Abstract
The qualitative ethnographic study sought to unconver the leadership and behavior characteristics of 20 successful double-bottom-line entrepreneurs in the U.S. Insights from this study highlights the importance of how these characteristics guided the entrepreneur through challenges that led to the sustainability of their ventures and achievement of social mission. Based on the findings of this research, recommendations for professional training and the creation of an online community to assist current and future professional development of double-bottom-line entrepreneurs|Keywords: Double-bottom-line entrepreneurs, social ventures, professional development, ethnographic study