

SPI 529: An Insider Look at Starting and Managing a Paid Community with Jillian & Tony of SPI
8 snips Dec 1, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Jillian Benbow and Tony Bacigalupo, both experts in community building, explore the pivotal role of communities in business growth. They share strategies for fostering inclusivity and combatting negativity, while emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive environment. Personal anecdotes highlight how genuine connections can alleviate loneliness, and they discuss the evolution of virtual spaces for collaboration. Accessible community spaces are also a focus, illustrating how small changes can have a big impact on user experience.
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Finding Your People
- Help people find their people.
- If you do that, you're likely to succeed in business.
Making Friends as Adults
- Be open to rejection when trying to make friends; it's not always about you.
- Seek existing groups with common interests.
Stigma and Community
- Stigma creates opportunities for connection and community.
- People who feel like outcasts often seek others who share their experiences.