Episode 8: Entrepreneur Bob Dalton on Solving Homelessness & Fixing Social Media

In this inspiring episode of the Dirt to Sky Business Podcast, entrepreneur and visionary Bob Dalton shares his powerful journey—from launching the so...

In this inspiring episode of the Dirt to Sky Business Podcast, entrepreneur and visionary Bob Dalton shares his powerful journey—from launching the social enterprise Sackcloth & Ashes, inspired by his mother’s homelessness, to building a tech platform designed to heal our fragmented communities.

Learn how Bob bootstrapped his business into a nationwide movement and why he’s now focused on localism as the answer to modern society’s biggest challenges—from homelessness to mental health.

Discover:

  • The personal story behind the “buy one, give one” blanket campaign
  • How 8,000 blankets sold overnight changed everything
  • Why our addiction to social media is making us lonely—and how his new app Local aims to fix it
  • What the future of digital communities could look like
  • Key advice for entrepreneurs who want to create real impact

If you care about community, innovation, or social impact, this episode is a must-watch.

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