Episode Summary:
In this conversation, Shadeed Eleazer and Charlene Tessier dive into the principles behind building real authority and sustainable business growth through community and authentic connections. Charlene shares lessons from creating the Strength in Numbers Summit and offers strategies for shifting away from vanity metrics toward meaningful relationships.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why vanity metrics often hold back entrepreneurs from real business growth
• How to design authority-driven communities that scale credibility
• The principles behind running a successful summit that fosters long-term engagement
• How consultants, authors, and entrepreneurs can leverage networking for lasting impact
• Actionable steps to turn conversations into clients without cold selling

Links & Resources:
Download the Digital Asset Action Plan 
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