Avant-Garde Entrepreneur

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 WaitlistLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram

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:WebsiteLinkedInOnline 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 WaitlistLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram

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:LinkedInGood MarketResources:Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy WaitlistLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram

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 LocatingGet a copy of his book, Survival First: The Rebel Entrepreneur's Guide to Risk, Riches, and ImmortalityResources:Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy WaitlistLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram

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  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn  YouTube Telzio Resources:Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy WaitlistLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram

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 WaitlistAGE Episode 48: Top Tips for A Sustainable Start to 2024Let's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram

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:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramMindful AgencyResources:Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy WaitlistBook: Paulo Coelho - The AlchemistBook: Ed Mylett - The Power of One MoreLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram

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 WaitlistAGE Episode 20: What Getting This Off the Ground Looked LikeAGE Episode 24: Crush the Barriers to Business SuccessLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram