In this episode, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Dave Gerhardt, founder of exitfive, about how to build thriving online communities and manage the balance between entrepreneurship and personal life.

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Best Moments:

(00:40) A look into Dave’s professional journey, from Drift to Privy, and his current role at exitfive

(03:01) Leveraging social media followers for building business influence and community

(04:36) How Dave founded and grew exitfive into a successful community of B2B marketers

(08:30) Best practices for keeping community members engaged and active

(15:19) The key role of subject matter expertise in leading a successful online community

(17:24) Pros and cons of charging members for access to online communities

(23:24) Why Dave deleted his personal Instagram account and how it impacted his professional focus

(27:02) A personal discussion about Dave’s move to Vermont and how he balances work with family life

(30:27) How to become a part of the exitfive community

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Guest Bio:

Dave Gerhardt is the founder of exitfive, a community of 4,000 paying B2B marketers. Previously, he served as the Chief Brand Officer at Drift, helping drive the company to a $1 billion valuation, and as CMO at Privy, leading them to a $100 million acquisition. Dave is known for his expertise in B2B marketing and community building, with a substantial following on LinkedIn and a popular podcast.

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