EP #08: Making A Difference Through Impact Investing with Jon Sahn
Sometimes the best investment we can make is in someone else, and if you can acknowledge the gifts and talents of somebody else, you can make a huge difference. Jon Sahn is the founder of Impact Investments Consulting, and he joins me today to share his inspirational story, as well as how he’s helping others to make an impact.
Listen in to find out about the new and burgeoning industry of impact investing, what the essence of impact investing is, and how Jon helps and educates those who are helping and educating others. You will also learn why passion is so important in philanthropy and why it’s more important than ever to come together and make true systemic changes in order to make life better for every individual.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
How Jon’s upbringing led him down the path of making an impact.
Why it’s important to pass lessons of empathy down to our children.
What it was like for Jon working on Wall Street during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The lessons he has learned from the hard times.
How he helps others to make an impact in positive ways.
The essence of impact investing.
How you can have luxury items and still honor the blessings that were bestowed upon you.
Jon’s advice for making a positive impact in a meaningful way.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Do well by doing good.” - Jon Sahn
“I think that’s what life is: you pass your values on to your children and you hope that they find their own way.” - Jon Sahn
“All you have to do is have faith, be loving to your children, be loving to your family, be loving to your community, and be loving to the world, and you will find that God’s blessings will be bestowed.” - Jon Sahn
