What do horse manure, pilot school, Paulownia trees, and billion-dollar investments have in common? Steve Distante. In this episode of On The Homefront, Jeff Dudan sits down with Steve Distante—impact investor, founder of Vanderbilt Financial Group, and author of Entrepreneur Land. From starting his first hustle selling horse poop to building a sustainable empire focused on purpose over profit, Steve opens up about leadership, culture, and navigating risk as an entrepreneur. Discover how he turned frustration with corporate greed into a mission to change the world through sustainable finance. He shares lessons from building a 400-acre Paulownia farm, stories about entrepreneurial betrayal, the DNA of impact-driven businesses, and how to harness your full potential at any stage in life. 💥 Get ready for real talk on: Impact investing vs. traditional finance Why born entrepreneurs are different than made ones How to start a business at 50 and win Building culture that outlasts crisis When it’s time to bet on yourself 📚 Learn more about Steve
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00:00:00 – Intro: Who Is Steve Distante? 00:01:38 – Born vs. Made Entrepreneurs 00:03:36 – Immersion & Learning Fast 00:05:00 – Why I Wrote Entrepreneur Land 00:08:05 – Meta Glasses & Be My Eyes 00:11:06 – Betrayal in Business 00:15:40 – Obsession & Entrepreneur DNA 00:20:08 – Farming Paulownia Trees 00:23:43 – Capitalism With Heart 00:26:34 – Bite, Growl, Lick Leadership 00:28:37 – Betting on Yourself 00:31:20 – Family, Jealousy & Success 00:34:01 – When to Take Big Risks 00:37:49 – Focus & Discipline 00:42:19 – Design a Life You Love 00:48:42 – Culture & ESOPs 00:52:40 – Leadership vs. Management 00:56:29 – Power of Peer Groups 01:00:47 – Cutting Costs vs. Growing 01:02:07 – Dream Business Idea 01:04:22 – Final Advice from Steve #Entrepreneurship #ImpactInvesting #Leadership #BusinessTips
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