The Dollar And Difference Show

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://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 social impact businesses. Tune into this podcast to hear about how the social entrepreneurship greats dug deep and wove their 'why' through their brands. >>Thanks to livethegive.org/ for sponsoring today's episode. Check out their great line of socially conscious clothes today: www.livethegive.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 gap in Kansas City for lodging that is affordable, comfortable, and attractive to millennials and young professionals. To date, they've booked 800+ bed nights and built 3 homes for families in Jamaica.  This podcast is the tell all tale of the journey... the good, the bad, the ugly, the shitty and the downright scary :) Show Sponsor + Coupon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 super fun podcast because we're sure that you're grappling with some of the same challenges we address on here! Oh, and Josh makes you a special offer on the podcast. He starts breaking into that at the 38.5 minute mark, so feel free to skip there if you want to check that out fast! It's a time sensitive special offer for our Impact Business Bootcamp, you can also check it out here: http://socialchangenation.com/founderspackage/ Lastly, Josh mentioned one other resource called TweetDeck. It's a free resource to help you --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 episode. Also, Josh mentioned an article from Virgin (that's Richard Branson's biz!) with a lot of statistics that prove social entrepreneurship is a massive opportunity for businesses that do it right. Here's the link to that article: https://www.virgin.com/virgin-unite/why-impactful-businesses-generate-more-profit Hap --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 enough to change this world are the ones THAT DO. So, join your fellow weirdo Josh of Social Change Nation as he talks about getting weird to help us transform business FOR GOOD. Josh also mentions two important things on this podcast... First, here's that quote he read from Dean Alfange about being 'uncommon' Last, here's a link to that virtual school for new social entrepreneurs like you< --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 because our movement depends on all of us getting out and speaking truth about making a dollar AND a difference. Here's what you'll get if you listen in: 1.) The definition of social entrepreneurship 2.) What social entrepreneurship IS NOT 3.) The multiple forms of social entrepreneurship 4.) How you can take a stand and help us transform business FOR GOOD   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 a vital way to make a dollar AND a difference. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 funding your venture -The different types of social entrepreneurship -How to start lean -and much more... Lastly, if you haven't already, be sure to snag our free e-guide: '10 Keys for Launching a Successful Social Entrepreneur's Business' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 companies and veteran entrepreneurs are seeking to reposition their brands for social good.  In other words, traditional entrepreneurs are wanting to become social entrepreneurs because they understand that it's the best way to do business! Check out this podcast for evidence that shows how social entrepreneurs are leading a pivotal shift in business, why social entrepreneurs are more profitable than their traditional counterparts, and 7 tactics you can implement right away to reposition your brand for social good. Also... Jared and I make a super s --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 world. Enter the social entrepreneur. Millennials are also called the most entrepreneurial generation ever. After watching our parents get booted out of work during the recession, we millennials are highly skeptical of corporate America. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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, Facebook, or whatever you use to get social (we've put some easy sharing buttons right here in the post!). Keep it real Change Nation, -Josh --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 entrepreneurship. CEO and Co-founder of EdenWorks, Jason Green, was able to use his background knowledge of bioengineering and physical sciences to create a sustainable, healthy way for growing food in urban cities. Just like his mantra says, “Everything that we know is broken, suboptimal, and so we must start --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 to those with vision impairments! Founder of Panda Sunglasses, Vincent Ko, speaks about the start of his social venture and how it is impacting the sight of the world! Panda Sunglasses creates unique, hand-crafted sunglasses that then provide medical eye exams and prescription glasses to the vision impaired through the buy-one give- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

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 also is one the individuals who has helped shape and inspire me to become more involved in the ‘social good’ space. Get ready to meet... Jared Angaza! This guys has devoted countless hours to serving others and finding innovative ways to adapt as changes occur in social good and social business! From a young age, Jared has loved tel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support