Social entrepreneurs out there, this one's for you: Yes, you built something incredible from nothing. Yes, your work is changing lives, making things easier for so many. Yes, you create jobs and provide financial security for dozens of families. But no, you don't have (nor should you have) all the answers. No, you're not meant to do everything alone. You don't have to play God.

In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by Mohamed Ahmed. Mo is an AI Business Leader specializing in AI Cloud Infrastructure at Intel with a track record of scaling AI-driven ventures. He is also the Author of "The Inside-Out Entrepreneur and the Founder and President of Boundless Founder. Relying on his many years of experience (and the hundreds of lessons learned the hard way), Mo helps entrepreneurs build the mental resilience and strategic clarity they need to scale their businesses.

Tune in and listen to the sixty-seventh episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear Mo's unique recipe to build the resilience and mental endurance you need to take your social enterprise to the next level without sacrificing your mental health or jeopardizing your relationship with your family. Mo also shares his thoughts on the importance of seeking mentors and advisors, why he believes it is crucial to rely on family and friends to succeed as an entrepreneur, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Mo on the importance of building resilience and mental endurance (2:40)
• From engineer to entrepreneur (6:50)
• Why resilience is key in entrepreneurship (18:00)
• The importance of networking (25:10)
• How to balance ambition and personal well-being (33:00)
• Why you should look after your personal branding (44:00)

Connect with Mohamed (Mo) Ahmed:

• LinkedIn
• Boundless Founder
• Get a copy of Mo's book, "The Inside-Out Entrepreneur: Become the entrepreneur you were born to be"
• Join the Boundless Founder's community
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Resources:

• My new book! Mindset Matters
• Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
• Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

Let's Connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

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Common sense tells us that every salesperson works for the "yes," but what if the key to closing more deals is pursuing the "no?"

Today, on our fourth episode of the Up-Level Your Impact Business series, the amazing AJ Vassar reveals how shifting our perspective can transform how we sell. AJ is a Small Business Systems Engineer, Podcast Host, Speaking Booking Representative, and the kind of salesperson you've never seen before.

Tune in and listen to the sixty-sixth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear AJ's incredible life story, his relentless mentality that helped him transform challenges into growth experiences, and his unique approach to sales. AJ also shares his thoughts on the unique strength introverts bring to sales, explains why he believes going after the "no" in sales is crucial, debunks myths about sales, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• AJ talks about his rough childhood (5:20)
• From the car to the penthouse. Dealing with challenges 101 (11:00)
• Sales is about conviction (17:10)
• The salesperson everybody wants to have around (20:10)
• AJ introduces the Profitable Persuasion Framework (29:50)
• Why you should go after the "no" (35:20)

Connect with AJ Vassar:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Get a copy of AJ's book: Day Grades: From Homelessness to Giving 5 Cars Away and Much More in Just 3 Short Years
• Free Tool: Knowledge Profits Assessment
• Subscribe to the Business Problem Solvers podcast

Resources:

• My new book! Mindset Matters
• Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
• Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

Let's Connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

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If you had thirty seconds to pitch your company to an investor who could turn your vision for your social enterprise into a reality. Would you be ready?

This week, in our third episode of the Up-Level Your Impact Business series, we're tackling every doubt, fear, and uncertainty you might have about fundraising with Scott Nichols. Scott is the Founder of Velocity Pitch Decks and a professional Pitch Deck writer, with a knack for providing client-centric, solution-oriented services that get startup founders funded and help jobseekers land their next best role.

Tune in and listen to the sixty-fifth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll get countless tips to craft the perfect pitch deck for your social enterprise, discover why you should create extra-short, short, and long pitch decks, and learn the most common mistakes you should avoid when putting together your pitch deck. Scott also debunks the myths about raising capital, teaches the right way to approach investors, and much, much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• From writing resumes to becoming a professional pitch deck writer (3:40)
• What should and what you shouldn't include in your pitch deck (9:40)
• Most common mistakes people make when writing their pitch deck (13:00)
• Why it feels so hard to tell your own story? (18:30)
• Scott's top tips for approaching an investor (21:00)
• Scott debunks the myths about raising capital (26:50)

Connect with Scott Nichols:

• LinkedIn
• Visit Velocity Pitch Decks' website
• Connect with Velocity Pitch Decks on LinkedIn
• Follow Velocity Pitch Decks on Instagram

Resources:

• My new book! Mindset Matters
• Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
• Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

Let's Connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

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