RL074 - Retirement Lifestyle: Impact Investing with Dignity Coconuts and Erik D. Olson

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk to Erik Olson in the fourth installment of the value investing series. Erik is the president of Dignity Coconuts, a social enterprise that seeks to affirm dignity by ending poverty and slavery in the Philippines. They talk about modern-day slavery, the challenges of launching businesses in third-world countries, and the current state of socially responsible investing. [07:58] Fighting Sex Trafficking Through Coconut Oil [10:44] Creating Income-Generating Activities to Combat Trafficking [12:31] Coconut Oil Benefits, Nutrition, and Popular Uses [14:15] Erik's Journey into the Nonprofit World [20:02] Challenges Facing Socially Responsible Investing in the Philippines [28:53] Why it's Important to Know Where Products are Manufactured [31:20] Business Success and Authentic Social Impact [38:02] How Erik and his Team Successfully Built and Scaled their Business [42:35] The Current State of Impact Investing [46:40] Risks and Costs of Impact Investing [52:30] Benefits of Using Coconut-Based Lip Balms [54:50] Investment and Relationship Opportunities in Dignity Coconuts Roshan can be reached at [email protected] or at 202-536-4468.  Erik can be reached at [email protected] or 815-940-4652. Adrian can be reached at [email protected] or at 703-915-8905. Follow Us At: Website: https://retirementlifestyleshow.com/ https://www.retirewithroshan.com https://youtu.be/hKVzI87v0tA https://twitter.com/RoshanLoungani https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshanloungani/ https://www.facebook.com/retirewithroshan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialerik/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-nicholson-74b82b13b/ #retirementlifestylepodcast #fire #podcast #FI #Retire #retirewithroshan #BAM #BusinessAsMission #ImpactInvesting All opinions expressed by podcast hosts and guests are solely their own. While based on information they believe is reliable, neither Arete Wealth nor its affiliates warrant its completeness or accuracy, nor do their opinions reflect the opinion of Arete Wealth. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.