The Business Activist Entrepreneur Podcast: Triple-Bottom-Line Your Business and Life

Listen Here and Now for our *official* definition of Business Activist Entrepreneur We share 3 stories that helped us come up with this term and 3 key characteristics of what it means to us. Quotable of the Week “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson We’re defining “Business Activist Entrepreneur.”  That’s who we’re trying to become and hope you’ll decide to be one as well.

Listen Here and Now for 5 Nuts & Bolts of the Science of Selling Five essentials to improve your sales no matter what stage of business you're in.  Includes how to never make a cold call ever again. Quotable of the Week “He who has a thing to sell and goes and whispers in a well, is not so apt to get the dollars as he who climbs a tree and hollers.”  -Author Unknown

Listen Here and Now for 5 Selling Mindset Shifts The heart and art of selling without being slimy in 5 mindset shifts.  Make these mindset shifts and make more money. Quotable of the Week: “If people like you, they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.” – Zig Ziglar

The nitty gritty of why we really sold our social enterprise coffee shop to a nonprofit. Quotable - “Switching from one career to another can be scary, but it also can be a thrilling experience. Look at it as an opportunity to really go after what you want to accomplish in life and make a difference in the world. The key is to take small, conscious steps and prepare yourself for a successful transition.” -Jack Canfield

We share the top 5 and the stories that helped us learn these lessons.  See which ones inspire and encourage you this New Year! Quotable of the Week “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” -Confucius

We break down the 8 pitfalls and practical tips to avoid them.  See which ones inspire and encourage you this New Year! Quotable of the Week: “It is this broken road with pitfalls and sharp turns and unexpected traverses that has brought me joy and adventure. ” - Alice Walker

We break down 8 ways to make your goal happen in 2018.  See which ones inspire and encourage you as we go into the New Year! Quotable of the Week “In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or back into safety.” -Abraham Maslow

We break down the goal-setting process we go through every year for you.  Plus, there’s a workbook to help you take action easily! Full show notes available at: http://businessactivistentrepreneur.com/011.

Of course there are a couple more options than pivot or 180.  We'll break down for you 2 checks to help you decide for your business.  Plus, there's a bonus tip! Quotable of the Week: “You can’t rush clarity.” -Marie Forleo We all do pivots and 180s in our lives throughout our lives and businesses.  The goal is to build on what you've done in the past.  Use your past to amplify your future.  You're on the right track.  There will be changes coming.  Get ready!

We share 5 ways to make a unique impact this holiday season beyond giving to charity.  Before that we share some thoughts on charity. Quotable of the Week: “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” -Helen Keller Full show notes at http://businessactivistentrepreneur.com/009.

We discuss going beyond Giving Tuesday and the transactional in your business relationships. We share 5 ways to build true friendships this holiday season. Full show notes at http://businessactivistentrepreneur.com/008. Quotable of the Week: “Idealistic as it may sound, altruism should be the driving force in business, not just competition and a desire for wealth.” -Dalai Lama

In this James Bond inspired episode, we discuss your mission and how it relates to customers, employees, and to improving quality and service. Full show notes at http://businessactivistentrepreneur.com/007. Quotable of the Week "There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed." - Ray Goforth

We share our #1 tool recommendation and step-by-step how to master using it to grow your revenue and your impact. We also throw in some tips on good times to bring it out of your “toolbox.” Full show notes at http://businessactivistentrepreneur.com/006.

Five reasons why Entrepreneurship is NOT dying among Millennials. Quotable of the Week “Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” -Pablo Picasso Full notes at http://businessactivistentrepreneur.com/005.

Quote of the Week: “With great power comes great responsibility.” – Spiderman’s Uncle Ben Full notes at http://businessactivistentrepreneur.com/004 Highlights: -How Facebook became a spy tool for Amanda during college. -How social media uses your data and why that’s both a good and bad thing. -Where we stand on social media: it boils down to how the users use their social media platforms.