Thomas Griffin — December 6, 2019 Follow @jthomasgriffin Today, it’s not enough to advertise your business and hope that people believe your message. Such an approach treats your audience impersonally and won’t leave an impression on people’s minds. With the advent of the internet, people are met with ads and products everywhere. There’s a high … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Businesses Must Make Community Building a Priority
Thomas Griffin — October 10, 2019 Follow @jthomasgriffin Like individuals, no business is an island. Your business depends on your customers to survive and grow. You need to do everything possible to retain them and build loyalty. That’s harder than ever today. Even though the internet has lowered barriers and made it possible to do … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Building an Online Brand Community
Arik Hanson — June 3, 2019 — June 3, 2019 Last week, Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes wrote an outstanding piece about how the rules of social media marketing have changed. Namely, how we’ve gone from “Town Square” to “Family room” (read the full post for his explanation). While Holmes talked about how we’re in the midst … Continue reading Less “Let’s Go Viral” And More “Let’s Build Community”
Shawn Dill — May 14, 2019 — May 14, 2019 We all know community is important. Most of us belong to some sort of community, be it a church, neighborhood association, or professional organization. We like communities because they help define our identity, make us feel safe, and give us purpose. Roy Williams discusses community … Continue reading Why It’s Crucial to Build a Community Around Your Business
Richard Nongard — August 25, 2018 Follow @nongard1 — August 25, 2018 “Build it and they will come!” We see this (and other pithy advice) work all the time in Hollywood, but unfortunately not so much in the real world of sales or entrepreneurship – especially when it comes to business websites. I often coach … Continue reading It’s the Community, Not Your Website, That’s Important
Chris Abraham — August 13, 2018 Follow @chrisabraham — August 13, 2018 As an influence marketer, you should aspire to become so much more than just pitcher. Cold calling might very well be where every bouncing baby salesman, saleswoman, PR agent, marketing professional, and talent agent start, but it’s not the goal. The goal is … Continue reading How to Win Friends and Influence Influencers
David Kiger — July 24, 2018 Follow @davidkiger — July 24, 2018 Anyone who has bought a house or had other real estate dealings has likely heard the familiar phrase “location, location, location.” The quality of the area where a residence sits is tied to the home’s overall value. The same can be true for … Continue reading Community and Competition Are Key Factors in Finding the Right Location For a Startup
Emily Wiseheart — May 24, 2018 — May 24, 2018 There is no greater pride than helping your own community succeed. By joining together with your local customers, businesses, nonprofits and organizations, you’re promoting many different benefits such as economical growth, charity awareness, and the sense of camaraderie, just to name a few. Supporting your … Continue reading Why Helping Your Community Helps Grow Your Business
William Harris — April 6, 2018 Follow @wmharris101 — April 6, 2018 Your products don’t sell themselves. As an ecommerce owner, it’s up to you to develop and launch marketing strategies that help your target audience better understand what problem you’re addressing, what solutions you’re offering, and why it should matter to them. The problem … Continue reading Why Building Community Matters in Ecommerce (and How to Get Started)
Amanda Abella — February 15, 2018 — February 15, 2018 geralt / Pixabay I am often told that I am out socializing…a lot. While it may look like fun and games on Instagram, the truth is there’s a reason I attend so many industry events. Quite frankly, they lead to more money. Just recently, I’ve … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why It’s Important to Attend Industry Events
