Avant-Garde Entrepreneur

Trisha Bailey, PhD

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I’m Trisha Bailey, a mission-minded serial entrepreneur and traveler.

Is your business your mission and your mission your business? If yes, you’ve found your tribe! Join me for a special blend of strategy, science, and spirituality for taking avant-garde, inspired action in your business so that you feel encouraged, equipped, empowered, and... unstoppable.

Created especially for changemakers, social entrepreneurs, business as mission (BAM, BAMers, B4T, B4Ters), change-makers, social business, socially responsible business, impact business, faith-driven business, Catalyst 2030 members, and sustainable development goals (SDGs) proponents.

Co-author of the forthcoming book Mindset Matters with Jack Canfield, best-selling author of The Success Principles and the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

Guests include Kathleen Seeley, Ginni Saraswati, Jeff Shafer, Don Simmons, Aisha Bello, Joseph Porter, Matt Barnett, Doug Smith, Bipana Dhakal, and so many more!

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Top 10 Avant-Garde Entrepreneur Episodes

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Meet Joseph Peer: A Social Entrepreneur's Journey into Health & Fitness - Part 2

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08/08/23 • 23 min

Regardless of how passionate we are about our social enterprise, a passion project can become a job if we don't have boundaries in place and learn to balance the business side of it.

In today's episode, we go through the second and last part of my conversation with the social entrepreneur, husband, father, and Owner of Crescent Tactical Fitness in Tennessee, Joseph Peer.

Tune in and listen to the thirty-eighth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. In this second part of the conversation, we talk about the importance of expert guidance in business; Joseph highlights how having systems in place, excellent relationships in the community, and the finances updated, plus divine timing, helped him sell his business within only a couple of weeks.

Additionally, Joseph shares his thoughts on avoiding passion projects becoming jobs, the negatives of entrepreneurship and how to alleviate their effects, and more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Joseph talks about his thoughts on selling his business before and after selling it (2:40)
About the travel to Egypt right before the world turned into a different place (6:40)
Avoiding others' mistakes is the faster way to grow your social enterprise (11:00)
How to prevent a passion from turning into a job (13:50)
How to find the opportunities God already created for us (15:20)

Connect with Joseph:

Crescent Tactical Fitness website
Joseph's LinkedIn
Joseph's Instagram

Resources:

Let's Connect!

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Educating Future Difference Makers for A Greater Social Impact with Dr. Jim King - Part 2

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09/05/23 • 41 min

"The first thing most people in any of these enterprises should be concerned about is: If I can't run a sustainable enterprise, the doing good goes away."

In today's episode, we go through the second part of my conversation with the Director of the M.Sc. in Information Systems Program at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and the Founder of Change University, Dr. Jim King.

Tune in and listen to the fortieth episode of the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur podcast; you'll hear Dr. King's advice on how to start an impact enterprise on the right foot and for the right reasons, and everything you need to know to make sure your social enterprise fulfills its goals. We also talk about Dr. King's sklll in building people and helping students understand why they are built the way they are.

Additionally, we discuss the dangers of lack of discernment, the importance for social entrepreneurs to understand their why, what separates purpose-driven people from mere dreamers, and more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

What do impact entrepreneurs need to start a social enterprise (4:10)
Dr. King talks about the patterns successful social enterprises follow (9:10)
Your gifts and passion come together (15:20)
Things every social entrepreneur should avoid (21:00)
Dr. King shares tips and advice for kids in their 20s and late teen years (25:40)
The importance of understanding why you were built this way (29:00)
Dr. King talks about his most immense joy as a facilitator (32:10)

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Jim King:

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Meet Joseph Peer: A Social Entrepreneur's Journey into Health & Fitness - Part 1

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07/25/23 • 34 min

Social entrepreneurship isn't butterflies and flowers all the time; sometimes, it can be a bit stressful. When the stress hormone runs loose, we can either numb its effects with alcohol, nicotine, and binge eating or help our body process it. What is the best option to do so? Exercising, meditation, and healthy eating and sleeping habits.

Today, as we start wrapping up the special avant-garde entrepreneurs series, we meet the inspiring Joseph Peer, a true citizen of the world, social entrepreneur, husband, father, and the Owner of Crescent Tactical Fitness in Tennessee, USA.

Tune in and listen to the thirty-seventh episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. In this first part of my conversation with Joseph, you'll hear about why minding your health & fitness is a crucial part of being a social entrepreneur and why moving your body is the best way of dealing with cortisol, the stress hormone. You'll also hear Joseph's fantastic story of how and why he decided to open a Crossfit gym in Jordan, his faith in God's timing and character, the benefits of meditation, and more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A bit about Joseph's background (5:50)
Joseph talks about his passion for fitness (8:10)
How exercise affects your body and your mind (14:50)
Joseph shares the beautiful story of how he started his Crossfit gym in Jordan (19:20)
You must trust God's timing (24:40)

Connect with Joseph:

Crescent Tactical Fitness website
Joseph's LinkedIn

Resources:

Let's Connect!

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Investment Readiness: Metrics and Values that Attract Impact Investors with Jeff Shafer

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10/17/23 • 56 min

Do your social impact business metrics reflect your passion for the change you want to create?

This week, on the second and last part of our series on Investment Readiness, we receive the Co-founder and CEO of CommonGood Capital, Jeff Shafer, to learn about investment readiness from the impact investor standpoint and the metrics, values, and opportunities impact investors feel called upon.

Despite being in the financial services industry for over three decades, Jeff made a radical shift less than ten years ago, when impact investing taught him it is possible to create a meaningful impact through the purposeful use of capital. He is also the Host of "A New Lens Podcast," a true library of interviews on impact investing.

Tune in and listen to the forty-third episode of the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur podcast. You'll learn more about Jeff's "awakening," the metrics you should be aware of in your social impact business, and what you can do if you "don't have everything figured out" in your impact business. Jeff also answers some questions from the Avant-Garde community, what are the most common mistakes social entrepreneurs make, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A bit about Jeff's background (5:30)
Jeff talks about his radical shift (9:00)
The role of a spouse in impact investing (16:20)
Buzzwords in impact investing. The difference between ISG and Impact (23:50)
How to make your company attractive to investors (27:40)
What's an impact investor expected ROI? (40:00)
The biggest mistake most social entrepreneurs make (45:10)

Resources:

Connect with Jeff:

LinkedIn
Listen to A New Lens Podcast
A New Lens with Morgan Simon, Author of "Real Impact"
A New Lens with Patrice Tsague - The Nehemiah Project
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) IRIS Metrics Tool

Let's Connect!

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Crafting Massively Human Cultures: An Interview with Kathleen Seeley

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11/14/23 • 43 min

What kind of leader are you? One who is always there for others to lean on, or the one who makes the leaning unnecessary?

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend and Executive Coach, Kathleen Seeley. Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of Massively Human LeadershipTM, a Globally Acclaimed Speaker, Facilitator, Author, and Corporate Consultant who, for over 25 years, has been developing talent, engagement, and leadership and crafting massively human cultures.

Like many of us, Kathleen started leading a team of one, and after more than 15 years of doing and controlling virtually everything, she opened up to the possibility of bringing people along, which taught her the power of letting go of control and trusting what new people can bring.

Tune in and listen to the forty-fifth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear Kathleen's thoughts on the difference between values, beliefs, and motivation, why beliefs can get in the way of communication, and why she constantly invests in her education and coaching. We also talk about the spark that initiated Massively Human Leadership, personal values and their evolution through time, leadership, values, authenticity, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Kathleen's education and what led her to create an international leadership and consulting business (6:50)
Why beliefs can get in the way of communication (11:20)
Is there any "bad" value? (19:30)
Can our values evolve as we evolve as leaders? (26:20)
Kathleen talks about team building and her unique (and not recommended) hiring process (31:30)

Connect with Kathleen:

Resources:

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Turning Everyday Actions Into Charitable Donations with Kirstyn Liang from Shop Donation

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11/28/23 • 43 min

How often do you shop online? Would you like to help dreams come true with every purchase?

Today, I'm joined by the extraordinary Kirstyn Liang. Kirstyn is a Social Entrepreneur, Linguist and Language Instructor, Franchise Owner of Shop Donation, and the Director of Shop Donation South Africa. Through affiliate marketing, Shop Donation redistributes commercial profit to non-profits, helping the regular consumer support the projects that are dear and near to their hearts simply by shopping more consciously.

If you have nothing extra to give to charity or your tight schedule blocks you from donating your time, you can still make a significant impact through everyday online shopping.

Tune in and listen to the forty-sixth of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You will learn everything about Shop Donation's brilliant system to turn online shopping into charitable donations and how to boost social impact businesses through affiliate marketing. Kirstyn also shares her thoughts on leadership in social entrepreneurship, the personal and professional characteristics necessary to turn social impact work into a success, the spark that moved her to join Shop Donation, and more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A bit about Kirstyn's background (3:00)
Kirstyn talks about the spark that made her jump into social entrepreneurship (8:10)
What is Shop Donation, and how it works (15:30)
What personal and professional traits make social impact businesses succeed (25:40)
What does it take to make a difference through Shop Donation (33:30)

Connect with Kirstyn and Shop Donation:

Kirstyn LinkedIn
Shop Donation South Africa LinkedIn
Shop Donation International LinkedIn
Shop Donation South Africa's website
Shop Donation Netherlands's website
Show Donation Switzerland's website
Shop Donation's Franchise Offer

Resources:

Let's Connect!

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Busting the Silent Killers: Fear and Fatigue

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05/14/24 • 47 min

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:

Let's Connect!

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Throwback To Episode #21 - Goal Setting

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12/12/23 • 28 min

When is the best time to set your goals for the year?

Today, in our last episode of 2023, I revisit the most downloaded episode in the podcast's history, which touches on the #1 topic discussed in almost every end-of-the-year conversation: setting goals for the following year. You'll hear about my approach to goal-setting, top tips to set your goals, and the things about goal-setting I wish I'd known sooner.

As a change-maker and social entrepreneur, the scope of your goals goes beyond what a single human can fix, so it is natural (and expected) to come up short or need several attempts before accomplishing them. Treat goal-setting as an art, allow yourself to suck at it in the beginning, fail guilt-free as many times as necessary, and keep trying until you get it right.

Tune in and listen to the forty-seventh episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about the three goal-setting scenarios I discovered through years of practicing them, my main focus when I set my goals, and how to develop a planning process. You'll learn practical goal-setting tips, lessons from changing and modifying plans, building a healthy relationship with the outcome, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Why you need an effective goal-setting process as a change-maker (7:40)
About the three goal-setting scenarios (9:20)
How I set my goals (11:00)
What planning means to me (12:40)
Tips and advice for a smooth goal-setting process (18:20)
What I wish I'd known sooner about goal-setting (21:00)

Resources:

Let's Connect!

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Secrets to Sustainable Social Enterprise

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02/20/24 • 35 min

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:

Let's Connect!

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Investment Readiness: How To Find the Right Investor with Don Simmons

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10/03/23 • 53 min

Is your social impact business ready for investors? Do you know where to find the right investor?

Today's episode is the first part of a two-part series on Investment Readiness, and we kick off this conversation with someone who has been putting his money where his heart guides him for almost 40 years, Don Simmons. Don is the Founder and CEO of the Steward Advisors Group, is the Author of the life-changing book "The Steward Investor," and is the kind of investor who prioritizes maximum societal transformation over RoR (rate of returns).

Getting access to financial capital depends not only on how organized your social impact business is, how good your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is, or even if you have a smooth data and accountability mechanism, you must also find the right investor. Still, to make this match made in heaven a reality, you must know where to look for.

Tune in and listen to the forty-second episode of the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur podcast. You will learn what exactly investors look for in social enterprises, what details make impact businesses irresistible to them, and what ponds you should fish on to get the right investor for your company. Don also shares his experiences as a lifelong investor, his favorite social impact businesses to work with, advice for the new generations of social entrepreneurs, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A bit about Don's background and experience as an impact business investor (3:20)
How to get your MVP on point (10:20)
There are two types of investors (16:50)
How to discover the perfect investors' network for you (27:40)
Don talks about the kind of social impact businesses he likes to work with (34:30)

Connect with Don: