Business for Good with Megan Lamke

Jason Valiante is an IRS Enrolled Agent who runs his own business - Valiante Tax & Financial Management, an accounting firm that partners with individuals and small business owners to relieve the stress of taxes from planning to preparation, to IRS representation, and even handling IRS letters. With specialization services like handling tax returns, tax planning, bookkeeping, and personal budgeting, their firm expresses their purpose well as a small business owner's ally. Jason has a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry with skills that don't fall short in being impressive in tax preparation, sales, communication, management, and quickbooks. As a professional with a strong suit in business development, he's equipped with a formal education holding a Bachelor's Degree in Business - Emphasis in Accounting from University of Phoenix. With a passion and drive coming from his real life experience, Jason was one of the professionals who hit rock bottom during the global financial crisis of 2008. After having lost everything and going through bankruptcy, by grace, through faith, he found his purpose to assist others so that they don't have to go through what he's been through. He is now in constant pursuit to work with individuals side-by-side in getting them financially organized and in control of their cash flow, while also equipping them with the knowledge to lower their taxes.You can learn more about Jason Valiante and on the following links:Website - https://valiantetfm.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-valiante-17427b7/Venture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Justin Fraser is an apartment syndicator, asset manager, and real estate investor, responsible for managing multiple apartments across the US. He's a general partner in six apartment complexes holding over 1,000 units. He also hosts his own podcast - TrueMultifamily, a show where he shares his learnings and experiences in the business of apartment investing and the real work involved after closing the deal. Justin has been in the business of real estate since 2004 and it all began when he bought a single-family home as a rental property. He then continued to flip houses and own single-family rentals until he formed 88 Real Estate Capital in May 2018 that got him to close his first apartment syndication deal worth $600K. This prompted him to leave his corporate job as a Project Manager in September 2018 and went full time into real estate investing where he found excellent partners that allowed him to build an asset management business responsible for running the business of his over 1,000 apartment complexes. Get more insights, tips, tricks, and best practices through storytelling by real asset managers and owners by listening to the True MultiFamily podcast at https://www.truemultifamily.show/You can learn more about Justin Fraser on the following links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fraserjm/Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TrueMultifamilyYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY-7an_oDZfzYARORGigovAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/truemultifamily/Twitter - http://twitter.com/JustinFraserVenture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Michael Morawski, Founder and Owner Operator of My Core Intentions, is a 30+ year real estate veteran who has controlled over $285,000,000 in real estate transactions and syndications and has extensive experience in residential, multifamily sales, investing & property management.My Core Intentions is an engagement platform Michael established to express and impart his skills and life lessons as an entrepreneur, author, real estate trainer, public speaker, and personal coach to real estate investors and individuals alike who wish to live an extraordinary life through smart, strategic, real estate investing. After having founded, managed, and sold a successful residential property management company and a private equity firm, Michael has also pursued the foundation and management of a charity organization that supports the fight against the homelessness epidemic in Chicago. He has also led an initiative which raised up to Two-million Dollars to support multiple families for food, shelter, and domestic training. Michael is a member of the BusBusiness Networking International (BNI), Vistage International member, National Mastermind group of real estate and business professionals, and Toastmasters International, Duluth MN where he's served as Club President, VP and Founder. Grab a copy of his free eBook - EXIT PLAN: Your Complete Guide to Multi-Family Investing & Why You Need an Exit Plan Before You Buy! through this link: https://mycoreintentions.com/exitplanLearn more and reach out to Michael Morawski through the following links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-morawski/Website - https://mycoreintentions.com/Venture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Ryan Skoog is the Co-Founder and President of three companies: Fly for Good, Yonder, Faith Ventures, and the nonprofit - Venture. As a person who lives at the intersection of entrepreneurship and missions, Ryan has founded his successful businesses based on his interest in Travel Technology that's focused on international airfare and travel insurance. It's from this interest that he Founded Fly for Good and Faith Ventures that has helped a great number of churches and ministries for their mission trips by helping them save on airfare and travel insurance costs. Then with the help of his college friends, he's also started the non-profit - Venture that encourages and helps people from around the world to run, hike, bike, and swim in order to raise millions of dollars to be donated to war refugees, trafficked children, and child soldiers in unreachable areas of the world. They have recorded serving 10,000 war refugee children and around 690 girls are being rescued from trafficking daily. A man of faith who is on a Mission, Ryan has brought the Gospel to many different countries from the shadows of Mt. Everest to the great rift valleys of Mt. Kilimanjaro. He earned his Entrepreneurship MBA from Saint Thomas, serves on the Board of Brotherhood Mutual, and is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He has also Co-Authored the book - Chosen that's available in all major bookstores. Learn more about Ryan Skoog and his organizations through the following links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanskoog/Websites:https://venture.org/https://venturemiles.org/https://www.insureyonder.com/Venture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Connor Beck is a full time Copywriter & Content Specialist who doubles as the owner & founder of Conscious Suds Soap Co., a brand that sells organic, small batch soap that's dedicated to making its users feel good because of its organic and wild-crafted ingredients resulting in a nourished, hydrated and cleansed skin. Conscious Suds Soap Co. originated from the realization that their mission is to encourage everyone to do something about climate change and one of the ways to do so is by supporting companies that have people-in-planet-in-mind. As a company that is passionate about everyday climate action, they aim to be that company that gets people to use their money in a way that supports more socially and environmentally conscious organizations and entrepreneurs. Connor's brand maintains the initiative of buying all of their ingredients from organic farmers and donates 1% of the revenue to support organizations advancing social and ecological justice. As someone who is an average, sandal-wearing hippie who likes drinking coffee and redefining capitalism, Connor finds inspiration in nature, friends, family, and all the badass women in his life. You can learn more about Connor Beck and Conscious Suds on the following links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/connormatthewbeck/Website - https://conscioussuds.com/Venture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Mick White is the CEO of 100 Year Manifesto, a boutique firm founded in 2018 that provides guidance to innovative entrepreneurs who wish to make a difference in tech, manufacturing and professional services. “Your Business. Your Life. For good” - Mick is known to engage his clients by building a framework for decisions and a pathfinder for success with the main purpose of harnessing the potential of their businesses and their lives for good. You can learn more about Mick White on the following links below:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/100yearmanifesto/Website - https://www.100yearmanifesto.com/Email - mcdotwhite@hundredyearmanifesto.comVenture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Ben Mailhot is the CEO of the Ascendus Clothing. He dedicates 100% of the profits from Ascendus to fight human trafficking.Ben is also a Youth Pastor at Watermark Church in Stillwater, Minnesota.You can learn more about Ben Mailhot and Ascendus Clothing on the following links below.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ascendus.clothingWebsite - http://ascendus.clothing/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ascendusclothing/Venture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is the Founder and CEO of Amalia Latin Gourmet. She helps individuals and corporations bridge the knowledge gap and develop a broader understanding and appreciation of Latin cultural nuances through consulting,  keynote speaking, and simply awesome healthy gourmet experiences.Amalia is also the Co-Founder, President, CEO Emeritus, and Chief Board Advisor of the Women Entrepreneur of Minnesota. WeMN is a nonprofit with a working board of directors with the mission to provide personal, professional, and business growth opportunities for entrepreneurial women leaders in our communities through leadership education and mentoring.Venture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Karen Oeser is the Founder of Financial Literacy For Her. She is passionate about financial literacy for women and decided to take action in 2020. Financial Literacy for Her is a financial coaching program created to help women overcome their fear of money and empower them to live in financial freedom. She specially designed FLH to be a safe place for women to be vulnerable and ask scary questions without judgment. As part of the program, each client is partnered with a knowledgeable coach to create a diversified wealth plan to realize their dreams. Also, clients will be teamed up with other like-minded women to share in their journeys.You can learn more about Karen Oeser and Financial Literacy for Her on the following links below.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FinliteracyforherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/finliteracyforher/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-literacy-for-her/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOb_q2DtxLfG7lKvjk3PDJAVenture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Rachel Gibbs is the CEO of Earrings For Mangoes. The Earrings For Mangos' Story is about three friends who met during a semester-long study abroad trip in Uganda in the fall of 2019. Earrings for Mangos was started in March of 2020 by Rachel H. after feeling inspired by The Mango Project, a nonprofit they learned about while in Uganda. They have made it their mission to create simple yet beautiful earrings and commit to sending their profits to The Mango Project! They hope that people will join them in strengthening communities and empowering women whenever possible, both locally and globally.You can find out more about Rachel Gibbs and Earrings for Mangoes on the following links below.Website - https://www.earringsformangos.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/earringsformangos/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/earringsformangosVenture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Paul Hurckman is the Executive Director at Venture. Paul is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing operational, fundraising, and programmatic initiatives necessary to fulfill the strategic goals set by our Board of Directors. He develops and manages the human and financial resources required to deliver and promote the core programs and services of Venture.org. Venture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices.To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Business for Good with your host, Megan Lamke. Join us as guest host, Chris Decker interviews Megan and learns more about her story and mission for the show. About Venture.Org WE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the worlds greatest injustices.To learn more visit: https://venture.org/businessforgood