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Pre-Launch of Socialpreneur Leadership Course in Tucson, Arizona

If you have been reading my blog for awhile, I’m sure you know by now that I live in Tucson, Arizona, and I am a Financial Advisor, who is passionate about making a difference in the world through his work. After all that’s what this blog is all about.

For the last couple of weeks I’ve been looking for ways to turn my business into a social enterprise in order to practice what I’m preaching to everyone.

We’ll…I’m happy to annouce that I have a plan and I would like you to become a part of it.

Starting next month, I will be lauching the first Socialpreneur Leadership Course. The SLC will be the training ground of choice for aspiring Socialpreneurs. It will also be the most exciting game you’ve ever played.

SLC is in the business of creating leaders in Social Entrepreneurship. The people who complete this program will gain the skills to successful play and win “The game that makes a difference.”

The SLC will be comprised of successful business owners, directors of Non-profits and occassionally community members that have the goal turning their organization into a social enterprise or creating a Socialpreneurial project.

This program will initally be FREE and will give each participant the opportunity to build relationships and brainstorm with other brilliant highly conscious minds. Most importantly the SLC will serve as an incubator for bourgeoning social enterprises.

At the end of the program everyone will walk away with a social enterprise that is poised to create unmatched results in world of business and in the world at large.

Each team will meet for a period of 6 weeks and consist of no more than 10 players.

If you live in tucson and would like to become a member of Team 001 send an e-mail to info@socialentrepreneurforum.com with a paragraph or more explaining your business or project, the problem it solves, and why you should be selected as a player for Team 001 (No novels please).

So far I have 7 powerful players on deck and 3 seats left. I would really would love to have you on board.

What if I don’t live in Tucson…can I still participate?

Yes…I am currently creating an online platform that will allow you to particpate in the SLC from the comfort of your home.

As soon the platform is complete I’ll post it on this blog. My goal is to have this completed by the first of the new year.

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Making a Difference Gets Even Easier

“Tactics of Hope” is a book written by social entrepreneurs for social entrepreneurs. It contains stories of people just like you and I who have committed to making a living by making a difference.

The Tactics of Hope website will assist you to strategically mapping out a personal plan to cause total transformation in your world.

If you have an idea that can make a difference or change the world get started today! Enjoy this short video and the check out the website for Tactics of Hope.

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Social Capital Markets 2009 Convention

If your are a serious about making a Social impact SOCAP09 is where you will want to be. Everybody who is anybody at this event will be there.

This event was organized by Kevin Jones and a couple of years ago the put major players of the Social Entrepreneurship movement together.

Heads of Major Foundations, non-profits, and social venture capitals firms will all be establishing relationships and building partnerships with social entrepreneurs like you and I to reshape our world. Hope to see you there.

For more information view the video below and visit

www.socialcaptialmarkets.net

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Is Network Marketing Social Entrepreuership’s Greatest Resource

So I’ve been toying with several blog ideas over the past couple of weeks because I really wanted to talk about something that hasn’t really been discussed before.

Also, I was looking for industries that could potentially have a huge social impact on society.

My conclusion was that any industry could foot the bill (i.e. make a difference) as long as the end result of their efforts added value to the lives of all involved and didn’t cause harm in the process.

Since this was a very large conclusion to come to, I decided to look at ways of doing business, and this is what lead me to writing about network marketing industry today.

Now let me start by saying that, I am apart of a network marketing company and to some extent I am biased.

However, I am very aware that throughout the years network marketing has really earned a bum wrap because so many of the companies that professes to but beacons of light and a sure path of freedom from poverty simply haven’t been that.

Many of these companies have misrepresented the true success potential of their opportunity, are like cults in that new recruits pressure friends and family to join, and to make matters worst many of these companies change pay plans when their enterprise becomes saturated with too many distributors.

However, the fundamental concept of network marketing is social in nature and could potentially be the strongest ally for aspiring social entrepreneurs around the world.

Done correctly network marketing is Social Entrepreneurship at its finest…Network marketing is supposed to be about creating a lifestyle that assist those closest to you by offering them a product, service or business opportunity that can actually enrich or add value their lives.

However, in order for network marketing to be truly social entrepreneurial it must be carried out with the highest degree of integrity on the part of the company and the independent distributor.

The network marketing company must be ethical, maintain a high degree of integrity, and truly have the intent of making a difference in the world instead of just making a buck.

Secondly the independent distributors involved in a network marketing company must be ethical and committed to working with the organization because they have concluded that their network marketing organization is the right fit, at the right time for their life.

In my next blog we will discuss the social entrepreneurial impact of network marketing companies and distributors that actually get the philosophy of making a difference.

In the mean time if you are involved in a network marketing company and would like to learn more about how to build a business that makes a difference and provides you with the financial ability to create a massive impact, please checkout magnetic sponsoring

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Education for Social Entrepreneurs

The world is Your Classroom

So exactly where does one go to learn how to change the world? Really, anywhere in the world he or she chooses.

There are several opportunities to learn about Social Entrepreneurship by finding and filling needs in your own neighborhood.

SE Education is more about being in action and creating results as opposed to simply passively hoping some great guru will come along and teach you something.

In all reality, the world doesn’t need “changing” because there is nothing “wrong” or “right” about it. The world just is…period. As a SE your work is to assist others in find opportunities that allow them to fulfill on the dreams, goals, and desires that are most important to them.

Now, this may mean assisting or supporting others in an effort to do some things differently. However, this is not about changing them or their life, or the world, it is simply about being present to support the natural growth and development of humanity.

I’ve seen many people profess to be SEers but they are only out to fight against something they don’t agree with (again nothing “wrong” here). However, there power is  limited to their anger or frustration.

Full power, self-expression and freedom become available when the  mind and heart are  set upon being in the action of allowing  one’s natural goodness to unfold in a way that adds value to your life and lives of others.

You may look for opportunities to make a difference in many ways. You may travel the world, pay close attention to current events, attend seminars, participate in personal development programs or attending a major university.

The key is to find a need and fill it in true win-win-win fashion. The people you serve win, you win, and the world as a whole wins.

The list below will give you an idea of some of the schools that provide social entrepreneurial education. CAUTION: If you’re serious about making a difference consider the avenues above before you mortgage you future at a major school.

Noting wrong with school, I strongly believe in education, and even hold a Master’s degree. However, I’ve seen it used as a hideout and an excuse for inaction.  If you see a need that can be filled now.  Get to work!

There is no need to procrastinate your greatness.

Nevertheless, the schools below all offer Social Entrepreneurship programs. Visit their sites, visit the campuses, call admissions and let me know what you you liked or disliked. I’m eager to learn about your experience.

Alfred University
Austin Peay State University
Babson College
University of California, Los Angeles
Case Western Reserve University
Clarkson University
Colorado State University
Concordia University
University of Dayton
East Carolina University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Georgetown University
Grand Valley State University
Harvard University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
Kennesaw State University
University of Kentucky
La Salle University
Loyola College in Maryland
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Missouri-Kansas City
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Northwestern University
University of Oklahoma * GO SOONERS!
University of Oregon
Saint Joseph’s University
Samford University
San Diego State University
The University of Texas at Austin
Wake Forest University
Washington University
Warwick Business School

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Examples of Social Entrepreneurship

I’ve talked to several people about Social Entrepreneurship and have been asked to provide some specific examples of what this concept is actually all about since it is still fairly new. Below are a couple of videos that I’m sure you guys would be able to appreciate.

There are actually a few social entrepreneurial orgainazaitions out there whose sole purpose is fund and support the work or social entrepreneurs.

Here are 3 great website. The videos posted below are actually from the first organization www.Skoll.org.

www.skoll.org
www.Ashoka.org
www.echoinggreen.org

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