Thanks to Live the Give for sponsoring this series! Let's show them our love by jumping on their site and checking out some of their great socially conscious clothes right here: www.livethegive.org This was a super fun episode because Josh went live and answered questions from all of you straight in the Facebook group! Here are some examples of the…
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S3 | E6: Lean Startup for Social Good
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Jump on this episode where Josh boils down 'Lean Startup' tactics for social good. Basically, this means he'll show you some proven tactics for launching with less time and money than you thought you needed ;) This episode and this entire mini-series are sponsored by a social impact business called Live the Give. Their founder Najat wanted a clothi…
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S3 | E5: Why you don't need as much time & money as you think
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Too many people think they don't have the time & money to live their dreams and launch a social impact business. In this episode, Josh shows you why that's almost always a crappy excuse for not making your impact. Tons of social impact entrepreneurs start with nothing and there are tactics you can use to help you get started even if you think you'r…
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S3 | E4: Answering YOUR questions...
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Josh goes LIVE with two guests from the Social Change Nation community. These are two folks who are just like you - startup social entrepreneurs facing challenges to grow social impact businesses. Josh chats with Robin, who has a social impact film venture. And then with Patricc and Fiona who co-run a social venture that sells clothes and gives awa…
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S3 | E3: How Social Entrepreneurship is Transforming Business FOR GOOD
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Did you know that millennials are overwhelmingly buying from cause based brands over regular ones? Join Josh as he goes live to talk about these stats and more that show that Social Entrepreneurs are here to stay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support…
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S3 | E2: Why Social Entrepreneurs Start With Why
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The evidence is overwhelming... big ol' businesses are sacrificing long term sustainability for the sake of short term shareholders. Social entrepreneurs breathe a different air. We believe that businesses can and must make a dollar AND a difference... And that all starts with a deep and heartfelt WHY that drives what we do and helps us build our s…
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S3 | E1: What is Social Entrepreneurship and Why Does it Matter?
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In this first lesson of our mini-series on 'Social Entrepreneurship 101' we talk about the definition of social entrepreneurship and the many different forms of social impact businesses that we see in the world today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support…
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S2 | E9: A look under the hood of a real social venture
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Join Josh as he goes live to have a candid chat with you about the social venture that he runs with his wife: Hostel KC. Hostel KC is the place where "Sleep Has a Purpose" because for every 300 beds they book, they build a home for a family in need in the Caribbean. It's also one of the most hip places to stay in Kansas City and is filling a huge g…
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S2 | E8: LIVE - Your questions answered!
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We've never done this one before! Josh actually went LIVE earlier this week with several folks from the Social Change Nation community and answered their questions straight on the call. It was an amazing show because of the rawness of it. It was just real social entrepreneurs with real challenges getting the coaching they needed. Join us for this s…
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S2 | E7: How to balance making a dollar with making a difference
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Have you ever felt torn with the 'balancing act' between making a dollar AND a difference? If so, don't worry - you're far from alone. In fact, this is one of the most common challenges that social entrepreneurs face. The good news is, we've dug in and figured out some strategies to help you through this. Tune in as Josh unpacks them in this episod…
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S2 | E6: How to get 'weird' in impact business
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Impact Business is a 'weird' form of business. It's WEIRD to believe that you can make a dollar AND a difference, but that's exactly what we're doing as social entrepreneurs. If you wanna make it in this space, you're going to have to embrace the fact that you're a weirdo, get connected with other weirdos, and remember that the only people crazy en…
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S2 | E5: What is Social Entrepreneurship?
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One of the biggest challenges for any social entrepreneur comes when they need to explain what it is they do to friends, colleagues, investors, etc. Tune in as Josh gets you the tools you'll need to speak boldly and confidently about the impact business you're in. Josh also makes the case that it is vital for YOU to boldly define yourself to others…
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S2 | E4: Interview with the President of Kiva US
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Check out this rockin' podcast where Josh interviews Jonny Price, the President of Kiva US. They chat all about microcredit, small business, and how YOU can get up to a $10k interest free loan for your biz that's making a dollar AND a difference. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support…
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S2 | E3: What could a dose of desperation do for your business?
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As social entrepreneurs, we're tasked with bringing hope into some often desperate situations. While this can create extremely challenging times for us as entrepreneurs it can also be one of our greatest strengths when viewed properly. Join Josh as he gets you 6 ways that building in a sense of urgency and channeling desperation in your business is…
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Social entrepreneurship means challenging entrenched ideas and taking on business as usual. Join Josh for this impassioned podcast where he gets you strategies for not being vanilla in your social venture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support
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S2 | E1: The Building Blocks of Social Entrepreneurship
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Welcome to the first episode of our new season! In this, Josh explains a bit about the new direction of the podcast + he talks about the foundational pieces that YOU need to have in place as you launch a venture that makes a dollar AND a difference. Tune in if you want to learn: -How to define yourself as a social entrepreneur -How to think about f…
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How to Reposition Your Brand for Social Good
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I've been dying to do this episode for a long time! Also, I'm super stoked to have Jared Angaza with me as a special guest. Jared has over 20 years of experience as a social entrepreneur and has consulted with some EXTREMELY well known brands. Jared and I have been friends for a long time, and there's something we've noticed: many established compa…
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How to Become a Social Entrepreneur Without Leaving Your Day Job
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This post originally appeared in Millennial Magazine. Check out the transcript below for links to everything Josh mentioned: Article after article has shown that millennials are the most purpose driven generation. We value purpose over the size of our paycheck, demand meaningful work, and are consistently on the hunt for new ways to change the worl…
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Why Social Entrepreneurs are FOR PROFIT.
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On this revolutionary day, join Josh as he talks all about the social entrepreneurship revolution and why it's here to stay. BONUS: Josh rants about why you've gotta be profitable to be a sustainable social entrepreneur. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support…
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What I learned in my first year of social entrepreneurship...
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You've gotta listen to this one... Josh tells all about the roller coaster ride that was his first year in social entrepreneurship. Tune in, get some nuggets of wisdom, and start rocking them in your own venture. Also, we'd love it if you'd share this episode with your friends. You can easily do that by sharing this link via email, twitter, Faceboo…
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If you're a startup social entrepreneur, the chances are high that you've been asked this question. Tune in today as Josh gives you the ammunition you need to answer it confidently and passionately. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support
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Rooftop Urban Agriculture, EdenWorks
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Hey Change Nation, we are back with our series featuring the ‘Best of SCN’! This series is focused on taking you back to some of our early days in podcasting and sharing the inspiring and challenging stories of our early entrepreneurs! This week we are featuring an entrepreneur who found his calling and purpose for changing the world through entrep…
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The Gift of Vision, Panda Sunglasses
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Hey Change Nation, we are back with our series featuring the ‘Best of SCN’! This series is focused on taking you back to some of our early days in podcasting and sharing the inspiring and challenging stories of our early entrepreneurs! This week we are featuring an entrepreneur whose social business model actually provides the gift of clear sight t…
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Hey Change Nation, we are back with our series featuring the ‘Best of SCN’! This series is focused on taking you back to some of our early days in podcasting and sharing the inspiring and challenging stories of our early entrepreneurs! This week we are featuring an entrepreneur who is not only a pioneer to many other startups and change agents, but…
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Mission Belt - The Perfect Fit, Every Time.
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Hey Change Nation, we are back with our series featuring the ‘Best of SCN’! This series is focused on taking you back to some of our early days in podcasting and sharing the inspiring and challenging stories of our early entrepreneurs! This week we are featuring an entrepreneur who found a new use for an old product- a great way to be innovative! C…
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Last week in social entre 101 we talked about crowdfunding. (if you missed it, click here to check out the audio version) If crowdfunding platforms are an amateur sport, venture capital is where the professionals go to play. That’s not to say you shouldn’t explore this option as a new startup, but it is a game that is played by a vastly different s…
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Social Entre 101: crowdfunding for social entrepreneurs
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Welcome to Friday. Last week, I asked you to ask yourself some questions that will help you figure out how you want to fund your social venture. If you missed that, or any other lesson in Social Entrepreneurship 101, you can always click here for the audio lessons. During the next few weeks, I’m going to walk you through the--- Support this podcast…
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Social Entre 101: getting started on funding...
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As we roll forward in social entrepreneurship 101, it's time we started chatting about how you'll fund your social venture. This is the question I'm most frequently asked about. Next week, I'll start getting you some resources to find funding, but first, I want you to start by asking some questions of yourself: One of the largest challenges I see c…
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Changing the World one Headphone at a Time
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Hey Change Nation! We are back with our series featuring the ‘Best of SCN’! This series is focused on taking you back to some of our early days in podcasting and sharing the inspiring and challenging stories of our early entrepreneurs! This week we are featuring Bridget Hilton, an entrepreneur who is literally helping our world to hear every day! T…
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“your profitability = your ability to profit others.” – Social Change Nation Welcome to another fantastic Friday. As you're now well aware, Friday is the day we dish out a fresh installment of social entrepreneurship 101. These are the lessons I learned from interviews with 101 social entrepreneurs. If you've missed any, click here for the audio ve…
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Make an 'Ideal Impact' with Olivier Kamanda
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Hey Change Nation! We are back with our series featuring the ‘Best of SCN’! This series is focused on taking you back to some of our early days in podcasting and sharing the inspiring and challenging stories of our earl--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support…
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Social Entre 101: how to build a team of change agents...
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"Make people feel like they can become part of something greater than themselves, and they’ll love you for it." That's a little quote I dreamed up as I was chatting with social entrepreneurs around the world. If there is one thing that makes a successful social entrepreneur stand out, it's their ability to bring people into causes that are bigger t…
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Social Entre 101: the nuts and bolts of social entrepreneurship...
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I hope you're having a stellar Friday. On my end, I'm deep in wedding planning and ready for some cooler fall weather! Football season is also kicking into high gear, so I'm pretty jazzed about that. Anyway, for our next installment of social entrepreneurship 101 I want us to move into the nuts and bolts of social entrepreneurship. These are the th…
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Social Entre 101: this is how you find profitable partners...
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Welcome to this latest installment in Social Entrepreneurship 101. If you missed the other lessons, check out the audio versions here. Today, let’s chat about your partners who’ll help you build your venture. The fundamental truth of social entrepreneurship is this: we’re all in it together. Social entrepreneurs are the most generous, caring, and h…
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