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116 – How to be a Social Entrepreneur with Travis Gravette
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to sell artisan products? Travis Gravette is a social entrepreneur, meaning he uses his entrepreneurship to make a social impact.
He began in the non-profit sector but today he buys artisan products from Africa and sells them in the US with his company Red Earth.
In this episode, Travis shares what a social entrepreneur does and how he does it, how to begin a nonprofit, and how to move into creating a for-profit business.
THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:
- The local leaders making a difference in Africa.
- Why is it important to be charitable?
- How can I start a successful and meaningful non-profit?
- The importance of studying and learning before jumping in.
- How to merge a nonprofit and a budding for-profit business.
- Why did Travis choose to sell jewelry?
- How to be passionate about the company, not necessarily the product.
- And so much more!
BONUS MATERIAL:
- What is Travis’ advice for beginning a non-profit?.
- The importance of having a clear vision and conveying it.
- How to make sure you’re working within your limits.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material.
Product matters!
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Red Earth’s web site
- Red Earth on Twitter
- Red Earth on Facebook
- Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!
- Subscribe to the show on iTunes
- Subscribe to the show on Stitcher
- Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at [email protected]
The post 116 – How to be a Social Entrepreneur with Travis Gravette appeared first on Grant Baldwin.
145 episodes
116 – How to be a Social Entrepreneur with Travis Gravette
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
Manage episode 125013409 series 139280
Have you ever wondered what it takes to sell artisan products? Travis Gravette is a social entrepreneur, meaning he uses his entrepreneurship to make a social impact.
He began in the non-profit sector but today he buys artisan products from Africa and sells them in the US with his company Red Earth.
In this episode, Travis shares what a social entrepreneur does and how he does it, how to begin a nonprofit, and how to move into creating a for-profit business.
THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:
- The local leaders making a difference in Africa.
- Why is it important to be charitable?
- How can I start a successful and meaningful non-profit?
- The importance of studying and learning before jumping in.
- How to merge a nonprofit and a budding for-profit business.
- Why did Travis choose to sell jewelry?
- How to be passionate about the company, not necessarily the product.
- And so much more!
BONUS MATERIAL:
- What is Travis’ advice for beginning a non-profit?.
- The importance of having a clear vision and conveying it.
- How to make sure you’re working within your limits.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material.
Product matters!
Click To Tweet
EPISODE RESOURCES
- Red Earth’s web site
- Red Earth on Twitter
- Red Earth on Facebook
- Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!
- Subscribe to the show on iTunes
- Subscribe to the show on Stitcher
- Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at [email protected]
The post 116 – How to be a Social Entrepreneur with Travis Gravette appeared first on Grant Baldwin.
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