Neil Willenson is a national non-profit leader who is the Co-founder of Camp Hometown Heroes, a free summer camp for children of fallen U.S. service members. He is also Founder of the national charity, One Heartland, an organization that makes life better for children affected by HIV/AIDS and others facing obstacles.
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Success Quote
- ‘It’s always the right time to do the right thing.’ – Martin Luther King
Business Failure
- Neil had a MAJOR ‘fold up moment’ where he almost packed it in and gave up. However, perseverance is his middle name, and the amount of lives he’s impacted since is astounding.
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Neil’s intuition guided him from day one and it has led him to create an incredible impact on those who deserve incredible impacts.
Current Business
- Neil is focused on Hometown Heroes, and the cruise he has planned is going to rock! (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2014. This resource is no longer available.)
Small Business Resource
- Charity Navigator: America’s largest independent charity evaluator, provides free ratings of the Financial Health and Accountability & Transparency.
Best Business Book
- The Genesis of Leadership by Rabbi Nathan Laufer
Interview Links
- Camp Hometown Heroes: A free summer camp for children of fallen U.S. service members. (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2014. This resource is no longer available.)
- One Heartland: A non-profit organization (501c3) that improves the lives of children, youth and families facing significant health challenges or social isolation.
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