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Mission Driven Podcast - Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation

By Mission Driven Podcast

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.
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Accounting, Budgeting, Operations & Sales for Nonprofits | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 39

Mission Driven Podcast - Social Entrepreneurship & InnovationSep 08, 2022

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Accounting, Budgeting, Operations & Sales for Nonprofits | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 39

Accounting, Budgeting, Operations & Sales for Nonprofits | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 39

In this episode, Rich and Tom answer two questions from the Mission Driven Fam.    

The first of which is centered on how nonprofit accounting is different.  A topic that they both address, and expand on, through their own experience as Non-profit founders. 

 The second question, is focused more on the balance between the operations and sales side of the organization, and why the sales & development side of organizations gets more attention/ coverage.  

As always, we appreciate the engagement with the Mission Driven Fam, and look forward to answering future questions.

Sep 08, 202218:54
Leadership Transition | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 37

Leadership Transition | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 37

In this episode, Rich and Tom speak about 

Knowing  .

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Aug 19, 202225:19
Survive the Short-Term to Thrive Through the Long-Term | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 35

Survive the Short-Term to Thrive Through the Long-Term | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 35

In this episode, Tom and Rich speak through how and why organizations need to pivot once again.    

This time, the conversation is less driven by the idea that founders need to constantly seek pivots ass a way to find growth, and more as a function of ensuring that they are able to survive the short term (crisis, market trends, etc),  and position themselves to thrive over the long term.

Aug 05, 202225:50
Protecting Organizations in Times of Uncertainty | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 034

Protecting Organizations in Times of Uncertainty | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 034

In this episode, we speak about how we are approaching the threat of a global recession;

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jul 15, 202226:29
Funding your Mission Driven Organization | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 32

Funding your Mission Driven Organization | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 32

In this episode, Rich and Tom speak about funding your 

Knowing  .

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jul 13, 202225:22
Launching a 501c3 | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 33

Launching a 501c3 | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 33

In this episode, we answer questions (from the community) about what to do after you have launched your 501c3;

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jun 23, 202213:25
Collaboration | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 31

Collaboration | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 31

In this episode, Rich and Tom speak about confidence.  

Knowing that you are on the right mission, surrounding yourself with a tribe, and tools for avoiding (or overcoming) the dips that are inevitable along the journey.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jun 02, 202225:26
Every Entrepreneur Fails.  Some Learn Faster  | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 30

Every Entrepreneur Fails. Some Learn Faster | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 30

In this episode, we focus on learning the lessons of failure.   

A conversation that has been happening a lot recently, perhaps given the fallout that we are seeing in the markets, and the number of startups that have fallen over as a result, but one we feel over glamorizes failure and glosses over the process for learning.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
May 26, 202228:55
Building & Maintaining Confidence as an Entrepreneur | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 29

Building & Maintaining Confidence as an Entrepreneur | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 29

In this episode, Rich and Tom speak about confidence.  

Knowing that you are on the right mission, surrounding yourself with a tribe, and tools for avoiding (or overcoming) the dips that are inevitable along the journey.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
May 21, 202225:08
How UNOPS Lost Millions of Dollars Being Innovative | Mission Driven Podcast, Ep 028

How UNOPS Lost Millions of Dollars Being Innovative | Mission Driven Podcast, Ep 028

In this episode, we react to the recent NYT piece on UNOPS losing millions of dollars, and the resignation of Grete Faremo, UNOP's Top official.  

A failure that seemingly started with the best of intentions, to be more innovative in approaching partnerships and program funding, but was undermined by failures of due diligence and accountability.  

Themes we discuss in further detail, and put into context, using our own experience. 

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
May 13, 202226:53
Activating & Energizing Your Board! | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 027

Activating & Energizing Your Board! | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 027

In this episode, Tom and I speak about  

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
May 03, 202232:53
Leading Your Team Through Crisis | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 026

Leading Your Team Through Crisis | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 026

In this episode, Tom and I speak about  

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Apr 27, 202229:10
It's the Perfect Time to Pivot | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 025

It's the Perfect Time to Pivot | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 025

In this episode, Tom and I speak about  

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Apr 21, 202227:49
Founder Financial Security Importance | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 24

Founder Financial Security Importance | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 24

In this episode, Tom and I speak about  

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Dec 30, 202126:29
Developing Personal Process for Improved Efficiency, Sanity, & Impact | Mission Driven Podcast Ep 23

Developing Personal Process for Improved Efficiency, Sanity, & Impact | Mission Driven Podcast Ep 23

In this episode, Tom and I speak about t

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Dec 24, 202129:28
Are Mid-Career Entrepreneurs More Likely to Succeed? | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 021

Are Mid-Career Entrepreneurs More Likely to Succeed? | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 021

In this episode, Tom and I speak about the lessons we have learned over our 15+ years of entrepreneurship, speak to the pros & cons of having been young entrepreneurs, and discuss how things may have been different had we jumped off the corporate ladder (into entrepreneurship) later in life.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Dec 07, 202127:45
Engaging Donors on Social Media } Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 020

Engaging Donors on Social Media } Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 020

Following the recent  conversation between Elon Musk and World Food Programme, Tom and I speak about the power of social media to START conversations with donors & investors.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Nov 30, 202125:02
How the World Food Program Hooked Elon Musk | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 019

How the World Food Program Hooked Elon Musk | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 019

Through this episode

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Nov 23, 202125:02
The Opportunity for Billionaire Philanthropists to Do Better | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 018

The Opportunity for Billionaire Philanthropists to Do Better | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 018

In this week's episode, we speak to the issues raised by the recent article Philanthropy is a Scam where the author, Julieta Caldas, speaks to the influence of billionaires in philanthropy, and (more importantly) what it means for founders who are trying to court big money for their organizations.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Nov 16, 202127:21
Know Your Why | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 017

Know Your Why | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 017

In this episode, we speak about the power of "the why" for mission driven entrepreneurs.  

Not only in the early days, when they are launching an organization, and face challenges, but over time as the organization matures.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Oct 28, 202127:11
Managing COVID: Scale | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 015

Managing COVID: Scale | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 015

In this episode, the fourth in our Managing COVID series, we speak to scaling organizations.  

How, as entrepreneurs, do we look at scale differently in a world where the challenges are scaling, but where many organizations are struggling to stabilize cash flow, learning to manage distributed teams, and where founders are unable to travel.  

For some, the struggle to scale will be challenging, but for those able to pivot fast, and restructure their organizations, the path to scale may come quick.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Sep 23, 202129:51
Managing Teams & Productivity During COVID | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 014

Managing Teams & Productivity During COVID | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 014

In this episode, Tom and I talk about managing teams through the first 18 months of COVID.    

The challenges of managing distribute teams, the need to create different management structures and be more intentional about empowering our teams, as well as, what we learned that will make us better leaders going forward.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Sep 15, 202126:12
Managing Cash Flow During COVID | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 13

Managing Cash Flow During COVID | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 13

In this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, Tom and I speak about our approach to fundraising and managing cash flow through the last 18 months of the COVID-19 crisis. 

A conversation that begins with how our strategies have changed from manage cash (and survived), and the importance of account management, to opening ourselves up to new tactics for raising money.  

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Sep 08, 202127:56
Managing COVID: Is Now a Good Time to Startup? | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 12

Managing COVID: Is Now a Good Time to Startup? | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 12

Through this episode

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Sep 01, 202131:56
Building a Sustainable Organization | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 011

Building a Sustainable Organization | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 011

In this episode, we answer the following question from Victoria Wang:  

"Suppose, in an ideal world, that the issues a non-profit is set up to do are "resolved", we could assume that the organization / services are no longer needed. Should non-profits then strive for this goal (i.e. the goal to close) from the beginning, or should they be adaptive to change their mission, expand their services, etc., to ensure their sustainability"

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jul 27, 202140:04
Founder Wellness | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 010

Founder Wellness | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 010

Through this episode

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jul 13, 202138:22
Scaling Up | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 008

Scaling Up | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 008

From the minute a Mission Driven Entrepreneur makes the decision to launch their idea, the goal is often to find scale.  To solve a problem.  To scale into a new market.  

TO DO SOMETHING BIG.  

That is the topic of this week's episode of Mission Driven Podcast, and we hope that you enjoy learning about the experience that Tom and I had with scaling our organizations.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jul 03, 202143:16
Building Your First Board of Directors | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 007

Building Your First Board of Directors | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 007

Through this episode

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jun 26, 202143:10
Marketing for Social Entrepreneurs | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 006

Marketing for Social Entrepreneurs | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 006

Whether you are an aspiring Mission Driven entrepreneur, planning your launch, or on the path to massive scale, learning how to tell the story of your organization's mission, work, and impact is of critical importance.  

Something that you should begin doing from day one through a simply PPT or website, learning to master the tools and tactics will be core to organizations ability to build brand, engage communities, and inspire others.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jun 19, 202141:07
Building & Managing Teams | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 005

Building & Managing Teams | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 005

For many, attracting and retaining a dream team highly trained, fiercely loyal, mission driven individuals who will sacrificed six figure salaries and work day and night to help you take your vision from pilot to scale is the "dream".

Which is why Tom and I speak about what we have learned over the last 15 years of building, and managing, teams.

Not to burst the bubbles of those who believe that dream team exists, but with the hope that through our lessons you will be able to more easily built your own.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jun 12, 202142:43
Fundraising & Managing Cash |Mission Driven Podcast, Episode-004

Fundraising & Managing Cash |Mission Driven Podcast, Episode-004

In this episode, Tom and I speak about a topic that keeps all founders (and executive directors) up at night.

Raising money, and managing cash flow.

It is a discussion packed with our own experience of learning to raise  money, managing the stress of running out of it, and the processes we  have learned over the years to make both a bit easier.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
Jun 04, 202142:19
NonProfit vs. For-Profit Organization Structures | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 003

NonProfit vs. For-Profit Organization Structures | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 003

If you are an aspiring mission driven entrepreneur, looking to better understand the differences between for-profit and non-profit legal structures, then this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast may be for you!

In it, Tom and I speak about how we approached the legal structuring of our organizations, speak through the benefits/ downsides of each structure, and we wrap the episode with 6 tips for entrepreneurs who are trying to better understand which structure works best for them.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
May 28, 202139:37
Launching Your First Pilot Program | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 002

Launching Your First Pilot Program | Mission Driven Podcast, Episode 002

In this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, Tom and I speak about pilot programs: the importance of pilot programs, how to structure pilots, and the lessons that entrepreneurs need to learn through them.  

It is a conversation that is tactical in nature, and we throw in a ton of examples from our own work about how we approached our own pilots, and how they were critical to the success of our organizations later on.

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
May 25, 202135:50
Starting a Mission Driven Organization | Mission Driven Podcast Episode 001

Starting a Mission Driven Organization | Mission Driven Podcast Episode 001

If you are an aspiring Mission Driven Entrepreneur, looking to start your first organization (profit or non), then I'd like to invite you to follow the Mission Driven Podcast.

It's a podcast where Tom Stader, Founder of Library Project, and myself, founder of HandsOn China & Collective Responsibility, are speaking through the core 10 issues that all founders face.

Issues that we have, over our 15+ years as entrepreneurs, come to understand as challenges to be overcome, and opportunities to be embraced.

For us, this is an experiment in how we can leverage our experience to help others. So, if there is a way we can help you get started, get through a crisis, or think through your paths to scale, let us know at any time

About Mission Driven Podcast Series: 

The Mission Driven podcast is a a series hosted Tom Stader and Richard Brubaker, who speak through the lessons they have learned building mission driven organizations, profit and non, over the last 15 years.

The series is built around 10 critical areas of starting, and scaling, an organization, and through these hour long conversations, we hope will not only engage and inspire you, but provide insights and tools that will help you move your mission forward.

Follow the Mission Driven Podcast:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionDrivenPodcast
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqnaW4voBkQgAE5cpcYuWA
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../mission.../id1572981525
  • Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/mission-driven-podcast-6vo7a1
  • Anchor: https://anchor.fm/missiondrivenpodcast
  • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2xANmulLN1VR6JzBRqbiLu
  • Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/mission-driven-podcast

About Tom Stader: 

Tom Stader is the Founder and Board Chair of The Library Project, an organization that donates libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in Cambodia, China and Vietnam.  

He believes that education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. In 2006 at the age of 32, Tom had a simple idea to donate libraries to two orphanages in Dalian, China. Soon after those libraries were complete, Tom founded The Library Project.  

Since then, Tom and his dedicated team have completed 2000 library donations, impacting over 1,000,000 eager young readers. Tom is passionate about International Social Entrepreneurship and improving rural literacy.

Follow Tom: 

  • Website: https://www.tomstader.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomstader 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstader

About Rich Brubaker 

Driven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 15 years in Asia working to engage, inspire, and equip those around him to take their first step.  

Acting as a catalyst to driving sustainability, Brubaker works with government, corporate, academic and non-profit stakeholders to bring together knowledge, teams, and tools that develop and execute their business case for sustainability.

Follow Rich:

  • Website: http://www.richbrubaker.com 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.brubaker 
  • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbrubaker
  • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richbrubaker
May 19, 202140:40