Get ready to meet Blake Fly, a phenomenal speaker and master of building connections. His secret superpower? Sending heartfelt messages that leave a lasting impression. These messages have earned him an almost perfect open rate and generated massive business success.

But it's not just about the numbers for Blake. He's here to share the incredible power of expressing appreciation. Listen closely, because this lesson applies not only to personal relationships but also to how we make our customers feel truly valued.

Get ready to be inspired!

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)

Blake’s Favorite Community (02:32)

In what ways did college residence life influence Blake’s career as a speaker? (06:24)

What does his Thank You Event have to do with Blake's perspective on appreciating people? (11:04)

According to Blake, what is a Thank You Event? (13:49)

The pausing is the problem (23:10)

Blake's definition of REACH (26:42)

Episode wrap-up (42:22)

Additional Resources:

Blake’s FREE Video Series: https://instantconnecting.com/

Blake’s website: https://blakefly.com/

Blake’s Social Media Accounts: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakefly

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blakefleischacker

Learn how to work with Shana: https://www.shanalynn.com/

FREE 7-minute Community Training: https://connect.communitycultivated.com/training

FREE Community Creators Hub: https://connect.communitycultivated.com/hub

Learn more about Shana’s Community Training Program: https://www.shanalynn.com/cultivate

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Community Creators is a podcast for online entrepreneurs looking to learn more about creating thriving communities and empowering their community teams.

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