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The Dollar AND Difference ShowS4 | E8: I've got tons of traffic to my website but few purchases - Help!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 to do to get yourself growing. --- 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. ...2019-01-1424 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS4 | E9: How do I build an impact business when my health isn't cooperating?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 right the ship! --- Thanks as always to our show sponsor, Kajabi! Kajabi is THE all-in-one platform to build your website and get a community of customers who love you and love doing business with you. Get...2019-01-1123 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS4 | E7: What's the best way to price my offering?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.newkajabi.com/r/BLFzK5bA/t/imxuaja8 Want to see the podcast LIVE and maybe even be a guest? Join our Facebook group here to catch us LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialchangenation/ --- Support this podcast...2018-12-1824 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS4 | E6: Is FAILURE nature's way of clearing your head?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 platform to help you build a community of customers that love you and love doing business with you. Get a 28 day free trial right here: https://app.newkajabi.com/r/BLFzK5bA/t/imxuaja8 Want to...2018-12-0411 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS4 | E5: How do you build a business when you don't think you have enough capital?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 way. ---- 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 a 28 day...2018-11-2723 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS4 | E4: Measure What Matters. Ditch What Doesn't. Double Down on What Does.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 #growthhackinghangouts We 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 customers are coming to you. --- 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 a 28 day free...2018-11-2023 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS4 | E3: Are you struggling to grow a Community of Customers?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 his business. --- 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 a 28 day free...2018-11-1320 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS4 | E2: The power of PATIENCEAre 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=377563 And as for the free Masterclass Josh mentions on this episode... here's where to sign up: https://www.impactbusinessbase.com/p/change100g --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2018-10-2319 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS4 | E1: Are you stuck in the SCRAMBLE?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... SHOW NOTES: Are you looking for a styling pair of glasses to help you see in style? And how'd you feel if your glasses also made social impact? Well if that's you, then you'll love...2018-10-1220 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E14: Does our ‘Social Impact’ really matter?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 hear Josh’s thoughts and to share yours... Here’s the Facebook post where you can leave your comments: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialchangenation/permalink/1488227644654355/ Today's show is brought to you by www.impactbusinessbase.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcast...2018-10-0508 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E13: Didn’t hit your goal? Keep moving anyway.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 2018-09-2511 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E12: Don't be Afraid to Sell Your Social ImpactIt'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 impact you're making. So, Josh made this podcast to help you make this easy as pie. P.S. Huge thanks to w...2018-08-0917 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E10: Don't ask customers what they want. Ask them what they DON'T WANT."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 2018-07-1016 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E9: WHY do you do what you do? (Pt. 1)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 there. P.S. Josh hosts this weekly podcast LIVE in a private Facebook group for social impact entrepreneurs. You can join for free right here: https://www.fa...2018-06-0813 min

The Dollar AND Difference Showa quick note just for you podcast listeners (time sensitive)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 2018-04-1320 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E8: Legalize for Social Impact BusinessJoin 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 of this mini-series, Live the Give. They have an amazing range of socially conscious clothes. Have a look and show them some love right here: www.livethegive.org --- Support t...2018-04-1024 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E7: BONUS - Live Q&A with YOU!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 questions: Alyssa wants to know about the process of becoming 'B-Corp Certified' (that's like the 'certified organic seal' of social impact business)? Kevon asks about the best ways to...2018-03-2043 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E6: Lean Startup for Social GoodJump 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 clothing company that was socially conscious by nature AND gave back to children's education around the world. Livethegive.org does this beautifully by offering a stylish range of clothes that ALL come from WRAP certified providers (ba...2018-03-0725 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E5: Why you don't need as much time & money as you thinkToo 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're missing something. Josh talks you through these tactics and gives you some real life examples of social impact businesses who have successfully used them to beat the time/money curse.2018-01-0823 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E4: Answering YOUR questions...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 away bags of food. Josh helps Robin figure out how to get more exposure. He then helps Patricc and Fiona to help their brand stand out above the rest. Robin's venture is here: www.a...2017-12-1346 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E3: How Social Entrepreneurship is Transforming Business FOR GOOD 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 2017-12-0620 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E2: Why Social Entrepreneurs Start With WhyThe 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 ou...2017-12-0527 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS3 | E1: What is Social Entrepreneurship and Why Does it Matter?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 2017-11-1724 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS2 | E9: A look under the hood of a real social venture 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 book...2017-09-2729 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS2 | E8: LIVE - Your questions answered!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 t...2017-09-0847 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS2 | E7: How to balance making a dollar with making a difference 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...2017-08-2019 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS2 | E6: How to get 'weird' in impact businessImpact 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.2017-06-2318 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS2 | E5: What is Social Entrepreneurship?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 e...2017-06-1433 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS2 | E4: Interview with the President of Kiva USCheck 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 2017-05-0437 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS2 | E3: What could a dose of desperation do for your business?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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2017-04-1126 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS2 | E2: Don't be Vanilla.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 2017-03-1616 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowS2 | E1: The Building Blocks of Social EntrepreneurshipWelcome 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...2017-01-2836 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowHow to Reposition Your Brand for Social GoodI'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! C...2016-08-0136 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowHow to Become a Social Entrepreneur Without Leaving Your Day JobThis 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://podcasters.s...2016-07-1530 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowWhy Social Entrepreneurs are FOR PROFIT.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 2016-07-0429 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowWhat I learned in my first year of social entrepreneurship... 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: ht...2016-06-2228 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowWhat is Social Entrepreneurship?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 2016-06-1619 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowRooftop Urban Agriculture, EdenWorksHey 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 i...2015-10-2849 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowThe Gift of Vision, Panda Sunglasses 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 medi...2015-10-2134 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowPioneer for Change- Jared Angaza 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 an...2015-10-1444 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowMission Belt - The Perfect Fit, Every Time.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! Co-founder Zach Holzapfel and his team realized that by implementing a social mission into their business, they could not only impact consumers of the product, but also others in the world who need resources for a bett...2015-10-0734 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Entre 101: venture capitalLast 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 set of rules than the crowdfunding game. If you’ve never heard of venture capital before, it’s essentially where someone (or some business) has a lot of free cash to invest. They then give you that cash...2015-10-0205 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Entre 101: crowdfunding for social entrepreneursWelcome 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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-09-2507 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Entre 101: getting started on funding...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 cause based entrepreneurs face is how to raise the cash needed to launch their businesses. In the early days, you’ll be refining your story, developing your process, and linking up with your customers. So, it’s highly likely th...2015-09-1807 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowChanging the World one Headphone at a Time 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! The passion she brings to the table fuels her business for social good, LSTN Headphones! Bridget Hilton, got her inspiration for LSTN Headphones after watching a viral YouTube video of a woman hearing her own vo...2015-09-1642 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Entre 101: how to profit...“your profitability = your ability to profit others.” – Social Change NationWelcome 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 versions. Today, let's talk about profit...The only way to turn a profit in cause-based business is to profit others far more than you profit yourself. That doesn’t mean you’ll take a vow of poverty, in fact you can do quite well in this bu...2015-09-1105 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowMake an 'Ideal Impact' with Olivier Kamanda 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 2015-09-0856 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Entre 101: how to build a team of change agents..."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 than any one person. In today's installment of social entrepreneurship, let's talk about how you build a team that is dedicated to your mission. If you don't think you're at the point of building a team, thin...2015-09-0404 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Entre 101: the nuts and bolts of social entrepreneurship...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 things like legal structure, funding, product creation, etc that make this whole world tick. Ready to rock? Good. Let's do this: You’re entering the world of cause-based business at a very exciting time. Millenials are using thei...2015-08-2803 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Entre 101: this is how you find profitable partners...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 helpful people on the planet. But we’re also business minded. So, as you create your movement, come up with ways to create synergies that result in a win for all parties involved. 2015-08-2104 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Entre 101: what will you offer for social good?Welcome back to our series on social entrepreneurship! I’m working to get you the basic foundation you’d need to get rolling as a social entrepreneur. Oh, and btw, if you didn’t catch the first parts of the series, I’ll be posting it all on the podblog. Click here if you missed out. Today will be a longer one, but we’re going to be covering a really important topic: how to create a product or service that will be your business and drive your social good efforts. Let’s start things off with a quote from a so...2015-08-1408 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Entre 101: The people you'll serveWhat’s krackin’? I hope you’ve been having a swell day, and are ready to rock your Friday with some words of wisdom about social change. Before we break into today's lesson on social entrepreneurship, I wanted to apologize that I haven't put out a 'best of' episode of the podcast here in a bit. That's my bad, and I'll work to get it rolling again soon. The reason is exciting - our new podcast has been a blast and taking up good chunks of our time, but still, no reason we can't get some best of episodes in your e...2015-08-1004 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial entrepreneurs start with whyI mentioned that you can get a $1k grant to start your social venture in this podcast - click here for more info. “We’ve got trouble?” 2015-07-3108 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowWhat's your 'why'?“We’ve got trouble?” It was the 5th time in about as many days that I’d heard this question from Arion. Despite the fact that it typically followed one of his many classroom disturbances, it always made me smile inwardly. The little dude was a troublemaker to be sure, but he was also one of my favorite --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-07-3107 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Entrepreneurship 101 In a hurry and just wanna listen to this post? Click here to subscribe to our podblog on Itunes. What’s happenin’? I really can’t tell you how excited I am for the things we have on the horizon here at Change Nation. From the reformatted 2015-07-2405 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowUrban Innovation with Tumml Hey Change Nation! This is the fourth week in July of our series featuring the 'Best of SCN'! Focused on taking you back to some of our early days in podcasting, I believe this interview will be interesting to many. This week we discuss an area of social entrepreneurship that Social Change Nation is very passionate about: Urban Innovation. Clara Brenner, the founder and director of the Tumml has been able to change urban cities and for good with her non-profit urban venture accelerator Tumml! Their mission is to empower entrepreneurs to solve urban problems. With a h...2015-07-2130 min

TREPX Podcast | For enTREPreneurs by enTREPreneurs, TREPX Podcast provides actionable advice, tips, and steps for freelancers, startups, and early-stage companies to grow into a business bigger than themselves.TREPX Podcast| 23: Profiting with a Purpose with Josh SchukmanJosh Schukman is on a mission. The founder of Socialchangenation.com is determined to help entrepreneurs who are passionate about social causes have a great path to success. In this interview, Josh shares how he defines a social entrepreneur and why every business should have a greater story to tell and a big WHY in everything they do. If you are a business owner that sometimes get lost in the day to day and forgets the why behind what you do, you’ll definitely enjoy this interview. 2015-07-2000 min

The Dollar AND Difference Showbig business beware of us... In a hurry and just wanna listen to this post? Click here to subscribe to our podblog on Itunes! Hey & happy Friday! 2015-07-1703 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowFoods That Provide Pure Joy Hey Change Nation! This is the third week of our series featuring the "Best of SCN"! Focused on taking you back to some of our early days in podcasting, this week we are bringing back my interview with Pure Joy Fo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-07-1457 min

The Dollar AND Difference Showlife, love, and the pursuit of social changeAn audio version of the blog post for the week. Josh goes one on one to chat about the latest in his life and journey toward becoming an agent for social change. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-07-1008 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowBella Minds, Empowering Women H 2015-07-0739 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowLife Equals > Vitamins That Give Hey Change Nation! This podcast is the first in our "Best of SCN" series, taking you back to some of our early days in podcasting and sharing the stories of some amazing social entrepreneurs. This week we are bringing back one of my first live interviews with none other than Kyle FitzGerald of Life Equals– an amazing cause based company right here in my hometown of Kansas City! Life Equals offers multivitamins both direct to consumer, and via channels such as Whole Foods. In turn, each purchase of multivitamins here in the U.S. leads to --- Suppo...2015-06-3045 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowMisfits for Good, CTC International (Part 2) Hey Change Nation! I hope you enjoyed part 1 with Zane Wilemon of 2015-06-2309 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show"I Am, Because We Are" , Zane Wilemon (Part 1) This week’s podcast is very exciting for all entrepreneurs and startups, because at some point or another all of you have had this moment. The ways in which change agents develop the means for their causes are extremely unique, and speaking with us today is someone who found himself through venturing out to try new things, not only for personal gain, but for the ability to bring together communities and make a difference. Zane Wilemon, Founder and --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-06-1943 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowWhy Your Business Should Become a Certified B Corporation (Part 2) This interview with Sydney Smith of B Corporation has been a truly inspiring conversation, and I hope it has been able to spark a sense of urgency in the lives of Change Agents out there! In Part 2 this week I go through some questions with Sydney to get a feel for what we can be doing now to change the world and impact others positively. I also wanted to land on two important topics discussed throughout our conversation covering ‘Taking A Stand’ and also 'Cause-Based Funding' / 'Socially-Minded Investing'. Many of you listening are encountering some of the same...2015-06-1625 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowInside The 'B Corporation' Movement, Sydney Smith (Part 1) I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to share with you this week’s social good podcast, as the topic is one that --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-06-1229 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowAnswering the Nag, Catchafire (Part 3-BONUS!) This week's interview is unique because there is a BONUS Podcast with key take-away’s from my conversation with Haley Samuelson of Catchafire! There are two main areas I wanted to hit on from our conversation. The areas to focus on are intrapreneurship and 'answering-the-nag'. Both of these topics have surface more and more throughout the journey of my social venture and the stories of entrepreneurs I’ve been privileged to connect with and interview. The messages within each of these are too important to keep to myself, I hope you find the meanings helpful in your own social g...2015-06-0912 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowThe Road to Intrapreneurship, Catchafire (Part 2) We are back with part 2 of this week’s interview with Hayley Samuelson of Catchafire! In this segment we dig into the purpose of serving on or with a social good mission. A large part of this is made up of ‘intrapreneurs’. Don’t know what an 'Intrapreneur' is? Well you’re about to find out! Not only is the traditional entrepreneur a huge factor in the social-good sector of business, but their team and the human resources who promote the social mission everyday are also just as important! In this section we also explore more of what it me...2015-06-0917 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowVolunteering with Purpose, Hayley Samuelson (Part 1) Is finding capable and motivated volunteers for your business a challenging process? Are you a non-profit or a start-up organization needing direction in certain areas of weakness? Well the good news is that there are many volunteers out there who have the skill sets you need to propel your business forward. But, the even better news is that there is a social venture who is dedicated to helping you find and match up with unique and knowl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-06-0828 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowIt's About YOU. CollegePlus (Part 2) We’re back for Part 2 of our interview with Jonathan Brush of CollegePlus! As if the first interview session wasn’t inspiring enough, Jonathan brings more insight and expertise to the topic of Higher Education. The revolutionary changes that have been happening in the education system are not all bad, and CollegePlus is a great positive example of a premium and affordable educational service to thousands of students! In this segment Jonathan walks us through a simulation of the first-step needed to start changing the course of your career or life today through a mock phone call with m...2015-06-0228 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowHigher Education with Passion, Jonathan Brush (Part 1) Are you set-up for an “A+ Life”? Well let’s face it, you don’t have to be the perfect student to succeed and accomplish your dreams. However, in order to reach your goals you must first have some established. This week we are covering the important topics of higher education through debt management and career fulfillment with none other than Jonathan Brush of College Plus! Jonathan found importance in purposeful and customized education at a young age. He has more recently discovered the great need for debt management and affordable education for students during his 11 year term as Dir...2015-05-2933 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show"Get + Give + Employ." Mitscoots Socks This week we’ve dedicated one podcast to discovering the story and background of a social enterprise company that changes lives through socks. These aren’t just any socks, the sustainable and unique design stands out from the rest. Mitsc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-05-2531 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowBecome a "Hammocker", Yellow Leaf Hammocks (Part 2) Have you taken time to relax lately? Learn how to become a “Hammocker” with us as we talk this week with Joe Demin of Yellow Leaf Hammocks! The challenge has been posed as, “Do Good. Relax. ” and by purchasing one of their hammocks, you can do both! In part 2 of our interview with Joe he unveils some of his journey regarding the “B Corporati --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-05-1822 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show"Do Good. Relax." Joe Demin (Part 1) “Do Good. Relax.” Wait, did you just say I can do good for others by relaxing? The answer is, YES! This week we chat with an inspiring entrepreneur who traveled solo for 600 miles in a cab to bring life to what is now ‘< --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-05-1531 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowMake Your Brand Roar, WhyWhisper Co. (Part 2) It's time for Part 2 of our interview with the social media, marketing, and brand strategist professional, Alexandra Ostrow! Alexandra created 2015-05-1122 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowWhyWhisper your Brand? Alexandra Ostrow (Part 1) Are you looking for a way to create, curate, and effectively promote content or your business mission? Then this is the Podcast for --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-05-1131 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show'beyondBeanie' Stirs Europe's Social Entrepreneurship Movement (Part 2) Hey Change Nation! It's time for Part 2 of our interview with Tito Alvarez, the founder of ‘beyond Beanie’! In this half of the podcast we discuss the importance of the social entrepreneurship mov --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-05-0524 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowBeanies that Go Beyond Fashion, Tito Alvarez (Part 1) This week we speak with our first Social Good Entrepreneur from Switzerland! Tito Alvarez of ‘beyond Beanie’ has an inspiring story of how he makes a ‘Dollar AND a Difference’ for people around the world. It all started with the realization that change was needed, steady implementation of critical building blocks, and then creating a business with a mission that helps others through authentic, fashionable products! Tito first started ‘beyond Beanie’ after visiting Bolivia and seeing the need for economic support and growth for artisan women selling their products on street corners. The purchases you make through ‘beyond Beanie’...2015-05-0432 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSuccess Starts with One, Rosa's Fresh Pizza (Part 2) Hey Change Nation! It's time for Part 2 of our interview with Mason Wartman, founder of Rosa’s Fresh Pizza. In this part of the interview, Mason shares his top three areas to focus on for success in business or a social venture. Mason also provides insights to questions such as, what do you focus on from the start? How can you define who you are as an entrepreneur? Lastly, we discuss the importance of remaining open to the opportunities that will arise along the way. Listen below to find out how Mason has used these areas of foc...2015-04-2831 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowMason W, Accidental Social Entrepreneur & Anti-Homeless Warrior (Part 1) This week’s podcast takes a twist on traditional cause-based businesses. Social Change Nation was privileged to interview Mason Wartman, the founder of Rosa’s Fresh Pizza --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-04-2745 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowDan Friedman of Thinkful provides Real World Experience to Students (Part 2) Hey Change Nation we are back with part 2 of our interview with Dan Friedman of Thinkful! In this half of our talk with Dan we discuss some of the key motivators to spark a change in his life and his decision to join the Thiel Fellowship as a college student under 20 years old. Though the University experience was great, Dan and friends still had an itch to do something more for the world despite their academic endeavors. Dan realized he was studying the broader world but not being a part of it and wanted to do something t...2015-04-2135 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowRevolutionizing Higher Education with Dan Friedman of Thinkful (Part 1)A Forbes 30 under 30 Entrepreneur who is transforming Higher Education through Thinkful, a social venture he founded in 2012 as part of the Thiel Fellowship. This fellowship encourages bright college students to take time off from school and start disruptive ventures. Today Thinkful is reaching tens of thousands of students and teaching them skills in technology, programming, data science, and design all through their unique one-on-one teaching system! Thinkful targets students who are looking to start a new career, want to grow in their current career, and who are interested in starting their own companies. L...2015-04-2026 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowMichael Limatta (Part 2) Join us for Part 2 of the interview with Michael Limatta on bridging the digital divide, Google Fiber, and creating tech opportunities! Check out the Connecting for Good website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-04-1630 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowConnecting for Good with Michael Limatta (Part 1) Did you know that there are many in the United States without internet connectivity? Michael has been a longtime Change Agent in Kansas City and his passion is for bridging this digital divide. Join us today as he talks about Google Fiber and connecting the un-connected in Kansas City. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-04-1438 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show035: (Part 2) Kiran and Ryan Drive Clean Energy by Providing Utilities We are back for part 2 of our interview with Kiran Bhatraju and Ryan Nesbitt of Arcadia Power. In this section we are able to dive deep into the unique --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-04-0826 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show036: (Part 1) Kiran Bhatraju and Ryan Nesbitt of Arcadia Power This week we talk with two change agents and disruptors in the energy industry. Kiran Bhatraju and Ryan Nesbitt are the founders of Arcadia Power. 2015-04-0625 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show035: (Part 2) Zoe Schumm Creates Social Change with Ethical Fashion We are back talking sustainable and ethical fashion with Zoe Schumm of 4 all Humanity. Zoe talks about the process of working with third world countries and touches on how she chooses areas to partner. We then move into the rapid fire section where Zoe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-04-0127 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show035: (Part 1) Zoe Schumm of 4 All Humanity FAIR TRADE FASHION. What does that mean to you? 2015-03-3027 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowBONUS PODCAST: Tools for Social Entrepreneurs Hey Change Nation! Josh is flying solo today on this BONUS podcast. This is our way of saying thanks to all of you in Change Nation and to send a special welcome to all our new listeners! SHOW NOTES: 1.) Shoot Josh an email at josh@socialchangenation.com, say hey, and let us know how we can best help you! We'll answer every email :) 2.) If you'd be so kind, we'd love a rating on the podcast! You can do that here (you'll have to click 'view in Itunes'). 3.) Open up the Soci...2015-03-2617 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show034; (Part 2) Phil Ozorkiewics Creates a Vision for Social Change with OJOS Eyewear Part 2 of our interview of Phil Ozorkiewicz of OJOS Eyewear involves some specific questions that dive deep into his journey to social entrepreneurship and how he founded 2015-03-2534 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show034: (Part 1) Phil Ozorkiewicz of OJOS Eyewear This week we talk with Phil Ozorkiewicz, founder of OJOS Eyewear, about sustainable fashion and social entrepreneurship. 2015-03-2330 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show033: (Part 2) Tyler Merrick Uses Consumer Products Skill to Drive Social Change We are back with Part 2 of our interview with Tyler Merrick of Project 7. Tyler answers some of our rapid fire questions and gives great advice and insight that is definitely worth the listen! 2015-03-1831 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show033: Tyler Merrick of Project 7 This is a MUST LISTEN PODCAST for any social entrepreneur in the consumer product space. We get to chat with a social entrepreneurship leader; Tyler Merrick. Tyler is a leader in the social entrepreneur movement and found --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2015-03-161h 00

The Dollar AND Difference Show027: (Part 2) Amy McLaren Leverages Traditional Business to Start Her Own Charity Josh recaps the conversation with Amy McLaren and highlights several key takeaways: 2015-02-0526 min

The Dollar AND Difference Show009: An Open Letter to Dr. Dre Join us this week as Josh shares an 'open letter' to Dr. Dre this week's recap podcast. The letter is used as a way to hopefully get Dr. Dre thinking - but mainly for us as a community to think about how our businesses can use their power and influence to transform systems for the better. Take this interview with Bridget of LSTN headphones - she has a company similiar to Beats by Dr. Dre - only it has the incredible social mission of also helping the world to hear. The photo above is of Bridget in Uga...2014-10-1734 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSocial Change Through Fashion Join us for this week's recap podcast as Josh chats about what social entrepreneurship really means, the lessons from our latest interviews on sustainable fashion, and other cause minded musings... Key Takeaways -Entrepreneur Magazine will be profiling a bunch of great social entrepreneurs here - I'd highly reccomend checking it out. -We need ensembles, not soloists for social change. Check here WEBSITES OF SOCIAL BUSINESSES FROM THE WEEK: 2014-10-1042 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowSTART HERE: The Launch of Voices of Social Change! Josh - the founder of Social Change Nation talks about his personal philosophy, the promises of Social Change Nation, and the format of the Voices of Social Change podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2014-09-2936 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowEpisode 015: How the One-for-One Model Launches MovementsIn this episode, Josh reviews this week's focus on one-for-one business models in Social Entrepreneurship, talks about the power of story, the buying power and clout of millennials, and closes with some updates on some exciting tech changes to the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2014-08-1533 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowA Reorientation of SCN, and My Promise to YouJosh signs on solo to chat through some changes around this podcast that will make it more valuable, and makes promises to change nation. He also talks about what he's doing to resolve some recent tech issues that have shown up in podcast quality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2014-07-1818 min

The Dollar AND Difference ShowEpisode 001: The Launch of Social Biz ShowcaseJosh (host of Social Biz Showcase) shares his story, the mission of socialchangenation.com, and what's to come as part of the Social Biz Showcase podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dollaranddifference/support 2014-06-1838 min