Buddy Teaster's guest appearances

Buddy Teaster

Shoe-In

Giving Back Podcast

Leading Good

The Running4Soles Podcast

In the Business of Change

The Beyond Capital Podcast

Doing Good

Change Leaders

The Courageous Podcast with Ryan Berman

Blueprint Creative Group - Do it the Tesla & Red Bull Way

This or Something Better

Purpose and Profit with Kathy Varol

Logistics with Purpose

Tamra Ryan

Kelly Cobb

Tony Robbins

Jeremy Cowart

Rob Lowe

Terence Lester

Ralph Lauren

Vivien Hoexter

Chip Conley

Lynsey Dyer

Sadie Lincoln

Scott Harrison

Jess Ekstrom

Paul Shapiro

Marion Nestle

OwlTail

Buddy is President &amp; CEO at Soles4Souls, a not-for-profit social enterprise creating opportunity through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. Teaster’s experience at Soles4Souls, along with the organization’s global economic impact, is chronicled in his book, shoestrings: how your donated shoes and clothes help people pull themselves out of poverty. Previously, Buddy was President of StarKart and the National Association of Local Advertisers, and served as Chief Network Officer for the nonprofit Young Presidents’ Organization. In 2012 he joined Soles4Souls to rebuild the organization after a period of leadership turmoil.  In this episode we discuss:  ●      How to regain trust after it’s been lost  ●      The surprising impact new shoes have on kids experiencing homelessness  ●      The business case for partnering with Soles4Souls (from my adidas days) Key Takeaways:  ●      One important pathway of impact Soles4Souls uses is to foster economic empowerment by supplying micro-enterprises with gently used shoes and clothing. There is a strong case for using this approach to alleviate poverty, versus giving products away. While giving products away is important during times of crisis, poverty is a systemic issue and therefore requires a systemic solution. Some academic research points to evidence that free donations can flood a market, ruining demand for local businesses. As Michael Matheson Miller, the director of PovertyCure says, “When you give away something free, you’re giving away a band-aid. You’re not addressing deeper causes of poverty and you may be inhibiting long-term solutions. Poor people aren’t poor because they lack stuff; they’re poor because they lack the infrastructure to create wealth.” This is an important distinction that explains why supporting economic empowerment is so powerful.  ●      Dignity is a powerful word. Each person deserves to be treated with dignity. It’s important to keep that word front and center when helping others, and when seeking help ourselves. Each of us will be on the receiving and the giving end of help countless times throughout our lives. Too often the foundation of dignity is lost when the numbers of need exceed our ability to imagine the individual. In these cases, emotion gets lost in faceless numbers and is replaced with efficiency. But it’s acting on the foundation of dignity that keeps humanity on both sides of the equation. It’s a standard worth holding ourselves accountable to in every interaction.  ●      As consumers, it’s important for each of us to take accountability for the lifecycle of the products we consume. It takes time and energy to sort and recycle items. It takes time and energy to drop off your old clothing and shoes at a donation center, instead of throwing them away. It’s these small acts of time and energy that are needed from each one of us to enable a circular economy. A circular economy is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible—keeping the material out of landfills and letting material be repurposed for a second life.   References:  Connect with Buddy on LinkedIn  Soles4Souls   Learn more  here about how you can contribute to the Soles4Souls mission  shoestrings: how your donated shoes and clothes help people pull themselves out of poverty by Buddy Teaster  For deeper insight into how charitable donations may impact economic development, I recommend “The One-for-one Business Model: Avoiding Unintended Consequences”, Knowledge at Wharton, February 16, 2015. Connect &amp; Share:  If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on   Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them! If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good!   Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don’t miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I’d love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at  info@KathyVarol.com.

Buddy is President &amp; CEO at Soles4Souls, a not-for-profit social enterprise creating opportunity through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. Teaster’s experience at Soles4Souls, along with the organization’s global economic impact, is chronicled in his book, shoestrings: how your donated shoes and clothes help people pull themselves out of poverty. Previously, Buddy was President of StarKart and the National Association of Local Advertisers, and served as Chief Network Officer for the nonprofit Young Presidents’ Organization. In 2012 he joined Soles4Souls to rebuild the organization after a period of leadership turmoil.  In this episode we discuss: ●      How to regain trust after it’s been lost ●      The surprising impact new shoes have on kids experiencing homelessness ●      The business case for partnering with Soles4Souls (from my adidas days) Key Takeaways: ●      One important pathway of impact Soles4Souls uses is to foster economic empowerment by supplying micro-enterprises with gently used shoes and clothing. There is a strong case for using this approach to alleviate poverty, versus giving products away. While giving products away is important during times of crisis, poverty is a systemic issue and therefore requires a systemic solution. Some academic research points to evidence that free donations can flood a market, ruining demand for local businesses. As Michael Matheson Miller, the director of PovertyCure says, “When you give away something free, you’re giving away a band-aid. You’re not addressing deeper causes of poverty and you may be inhibiting long-term solutions. Poor people aren’t poor because they lack stuff; they’re poor because they lack the infrastructure to create wealth.” This is an important distinction that explains why supporting economic empowerment is so powerful. ●      Dignity is a powerful word. Each person deserves to be treated with dignity. It’s important to keep that word front and center when helping others, and when seeking help ourselves. Each of us will be on the receiving and the giving end of help countless times throughout our lives. Too often the foundation of dignity is lost when the numbers of need exceed our ability to imagine the individual. In these cases, emotion gets lost in faceless numbers and is replaced with efficiency. But it’s acting on the foundation of dignity that keeps humanity on both sides of the equation. It’s a standard worth holding ourselves accountable to in every interaction. ●      As consumers, it’s important for each of us to take accountability for the lifecycle of the products we consume. It takes time and energy to sort and recycle items. It takes time and energy to drop off your old clothing and shoes at a donation center, instead of throwing them away. It’s these small acts of time and energy that are needed from each one of us to enable a circular economy. A circular economy is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible—keeping the material out of landfills and letting material be repurposed for a second life.   References: <ul> <li>Connect with Buddy on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/buddyteaster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.soles4souls.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Soles4Souls</a></li> <li>  Learn more <a href="https://www.soles4souls.org/give-shoes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> about how you can contribute to the Soles4Souls mission</li> <li><a href="https://buddyteaster.com/shoestrings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> shoestrings: how your donated shoes and clothes help people pull themselves out of poverty</a> by Buddy Teaster</li> <li> For deeper insight into how charitable donations may impact economic development, I recommend “<a href="https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/one-one-business-model-social-impact-avoiding-unintended-consequences/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The One-for-one Business Model: Avoiding Unintended Consequences</a>”, Knowledge at Wharton, February 16, 2015.</li> <li>Connect &amp; Share:</li> </ul> If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purpose-and-profit-with-kathy-varol/id1553541246" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts/iTunes</a>? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them! If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good!  <a href="https://prodigious-producer-1190.ck.page/a6d86804b4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe</a> to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don’t miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I’d love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at <a href="mailto:info@KathyVarol.com"> info@KathyVarol.com</a>.

59. Buddy Teaster on Building Trust Through Transparency and Dignity Through Shoes

Be clear on the ‘why’, flexible on the ‘how’.  Let’s walk in the shoes of Buddy Teaster. Buddy is using shoes and clothing to create opportunities for millions as he runs Soles4Souls, where they collect and distribute shoes and clothing around the world.  In his conversation with host Ryan Berman, Buddy gives listeners actionable advice to move towards a purposeful career, and also reminds us that you don’t necessarily need to switch jobs to start making an impact.  Buddy also touches on how Soles4Souls has been able to help people through the power of shoes in places like Haiti, Honduras, and right here in the U.S. by providing free shoes that can boost morale, and enable the ability to walk long distances to places like school and work.  He and Ryan also discuss what T.E.A.M stands for, and find similarities between Soles4Souls and one of Ryan’s organization, SockProblems, which “socks" problems in the world with altruistic socks.

Be clear on the ‘why’, flexible on the ‘how’.  Let’s walk in the shoes of Buddy Teaster. Buddy is using shoes and clothing to create opportunities for millions as he runs Soles4Souls, where they collect and distribute shoes and clothing around the world.  In his conversation with host Ryan Berman, Buddy gives listeners actionable advice to move towards a purposeful career, and also reminds us that you don’t necessarily need to switch jobs to start making an impact.  Buddy also touches on how Soles4Souls has been able to help people through the power of shoes in places like Haiti, Honduras, and right here in the U.S. by providing free shoes that can boost morale, and enable the ability to walk long distances to places like school and work.  He and Ryan also discuss what T.E.A.M stands for, and find similarities between Soles4Souls and one of Ryan’s organization, SockProblems, which “socks" problems in the world with altruistic socks.

Buddy Teaster - CEO at Soles4Souls, Inc

So you want to help. Now how do you actually pull it off? Look no further than Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster for answers on how to turn goodwill into on-the-ground impact. In this episode, he joins co-hosts Enrique and Kristi to talk about the behind-the-scenes realities of creating opportunity, delivering agency and preserving the dignity of those served. Learn more about the value of the micro enterprise, what a pair of shoes can really mean, the organization's recent Ukraine relief efforts in Moldova and what's next for this multifaceted leader and ultramarathoner (yes, you read that right!).Additional Links &amp; Resources:Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/programs/logistics-with-purposeSubscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listenLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter.  For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/acting-sole-purpose-delivering-dignity-agency-soles4souls-lwp49

So you want to help. Now how do you actually pull it off? Look no further than Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster for answers on how to turn goodwill into on-the-ground impact. In this episode, he joins co-hosts Enrique and Kristi to talk about the behind-the-scenes realities of creating opportunity, delivering agency and preserving the dignity of those served. Learn more about the value of the micro enterprise, what a pair of shoes can really mean, the organization's recent Ukraine relief efforts in Moldova and what's next for this multifaceted leader and ultramarathoner (yes, you read that right!).Additional Links &amp; Resources:Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: <a href="https://supplychainnow.com/programs/logistics-with-purpose" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://supplychainnow.com/programs/logistics-with-purpose</a>Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: <a href="https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen</a>Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: <a href="https://vectorgl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://vectorgl.com/</a> This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: <a href="https://supplychainnow.com/acting-sole-purpose-delivering-dignity-agency-soles4souls-lwp49" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://supplychainnow.com/acting-sole-purpose-delivering-dignity-agency-soles4souls-lwp49</a>

Acting on Sole Purpose: Delivering Dignity and Agency with Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster

What if I told you the shoes and clothing that you no longer want don’t have to go to waste? What if those shoes could provide relief and create jobs? What if they could empower people to break the cycle of poverty? What if you could turn shoes and clothing into opportunity?   That is the work of Soles4Souls and of today’s guest, Buddy Teaster. Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 51 million pairs of shoes to 127 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Not only do they donate shoes to those in need, but they also help people launch and sustain their own small business selling donated shoes and clothing.    Buddy is a passionate entrepreneur showing the world how social enterprise can be used to make the world a better place.    About Buddy Since 2012, Buddy has been president and CEO of Soles4Souls, the largest not-for-profit shoe and apparel social enterprise in the US. He has helped rebuild the board, expand partnerships, and extend Soles4Souls’ global reach while doubling down on the mission of disrupting the cycle of poverty. Buddy was named to the National Retail Federation Foundation’s 2018 List of People Shaping Retail’s Future. Prior to Soles4Souls, he served as Chief Network Officer for the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), a non-profit organization committed to developing better leaders through education and idea exchange. His extensive speaking experience includes topics ranging from leadership and philanthropy to managing excess inventory and social enterprise. Buddy, a committed ultra-runner, has completed nearly seventy ultra-marathons. He and his wife Becca have been married since 1992 and have two delightful daughters and two semi-okay dogs.   Connect with Soles4Souls Website https://soles4souls.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/soles4souls  Twitter https://twitter.com/soles4souls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Soles4Souls/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/soles4souls-inc-/

What if I told you the shoes and clothing that you no longer want don’t have to go to waste? What if those shoes could provide relief and create jobs? What if they could empower people to break the cycle of poverty? What if you could turn shoes and clothing into opportunity? That is the work of Soles4Souls and of today’s guest, Buddy Teaster. Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 51 million pairs of shoes to 127 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Not only do they donate shoes to those in need, but they also help people launch and sustain their own small business selling donated shoes and clothing.  Buddy is a passionate entrepreneur showing the world how social enterprise can be used to make the world a better place.  About Buddy Since 2012, Buddy has been president and CEO of Soles4Souls, the largest not-for-profit shoe and apparel social enterprise in the US. He has helped rebuild the board, expand partnerships, and extend Soles4Souls’ global reach while doubling down on the mission of disrupting the cycle of poverty. Buddy was named to the National Retail Federation Foundation’s 2018 List of People Shaping Retail’s Future. Prior to Soles4Souls, he served as Chief Network Officer for the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), a non-profit organization committed to developing better leaders through education and idea exchange. His extensive speaking experience includes topics ranging from leadership and philanthropy to managing excess inventory and social enterprise. Buddy, a committed ultra-runner, has completed nearly seventy ultra-marathons. He and his wife Becca have been married since 1992 and have two delightful daughters and two semi-okay dogs. Connect with Soles4Souls Website <a href="https://soles4souls.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://soles4souls.org</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soles4souls" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/soles4souls</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/soles4souls?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/soles4souls</a> Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Soles4Souls/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Soles4Souls/</a> LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/soles4souls-inc-/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/soles4souls-inc-/</a>

EP 46: Turning The Unwanted into Opportunity with Buddy Teaster

Buddy is President &amp; CEO at Soles4Souls, a not for profit global social enterprise creating opportunity through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing around the world.From 2009-2012, he was President/COO of EBS Executive Business Services, a holding company that includes RTM Networks, StarKart and the NALA.• StarKart and NALA provide online and offline advertising to local businesses in the US and Canada.• RTM provides professional and personal development networks for university alumni and membership organizations.Prior to co-founding RTM, Buddy was the Young Presidents’ Organization Chief Network Officer. In that role from 2002-09, he focused on finding new and innovative ways to connect more than 20,000 business leaders from around the world to address business and personal issues. YPO is an education organization with more than 20,000 member CEOs in 100+ countries.Before returning to YPO for the third time, Mr. Teaster was President of ClickPatrol, an online advertising management company, which he and his partners sold in 2002. Previously, he was with Knowledge Builder, where he was co-founder and President/CEO.Before launching his entrepreneurial career in 1998, he spent the last three years of a seven-year stint at YPO as Executive Director and COO.Buddy graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in Religious Studies and French from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia USA. He then earned a MA/MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas USA.Buddy is a dedicated ultra runner focusing on 50k, 50 mile and 100 mile trail runs.

Buddy is President &amp; CEO at Soles4Souls, a not for profit global social enterprise creating opportunity through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. From 2009-2012, he was President/COO of EBS Executive Business Services, a holding company that includes RTM Networks, StarKart and the NALA. • StarKart and NALA provide online and offline advertising to local businesses in the US and Canada. • RTM provides professional and personal development networks for university alumni and membership organizations. Prior to co-founding RTM, Buddy was the Young Presidents’ Organization Chief Network Officer. In that role from 2002-09, he focused on finding new and innovative ways to connect more than 20,000 business leaders from around the world to address business and personal issues. YPO is an education organization with more than 20,000 member CEOs in 100+ countries. Before returning to YPO for the third time, Mr. Teaster was President of ClickPatrol, an online advertising management company, which he and his partners sold in 2002. Previously, he was with Knowledge Builder, where he was co-founder and President/CEO. Before launching his entrepreneurial career in 1998, he spent the last three years of a seven-year stint at YPO as Executive Director and COO. Buddy graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in Religious Studies and French from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia USA. He then earned a MA/MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas USA. Buddy is a dedicated ultra runner focusing on 50k, 50 mile and 100 mile trail runs.

Buddy Teaster - Change Leader

Buddy Teaster started Soles4Souls as a non-profit collecting shoes for women and families across the globe that now helps women become more self sufficient by helping them making money by reselling donated shoes.  Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19.Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Buddy Teaster started Soles4Souls as a non-profit collecting shoes for women and families across the globe that now helps women become more self sufficient by helping them making money by reselling donated shoes. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Buddy Teaster, Soles4Souls

Back in November of 2018, I interviewed Soles4Souls CEO, Buddy Teaster. It was one of the most influential interviews I've ever conducted. Listen to that conversation here: An Interview with Buddy Teaster.Our conversation impacted my running journey. Buddy is an ultra runner. Listening to him describe a running journey that went from a few miles here in the tiny town of Ashland, Virginia where I live, to 100 mile races all over the country, inspired me to want to run longer in my own journey. More importantly, though, Buddy inspired my love for his organization, Soles4Souls, and the work they are doing to eradicate poverty around the world. In this episode, Buddy talks about the challenges facing their organization in these challenging times, as well as the partners they serve around the world. Read more about this episode here: Running4Soles

Back in November of 2018, I interviewed <a href="https://www.soles4souls.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soles4Souls</a> CEO, Buddy Teaster. It was one of the most influential interviews I've ever conducted. Listen to that conversation here: <a href="https://rkeithcartwright.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-ultra-runner-and-soles-4-souls-ceo-buddy-teaster-episode-71/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Interview with Buddy Teaster.</a> Our conversation impacted my running journey. Buddy is an ultra runner. Listening to him describe a running journey that went from a few miles here in the tiny town of Ashland, Virginia where I live, to 100 mile races all over the country, inspired me to want to run longer in my own journey.  More importantly, though, Buddy inspired my love for his organization, Soles4Souls, and the work they are doing to eradicate poverty around the world. In this episode, Buddy talks about the challenges facing their organization in these challenging times, as well as the partners they serve around the world.  Read more about this episode here: <a href="https://www.running4soles.com/blog1/podcast-interview-buddy-teaster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Running4Soles</a>

An Interview With Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster

"As you work from home or shelter in place, if cleaning out your closet is one of the tasks you decide to tackle, folks can donate their used shoes and clothes to Soles4Souls and our amazing partner Zappos will pay for the shipping! Just visit this link to learn more and get a pre-printed shipping label. We believe generosity is good for the soul, especially if you’re social distancing!” -- Soles4Souls  One in five children in developing countries survive on $1.90/day. That’s nearly 385 million girls and boys living in extreme poverty worldwide, who often lack access to basic goods and services - including shoes.  This week, hear from Buddy Teaster, the CEO of Soles4Souls, a nonprofit committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing. Buddy is a serial entrepreneur, having founded and run a number of companies, including ClickPatrol, an online advertising company, and RTM, a professional development network for university alumni and membership organizations.  "Economic impact is just another way to think about business," says Buddy. "To me, the biggest difference is finding the right way to have a North Star. A way to evaluate every decision that allows you to balance the mission and the financial performance.For more on the podcast, see the Beyond Capital Podcast website.

"As you work from home or shelter in place, if cleaning out your closet is one of the tasks you decide to tackle, folks can donate their used shoes and clothes to Soles4Souls and our amazing partner Zappos will pay for the shipping! Just visit <a href="https://www.soles4souls.org/give-shoes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this link</a> to learn more and get a pre-printed shipping label. We believe generosity is good for the soul, especially if you’re social distancing!” -- Soles4Souls One in five children in developing countries survive on $1.90/day. That’s nearly 385 million girls and boys living in extreme poverty worldwide, who often lack access to basic goods and services - including shoes. This week, hear from Buddy Teaster, the CEO of <a href="https://www.soles4souls.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soles4Souls</a>, a nonprofit committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing. Buddy is a serial entrepreneur, having founded and run a number of companies, including ClickPatrol, an online advertising company, and RTM, a professional development network for university alumni and membership organizations. "Economic impact is just another way to think about business," says Buddy. "To me, the biggest difference is finding the right way to have a North Star. A way to evaluate every decision that allows you to balance the mission and the financial performance.For more on the podcast, see the <a href="https://www.beyondcapitalpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Capital Podcast website</a>.

Stepping Out of Poverty: Buddy Teaster of Soles4Souls

On this episode we check in with Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls. The Shoe-In Show team learns all about the new happenings over at Soles4Souls, some of the hardships they face helping countries in need, entrepreneurs, and more.

On this episode we check in with Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls. The Shoe-In Show team learns all about the new happenings over at Soles4Souls, some of the hardships they face helping countries in need, entrepreneurs, and more.

#201 What's new with Soles4Souls! - A Chat with President and CEO, Buddy Teaster

When Buddy Teaster became CEO in October 2012, Soles4Souls, Inc. was in a tail-spin. Public perception of the organization damaged by financial mismanagement and funders were bailing. With profound transparency and strategic positioning of the mission, Soles4Souls came back from the brink of collapse and became the nation's largest apparel social enterprise.

When Buddy Teaster became CEO in October 2012, Soles4Souls, Inc. was in a tail-spin. Public perception of the organization damaged by financial mismanagement and funders were bailing. With profound transparency and strategic positioning of the mission, Soles4Souls came back from the brink of collapse and became the nation's largest apparel social enterprise.