We're thrilled to welcome a true powerhouse of online community building, Emily Thompson, onto Make it Kickass. As the co-founder and host of Being Boss and the CEO of Almanac Supply Company, Emily has mastered the art of taking online connections into the tangible world. Join us as we journey with Emily, from her first real-world vacation with her audience in New Orleans to the wealth of lessons learned from hosting events.

Guest Bio

Emily Thompson is the co-founder and host of Being Boss, a resource, community, and podcast for creative entrepreneurs with over 12 million downloads, and founder and CEO of Almanac Supply Co., a retail brand that makes and curates products that help people connect with nature. For over a decade Emily has worked closely with creatives to help them make money doing work they love, with a focus on building online business models and growing creative businesses. She’s also the co-author of Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms.

Find Being Boss wherever you listen to podcasts.

Key Topics and Takeaways

0:12:08 - Lessons Learned From Hosting Events

The ups and downs of hosting events and how they can help you understand the impact of your content and business.

0:17:42 - The difference between an audience and a community

We discuss Emily's definition of a community and how to build a sustainable, real community.

0:21:50 - When and how to us in-person events vs. online events

Emily underscores the value of both online and offline interactions, highlighting their unique strengths and how they can complement each other in building meaningful relationships and communities.

Want to dive deeper? Take our free 30 minute training, Community Event Mastery. Access it here.

Additional Resources

• Find Being Boss wherever you listen to podcasts.
• Check out Almanac Supply Co.

Next episode: Cultivating Communities that Work

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