In this episode of Louder Than Green, Aimee Haasteaby speaks with Terry Doloughty, a leadership mentor and founder of Boss Consulting. They discuss the critical role of businesses in community sustainability, the importance of mindset shifts for entrepreneurs, and the innovative Landlord Training Program aimed at fostering community-based landlords. The conversation also explores the integration of technology and AI in business practices, emphasizing the need for human connection in the face of rapid technological advancement. Terry shares insights on overcoming fear and shame in business, the significance of planning, and the potential of AI to enhance sustainability efforts.

Takeaways

• Businesses must serve as mentors and examples in their communities.
• Sustainability and profitability can create a cycle of reinvestment.
• Peer-to-peer support among business owners fosters community growth.
• Landlord training can secure intergenerational wealth and knowledge.
• Fear and shame often hold entrepreneurs back from seeking help.
• Mindset shifts from reactionary to planning are crucial for success.
• Sustainability practices can lead to operational changes in businesses.
• Technology can enhance communication and efficiency in business.
• AI has the potential to support sustainable practices if used wisely.
• Human connection remains essential in the age of technology.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Purpose-Driven Business
• 01:53 Terry Doloughty's Journey and Impact
• 04:35 Landlord Training Program: A Community Initiative
• 09:04 Overcoming Challenges: Fear and Shame in Business
• 13:33 Mindset Shifts: From Reaction to Planning
• 17:43 Sustainability in Business Practices
• 22:16 Leveraging Technology for Growth
• 26:50 The Future of AI and Sustainability
• 31:11 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Guest Name: Terry Doloughty
Guest Title: founder of B.O.S.S. Consulting
Phone: 412-310-8190
Email: [email protected]

Website: https://bossconsulting.biz/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/terry-doloughty-077a016

Terry Doloughty is a leadership mentor, facilitator, and founder of B.O.S.S. Consulting, where he helps entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and executives scale in ways that are human, sustainable, and deeply impactful. With three decades of experience across for-profit and nonprofit sectors, Terry specializes in mindful leadership, system-building, and community-centred facilitation. His work is grounded in helping leaders develop authentic capacity — aligning what they believe, how they lead, and what changes they bring — so their growth benefits both people and purpose.