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#105: How Grassroots Grew a $4 Million Community-Driven Business (Sloane Davidson, Hello Neighbor)


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Meet Sloane, Founder of Hello Neighbor, Who Scaled Community Impact to $4M in Revenue

Sloane didn’t just build a nonprofit—she created a movement that took Hello Neighbor from a grassroots initiative with $130K in funding to a $4M powerhouse making a tangible impact in communities across 36 states. Sloane shares the exact strategies and frameworks that helped her secure federal contracts, build a national network of partners, and scale programs that deliver real community impact.

In this episode, Sloane breaks down her growth playbook for how she turned unscalable one-on-one mentorship into structured programs, developed data-driven proposals to land federal contracts, and evolved her leadership role six times over seven years to drive growth and stay mission-focused. Get ready for actionable insights that’ll help you scale your business while staying true to your mission.


💡 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

    • How to Scale with Precision: Build structured programs that maintain a human touch.
    • How to Secure Early Funding & Federal Contracts: Learn the exact steps Sloane used to manage over $250K monthly.
    • How to Build a National Network: See how Sloane grew Hello Neighbor’s partnerships from 7 to 86 organizations across 36 states.
    • How to Diversify Programs for Maximum Impact: Learn how to identify community needs and create programs that scale.
    • How to Evolve Your Leadership Role: Discover how Sloane transitioned from a solo founder to leading a 30-person team without losing sight of the mission.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale to the next level, Sloane’s strategies prove that you can build a mission-driven organization, create large-scale impact, and still get sh!t done.


📄 If you’re ready to activate AND get sh!t done, subscribe to our Growth Playbooks for weekly, actionable frameworks and strategies to help you scale smarter—no fluff, just results.

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