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4. Alan Weiss: Building Dynamic Communities Part 2
23:22||Season 1, Ep. 4In 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 Welcome00:56 St. Paul: The First Viral Marketer02:15 Building a Community: Alan's Journey04:07 Zoom Meetings: Tips and Tricks07:08 The Importance of Live Events08:26 Cutting Through the Noise11:40 Controversy and Engagement14:09 Signs of a Healthy Community18:41 Steps to Building a Community20:33 Maintaining Human Connection in a Digital Age22:10 Conclusion and Book PromotionFind me online here: https://squirrelsquadron.com/And Alan here: https://alanweiss.com/
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3. Alan Weiss: Building Dynamic Communities Part 1
26:45||Season 1, Ep. 3Welcome 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 Podcast01:53 Introducing Our Special Guest: Alan Weiss03:37 Alan Weiss on Building a Thriving Community06:13 The Importance of Multimedia in Community Building07:11 Engaging and Sustaining Community Members19:56 Critical Mass and Starting a Community22:58 Q&A Session: Insights and Advice25:32 Conclusion and Upcoming EpisodesFind me online here: https://squirrelsquadron.com/And Alan here: https://alanweiss.com/
2. Johanna Rothman: Get Budget for Anything! Part II
26:49||Season 1, Ep. 2Never 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-iThe Poppendiecks on bonuses: http://www.poppendieck.com/pdfs/Compensation.pdfModern Management Made Easy: https://www.jrothman.com/books/modern-management-made-easy-a-three-volume-set/
1. Johanna Rothman: Get Budget for Anything! Part I
30:13||Season 1, Ep. 1Never 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-iThe Poppendiecks on bonuses: http://www.poppendieck.com/pdfs/Compensation.pdfModern Management Made Easy: https://www.jrothman.com/books/modern-management-made-easy-a-three-volume-set/Trailer - Join me on the Insanely Profitable Tech Podcast
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