Tim Bursch

Have you thought about starting your own business? Or a side gig?

If yes then I bet you’ve asked yourself a lot of questions like . . .

Is there a market?

and possibly you’ve come up with enough good reasons to take the plunge.

What if you added this question to the list:
What could you integrate into your business that would make a positive social impact?

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I have friends that are pure entrepreneurs. They are great at business, investing in good ideas, and earning a gazillion dollars.

I also have friends that are in the trenches serving the most overlooked communities in the country. They are brilliant problem solvers, crazy creative, and are able to do a lot with a little bit of resources.

I also have friends that are trying to combine and integrate. They want to serve community and earn a gazillion dollars. They are merging profit and social venture.

Is one better? Does one or the other make a larger impact? What ways are you seeing lines blur between business and non-profit?

Watch soon for details on a Tweetchat regarding social impact, entrepreneurs, and action.

Image credit: D’Arcy Norman

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1. It’s all about people. That’s why I go to meet-ups, conferences, and networking events. Relationships.

2. Be real. Whatever you are selling or doing online, be real. You can’t fake it anymore.

3. Discussion is better than presentation. Some people invite conversation and others just share their information. Seems like more people stick around for open conversation.

4. Diversity rocks. Meeting new people, seeing a variety of generations, sharing very different ideas, all in one place.

5. Have fun! Don’t take all of this social media stuff too seriously. Life is hard sometimes, so have some fun with the people around you.

Find out more info here on Unsummit.

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I heard a story recently that really made me think about being true to your self. Thanks to the wise man that shared this with me:

A family adopted a Border Collie from The Humane Society. They lived in the city and loved the dog.

The family asked a relative that lived on a farm to take the dog. “Of course,” said the relative. The city man brought the dog to the farm and stayed during the day. Later that day the farmer commented that the Border Collie was getting along fine. Actually the dog was in it’s element and already helping to bring the cows home.

What about you? Are in your element? Are you living out of your true self?

Image credit: greg westfall

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