Best Lizzy and AI hosts Podcasts (2025)

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From LEGO to Apple—What Makes Communities Actually Work? 45:44

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by...Jake McKee, who is a principal consultant, who has worked with or for the likes of LEGO, Apple and many more.I’m excited to be speaking with Jake about community platforms,…

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Speed to Activation: Why Communities Don’t Wait Around 28:49

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by...Celine Riemenschneider, who is a German-based country community manager, working at design giant Canva.I’m looking forward to speaking to Celine about her 10+ years of comm…

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The Hidden Power Behind the B Corp Movement 31:45

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by... Silvia Laserna, who is the Associate Director of Community at B Lap U.S. and Canada. I’m excited to be speaking with Silvia about B Corp certification, something we have r…

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274: The Cable Cowboy Who Went from Broke to Broadband 🤠 | Terry Koosed of Bel Air Internet 2:16:14

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Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepreneur. Listen to Part II,…

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Are You Using the Wrong Tools? 38:07

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by... Todd Nilson, who is the Founder and Community Strategist at Clocktower Advisors. I’m excited to be speaking with Todd about technology, community platforms, and the probl…

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The AI Shortcut That Makes Community Ops 10x Easier 42:04

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by... Shannon Emery, who is the Community Operations Manager at Kaplan, and has also worked for the likes of Blackbaud, Higher Logic and Alteryx. I’m thrilled to be speaking wi…

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What Most Startup Founders Get Wrong About Community 29:56

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by...Kt McBratney, who is the Community Operations Manager at Kaplan, and has also worked for the likes of Blackbaud, Higher Logic and Alteryx.I’m thrilled to be speaking with K…

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The Passion Project That Became a Global Movement (and a Bestselling Book) 30:06

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by... Areej AbuAli, who is the founder of Women in Tech SEO, and the author of Community Building for Marketers. In 2024, she was awarded a place in the BIMA 100 list for the…

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From Airbnb to Stripe: How Ashley Williams Builds Communities People Love 41:16

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by...Ashley Williams, who is the Community Lead at Stripe, and has worked as head of community for the likes of Wix, Airbnb and ClassDojo.I’m thrilled to be speaking with Ashley…

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273: Publishing to EdTech: The Unlikely Road to Evolution Labs with Founder Peter Kraft 1:26:53

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Peter Kraft is the Founder and President of Evolution Labs. Prior to founding Evolution Labs, Kraft was instrumental in forming and re-envisioning two educational software companies that led the industry in recruitment, enrollment and retention of college students. He co-founded GoalQuest in 2000 and served as its CEO until 2007 when he spearheaded…

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272: From Selling Phones Out of a Van to Leading a 9-Figure Empire | Brett Beveridge of T-ROC 1:13:10

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Brett Beveridge is the President of The Revenue Optimization Companies. Brett is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience and success in the wireless and technology industries. He has hands-on success in start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and fundraising and is the driving force behind…

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271: How to Breathe Life into a Business... Dr. Dan Cohen of Breathe Right Strips 55:39

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Dr. Dan Cohen is the former Chairman of CNS, Incorporated. Dr. Cohen was the driving force behind the meteoric rise of Breathe Right nasal strips, acquiring the rights to manufacture and sell the product for the medical equipment company he founded in 1982. In 2006, GlaxoSmithKline acquired CNS, including its Breathe Right nasal strips and FiberCho…

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270: Once Again, the Return of the Non-Food Franchise King: Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting 59:52

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Jon Ostenson is the Founder of FranBridge Consulting. Jon is a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures. As a result, he is able to commit ov…

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269: Blowing Minds with Carey Smith: The Big Ass Fans Story! 🫏... 1:12:04

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Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its Chief Big Ass until the company's sale in 2017. Under his guidance, Big Ass Fans grew an average of 30% a year, with offices across the globe. It made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies 11 consecutive years — a feat achieved by only 34 others — and expanded from industr…

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What Is the Three-Body Problem? Chaos and Cosmic Balance Explained 10:33

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What happens when a third planet joins the mix? Chaos, that’s what. We break down the Three-Body Problem, why two is company and three is total cosmic havoc. Learn why even the slightest nudge can send planets spiraling and how Laplace tried to keep it cool with Jupiter. It’s all about celestial drama, stability vs. chaos, and how our solar system …

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What’s the Point of Death? Finding Life’s Meaning with Stoics, Todd May, Reincarnation & More 14:01

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What death really means for how we live? Our AI hosts dive deep into Todd May’s book 'Death' insights on mortality, fragility, and finding purpose. As the philosophical consultant for The Good Place series, May helped shape the show’s existential themes, blending humor with hard truths about life and death. Beyond Hollywood, he’s a philosophy profe…

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Why Is the Sky Blue? Rainbows, Clouds, and More Atmospheric Wonders 21:12

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Ever wondered why the sky flexes blue or why sunsets go full orange glow? It’s all about scattered light and some wild atmospheric vibes. We’ll break down how clouds weigh tons (no cap), what makes rainbows personal, and how thunderstorms throw lightning. Our AI hosts keep it real—no boring science class vibes, just sky-high facts you didn’t know y…

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Why Do We Sleep? Dreams, Caffeine, and Your Brain on Snooze with AI Hosts 25:45

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Ever wonder why you can’t function without coffee or why dreams get hella weird sometimes? This ep dives deep. Our AI hosts break down the science of sleep—from why your brain fights to stay awake to the caffeine drama that keeps it hyped. Plus, we’re spilling on dreams, lucid vibes, and the hacks to get your best snooze. Let’s make sure you’re not…

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Why Does the Moon Control Our Tides? Phases, Eclipses, and Cosmic Balance 18:42

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Ever wondered why the Moon doesn’t crash into Earth or how it makes waves (literally)? We’ve got you. Our AI hosts unpack everything from tidal forces and lunar phases to the truth about ‘dark sides.’ Learn how the Moon shapes life on Earth and why its influence is more than just folklore.By Lizzy and AI hosts

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Lizzie Hipkins - Google Senior Community Manager | Digital Community Leaders Podcast 38:38

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by... Lizzie Hipkins, a senior community manager at Google, and has worked within the membership/community space since 2010. I’m excited to be speaking with Lizzie about the An…

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Paz Pisarski - The Community Collective Co-Founder | Digital Community Leaders Podcast 40:14

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by… Paz Pisarski, the co-founder of The Community Collective. Paz has dedicated her career to empowering organisations and individuals to create and sustain meaningful connecti…

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Ilker Akansel - TalentLed Co-Founder & Community Strategist | Digital Community Leaders Podcast 39:14

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by… Ilker Akansel, a community strategist with experience working with big tech. He’s focused on creating talent communities and hwo they can have a real impact on your talent …

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Beth McIntyre - CMX & Bevy Director of Community | Digital Community Leaders Podcast 36:54

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by... Beth McIntyre, the director of community for Bevy and CMX. Beth is a champion of community managers, helping them be their best. CMX is a 15,000 strong hub of community p…

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268: Manufacturing Shutters & Company Culture | 🪟 Rick Skidmore of Timberlane Inc. 1:06:53

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Rick Skidmore is the Founder and CEO at Timberlane, Inc. Having been born an entrepreneur, it should have been clear early on that despite considerable success in the insurance and investment industry, Rick's future was outside the traditional career path. Rick founded his current company, Timberlane Inc., in 1995, based on a passion and a gaping n…

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Susie Wise - Ex Stanford and d.school Designer + Educator | Digital Community Leaders Podcast 40:43

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by… Susie Wise, the author of Design for Belonging, a professor at d.school and the director of strategy at Alameda County Community Food Bank. With over two decades of experie…

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What’s a Photon? Time Dilation and the Speed of Light with AI Hosts 10:45

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What if we told you that time, as you know it, isn’t real? Our AI hosts are here to spill the science behind photons and time dilation, breaking down how light, speed, and time all mess with your reality. We’ll dive into why you’re always looking into the past and how this mind-bending concept can totally shift how you see your life. Get ready to r…

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How Do Hurricanes Work? Hurricane Milton, Rain, Storms and More Explained with AI Hosts 12:16

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Why it rains, why hurricanes hit so hard, or how clouds even work? Our AI hosts are breaking it all down—no boring textbook stuff, just straight-up facts that’ll make you sound like the smartest one in the room. From why Florida always gets slammed with hurricanes like Milton to how rain can mess with your plans, we’ve got the science behind it all…

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself? Existentialism, and the Garden Analogy with AI Hosts 15:21

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Ever feel like you’re stuck comparing yourself to everyone else? Time to change that. Think of your life like a garden—your growth, your rules. Our AI hosts are here to spill the tea on why chasing external validation is a dead end and how you can thrive by focusing on your own path. With a mix of existentialism and Self-Determination Theory, we’ll…

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Nikki Thibodeau - The Community Community Founder & Calix Community Manager | Digital Community Leaders Podcast 44:54

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by… Nikki Thibodeau, senior manager for community and customer advocacy at Calix, a telecommunications company that helps broadband service providers simplify, innovate and grow…

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What Are Newton’s 3 Laws? How They Apply to Life and Love with AI Hosts 10:22

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Think Newton’s laws are just for science class? Think again. These three simple rules explain not only how things move, but how you can move through life. Our AI hosts break down how inertia keeps you stuck, why big goals need big effort, and how every action you take comes back to you. Ready to apply physics to love, work, and everything in betwee…

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Why Doubt Matters? Descartes, Kant, and Big Questions with AI Hosts 10:28

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Ever wondered if everything you know might be a lie and life’s giving you major “what’s real” vibes? From Descartes’ “I think, therefore I am” to Kant’s wild ideas on how our minds lowkey shape reality, we’re serving up the what, how, and why of philosophical doubt. Our AI hosts—who’ve got more rizz than a philosophy professor—spill the tea on life…

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Richard Millington - FeverBee Founder & Community Consultant | Digital Community Leaders Podcast 47:40

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by... Richard Millington, a pioneering expert in the field of online communities, with a career spanning over a decade, dedicated to helping organisations build thriving and eng…

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Klara Losert - Talkbase Co-Founder & CEO | Digital Community Leaders Podcast 40:47

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by...Klara Losert, co-founder and CEO of Talkbase - a platform designed to help community leaders measure what matters. Founded in 2021, Talkbase has gone on to raise $2m in pre…

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Rachael Silvano - Zapier Community Operations Manager | Digital Community Leaders Podcast 45:25

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by… Rachael Silvano, a seasoned community operations manager with a decade of experience in the field. Currently she works at Zapier, where she leads the Zapier Wizards Guild, …

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Brian Oblinger - eBay, PlayStation & Airbnb Strategic Consultant | Digital Community Leaders Podcast 43:35

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Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by… Brian Oblinger, a well known community consultant helping brands increase satisfaction, lower costs, and generate more revenue through the power of community. Brian has wor…

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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡ 1:25:19

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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…

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Engaging Offline: Building Community Through Events and Meet-Ups | Platforming Community Live 34:49

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Events are not required to build community - but they do create something very special. Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly…

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Creating a Community Platform | Platforming Community Live 29:55

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Join us as we take you through our process when it comes to building your community platform. Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.…

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266: Wheels of Fortune: 🚲 Team USA's Path to Tour de France Victory (Anne Hed of HED Cycling) 1:08:07

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Anne Hed is a lifetime resident of Minnesota. Her history as a business owner began back in the 1980’s, when she raced as a professional triathlete. She completed eight Ironman Triathlons in Hawaii, and met her late husband, Steve, through the sport. He became one of her first sponsors... This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranB…

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Answering Your Questions! | Platforming Community Live 35:12

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We're taking your questions! Join us for this special 10th-episode Q&A session.Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.…

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Why Communities Fail (and What to Watch Out For!) | Platforming Community Live 32:58

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Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

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Six CRM Mistakes You're Making! | Platforming Community Live 36:24

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We've designed and built too many CRM systems, so, let's chat about the mistakes you're making! Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.…

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Why Mission Matters for Your Community! | Platforming Community Live 26:30

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We will chat about what a mission and manifesto are and why they matter! Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.…

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How to Use Stripe Connect to Build a Marketplace Community | Platforming Community Live 26:43

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Stripe Connect is a wonderful product, that allows you to build complex payment flows for applications such as marketplaces.Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our insights, experiences an…

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Behaviour Nudging 🧠 Convert More Customers with Psychology | Platforming Community Live 31:49

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What is 'Behaviour Nudging', and how can you use psychology to help your community, customers and team be nudged towards your business goals?Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insig…

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265: Building a Sparkling Soda Fireworks Store?!? | 🎉 Mark Lazarchic of Serenity Ventures 1:15:20

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Mark Lazarchic is the CEO of Serenity Venture Group. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with eyes always open. Mark is the owner of multiple successful startup businesses in very competitive markets. Mark has spent the last 10 years being amazed at the level of mediocrity accepted by the public in business. At all levels... This Episode …

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Extend Not Silo! | Platforming Community Live 26:20

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Stop putting your community over *there*.Community should be at the foundation of everything you do - let us tell you why!Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our insights, experiences and …

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What the Data! | Platforming Community Live 33:25

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This week, we'll chat about everything community and data! What data should you be collecting, and why?What should you be tracking?Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our insights, experie…

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Building Brand Advocates | Platforming Community Live 28:33

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Platforming Community Live is back! This week, we'll discuss how to engage your customers and transform them from brand loyalists to brand advocates.Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our…

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Improve Your Onboarding! | Platforming Community Live 24:43

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We're starting a new live show! 📆 Thursdays at 11am.Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will be chatting about all things community and platforms.We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather.We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly here, on LinkedIn and on YouTube.…

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