"A big problem that we face in the coaching community building space is it's very repetitive. It's very redundant."

In this conversation, Akram Nassri interviews Blake, who recently won the Skool Games challenge for building a successful community. They discuss the key elements of launching and scaling communities, keeping engagement high, and personalizing the sales process. Blake emphasizes the importance of partnering with a community leader who can put their face out there and attract people who feel isolated and alone. Blake shares lessons learned from past community-building experiences, such as the importance of inclusivity and the need to incorporate personal development into community programs. He envisions the future of community building as a focus on personal growth and changing belief structures.

Chapters:

00:00 Launching and Scaling Communities

08:36 Enhancing Engagement in Communities

13:24 Avoiding Community Failure

25:15 The Journey of Community Building

30:14 Guidance for Successful Community Launch

Keywords:

community building, coaching, online communities, engagement, sales process, inclusivity, personal development

"You're never going to be the best version of someone else...try and figure out your unique style." - Joel

Today, Akram interviews Joel Elster, Founder of Nomadic Closer, a company that offers sales solutions such as sales training and placement. They discuss the importance of finding one's unique style in sales. Joel emphasizes the role of charity in sales. He shares details about the Nomadic Closer House, a 30-day experience for closers to sharpen their skills and grow their network. Additionally, they touch on the challenges of managing sales teams and the importance of collaboration between sales and marketing departments.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Nomadic Closer

06:19 - The Power of Charity in Sales

11:37 - The Nomadic Closer House: A 30-Day Experience for Closers

14:01 - How to Manage Sales Teams & Cultivate High Performance

Keywords

sales, closers, personal development, charity, scaling businesses, sales teams, collaboration