Mon, 29 February 2016
April Boyle: activate ideas to (re)build a community
April Boyle found a gap in Detroit’s local entrepreneurial market and filled it. Now she’s making an impact on the city’s comeback by helping people turn their business ideas into reality.
April Boyle, executive director at Detroit’s Build Institute and her team have graduated over 700 aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs, many of whom have gone on to start successful businesses in Detroit.
Sponsored by: Detroit Experience Factory
QUOTE IT “When you’re leading an organization in a city with as many challenges as Detroit has...every day I am out of my comfort zone.” (5:40)
“A disruptor sees things aren’t working and they try to solve the problem.” (10:28)
DIG IN Go to 7:25 to learn about April’s process for making sure Build Institute reflects the local Detroit community it is intended to serve. Her approach is so simple and so effective.
At 12:05 April goes on to describe an emerging trend that is really important in the reinvention space.
TAKEAWAYS It takes a community to activate ideas and build a successful business. Disruption is a solution, not a problem. A meaningful venture connects resources, ideas and information to an audience in need. The pop-up culture is a low-risk testing ground for innovators and entrepreneurs to try out new or reinvented products and services. Success looks different for different people |
Mon, 22 February 2016
Marlowe Stoudamire created a project in Detroit, for Detroit, that has piqued the interest of a much broader audience. In this episode, listen to the Founder and Chief Engagement Strategist of Butterfly Effect Detroit tell the story of why he transitioned from a high-paying corporate job to a social catalyst that activates forward movement in the City of Detroit. Marlowe is out to change the future of Detroit by making a difference today.
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“It’s not always a rosy picture, but that doesn’t mean we stop trying, that doesn’t mean we stop working together. The momentum is important.” (13:30) Jump to 7:56 to hear Marlowe describe a very personal metamorphosis that led him to realize that he wanted more meaning behind his work.
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Mon, 15 February 2016
PureReinvention Podcast 061 Surprise and delight. A tried-and-true method for keeping your target audience interested in what you have to offer. This podcast guest has weaved that thought process through a 65-plus-year-old family business to keep his customers coming back for more. QUOTE IT
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Mon, 8 February 2016
Phil Knight: moving your mission forward every day What did you do today to move your mission forward? This week’s guest says asking yourself that question every day is key to reinvention. Dr. Phil Knight, executive director of the Food Bank Council of Michigan, is on a mission to look at hunger in a different way. He is taking a culture-driven approach to reframe the solution to an age-old problem; curing hunger. What he shares in this episode can be applied to any industry that needs a new way to to solve an old problem. Sponsored by: HRM Services “It has to be about creating opportunities - getting better at what we do - so when we win, [our customers] win.” (9:40) DIG IN Listen at 17:15 for more on how Dr. Knight is working to intentionally lead a positive, mission-driven culture that he hopes will outlast his tenure with the organization.
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Mon, 1 February 2016
Back for more? We don't blame you! These guys have so much insight bundled into their quips, jokes and great stories we could hardly wait to bring you part two. There is so much good stuff in this episode! “I’ve worked harder and more on this show in the last five years than on any other job I've had, but I’ve never been more satisfied by the work that I do.” In part two of our interview with Tom and Jim, the creators of the PBS show UTR:Under the Radar Michigan, you'll get to hear their perspective on the major growth and innovation happening in Detroit, why learning never ends and how community is the real secret to success. QUOTE IT “When I was an intern in radio, my philosophy was just keep your mouth shut, learn as much as you can and if they ask you if you can do something say, ‘yes I can do it’ and figure it out. Don’t be afraid to fail.” (21:40) DIG IN TAKEAWAYS |