In this episode of the First Buck podcast, host Nic Cary interviews Eric Kessler, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Arabella Advisors, where he led the firm's growth into a leader in the philanthropic sector, advising on billions of dollars in resources annually. Eric shares how he transitioned from public service to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of having a mission-driven approach, surrounding yourself with adaptable people, and validating your market before launching a business. The episode highlights key insights on building teams, navigating challenges, and making a lasting impact through social entrepreneurship.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:

• Discover how to align your business with a mission that drives both profit and social impact.
• Learn effective strategies for building adaptable, high-performing teams in the early stages of your startup.
• Understand the importance of validating your market and listening to potential customers before launching.
• Gain insights into the value of balancing purpose and profit for long-term business sustainability.
• Find out how to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship with resilience and strategic planning.

In this episode...

Nic Cary interviews Eric and they discuss the lessons learned during his career journey including:

• The importance of building inclusive environments where diversity fuels innovation and business success.
• The value of aligning business strategies with long-term social impact to drive meaningful change.
• The necessity of fostering strong relationships and mentorship to support personal and professional growth.

Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Sky's The Limit, one of the largest nonprofit programs for underrepresented young adult entrepreneurs in the US. Sky's The Limit is a quick-growing digital platform that connects entrepreneurs with their peers, volunteer business mentors, training resources, and funding. Our goal is to develop the social capital that founders need to chase their business dreams. To learn more, visit https://www.skysthelimit.org.