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.


