#IBP008: How Your Artisan Business Can Become a Non-Profit Powerhouse [Podcast]

How do you transform a small Texas soapmaking venture into a non-profit powerhouse that changes lives around the globe? It was not a part of Amanda Gail's original plan, but it's happening as we speak. In fact, Amanda and her team will board a flight within hours of the publication of this podcast, to empower women in earthquake-wrecked Haiti to grow a soapmaking business there.

No matter what kind of Maker you are, or what kind of artisan business you have, you can add a philanthropic angle that helps others benefit from your success. This podcast contains super insights to inspire you to use your business to uplift others, and it's fun to hear how Amanda and her team birthed Lovin' Soap Project out of nothing — which is what entrepreneurs do.

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Episode 8 Show Notes

1. 1. How Amanda started her soapmaking business. How this self-described “serial crafter” transformed herself into an entrepreneur.

1. 1. Follow your passion to start a non-profit of your own. We have water and electricity and many luxuries, but Amanda and her team do not have that when they go to Haiti. Make sure you love what you are doing so you have the energy to juggle the difficulties and logistics in the area where you will be offering your services.

1. 1. Assess your resources. If you want to teach people how to make things in their own country, you may be limited by the resources available to you in-country. What resources are available to you? Are they affordable? Can you import necessary supplies, or find donors to supply them for you?

1. 1. Build a community. Amanda would not be successful without the donations and support of the Lovin' Soap community, so she shares super insights into the importance of building community around your efforts. Amanda shares how you can join her community, and play a role in helping the women of Haiti.

Episode 8 Resources

In this episode, I mentioned several resources, including:

• Lovin' Soap Project online: Lovin' Soap Project website and on Facebook
• Event: IndieCruise
• Non-Profit: OFEDA Haiti is the organization that the Lovin' Soap Project has partnered with to deliver services to Haiti.

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Question

Have you considered launching your own non-profit or partnering with an existing one to empower other would-be entrepreneurs? Are you already doing so? Share your experiences and feedback below!

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