Talent is equal; access is not.

Our mission at Silver Lining is to use the assets, influences, and resources we have to create a more just world. As a part of this mission, we have created the Impact5X Economic Justice Project.

We have worked with 10 000+ SMBs in over 25 countries and…

we have gained incredibly valuable insights including:

• Behavior Change Science Works – when someone is ready to take action and has resources, support, and structure wrapped around them – they CAN hit their goals. Our 13-month program has a meaningful impact on small business owners’ success rates. Scaling this success, we have the power to reduce poverty, increase job creation, develop strong communities, and create a more just economy.
• Character is More Important Than Charisma – the attributes that we so often celebrate in entrepreneurs are not what it really takes to grow a business. Based on the significant data that we collect through our SaaS platform, we know that focus, discipline, and accountability create success. These are not things you need to be born with – these are traits we can develop in every human.
  
• Small Business is BIG – we need to consciously foster a strong sense of pride in all small business owners. The story of entrepreneurship has become focused on raising millions, selling for billions, and building apps. The backbone of the economy, however, is and always will be small business owners. They are the ones who create jobs, pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and yet too often are overlooked.
• We Need Justice, Not Philanthropy – the old-school model for business owners focuses on getting rich at all costs – and then, once rich, giving money away. That model is not working. We must instill a new sense of responsibility among business leaders to use their businesses as a tool for justice.
• Privilege Creates Privilege – the reality is that for those of us lucky enough to be born into any privilege, the hard work we invest gets outsized rewards. We don’t have to feel guilty about our privilege – but we must use it to create businesses and opportunities that result in an equal chance of success for everyone.

We have worked with 10 000+ SMBs in over 25 countries and…

we have gained incredibly valuable insights including:

• Behavior Change Science Works – when someone is ready to take action and has resources, support, and structure wrapped around them – they CAN hit their goals. Our 13-month program has a meaningful impact on small business owners’ success rates. Scaling this success, we have the power to reduce poverty, increase job creation, develop strong communities, and create a more just economy.
• Character is More Important Than Charisma – the attributes that we so often celebrate in entrepreneurs are not what it really takes to grow a business. Based on the significant data that we collect through our SaaS platform, we know that focus, discipline, and accountability create success. These are not things you need to be born with – these are traits we can develop in every human.
  
• Small Business is BIG – we need to consciously foster a strong sense of pride in all small business owners. The story of entrepreneurship has become focused on raising millions, selling for billions, and building apps. The backbone of the economy, however, is and always will be small business owners. They are the ones who create jobs, pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and yet too often are overlooked.
• We Need Justice, Not Philanthropy – the old-school model for business owners focuses on getting rich at all costs – and then, once rich, giving money away. That model is not working. We must instill a new sense of responsibility among business leaders to use their businesses as a tool for justice.
• Privilege Creates Privilege – the reality is that for those of us lucky enough to be born into any privilege, the hard work we invest gets outsized rewards. We don’t have to feel guilty about our privilege – but we must use it to create businesses and opportunities that result in an equal chance of success for everyone.

Impact at Scale

Tackling systemic bias and inequality is lifelong work, and in 2021 we renamed the initiative Impact5X to signal our long-term commitment to Xponential impact.

Tackling systemic bias and inequality is lifelong work, and in 2021 we renamed the initiative Impact5X to signal our long-term commitment to Xponential impact.

The Impact5X Leaders

The Impact5X Cohort Leaders have been chosen because they are incredible business owners and leaders who work with and represent business owners from marginalized communities.  Their voices and leadership will shape the overall Impact5X program and strategy and they will provide additional leadership and custom program elements to the cohort that they lead.  Not only do you get all of the structure and support of the core Impact5X Program but you will also gain so many additional resources from the Impact5X leader whose cohort you join!

RISE 25

Mary Wildman & Ted Reiniger

Creating support and strong economies for Indigenous business owners in Canada.

ARKAI 20

Jonathan Miron & Philip Sheegog

Bolstering financial sustainability and entrepreneurial mindsets for artists from around the world.

LGBTQAI 20

Frederick Schjang & Trey Anthony

Creating community, resources, profile, and support to oppose the challenges faced by LGBTQIA small business owners.

WECREATE10

Alexandra Jamieson

Helping small business owners to succeed.

The Impact5X Cohort Leaders form a Think Tank where leaders can share experiences, learn from each other, and, ultimately, work together to identify best practices. The aim is to share the knowledge and learnings widely to further educate others on better supporting under-served small business owners to increase success rates.

Partnership Opportunities

We are looking to engage with values-aligned individuals and organizations who share our mission to create a more just economy – one small business at a time.

Partnership Opportunities

We are looking to engage with values-aligned individuals and organizations who share our mission to create a more just economy – one small business at a time.