What’s the most valuable resource in a political campaign?Hint: It’s not money.It’s candidate time.This week on Beyond Resistance, Jennifer and Sarah dive into one of the biggest mistakes campaigns make: spending precious hours on activities that feel productive but don't actually move votes, build relationships, or raise meaningful amounts of money.From the infamous ritual of fundraising "call time" to the power of community-based organizing, they break down why authentic relationships consistently outperform cold calls and cookie-cutter campaign tactics. If you've ever wondered why some candidates seem to be everywhere at once while others disappear into spreadsheets and Zoom meetings, this episode is for you.Along the way, they talk about Michigan's high-profile U.S. Senate race, laugh about a debate that featured one candidate and one very empty podium, take a trip down organizing memory lane, and share lessons learned from years of grassroots campaigning in deep-red territory. You'll hear practical ideas for:<ul><li>Building relationships instead of transaction lists</li><li>Raising money without living on the phone</li><li>Creating meaningful voter conversations</li><li>Making the most of limited campaign time</li><li>Thinking long-term about building blue power</li></ul>Plus, Sarah shares a little campaign secret: despite raising hundreds of thousands of dollars during her campaigns, she never bought into the traditional call-time playbook. The results might surprise you. If you're organizing, running for office, volunteering, or just trying to turn your corner of the map a little bluer, this episode is packed with hard-won lessons and a few laughs along the way.📘 Grab our Blueprint for Building Blue Power: <a href="https://beyondresistancepod.com/the-blueprint-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://beyondresistancepod.com/the-blueprint-1</a>⭐ If you enjoy the show, subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star review. It helps more people discover the podcast and helps us continue building blue power in red communities.

What’s the most valuable resource in a political campaign? Hint: It’s not money. It’s candidate time. This week on Beyond Resistance, Jennifer and Sarah dive into one of the biggest mistakes campaigns make: spending precious hours on activities that feel productive but don't actually move votes, build relationships, or raise meaningful amounts of money. From the infamous ritual of fundraising "call time" to the power of community-based organizing, they break down why authentic relationships consistently outperform cold calls and cookie-cutter campaign tactics. If you've ever wondered why some candidates seem to be everywhere at once while others disappear into spreadsheets and Zoom meetings, this episode is for you. Along the way, they talk about Michigan's high-profile U.S. Senate race, laugh about a debate that featured one candidate and one very empty podium, take a trip down organizing memory lane, and share lessons learned from years of grassroots campaigning in deep-red territory. You'll hear practical ideas for:Building relationships instead of transaction listsRaising money without living on the phoneCreating meaningful voter conversationsMaking the most of limited campaign timeThinking long-term about building blue powerPlus, Sarah shares a little campaign secret: despite raising hundreds of thousands of dollars during her campaigns, she never bought into the traditional call-time playbook. The results might surprise you. If you're organizing, running for office, volunteering, or just trying to turn your corner of the map a little bluer, this episode is packed with hard-won lessons and a few laughs along the way. 📘 Grab our Blueprint for Building Blue Power: https://beyondresistancepod.com/the-blueprint-1 ⭐ If you enjoy the show, subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star review. It helps more people discover the podcast and helps us continue building blue power in red communities.

What’s the most valuable resource in a political campaign?Hint: It’s not money.It’s candidate time.This week on Beyond Resistance, Jennifer and Sarah dive into one of the biggest mistakes campaigns make: spending precious hours on activities that feel productive but don't actually move votes, build relationships, or raise meaningful amounts of money.From the infamous ritual of fundraising "call time" to the power of community-based organizing, they break down why authentic relationships consistently outperform cold calls and cookie-cutter campaign tactics. If you've ever wondered why some candidates seem to be everywhere at once while others disappear into spreadsheets and Zoom meetings, this episode is for you.Along the way, they talk about Michigan's high-profile U.S. Senate race, laugh about a debate that featured one candidate and one very empty podium, take a trip down organizing memory lane, and share lessons learned from years of grassroots campaigning in deep-red territory. You'll hear practical ideas for:<ul><li>Building relationships instead of transaction lists</li><li>Raising money without living on the phone</li><li>Creating meaningful voter conversations</li><li>Making the most of limited campaign time</li><li>Thinking long-term about building blue power</li></ul>Plus, Sarah shares a little campaign secret: despite raising hundreds of thousands of dollars during her campaigns, she never bought into the traditional call-time playbook. The results might surprise you. If you're organizing, running for office, volunteering, or just trying to turn your corner of the map a little bluer, this episode is packed with hard-won lessons and a few laughs along the way.📘 Grab our Blueprint for Building Blue Power: <a href="https://beyondresistancepod.com/the-blueprint-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://beyondresistancepod.com/the-blueprint-1</a>⭐ If you enjoy the show, subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star review. It helps more people discover the podcast and helps us continue building blue power in red communities.

Ep. 98: Candidate Time Is Precious. Stop Wasting It.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss Senator Slotkin's recently shared "War Plan" for Democrats and what it gets right and what feels wrong out here in Purple country.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss Senator Slotkin's recently shared "War Plan" for Democrats and what it gets right and what feels wrong out here in Purple country.

Ep. 12 Beyond Resistance: Is ”Woke” weak? We have thoughts.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss impact that real and perceived fear has on the work of activists and organizers in the current environment and how to get beyond the fear to meet what this moment requires of all of us.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss impact that real and perceived fear has on the work of activists and organizers in the current environment and how to get beyond the fear to meet what this moment requires of all of us.

Ep. 11 Beyond Resistance: Courage Inspires Courage

Jennifer and Sarah discuss taking baths, second hand shopping, and the importance of building sincere relationships locally and creating belonging as the foundation of community development and success.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss taking baths, second hand shopping, and the importance of building sincere relationships locally and creating belonging as the foundation of community development and success.

Ep. 10 Beyond Resistance: The Long Game of Local Politics

Jennifer and Sarah discuss the importance of exercising the right of protest and how to organize one in your community.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss the importance of exercising the right of protest and how to organize one in your community.

Ep. 9 Beyond Resistance:  How to plan a protest

Jennifer and Sarah discuss the tools we already have in our resistance toolbelt, the importance of community and mutual aid, and why we can't afford to "wait until the midterms" while our democratic institutions continue to erode under this fascist administration.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss the tools we already have in our resistance toolbelt, the importance of community and mutual aid, and why we can't afford to "wait until the midterms" while our democratic institutions continue to erode under this fascist administration.

Ep. 8 Beyond Resistance: Feeling hopeless? Check your toolbelt.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss why they are writing a book about building Blue power in traditionally Red areas.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss why they are writing a book about building Blue power in traditionally Red areas.

Ep. 7 Beyond Resistance: Tell them anyway

Jennifer and Sarah discuss what we should expect from our Democratic leaders in Washington and the challenges of leading locally.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss what we should expect from our Democratic leaders in Washington and the challenges of leading locally.

Ep. 6 Beyond Resistance: Compliance vs Defiance

Jennifer and Sarah discuss the pardon of Jan 6 participant and local active Republican Jeremy Rodgers (Also known as the "Freshman Flagger" by the FBI because he assaulted police officers with a flag pole).

Jennifer and Sarah discuss the pardon of Jan 6 participant and local active Republican Jeremy Rodgers (Also known as the "Freshman Flagger" by the FBI because he assaulted police officers with a flag pole).

Ep. 5 Beyond Resistance:  The Freshman Flagger

Jennifer and Sarah discuss the flurry of activity since the inauguration, strategies for spending our energy wisely, and ways to stay calm and focused through this marathon of outrage and chaos.

Jennifer and Sarah discuss the flurry of activity since the inauguration, strategies for spending our energy wisely, and ways to stay calm and focused through this marathon of outrage and chaos.

Ep. 4 Beyond Resistance: Chill the F*@k out.

Jennifer and Sarah dive into local and national data and find hope, motivation, and focus.

Jennifer and Sarah dive into local and national data and find hope, motivation, and focus.

Ep. 3 Beyond Resistance: No. This isn’t ”who we are.”

Beyond Resistance: Local politics and how to build Blue Power in a Red Community and Start Winning! With Jennifer Austin and Sarah Schulz

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