There comes a time when we as Social Entrepreneurs need to hunker down and get serious about our intentions. Being intentional entails us to create S.M.A.R.T. goals. The S.M.A.R.T. goals for Social Entrepreneurs ARE different from serial entrepreneurs. The business tool is overlooked by underperforming businesses, and highly misunderstood by nonprofits and novice entrepreneurs.

For more details, click here: http://nwebsterllc.com/social-entrepreneur/smart-goals-social-entrepreneurs. 

I wanted to be completely real and bring a serious issue to the forefront. The word of try. We need to eliminate try out of your vocabulary, because it's detrimental to your entrepreneurial occupation. No one told me the damages it can create and harbor, so now I'm passing it on to you.

Click here for the full blog: http://nwebsterllc.com/sewnaw-podcast/eliminate-try-vocabulary. 

Throughout my time of being a Social Entrepreneur, I've been asked so many times "why do you do this?" It's easy. I say, "I've been called to do this." As we get further into our conversation, I explain why my faith matters in this industry and then the 'lightbulb' goes off. 

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One of the most important requirements of being an social entrepreneur is passion. You need passion in every element of your business everyday. Passion is one of the untold secrets to success in textbooks and "How-To" guides. The passion you possess will sustain your efforts by keeping you focused, motivated, and committed.

You need passion to complete the following tasks:

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As I'm still learning how to grow and scale my companies, one thing I've learned that's essential is to find your supporters. Finding your supporters can save you a lot time and energy. Their usefulness goes a long ways. End of story, period. But let me keep going to give you some details (big laugh). 

Read more http://nwebsterllc.com/social-entrepreneur. 

In the meantime, Dream Big and Godspeed.
N

I wanted to do a special podcast on creating Dream Big Community Center, because it's who I am. Many of contributed to the cause, but none have sacrificed like myself. Creating Dream Big was a culmination effort of my blood, sweat, tears, and others believing in me. It wasn't easy, but I have no regrets.

As a Social Entrepreneur, I'm grateful for all the people who saw the vision God gave me and supported me 100%. Creating Dream Big Community Center was one of my best inventions, because the gift keeps giving. You too will create or develop a cause that will be the same. And yes, there will be more bad days than good- but I promise you'll have no regrets if you're following your heart!

In the meantime, Dream Big and Godspeed.
Nathan

One of the biggest unspoken lessons was taking the advice from academia, and applying it to reality. Learning how to navigate between the academia to realization can be quite hard as a Social Entrepreneur. I believe it to be true more than ever. There's so much support in these learning environments, but doesn't translate too much unless you join an organization and/or network group.

Typically, nonprofit groups are created in nurturing test labs without the needed support. When created in these sorts of environments, monies are provided to continue that research or activities to add value to those within the institution. That same model doesn't work in a free-market reality. This isn't saying the group doesn't provide value, but more than likely it could be a replica of another agency.

As a founder, I've been fortunate to have experiences in both institutional groups and free-market groups. Founders are passionate, but sometimes they're (including me) fueled not with all the right fuel. For example, academias run on grant and tuition funds while 'realization' runs on donations and sponsors. Those are completely different operational infrastructures.

Depending on which way you're going, I'm going to give some tips that helped me. There are (5) tips that will help you navigate these waters of academia vs. realization. If you're transitioning to academia to realization, this is for you.

We all want to make a difference as Social Entrepreneurs. Sometimes we sacrifice money, fame and/or glory for impact. Or, maybe not. I could be wrong. I know my struggle has been different and difficult, but it's also been real. There are others who I'm sure have faced the same adversity. After many heartbreaking defeats and rejections, I had to find the social entrepreneur within me. 

Sources: http://business.financialpost.com/executive/john-wood-i-had-to-get-out-of-microsoft-and-make-education-for-the-worlds-poorest-children-my-job

We all have to follow our heart as Social Entrepreneurs. Nobody knows better but you. Let me scratch the surface on some of my experiences. The path in front of you differs for everyone, so let's get started on one way of taking that first step.

On January 18, 2016 was my first day I truly paid tribute to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This "day-on" was an awesome and glorious day for me. Enjoy a quick rundown of my takeaways and I ask a couple of thought-provoking questions as "Re-radicalize" Martin Luther King, Jr.

For more information, the sources discussed in SEwNAW are below. We hope you enjoy our show. Any feedback and is good feedback. Subscribe, share and review!

In the meantime, Dream Big and Godspeed!
N

Sources:

Making of the King Holiday- http://www.thekingcenter.org/making-king-holiday

My Blog- http://nwebsterllc.com/sewnaw-podcast/tribute-to-reverend-dr-martin-luther-king-jr