Colin Banning is the current Country Director for Swiss Contact in El Salvador and the founder of team GB Consulting and Colin Banning Consulting.

With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Colin has made significant contributions to the development of social entrepreneurship in Central America, particularly for vulnerable populations such as returned migrants and individuals with disabilities. His expertise in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices and his experience with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development have positioned him as a leading figure in promoting sustainable business practices across Latin America.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Colin's Journey:

🔸 The Importance of Purpose-Driven Business: Colin emphasises that running a business with a purpose not only benefits the community but also enhances the long-term viability of the business itself.

🔸 Navigating Challenges in Sustainability: He discusses the complexities of implementing sustainable practices in businesses, highlighting the need for education and understanding of the long-term benefits of sustainability.

🔸 Empowering Vulnerable Populations: Colin shares insights on how to support marginalised groups, such as people with disabilities and returned migrants, by providing them with the tools and resources to succeed in entrepreneurship.

🔸 Adaptability in Entrepreneurship: He reflects on the necessity of being prepared for unexpected changes in life and business, stressing the importance of having a clear direction while remaining flexible to adapt to new circumstances.

You can connect with Colin on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Colin's.

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During this talk we discuss how we individually define success for ourselves. This is a honest and open conversation exploring the perspectives on a number of members of our community.

💡 Some key ideas discussed here:

🔸Personal versus societal definitions of success.

🔸Navigating imposter syndrome as founders and creators.

🔸The role of mindset in shaping our perception of achievement.

🔸How freedom and personal values influence our goals.

🔸Making a positive impact as a measure of success.

🔸Encouragement for listeners to define success for themselves.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more founders voices.

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Today we explore the evolving creator economy with entrepreneur, YouTuber and long time support of Founder' Voayge Daniel. We discuss the realities of content creation, from building an engaged audience to navigating unpredictable income streams. Daniel shares his journey, monetization strategies, and the development of a teleprompter tool for creators. Together, we highlight the importance of consistency, audience trust, and diversifying income through products and platforms like Patreon. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or content creator, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration for growing your presence in the digital landscape.

💡 What You’ll Learn from our discussion with Daniel:

🔸 The Importance of Consistency: Daniel emphasizes that consistent content creation is key to success in the creator economy. Regularly posting content helps build an audience and increases the chances of videos gaining traction over time.

🔸 Understanding Your Audience: He highlights the necessity of putting the audience first, tailoring content to their interests, and engaging with them authentically to foster trust and loyalty.

🔸 Monetization Strategies: Daniel discusses various ways creators can monetize their content, including affiliate marketing, sponsorships, and creating their own products, which can lead to more stable income streams.

🔸 Building in Public: He advocates for the practice of building in public, which allows creators to showcase their development process, gather feedback, and establish credibility while creating a portfolio of their work.

You can connect with Daniel on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Daniel.

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