Podcasts about community strategy

Send us a textWhat do rock climbing and cybersecurity have in common? For Matthew Panizari, both demand strategy, grit, and constant reevaluation. In this powerful episode recorded at IT Nation Secure 2025, Joey Pinz explores Matthew's frontline experience in digital forensics and incident response.

In a special edition episode of ‘In the frame', we speak to Usama Al-Qassab, Marketing & Commercial Director, and Ulrika Högberg, Head of Community Strategy, at the AELTC – direct from the Championship Grounds. At Wimbledon, it's not just two weeks of tennis – it's all year round planning, precision, and partnerships. With a responsibility to preserve the prestige whilst courting a new generation of fans, how is Wimbledon's advantage maintained? Anything is possible with the right partners supporting you. So, tune in to the latest serving of 'In the frame' to find out more.

Empowering Creatives: How to Build Community, Strategy, and Success for Artists - Kre8 Spaces, LLC - ValuationPodcast.comWelcome to ValuationPodcast.com, a podcast and video series covering all things business and valuation. I'm Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri.Today's episode is a truly inspiring one. We're joined by Quintrel Brown, Dwayne Ferguson, and Christian Boyd—three creative entrepreneurs and founders of Kre8 Spaces, a production studio and community hub designed to empower artists, creators, and entrepreneurs. Their mission? To provide the tools, mentorship, and consistent support needed for sustainable creative and financial success.These three aren't just running a studio—they're building a movement. From mentorship to grants, production tools to business strategy, they're changing the way creatives launch and grow. Whether you're a young artist, a seasoned entrepreneur, or just someone passionate about supporting the arts, you'll want to hear their story.Key Takeaways:1. Community Is the CatalystKre8 Spaces was founded on a shared mission to uplift creatives—especially young and underserved artists—by providing not only tools but also mentorship and connection. Real growth happens in community, and this space gives artists a place to collaborate, stay accountable, and build lasting relationships.2. Strategy Over StardomTalent and tools aren't enough. The team emphasizes the importance of having a clear strategy: knowing your end goal, setting short-term targets, and building consistency. Viral moments mean little without the foundation to sustain and monetize them.3. Resources Go Beyond EquipmentWhile Kre8 Spaces offers state-of-the-art gear (like 4K cameras, podcast studios, and backdrops), the real value lies in what surrounds it: grant education, legal support, workshops, and mentorship. Creatives gain access to an ecosystem that helps them build sustainable income streams.4. Creativity Drives Economic ImpactInvesting in the arts uplifts entire communities. From tourism to tech, fashion to architecture, creativity fuels innovation and local pride. By supporting artists, cities like St. Louis can retain talent and stimulate cultural and economic growth.5. Start Small, Stay Consistent, Show UpPerfection isn't required—action is. The founders stress that many creators stall waiting for ideal conditions. Instead, focus on building momentum, learning from missteps, and aligning with people who elevate your mission. Success is built through persistence and presence.Visit Kre8 SpacesConnect with QuintrelConnect with DwayneConnect with ChristianMelissa Gragg is a seasoned financial mediator and business valuation expert with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in helping couples and business partners navigate complex financial disputes during divorce and separation. As the founder of Bridge Valuation Partners and a key member of The Divorce Allies, Melissa offers neutral, third-party services including business valuations, pension assessments, income analysis, and strategic settlement planning. https://www.valuationmediation.comhttps://www.thedivorceallies.comhttp://www.MediatorPodcast.comhttps://www.ValuationPodcast.comConnect with Melissa:Melissa Gragg  Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  melissa@bridgevaluation.com  http://www.BridgeValuation.com  Cell: (314) 541-8163Support the show

Stephanie Waldrop is the Principal of Employee Benefits International, a firm that designs data-driven, cost-effective employee benefits for midsize and large employers. With 25-plus years in the insurance industry, she brings deep expertise in strategic planning, compliance, and client-focused service. Chris Schalleur is the CEO of Christo IT, a Philadelphia-based company providing managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions for small and midsize businesses. He founded the firm in 1999 to bring enterprise-level technology support to growing organizations. Ed Howie is the Founder and CEO of BTYcreative and Serve Others Well, branding and customer experience firms that help businesses grow through strategic messaging and client loyalty. He's worked with brands like Chick-fil-A and 7-Eleven and hosts The Wonder of WOOO podcast. Sejal Lakhani-Bhatt is the CEO of TechWerxe, an IT services company delivering tailored managed support and cybersecurity for small to midsize businesses. A former banking executive, she's guided TechWerxe to national recognition among top IT and security providers. In this episode… Building and scaling a business is never a straight path — it's filled with unexpected setbacks, major transitions, and the constant need to adapt. But for the entrepreneurs who stay grounded in purpose, embrace community, and remain open to reinvention, those challenges become the catalysts for growth. So how do successful founders push through obstacles while staying true to their values? Stephanie Waldrop emphasizes the power of reclaiming control after a misaligned partnership and how owning every layer of her business unlocked strategic growth. Chris Schalleur reflects on the hard lessons of team turnover and the long game of developing autonomous leadership. Ed Howie explores the identity shifts that come with building a company over two decades and the importance of releasing clients and employees who don't align with your mission. Sejal Lakhani-Bhatt shares her deeply personal story of losing her husband and co-founder and how she rebuilt the business and her life with the support of EO and a global network of peers. In this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, recorded live at the Entrepreneurs' Organization Global Leadership Conference in Honolulu, you'll hear how these EO leaders are navigating transitions with grit, building resilient companies, and leaning on a global community for support and inspiration.

In this episode of the Events Demystified Podcast, host Anca Platon Trifan delves into the intricacies of event design with Liz Lathan, Co-founder of Club Ichi. They discuss strategies for fostering genuine connections at events, blending community and technology, and moving beyond predictable programming. Liz shares her expertise on creating experiential and human-centered B2B marketing, her role in Club Ichi, and the philosophy behind spontaneous think tanks. She also offers insights into maintaining community engagement through intentional design, strategic collaboration, and leveraging technology effectively. Tune in for a conversation filled with valuable takeaways for anyone looking to enhance their event strategy.

Jason Mock, President and CEO of the Greater Dalton Chamber discusses the "Believe Greater Dalton" community strategy, initiated in 2018, which focuses on education, housing, downtown revitalization, entrepreneurship, community pride, and economic development. The strategy raised over $1 million in its first year and has led to significant improvements, including increased workforce and mid-level housing. Jason emphasizes the importance of community engagement, regular surveys, and public-private partnerships. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode330 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com  

Kristina is diving into a fresh strategy on Instagram that's reshaping the ways we can connect with our most engaged audience members: Instagram Broadcast Channels.Is this a fit for your business?In this episode Kristina shares why this tool might just be your missing piece for creating stronger, more intimate community online. We'll cover:How Broadcast Channel workWhy they feel like a VIP pass for your community into your worldand why now more than ever, people are craving personal, behind-the-scenes connection.Your feed alone isn't enough on Instagram anymore, how do you plan to deeply connect with your audience?If you're looking for a powerful, low-lift way to foster deeper trust, grow your business organically, and make your audience feel truly seen, maybe broadcast channels are a fit for you! Tune in to find out!If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend or tag us on social media! We LOVE hearing what's landing for you!Ready to be part of a community that supports your growth? Join us at The Social Business Club and use the code PODCAST for your first month for just $1.Mentioned in the Episode:Big Idea To Bestseller50% Off Your First Year On FlodeskSend me a text!For Your Information: • Host your podcast on Buzzsprout! •Use Code ‘PODCAST' For Your First Month For $1 Inside The Social Business Club • Join our favourite scheduling platform Later • FLODESK Affiliate Code | 50% off your first year! Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

In this episode, Melissa Skottegaard, Chief Communications Officer and Chair of The Cigna Group Foundation, shares how the organization is tackling youth mental health, veteran housing insecurity, and health equity through a data-driven, employee-powered community engagement strategy designed for deeper, more focused impact.

In this episode, Melissa Skottegaard, Chief Communications Officer and Chair of The Cigna Group Foundation, shares how the organization is tackling youth mental health, veteran housing insecurity, and health equity through a data-driven, employee-powered community engagement strategy designed for deeper, more focused impact.

Brain Hurt Scale = 2/10 - Did you know, one of the biggest growth channels tech companies invest in is community? The same goes for companies outside of SaaS as well. Companies like Sephora and Nike have massive communities of customers that act as the glue for their entire promotional model. But how do you create them? What are the do's and don'ts we need to be aware of and what tools should we use? Luckily Paz Pisarski has created countless communities for some of the biggest companies in the world before evolving her model to teach this method to other community managers and interested entrepreneurs. During a panel discussion at SXSW Sydney in 2024 Paz Pisarski came into our orbit and we just had to have a chat afterwards, So if you want a crash-course in community building this will get you at least 90% of the way there. You could leverage the network effects and synergy that comes from building a high-value community. Or Continue to be a one-trick pony, cross your fingers and publish that next piece of content which everyone says is "going to go viral". ___________________ Paz Pisarski's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paz-pisarski/ Community Collective https://thecommunitycollective.co/

This episode is from Drive 2024, our first-ever in-person event for B2B marketers in Burlington, Vermont. Dan Cmejla, B2B Community Expert and former VP of Community at Apollo and Chili Piper, shared actionable frameworks and three phases for building impactful B2B communities that drive brand growth and customer engagement.Dan covers:How community marketing transforms brands by turning customers into primary distribution points for your story.Why it's important to map influence spaces and leverage customer relationships.Strategies to build a scalable advocacy journey that turns customer love into measurable business outcomes.Timestamps(00:00) - - Intro to Dan (07:03) - - Community Marketing Transforms Brands (10:11) - - Defining “Community” and “Community Marketing” (11:51) - - Community Phase 1: Build Baseline Presence Across Spaces that Hold Relevant Influence (22:51) - - Community Phase 2: Differentiate Presence Everywhere by Building more Brand Distribution Points (36:12) - - Community Phase 3: Build Amazing Spaces That Hold Influence (37:12) - - How to Determine your Community Strategy? (37:42) - - How to Evangelize Across Communities? (38:42) - - Q&A Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Paramark. You've heard it before – every B2B marketer's top pain point is marketing attribution. It's complicated, messy, and too often leads to fights with your CRO over whose lead deserves credit.That's where Paramark steps in. Their platform makes it simple to understand what's driving results (and what isn't) with tools like marketing mix modeling and incremental testing. No more relying on outdated click attribution or chasing UTM links. Instead, Paramark gives you actionable insights across channels, campaigns, and geographies to help you grow.Paramark's founder & CEO Pranav has been in your shoes as a B2B marketer. He's so passionate about solving this problem, he's offering listeners a free brand assessment. Pranav will personally analyze your brand's performance and share his insights—an opportunity you don't want to miss.Slots are limited, so act fast. Head to paramark.com/brand-consult to claim your spot. Trust us, this is worth your time.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com This holiday season we're reviving some of our best episodes from 2024! In this episode, Matthew interviews Liz Lathan, co-founder and CMO of The Community Factory. They discuss the evolution from traditional corporate events to community-centric experiences. Liz shares insights on the Community as a Service model, the importance of facilitated networking, and strategies for creating meaningful connections in business events.

Ever wondered how to launch a new offer and generate six figures without sending a single email or running paid ads?   Linda shares the ingenious community-driven launch strategy she used to generate over $300,000 in sales for her new program, The MixerMind, with zero emails and no paid advertising. By leveraging the power of peer-to-peer invites and allowing her existing community members to take ownership, Linda was able to fill her program with over 100 highly aligned members in a matter of days.   If you're looking for a fresh approach to launching that puts relationships and community at the forefront, this episode is a must-listen.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO12

Business - Bri Leever, Community Consultant, Strategist, and Founder at Ember.

When business owners think about acquiring customers, most go straight to ads. John Roman from Battlbox thinks a bit differently. In this episode, John breaks down the important role that community and content plays in retaining and acquiring new subscription box customers. 00:00 Intro01:53 Short Background Of John's Battlbox Journey09:42 Battlbox's 2023 Numbers12:21 Battlbox's Paid Customer Acquisition19:15 How Big Of A Role Does Community and Content Play For Battlbox?28:40 Breaking Down How The Facebook Community Works34:10 Josh's Final 3 Questions ► Click Here For Our Advantage+ Shopping Training► Follow Josh on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Enjoying The Ecommerce Alley Podcast?Click here to join our free Facebook group to get additional resources & access to weekly LIVE workshops that will help grow your revenue.

Welcome back to The Community Strategy! In this podcast episode, you'll hear the second part of an event held in February 2024. Windy Lawson presented to community builders how to thrive with too many ideas. Click here to watch part one. In her insightful presentation, Windy Lawson provides five practical areas that empower you to differentiate ideas from opportunities. Windy emphasizes that action on opportunities, not just ideas, drives success. Go to show notes. Thanks for listening to the Community Strategy Podcast! Please subscribe, Follow, Rate, and Review! If you have an online community, or just want to grow an online business, communicating directly to your audience allows you to build relationships with them one email at a time! You might think you don't have enough time, but I have some great news for you! ConvertKit can help you start building your email list with easy-to-setup templates, immediate analytics, and start for free! Mighty NetworksAll-In-One Community Platform for your course or membership. Bonsai Run your entire business in one place with the help of this business management tool ConvertKitConvertKit makes it easy to get started and has tons of support Grammerly Grammarly helps you become a better writer using AI technology Buzzsprout Let's get your podcast Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThe Community Strategy Podcast (CSP) offers interviews with online community leaders who share their community-building journey. Our podcast covers community concepts, community building, community strategy, community structure, community membership, and community management. We deep dive into the best ways to launch with platform reviews, give our thoughts on cultivating engagement, and the keys to identifying ideal members who will keep coming back and becoming super supporters. Visit our Website Find Calm Here to learn more about working with Deb

What does it take to energize a thriving community of superfans, in today's Social Commerce era? Community-building gurus Katie Adams (Senior Marketing Director EMEA @ Abercrombie & Fitch), Sian Pilkington (Senior Marketing Manager @ Mint Velvet), Grace Andrews (Marketing Director for Steven Bartlett & The Diary Of A CEO), Angelic Vendette (Founder @ Ave Advisory, ex-Alo Yoga, ex-Sephora), and Daisy Morris (Founder @ The Selfhood) know. In this ‘Advocacy 101' episode, you're invited to dive back into Building Brand Advocacy's best advice on the world of community. A compilation of insightful conversations and tactical advice from past episodes, the experts share exact strategies that have worked for nourishing their world-renowned brand communities. Follow the timestamps to hear from… 1:32 – Katie @ Abercrombie & Fitch On how full-funnel marketing remains pivotal for fostering community, why evolving alongside your brand fans is key, and her direct engagement strategies for building meaningful connections. 3:46 – Daisy Morris @ The Selfhood On the nuanced distinction between an audience and a community, building for the Advocates who love you, and why it all comes down to speaking to your community to foster loyalty.  11:32 – Angelic @ Ave Advisory (ex-Alo Yoga, ex-Sephora) On harnessing the power of word-of-mouth, spotting strategic community investment opportunities, and how to attribute success back to your community building efforts; despite its notorious difficulty.  15:01 – Sian @ Mint Velvet On combating dark social by leveraging community engagement, how to authentically participate in relevant conversations outside of your brand, and why cultivating a sense of belonging is the ultimate lever for connection. 16:03 – Grace @ The Diary Of A CEO On adding immediate values to the community you're cultivating, resisting the urge to chase every trend, and tried-and-tested strategies for Advocate retention.  Tune in. Take your community strategy to the next level. Rate & review Building Brand Advocacy: Apple Podcasts Spotify Connect with the experts: Katie's LinkedIn Sian's LinkedIn Grace's LinkedIn Angelic's LinkedIn Daisy's LinkedIn

The special episode of The Dish on Health IT episode provides insights and coverage from the recent HIMSS24 conference. Hosts Pooja Babbrah, the PBM and Pharmacy Lead and Jocelyn Keegan, Payer/Practice Lead with Point-of-Care Partners dig into their observation from HIMSS24 before reacting to stakeholder interviews from the floor of the Interoperability Showcase on topics ranging from the impact of the final CMS interoperability & prior authorization, benefits of API adoption and pharmacy interoperability opens with a montage of HIMSS24 attendees. --NOTE: The sound quality of the kiosk interviews is not ideal. If you prefer, you can watch this episode on video for close captioning of the kiosk interviews--The episode opens with a montage of HIMSS24 attendees sharing what they find valuable about attending HIMSS. Pooja Babbrah then opens the episode explaining that she and co-host Jocelyn Keegan share their key takeaways and insights from the biggest health technology conference in the industry. Jocelyn started the conversation off by sharing her observation that the work over the last 15 years to forge scalable connections to improve data fluidity has been fruitful and reached a tipping point. Importantly, the conversations we heard at HIMSS24 showed an acknowledgment as important as data fluidity is the content of what we are exchanging, and that data quality is just as important. Jocelyn then shared her second observation which is that we need to build a skillset and pool of resources who can do the next phase of work that is needed. She shared that when she worked in the financial industry which was at the time transitioning to interoperability and automation, they had to hire and develop the critical thinkers needed to think through how to best leverage technology, approach change management and do the abstractions needed to be successful. Health IT is at a similar place; we probably need more clinical informaticists because how we use technology in clinical workflows is extremely important, but we also need operational experts to help pull through how shifts in one workflow should get pulled through in others. She went on to say that we need people understand data mapping and why clean data is so important. Pooja thanked Jocelyn for her insights before sharing her own. She mentioned that she heard talk about whether ViVE and HIMSS could both survive because they occur so close together, and are big investments for companies to make to attend or exhibit. She shared that her view is that they are different enough in programmatic and attendance mix that she believes they both have value and will survive. Adding to Jocelyn's point about data quality, Pooja added that data governance and sending the right data to the right people at the right time versus just sending a data tsunami. Pooja continued by adding that it's also important to meet people where they are. This was clear at the post-acute care listening session. Some care facilities are not yet FHIR-enabled, some can send data via FHIR but perhaps are not yet API-enabled, how can we meet those facilities where they are even if they aren't using cutting-edge technology? Most stakeholders are going to be somewhere on a spectrum of tech adoption. We need to be flexible in how we do things. Pooja went on to say that another observation is that the importance of consent management will continue to grow, and that real work is starting to be done to figure out what patient-centered consent management might look like. We need to be able to exchange the right data at the right time with the right people, but we need to ensure we have the right consent to go along with it. Pooja mentioned some industry initiatives on consent including the HL7 FHIR at Scale Taskforce Accelerator, which has launched a new consent project. Public meetings for the FAST Consent project have launched and will be held regularly. A consent learning lab was held at HIMSS24 for the second year in a row. Pooja expressed that she attended both last year's and this year's events and she could feel a shift including the presence of regulators who were in the room. She explained that the conversation focused on actual work and progress being made in California and Florida as well as a huge focus on the role of consent in connecting health data and human services data.Next Pooja and Jocelyn listened and reacted to stakeholders who stopped by the POCP Kiosk in the Interoperability showcase to give their perspectives on the final CMS prior authorization & interoperability rule, API adoption, and pharmacy interoperability. Interviewees at the kiosk included:Colin Banas, Chief Medical Officer for DrFirst, shared insights on medication management and prior authorization.Polina Vaserman, Vice President of product Management with MHK, discussed the complexities and proposed improvements in prior authorization final rule.Lathe Bigler, Vice President of Clinical Network Services at First Databank provided perspectives on leveraging FHIR APIs for improving price transparency and patient care.Lenel James, Business Lead - Health Information Exchange & Innovation, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, highlighted the use of FHIR APIs to enhance data accessibility for all stakeholders, including patients, payers, and providers, underscoring the importance of making healthcare data available across the care continuum to improve service delivery and care coordination.Melanie Marcus, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at Surescripts highlighted the role of pharmacies in expanding care access and the necessity for interoperability and policy support.Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser, Sr. Director of Community Strategy at DirectTrust discusses the critical role of pharmacists in delivering care and the role of Direct Messaging can play in supporting this work. Themes from the interviews and host response include: CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization: There has been broad acknowledgment of the positive progress this final rule will make towards enhancing interoperability and refining the prior authorization processes is widespread, with some hoping for additional policies to go even further.Healthcare Ecosystem and CMS Policies: The industry acknowledges the complexities of medications requiring prior authorization. There's an expectation for CMS to broaden its research and policy scope to include specialty medications, recognizing their critical importance.Impact of Technology and Innovation: The importance of adopting standards like FHIR for improving healthcare interoperability is emphasized. Leveraging technology and standard adherence is highlighted as crucial for enabling effective communication among healthcare stakeholders, reducing administrative burdens, and improving patient care quality.Pharmacy's Essential Role: Pharmacies are spotlighted as key to healthcare delivery, especially in underserved areas. There's strong advocacy for improved pharmacy interoperability and integration into the care team, stressing the need for policies, payment reforms, and access to health information to support their expanded role.Using Existing Technologies: The discussions promote the practical use of existing technologies and workflows to address healthcare delivery challenges effectively. This pragmatic approach centers on solving immediate patient care and business problems with available tools and sharing successful industry practices to foster broader adoption.Future Directions and Collective Engagement: A desire for ongoing engagement with health IT innovations, with a focus on interoperability, is clear in future industry events. The importance of collaborative efforts within the community and across the industry is underscored as critical for driving advancements in health IT and interoperability.After Pooja and Jocelyn listened and reacted to the interviews, Pooja shifted to close out the episode. She took a moment to reflect on the rich dialogue and insights shared by professionals across the healthcare ecosystem. She acknowledged the collective and collaborative effort that is fundamental to advancing health IT, underscoring the critical role of technology, the growing importance of pharmacies in the healthcare delivery ecosystem, and the collective anticipation for the evolution of policies concerning specialty medications and the work toward a better way to manage consent. With a nod to the resilience and spirit of innovation that defines the HIMSS conference, Pooja expressed gratitude for the contributions of all speakers and participants, celebrating another successful year of sharing, learning, and collaborating. Looking ahead with optimism, she voiced enthusiasm for the next HIMSS, where the community will reconvene to delve deeper into healthcare's pressing issues, explore new advancements, and foster further collaborations that promise to shape the future of health IT.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: GWWC's new community strategy, published by Giving What We Can on September 27, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. I'm extremely excited to announce the launch of our new community strategy that aims to connect our existing community better, and inspire more people to join us - I've been working on this for the past few months and am thrilled to finally share it! Over the almost two years I've been working with Giving What We Can, I've seen how important our community is - whether it's a supportive network to ask questions, a friendly face in a new city, or a shared sense that none of us are alone in wanting to do what we can to make a better world, I've personally taken much-needed inspiration, motivation, and comfort more times than I can count, simply by hearing from you! I want to make it easier for you to do the same. We are launching some new spaces for you to meet, connect, and chat with each other. Everyone is welcome: whether you just subscribe to our newsletter, have taken the pledge, have donated through our platform, or are simply interested in meeting like-minded people who care about making a difference in the world: In brief, Giving What We Can's new community strategy includes: The launch of GWWC Local Groups in key cities like London, NYC, Berlin, and Sydney; we plan to launch in other cities as well An online community space for you to connect, no matter where you are located A directory of other (non-GWWC) effective giving groups, to better connect the effective giving community more broadly I firmly believe that community and connection are an integral part of working towards a society where giving significantly and effectively is a cultural norm. We've heard from many of you that one of the best things about having found Giving What We Can is learning that there are other people with similar values. We hope this makes it a little easier to connect! TL;DR: How do I get involved? Join one of the GWWC Local groups below or apply to start one in your city! London New York Berlin Vancouver Sydney Melbourne You can read more about each of our new initiatives below: 1: GWWC Local Groups Since its founding in 2009, Giving What We Can has been connecting people through their commitment to effective giving. Our mission isn't just to marginally increase the amount of money going to effective charities; we're aiming for meaningful cultural change - with a goal to make giving effectively and significantly a global norm, in service of a better world. The community we've built (and are continuing to build) is instrumental to reaching that goal. The way that GWWC has engaged with the community has changed a lot over the years. It all started as small local groups bound by a common thread of pledging 10% back in 2009 through "Giving What We Can Chapters". One of the biggest changes that occurred was GWWC Chapters transitioning to become EA Groups several years ago. Since then, we've worked with EA groups to promote effective giving, had volunteers host monthly virtual meetups, and run an ambassador program where our ambassadors ran events too! Some highlights: PISE (Positive Impact Society Erasmus) has hosted pledge celebration events. An ambassador John Yan has hosted Giving Tuesday after-parties in New York. Grace (Head of Marketing) ran a community event in Melbourne earlier this year. Since GWWC was revitalised in 2020, we have often received requests to restart local groups, given that some of its strongest growth historically came from our former Chapters. Many of our smaller initiatives (e.g. one-off events, working with EA groups, and running the ambassador program) have shown a desire for this too. We've also been excited to see successful communities around effective giving start to grow and adapt to local cultural contexts i.e. in London and in the ...

I'm extremely excited to announce the launch of our new community strategy that aims to connect our existing community better, and inspire more people to join us – I've been working on this for the past few months and am thrilled to finally share it! Over the almost two years I've been working with Giving What We Can, I've seen how important our community is — whether it's a supportive network to ask questions, a friendly face in a new city, or a shared sense that none of us are alone in wanting to do what we can to make a better world, I've personally taken much-needed inspiration, motivation, and comfort more times than I can count, simply by hearing from you! I want to make it easier for you to do the same. We are launching some new spaces for you to meet, connect, and chat with each other. [...] ---Outline:(01:51) TL;DR: How do I get involved?(02:15) 1: GWWC Local Groups(04:14) What will GWWC Groups look like?(05:39) Locations for GWWC Groups(06:57) What if we already have a local group focused on creating community around effective giving?(07:28) Help run a GWWC Group(09:20) Can I run events about effective giving if I'm not part of a group?(10:19) One for the World is helping to support our groups(10:54) Evaluating the trial(11:29) FAQ:(11:33) Being a part of a local group(13:19) 2: Our new online community space(14:17) 3: Global Effective Giving Community Directory--- First published: September 26th, 2023 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/KuNsnszBxENS3tWMm/gwwc-s-new-community-strategy Linkpost URL:https://givingwhatwecan.org/blog/community-strategy-2023 --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

SummaryHow should we think about the  ‘collective journey to equitable development' of Northern-founded NGOs, national NGOs and their funders?What obstacles stand in the way of continuing on that journey? Why does Humentum argue that NGO operating models need to enable  ERA (Equitable, Resilient, and Accountable) development, and how does that need to come about?In this NGO Soul+Strategy podcast episode, I interview Kim Kucinskas, Director for Community Strategy at Humentum, on nonprofit operations as a driver of transformation. Kim's Bio:Director, Community Strategy, HumentumDirector, Member Engagement and Services, HuentumSeveral other roles in Humentum since 2012Worked in Namibia on issues related to local epidemicsFundraising role at the International Institute for Cooperation and Development We discuss: The pressure is building for significant change in the northern INGO sector; it's coming from all frontiersThere is actual strategic power in the operations model; if we change it in a significant way, big change happens in the power distribution between northern INGOs, funders, and national NGOsHumentum argues this in their new 3-part series of reports on ERA: how to move to an Equitable (E), Resilient (R) and Accountable (A) development sectorBut this will only happen if northern INGOs, funders, and national NGOs make significant changes in their institutional architecture, people and culture, funding, and  risk frameworksInstitutional Architecture is one of Humentum's main building blocks towards ERA: within this, organizations have to have sufficient autonomy for the sector to be able to be equitable, resilient, and accountablePeople and Culture: who is recruited, and works where; a shift in the ‘headquarters' concept from one that is location-based to role-based; where staff receive fair and equitable compensation, etc.Funding: the islands of innovation that are happening in various places need to become ‘mainland'Accountability, with a focus on risk management: within this, a shift from risk transfer to risk sharing is requiredBe mindful: the way in which the process of #shiftthepower is happening is actually reflective of the very ways in which power is still being held right now. Quotes:“There is strategic value and potential in operations; not as “back-office functions” but as drivers of transformation”“We are at a tipping point in terms of significant NGO sector change” Resources:Kim's LinkedIn profileKim's EmailHumentum's ERA reports  YouTube video of this podcastClick here to subscribe to be alerted when new podcast episodes come out or when Tosca produces other thought leadership pieces.Or email Tosca at tosca@5oaksconsulting.org if you want to talk about your social sector organization's needs, challenges, and opportunities.You can find Tosca's content by following her on her social media channels: 

I talk with award-winning IT, Continuity, Resilience, Risk and Security professional and noted resilience expert, Modebola Olowu. Modebola talks about personal resilience and how we can cultivate a practice the will work effectively at home and in the workplace. We touch on subjects such as: 1. What is resilience and the difference between the workplace and home, 2. Characteristics of personal resilience? 3. The art of Kintsugi? (This is a great analogy for resilience and I urge everyone to go find your gold!!), 4. Cultivating Resilience, 5. The Me Strategy, 6. The Proactive Strategy, 7. The Community Strategy, 8. Crises and their Opportunities, and 9. Ways to identify opportunities in crisis (e.g., change your perspective, find the 'loophole' etc.). It's clear that Modebola is quite passionate about personal resilience, and it comes across during our discussion. With allot of resilience talk focusing on technology, processes, and systems, Modebola teaches us how to take a step back and look at ourselves...our gold. Enjoy!

I talk with award-winning IT, Continuity, Resilience, Risk and Security professional and noted resilience expert, Modebola Olowu. Modebola talks about personal resilience and how we can cultivate a practice the will work effectively at home and in the workplace. We touch on subjects such as: 1. What is resilience and the difference between the workplace and home, 2. Characteristics of personal resilience? 3. The art of Kintsugi? (This is a great analogy for resilience and I urge everyone to go find your gold!!), 4. Cultivating Resilience, 5. The Me Strategy, 6. The Proactive Strategy, 7. The Community Strategy, 8. Crises and their Opportunities, and 9. Ways to identify opportunities in crisis (e.g., change your perspective, find the 'loophole' etc.). It's clear that Modebola is quite passionate about personal resilience, and it comes across during our discussion. With allot of resilience talk focusing on technology, processes, and systems, Modebola teaches us how to take a step back and look at ourselves...our gold. Enjoy!

In this episode of the Community Strategy Podcast, you'll hear an excerpt from the Creator to Community Builder book, coming soon! Are you a struggling entrepreneur trying to create new revenue streams? Discover proven strategies to help you save thousands of hours of your valuable time building an online community that can help you scale your business while connecting more authentically to your ideal clients. You've heard the buzz about building an online community from social media on your own app, but you don't know where to start. In Creator to Community Builder, you'll learn how Community Strategist Deb Schell has helped over 60 business owners find calm in building, launching, and growing their online communities. Based on client case studies, community examples, and interviews, this book provides new community builders with stories, strategies, worksheets, templates, and checklists that help you take action, launch sooner, and build your next revenue stream. Save thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of your valuable time by getting the strategies that have worked for successful community builders, and find calm building your online community today! Check out the book here. Sign up for the Advanced Reader Cohort here. Click HERE to save time with Instacart. Click here to get $30.  Learn about YouMap and working with Deb HERE. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEMighty Networks Community PlatformDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThe Community Strategy Podcast (CSP) offers interviews with online community leaders who share their community-building journey. Our podcast covers community concepts, community building, community strategy, community structure, community membership, and community management. We deep dive into the best ways to launch with platform reviews, give our thoughts on cultivating engagement, and the keys to identifying ideal members who will keep coming back and becoming super supporters. Visit our Website Find Calm Here to learn more about working with Deb

Leslie Greenwood is the Founder and CEO of Chief Evangelist Consulting, where she provides strategic guidance and insights to organizations looking to build impactful communities. Prior to starting her consulting company, Leslie was the VP of Member Success & Member Advocacy at Pavilion where she built out the first Success team. With over 20 years of leadership experience in community, customer success, and startups, Leslie has developed a member-first approach to community building that emphasizes the significance of mission, vision and consistently delivering value to community members. Her focus on the individual evangelist and the "sticky glue" that holds groups together creates engaging, loyal, and value-added communities that drive accelerated business growth. Connect with Leslie:⭐Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-greenwood/⭐ Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women⭐ Connect on her website: https://thechiefevangelist.com/ Connect with Allison:⭐ Connect on Instagram @allisonwalsh⭐ JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shebelievedshecouldcommunity⭐ Check out book recommendations from the show here⭐ Download your free 90 day planner here

"Peers Over Beers," hosted by seasoned community experts Chris Detzel and Nicole Saunders, is a podcast that dives deep into the world of online communities. In this particular episode, the duo explores the challenging topic of navigating change and maintaining stability as a community manager amidst management turnover and significant organizational changes.Nicole opens up about her experiences at various startups and at Zendesk, sharing insights from a roller-coaster career where she had to adapt to five different managers over a span of 6.5 years. The conversation centers around the crucial importance of adaptability in a community manager's skill set.Chris and Nicole discuss several essential strategies for managing change and uncertainty, beginning with the necessity of a clear vision for your community. They emphasize that the vision should remain constant, regardless of the organization's changes. It should inherently drive value for both the business and the end-users, being independent of any single organization.They further elaborate on the importance of documenting your community programs and their impact, along with building cross-functional relationships as internal advocates within the organization. They advocate for showing urgency, delivering results, and welcoming change rather than dreading it.Nicole's quote, "Your community should have an objective that is kind of agnostic to all of that. It should be something that drives value for both the business and the end users that is not dependent on a single organization," encapsulates their philosophy.Chris concurs, adding that community managers must consistently show the value they bring to the business. He says, "I think people do to some degree, right? I think we have to continue to build out the programs, build out the value and act as every other department does to show what value we bring to the business."They further discuss how a community manager can smoothly transition knowledge and programs through organizational changes. For instance, Nicole recommends having quarterly reports to track and showcase community progress and impact.Lastly, Chris emphasizes the importance of forging cross-functional relationships and nurturing champions within the organization, thus amplifying the influence and reach of the community manager.The episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and practical advice, offering community managers the tools and mindset they need to thrive, even in the face of constant leadership and strategic changes.

Welcome to The Cashflow Project! Join Steve as he explores the world of residential assisted living with the incredible Isabelle Guarino-Smith. Discover Isabelle's inspiring journey and how her family revolutionized senior care by transforming single-family homes into warm havens for seniors. Learn how they built a successful business and became influential trainers in the industry. Isabelle unveils the untapped potential in senior housing, fueled by the upcoming "silver tsunami" of the baby boomer generation. Find out how to seize the massive opportunities and be part of this booming market.   Impact and Income through Residential Assisted Living   Isabelle reveals golden opportunities in the booming senior housing market. Learn the secret to success: being an early player and scaling up to attract buyers and investors. Discover the power of packaging and selling multiple facilities for long-term financial prosperity. Experience the emotional fulfillment of improving seniors' lives and the positive ripple effect on families, caregivers, and the community. Invest in high-end areas for a seamless blend of upscale living. Join Isabelle on this captivating journey to positively impact one million lives in 10 years. Unleash the secrets of success and leave a lasting legacy!   About Isabelle Guarino-Smith: Isabelle is a graduate from Arizona State University, a former flight attendant, Walt Disney World intern and now Residential Assisted Living Academy's leading lady. She has been working as the COO of the company for the last 6 years, keeping everyone in line and on task. She's been featured in many magazines and articles on the topic of Senior Housing and most recently was given the title as one of the "Top Influencers in Senior Housing". Isabelle also won Aging Media's "the Future Leaders of Assisted Living" award in 2020 being 2 of 100's under 30 to make the list.   Outline of the episode:    0:02 - Introducing Isabelle 1:08 - Unveiling the Journey: Isabelle's Path to Residential Assisted Living 2:54 - Navigating the 'Silver Tsunami': Baby Boomers' Impact on the Senior Housing Market 6:36 - Seizing the Golden Opportunity: First to Market in Senior Housing Industry with Isabelle 10:09 - The importance of having multiple exit strategies. 11:34 - The Landscape of Assisted Living: Mom and Pop-Style, Scalability, Creativity, and Emotion 16:39 - Expanding Horizons: Assisted Living Beyond Location and Cost Arbitrage 18:33 - Diverse Paths to Enter Assisted Living: Converting Homes, Overcoming Pushback, Buying Existing Businesses, and Building Custom Facilities 22:11 - Impacting Seniors and the Community: Strategy, Million Dollar Timeline, and Book Recommendations 24:38 - Book Recommendation: The 5 AM Club   Connect with Isabelle Guarino-Smith… Website: https://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-guarino/ Podcast: https://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com/podcast_personality/isabelle/   Connect with The Cashflow Project! •      Website •      LinkedIn •      Youtube •      Facebook •      Instagram     The Hawaii Millionaires Mindset Blueprint Conference: https://www.millionairesmindsetblueprint.com/  

Community-Led Growth is all the hype recently. But if you look at most companies' communities, what you hear is "crickets."But, if you look at Pocus' Product-Led Sales community, you can see members welcoming each other, responding to each other questions, and lifting everybody up.The secret? It's their AMAs series where experts from Clearbit, OpenView, and Notion have come to answer any questions, which has been so central to their marketing flywheel and community growth.Today, Sandy Mangat, Head of Marketing at Pocus, discusses the Pocus' AMA community strategy in detail.In this Marketing Powerups episode, you'll learn:How Pocus' AMA series fuel its marketing flywheel.How building a network of mentors and advisors accelerated Sandy's career.How Sandy repurposes the AMA recordings into articles and podcast episodes.How Sandy identifies product evangelists through their community.

#677 Bringing people together and fostering uplifting relationships is one of the most valuable services you can offer. That's why, at SPI, we're all-in on creating powerful online community experiences and sharing what we discover along the way. Today's chat with Gesche Haas of Dreamers & Doers is an incredible learning opportunity for all of us running membership sites. Her award-winning community has been going strong for nearly a decade, supporting women entrepreneurs and leaders. Gesche shares her inspiring continent-spanning journey and the tools and mindset that have made her membership business a success! We discuss attracting new members without being salesy, crafting an effective application process, onboarding, monetization, and more. This is a fantastic conversation about organic community growth, so tune in and enjoy. And, if this interview inspires you, be sure to check out our community challenge to help you get started! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session677.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join my free weekly newsletter to get 1 free audience growth tip to scale your online business: https://www.mattgray.xyz/newsletter Join the Founder OS Course to build a proven system for audience growth in 2 hours here: https://www.mattgray.xyz/courses If you're interested in working together 1:1 join here: https://www.mattgray.xyz/coaching Ready to create a community for your business? Check out Late Checkout: https://www.latecheckout.studio/ Late checkout newsletter: https://latecheckout.substack.com/ In this podcast, I had the pleasure of having a 50-minute conversation with one of my dear friends, Greg Isenberg. For those of you who don't know Greg, he's a successful serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder/CEO of Late Checkout, a product design agency studio, and venture fund that designs, creates, and acquires community-based technology businesses. He's worked with some of the biggest brands in the world. He's also an advisor at Reddit and Co-Host of Where it Happens Podcast, a top technology podcast. You can check it out below. Greg and I discuss the importance of building a community, and how we got started on his entrepreneurial journey. The secrets to growing a massive community around your business, and the difference between a community and an audience. This is something you don't want to miss. I hope you get as much value as I did over the next hour. Special thanks to Greg for joining me on The Matt Gray Show. Greg's Social Media Accounts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregisenber... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg... Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg?lang=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregisenberg Where it happens podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Twitter: https://twitter.com/matt_gray_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/matthgray YouTube:    / @realmattgray   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgray1

On today's episode of the NFT365 podcast, Fanzo welcomes Steve (@NFTbark) to the show.  Steve is well known in the NFT space as an educator, communicator, and Web3 personality.  He co-hosts Coffee with Captain on the dGen Network, and more recently is the lead of Community Strategy for the Starbucks Odyssey NFT program.  They chat about how the NFT space is still early, yet has come so far.  They discuss their perspectives on “mass adoption” and how everything in Web3 is evolving, from terminology to the wide scope of use cases of NFTs.  They find common ground, not only both being girl dads, but in principles that translate well to the space, holding fast transparency, honesty, and authenticity.  Steve then shares his perspectives on monetizing, and also what keeps him driven in this early Web3 space. https://twitter.com/NFTbark https://twitter.com/dGenNetwork ______________________________________________________________ Learn more about the NFT365 Podcast

#076 The uncharted waters of online communities have claimed many a landlubber. But, with the right step-by-step plan, we can weather any storm. In this episode, Warren Carlyle shares the 7 C's of building a fanatical community. He is a strategist who has helped thousands of individuals build highly engaged followings. Warren is also the man behind OctoNation, a massive community that inspires wonder of the ocean by educating the world about octopuses! So how do you find your sea legs and start growing a community around your passion, even if you're not an expert? Warren shares his treasure map with us today. He and host Jillian discuss everything from finding a perfect audience to community monetization. This chat covers content creation, time management, team building, and much more. So join us to stop treading water and start creating and managing a profitable membership today! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx076.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is a community? Some will consider the people interacting over social networks, like LinkedIn, to be a community. But from the perspective of a B2B marketer at a SaaS company, a community is so much more than that.In this episode of The Anonymous Marketer, our host Nick Bennett welcomes Katie Ray, the head of Community at Metadata. Katie explains what a community is and how you can build a community around a company. Katie and Nick discuss the importance of having a strategy and shared identity in the community and how you can measure if a community is working or not.Special thanks to our sponsors:HockeystackAllegoOpensense

#075 How many new members do you need each month to build a thriving community business? The number is smaller than you think. But are you focused on the right metrics to take full advantage of a slow growth strategy? In this episode, Lisa Barroca of Cultivate joins us to share her best-performing tactics for sustainable membership scaling. Lisa is all about looking past vanity numbers and zeroing in on the practices that make a difference. So what are the pros and cons of slow growth? How do you determine your community health status and take action in the right direction? What does your member lifecycle look like, and how do you optimize it for maximum impact? We tackle all this today with Lisa. She and our host Jillian also discuss choosing the best community platform, building a user experience in the shadow of Facebook, and the vital importance of onboarding and introduction spaces! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx075.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#074 We'd all like to create bustling communities that seduce members into multiple daily logins. But isn't that just taking a page out of the social media addiction book? In this episode, we take a step back and reconsider the essentials of running a thriving digital space. Joining our endeavor is Noele Flowers, an expert strategic community consultant. So how do you optimize a community for the metrics that impact your bottom line? With no get-rich-quick schemes to abuse, how do you identify and focus on the programs that will transform your business? This is what we tackle in today's conversation with Noele. We also explore community consulting as a career option and learn how she leverages her influential newsletter to serve her audience. Don't even think about missing this chat because Noele's next-level knowledge is vital for anyone looking to earn a living in community! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx074.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With recycling rates averaging only 30% in the US there is plenty of room for improvement. Many companies and organizations have sustainability strategies that include goals to increase the capture and use of recycled content. These goals are often worked on within an organization where the scale and impact can be limited and not widely accessible or beneficial. Learn how The Recycling Partnership, the City of Baltimore, Dow and Rehrig Pacific Company have used their individual sustainability goals and aspirations to form a common foundation for collaboration. This session will explore how this public/private sector partnership has successfully delivered and implemented almost 200,000 roll out carts across the city. This inclusive and equitable new solution will enable The City of Baltimore to increase household recycling by 80% and will capture as much as 40 million additional pounds of recyclable material. Speakers: HyeSook Chung, President, Baltimore Civic Fund Cody Marshall, Chief of Community Strategy, The Recycling Partnership Jonathan North, Vice President Sustainable and Core Solutions, Rehrig Pacific Company Kristyn Oldendorf, Chief, Office of Waste Diversion, Baltimore City Department of Public Works Jennifer Ronk, Senior Sustainability Manager, Dow

#070 Churn is one of the biggest issues we hear about from other community builders. Many of us have even come to accept it as part of the cost of doing business. But what are the simple tools and strategies that can increase engagement and retention in powerful ways? This is part of what we explore today in this interview with Casey Hill. He is the Head of Growth at Bonjoro, where they help brands create personalized videos for their leads and customers to help them stand out, build trust, and make more sales. So how do you leverage quick, personal videos within your community? How do you avoid "churn cliffs" and create a welcoming experience? When are the specific times when reaching out to individual members makes all the difference? Listen in to find out because this a game-changing chat! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx070.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#068 Here at SPI, we're going all in on community as a business model. Now, we're taking our commitment to a new level! Our brand new All-Access Pass, a community-powered education experience, is the ultimate way to learn from every single one of our courses at your own pace while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs on the same path. All for an insane bargain! But what exactly are community-powered courses, and how do they work? In this episode, Jordan Godbey of GrowthCommunity.co gives us the low-down on leveraging connection for better student outcomes. Jordan is a Circle Expert and a digital membership wiz. He helps his clients create community-powered learning experiences that change lives and generate millions in revenue. Today, Jordan and our host Jillian dive into the pros and cons of CPCs, the value of accountability for skill acquisition, pricing, monthly versus annual subscriptions, and much more! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx068.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#067 Brand deals are a great way to enhance your membership and generate more revenue, but there's a catch. You see, the key to successful sponsorships is that they're win-win-win relationships. Our guest today, Justin Moore, explains that and shares his blueprint for attracting lucrative partnerships that benefit you, your members, and the brands you partner with. Justin is the founder of Creator Wizard. Having run an influencer marketing agency, he now has access to insider knowledge about why big brands choose to work with some creators and pass on others. So how do you get sponsors even if you don't have a massive community? What are the steps to crafting an irresistible pitch that gets companies excited to work with you? How do you incorporate brand collaborations into your community without sleazy marketing tactics? Join us for this epic conversation with Justin to find out! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx067.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#066 How do you create a digital experience worthy of a high subscription cost? Who are the people most likely to sign up, and how do you find them? What are the common mistakes you should avoid in your first year? In this episode, Tatiana Figueiredo returns to the show to answer these questions. She shares her blueprint for running thriving communities and generating $100K in revenue within the first year. Tatiana has made it her business to teach people how to create engaging and profitable memberships while avoiding burnout. If you haven't already, be sure to also listen in on our previous chat with her in episode 43! Today, we do a deep dive into the incredible 7-step method Tatiana uses to go from idea to income-generating community. She and our host Jillian discuss interviewing your target audience, paid beta launches, leveraging community-adjacent content, and much more. Enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx066.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#065 The responsibility of building and managing online communities can be overwhelming. Many of us feel the need to control every aspect of the experience. But the reality is that micromanaging stops us from empowering our members to have a positive role in shaping the space. Today we talk about harnessing the power of collaboration and co-creation with Anamaria Dorgo. She is the Head of Community at Butter. In this episode, Anamaria shares her tips for facilitation, setting expectations, and why readiness to be surprised is essential when working with others. We dive into how members can inform and improve community and product strategy. SPI CEO Matt Gartland is co-hosting this episode with Jillian for an extra dose of fun and actionable insights. To top it off, you can get Butter Pro free for 14 days plus 30% off your subscription for three months at SmartPassiveIncome.com/butter. Enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx065.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#064 Entrepreneurs are scrambling to jump on the community-powered course bandwagon that's taking digital learning by storm. But what are CPCs, exactly? Are they the right fit for you? And how do you create experiences that actually enhance student outcomes? SPI CEO Matt Garland joins our host Jillian to answer all of that. Today, we go all in on how community is reshaping educational content. We dive into the benefits but also steer course creators away from trendy methods that don't make sense for most brands. You'll also get a sneak peek at SPI's All Access Pass. This brand-new community-powered education experience is the ultimate way to take on all of our courses at your own pace and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Listen in on this episode to get a look at the inner workings of our business and learn how to implement the latest tactics for maximum success. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx064.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#062 Does the work you put into community actually have an impact on your business? How do you connect the dots between what you do and the bottom line? How do you tell a compelling story that illustrates the value you provide? We tackle all that and more with our special guests, Erica Kuhl and Brian Oblinger of the In Before The Lock podcast. If you're familiar with Salesforce's Trailblazers, that's Erica's baby. Brian's background is equally impressive, with leadership roles in community starting in the early '90s. This episode is jam-packed with strategies for community builders and managers at any level. We discuss the value of business acumen and why starting a membership without a budget is ideal. Erica and Brian also share tips for building strong relationships online and caution us against some of the top mistakes big brands make. You're not going to want to miss this one! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx062.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#060 Newsletters are having a moment right now. In fact, people are going wild over the weekly tips, tools, and advice we deliver through Unstuck. But does publishing a newsletter make sense for community builders? Can you use it to grow your membership and drive engagement? Can you do it in a way that's quick and effective? We ask Dylan Redekop of Growth Currency to share his expertise with us. His incredible weekly emails teach his subscribers how to start newsletters, get people to sign up, and earn an income. Dylan talks about all of that today. For busy community managers, we uncover the easiest way to source content and reap the benefits of a weekly newsletter. We also chat about finding the voice that connects with your members, leveraging multiple platforms, attracting sponsors, and monetization opportunities. Listen in on this wide-ranging discussion to find out about the possibilities! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx060.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#619 It might surprise you that the highest-earning online communities are actually very small. Almost all of them have fewer than three hundred members. Many of them have fewer than one hundred members! In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to build a thriving digital community with Andrew Guttormsen. He co-founded Circle, which now hosts over seven thousand memberships! Andy has access to trends and analytics that you just couldn't get from anywhere else. In fact, the teams at SPI and Circle are coming together for an all-day online summit on October 25th to share these insights with you. The Business of Community Summit is completely free and will give you the step-by-step direction you need to start or grow a membership. So how do you set up a community business? How do you attract new members and keep them coming back? How do you run a community and build a sustainable team around it? Find out today! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session619.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#059 What happens if you stop participating in your community for a few days? Do your members step up in your absence? This is the ultimate way to test the environment you're creating. If no one misses you, that's the sign of a job well done! Although, you might need a good, ugly cry to get over it. Today's guest, Mathilde Leo, is the Head of Community at Circle. She has made it her mission to equip creators with the most effective tactics for building thriving private groups. Mathilde and our host Jillian dive straight into crafting unique strategies tailored to your ideal members. They discuss metrics, events, managing time zones, and setting boundaries. This is also a great conversation for the community-curious out there. If you haven't started yet, listen in to learn more about the easiest ways to add a profitable membership element to your business. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx059.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#610 What is the number one strategy you should focus on in the coming years? At SPI, we believe that community is a massive part of the future of entrepreneurship. I'm pulling back the curtain today and revealing the exciting things we've been working on behind the scenes. Joining me are three brilliant members of our team. Jillian Benbow is the Community Experience Director at SPI. You've heard from her in episode 495, but today she introduces you to our newest community managers. David Masnato manages SPI Pro, while Ashley LaGrow is at the helm of our brand new Learner Community that we can't wait to unveil! We talk about what it is and who it's for, and we give you a sneak peek at what we have in store for our members. You also get a look at our entire community strategy, with takeaways to help you future-proof your business. Whatever level you're at, we have you covered at SmartPassiveIncome.com/community. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session610.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Hit #30: Find Calm Here (also known as The Community Strategy Podcast) w/ Deb Schell - Community Strategy with Mighty Networks Jane Stecyk and Jessica Shambora - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to "The Community Strategy Podcast." Episode Show Notes: https://findcalmhere.com/new-podcast-episode-64-bonus-community-strategy-with-mighty-networks-jane-stecyk-and-d0418f427a8f/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-strategy-podcast-the-nexus-where/id1535723010 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4t2TBwR6QVUlKFuM4ZEcEi?si=1dd7afc3a22346bb Connect with Deb on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debschell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findcalmhere/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindCalmHere Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiup274FzfEOIr7sQ5z2v1w/videos - Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 - Follow me... Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing - OUR WEBSITE: www.realbusinessconnections.com

“Community” is a major buzzword today, and for good reason. Community creates leverage, and lots of it. Gonto ran marketing and growth at Auth0 for 7 years before the $6.5 billion acquisition by Okta. He cuts through the buzzword noise to give us his perspective and playbook on why (and how) to win with a community strategy.Key Takeaways:[00:27] Overview — Building a community[02:24] Defining community, and why is it trending[04:56] Creating communities through open source products, enterprise solutions, and other methods[08:55] How to identify members to target if you're building from scratch[13:31] Tapping into existing communities and identifying communities to target[21:17] Doing research with a user, interviewing developers, and engaging on Twitter[26:30] What does a community team look like, and who owns the effort in a PLG company?[30:02] KPIs and measuring the business value of building communityMentioned in this episode:Sign up for OpenView's weekly newsletterMartin Gontovnika, Co-Founder and General Partner at HyperGrowth PartnersHyperGrowth PartnersSubscribe to Blake Bartlett on YouTube.Podcast produced by OpenView.View our blog for more context/inspiration.OpenView on LinkedinOpenView on TwitterOpenView on InstagramOpenView on Facebook

This episode takes place in the geographical heart of Layer Zero: the middle of DevConnect, the 2022 Amsterdam conference. With the backdrop of a lively conference center, Simona Pop explores heavy topics like the 1989 Romanian Revolution and the pitfalls of DAO governance.   When you cut off the head of top-down totalitarianism, you must replace it with something better—otherwise, another hydra head will appear. Simona thrives on the cutting edge of big problems like these, working on DAO Engagement Strategy at Gitcoin, Community Strategy at Status, and founding the Bounties Network.   When Simona talks about crypto and the Web3 space, the epic proportions of this moment in history become clear and present.   ------