How can you make money and make a difference?
In this episode, Mark Engstar, founder of Strangers Community, shares how his mission-driven approach helps build financially independent communities. You’ll discover strategies to blend business and social good—covering multiple income streams, sustainable models, and impact-driven growth. A must‑listen for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and changemakers. Stay with us as we bring you stories, tools, and ideas to grow profitably and purposefully.
Problem solved: How to make money while making a real difference in your community.
Mark Engstar is the founder of Strangers Community, and he’s on a mission: to help individuals and organizations create wealth while serving others. He saw too many businesses sacrifice impact for income—and he knew there had to be a better way.
In this energizing conversation, Mark breaks down how anyone—from entrepreneurs to charity leaders—can align their work with their values. He explains how building wealth doesn’t mean giving up your purpose. Instead, it can amplify it.
Whether you’re launching a new idea, running a nonprofit, or scaling a business, Mark offers actionable tips to get started today.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why social impact businesses often outperform traditional ones
- How to create sustainable wealth that supports your community
- Easy ways to diversify income streams with a mission in mind
- What generational wealth looks like when built with impact
- Tools and frameworks to start making a difference now
Guest Info:
🎙️ Mark Engstar — Founder, Strangers Community
📧 Email: [email protected]
Sponsor Acknowledgements & Friends of the Show:
We’d like to give a big thank-you to the people and partners supporting this episode:
- Carl Richards from Podcast Solutions Made Simple
- Fred Crouch from The Property Wizard Podcast
- Jovan Strika of Hive Coworking — a space that’s more than just four walls
- Melanie Webber — business partner and strategic brain behind the scenes
- Wayne Pratt of Motive8U Inc. — coach, co-host, and motivator
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- Wayne Pratt
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