070. Sammy Torres Jr. | Pitching for Purpose: Bringing Joy Through Baseball

Key Points

• [00:00 - 14:57] The Power of Proximity and Investing in Yourself
• Sammy shares his journey from the Coast Guard to real estate, highlighting the pivotal moment that led him to venture into entrepreneurship.
• Despite success in real estate, he had a tough transitional year, and finding a purpose helped him get back on track
• He describes the nonprofit he co-founded with his father, aiming to provide sports equipment to underprivileged kids worldwide.
• Surrounding yourself with people who understand you and believe in you is the key to overcoming the hurdles of entrepreneurship
• Actively seeking personal development and betting on yourself will open doors of opportunities
• [14:58 - 26:13] Happiness Home Runs: How Baseball Can Change Lives
• The conversation delves into the creation of BaseballFace Cares, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy to children in underserved areas by providing baseball equipment
• Sammy shares the profound connection with his father and the decision to deepen their bond through a shared purpose
• He feels immense fulfillment in witnessing the positive impact that these sports kits have on the lives of children, allowing them to experience the joy of playing
• The success stories, such as that of Kasumba Dennis, showcase the passion and potential of these kids to succeed and affirm the mission of BaseballFace Cares
• [26:14 - 32:24] Reverse-Engineering The Business of Nonprofits
• Sammy discusses the challenges of running a nonprofit and emphasizes the need to move away from the traditional approach
• The focus is on forming strategic partnerships with businesses to create predictable funding and make a more significant impact
• The goal is to collaborate with businesses sharing the passion for the nonprofit's mission
• Strategic partnerships create predictability and enable scalability for the nonprofit organization
• [32:35 - 39:57] Generosity in Action
• The secret to life is giving, even if you feel like you have nothing to give
• Small acts of generosity, no matter the amount, can have an immediate positive impact and bring a sense of fulfillment