How Your Creator Business Can Change the World | 047

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Oct 3, 2024

Join Brett Hagler, CEO of New Story, a nonprofit tackling the global housing crisis through innovative models. He emphasizes the importance of aligning business with social impact while discussing storytelling's power in connecting creators to meaningful causes. Brett shares insights on transforming philanthropy into sustainable business practices, revolutionizing housing ownership through unique payment structures, and balancing philanthropy with investment for impactful solutions. His inspiring vision showcases how creators can drive real change in their communities.

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ADVICE

Aligning Business with a Cause

Align your business with a cause you genuinely care about to make work more meaningful.
Start small, experiment, and don't aim for perfection from the outset.

ANECDOTE

Joel Runyon's 777 Project

Joel Runyon's 777 Project combined endurance running with fundraising for schools.
He ran seven ultramarathons on seven continents to build seven schools with Pencils of Promise.

ADVICE

Broadening Children's Perspectives

Expose children to diverse socioeconomic realities beyond their privileged bubbles.
This fosters grounded perspectives and appreciation for their advantages.

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Join me for an inspiring conversation with Brett Hagler, the visionary CEO of New Story, a nonprofit addressing the global housing crisis.

In this episode, we dive into what it means to be a creator driven by the desire to make a lasting impact on the world.

Brett shares the fulfillment of aligning business with social causes, the challenges of turning charitable efforts into sustainable business models, and New Story's groundbreaking approach to housing solutions.

If you're passionate about social impact, business innovation, and making a difference, this episode is a must-listen.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Starting Small and Dreaming Big
02:32 Aligning Business with Social Impact
06:57 The Power of Storytelling
10:07 Successful Creators Raising Children
12:21 Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone for Growth
14:34 Building Communities, Not Just Homes
17:40 Thinking About Innovation
21:36 Insights from the Y Combinator Experience
27:00 Long-Term Vision For Creators
29:53 Evolving the Business Model
37:22 Navigating Market-Based Solutions
40:30 The Mindset Creators and Founders Need
42:12 Addressing Barriers to Housing
45:21 Innovative Approaches to Land Ownership
54:00 De-Risking Development Projects
57:42 Raising Investment and Philanthropy
58:49 Sustainable Growth and Future Vision
01:04:34 Understanding Market-Based Solutions for Social Entrepreneurs
01:08:57 Closing Thoughts

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Featured in this episode:
New Story - https://newstoryhomes.org/
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) - https://kit.com/
Charity Water - https://www.charitywater.org/
Earth Mission - https://www.earth-mission.org/
Tom's Shoes - https://www.toms.com/
Village Impact - https://www.villageimpact.com/
Joel Runyon - https://joelrunyon.com/
Impossible - https://impossiblehq.com/
Pencils of Promise - https://pencilsofpromise.org/
Y Combinator - https://www.ycombinator.com/
Kiva - https://www.kiva.org/
Icon - https://www.iconbuild.com/

Highlights:
06:57 - Insights from Joel Runyon
10:20 - Teaching Children About Wealth Disparities
28:05 - Transforming Your Creator Mindset
52:31 - Standardizing Non-Standard Situations
01:06:00 - Market-Based Solutions for Innovation in Nonprofit Work