In the latest episode of the Insanely Profitable Tech Podcast, Alan Weiss, known as the Rock Star of Consulting, joins me to discuss his expertise in creating thriving business communities and shares insights from his new book, 'Building Dynamic Business Communities.'

Alan talks about the concept of community leadership, using historical figures like St. Paul as examples, and provides strategies for engaging and sustaining community interest in the modern age. 

We discussed the importance of high-touch interactions in a high-tech world, the essence of community glue, and how to avoid pitfalls that lead to a community's decline. Alan emphasises what you need to keep your community engaged: original content creation, controversial yet thought-provoking discussions, and strategic empathy for fostering deep connections. 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:56 St. Paul: The First Viral Marketer

02:15 Building a Community: Alan's Journey

04:07 Zoom Meetings: Tips and Tricks

07:08 The Importance of Live Events

08:26 Cutting Through the Noise

11:40 Controversy and Engagement

14:09 Signs of a Healthy Community

18:41 Steps to Building a Community

20:33 Maintaining Human Connection in a Digital Age

22:10 Conclusion and Book Promotion

Find me online here: https://squirrelsquadron.com/

And Alan here: https://alanweiss.com/

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Welcome to the latest version of the Insanely Profitable Tech Podcast. This time around I welcome special guest Alan Weiss, renowned consultant and author of 'Million Dollar Consulting'. We discuss the power of building communities in the tech space, strategies for fostering engagement, and the importance of multimedia platforms.

Alan shares insights from his upcoming book, 'Building Dynamic Business Communities', and emphasises the need for a diverse, inclusive community ecosystem.

We talk about the integration of technology, the importance of leadership within communities, and how to attract members while maintaining active participation. Alan also shares his perspective on effectively utilising AI and customer chatbots. We answer your questions about attracting senior executives, and the nuances of starting and maintaining a community. The importance of strategic planning over tactical decisions is highlighted as we explore sustainable community building.

00:00 Welcome to the Insanely Profitable Tech Podcast

01:53 Introducing Our Special Guest: Alan Weiss

03:37 Alan Weiss on Building a Thriving Community

06:13 The Importance of Multimedia in Community Building

07:11 Engaging and Sustaining Community Members

19:56 Critical Mass and Starting a Community

22:58 Q&A Session: Insights and Advice

25:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

Find me online here: https://squirrelsquadron.com/

And Alan here: https://alanweiss.com/

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Never try to convince anyone to give you budget for a project--tell them a compelling, business-meaningful story instead. This and many other surprising insights from my fantastic guest: management guru and prolific author Johanna Rothman!

Check out these resources we mentioned during our conversation--

Everything Johanna: https://www.jrothman.com/

Toyota Kata: https://soundcloud.com/troubleshootingagile/toyota-kata-part-i

The Poppendiecks on bonuses: http://www.poppendieck.com/pdfs/Compensation.pdf

Modern Management Made Easy: https://www.jrothman.com/books/modern-management-made-easy-a-three-volume-set/

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Never try to convince anyone to give you budget for a project--tell them a compelling, business-meaningful story instead. This and many other surprising insights from my fantastic guest: management guru and prolific author Johanna Rothman!

Check out these resources we mentioned during our conversation--

Everything Johanna: https://www.jrothman.com/

Toyota Kata: https://soundcloud.com/troubleshootingagile/toyota-kata-part-i

The Poppendiecks on bonuses: http://www.poppendieck.com/pdfs/Compensation.pdf

Modern Management Made Easy: https://www.jrothman.com/books/modern-management-made-easy-a-three-volume-set/

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