Building Buzzing Communities with Richard Millington

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Richard Millington - FeverbeeWhat if you could build a thriving community of people passionate about your area of expertise? Many Learning Revolutionaries are interested in doing just that, but don’t know where to start or how to go about it.

In this episode, community expert Richard Millington offers the insights and tips you need to start making your community vision a reality. Rich is the founder of Feverbee, a consulting firm that focuses specifically on helping organizations build and manage successful communities. Hi clients have included the United Nations, The Global Fund, Novartis, Oracle, OECD, BAE Systems, and AMD.

He’s also the author of Buzzing Communities: How To Build Bigger, Better, And More Active Online Communities and architect of Feverbee’s Community Management Course.

Bottom line: Rich knows community, and he’s here to share that knowledge with you here in the 2oth episode of Learning Revolution.

So, put your cell phone in silent mode,  put a do not disturb sign on the door, and get ready to learn. (And, as always, be sure to share the good word about Learning Revolution.)

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00:15 – This is episode 20. Wow! Ideas for Episode 25? Let me know.

00:55 – “Community” will be the focus of this episode. Past guest who have talked about the important role of community include Alan Weiss and Leo Babauta.

01:25 – Introduction of new “tools and tips”segment. Thanks to Michael Stelzner for the idea. Mike does a great job of this in the Social Media Marketing Podcast.

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Breaking the Mold – and Thriving – with Jason Blumer

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jason-blumer-cpaDo you work in a field in a field or industry that seems completely set in its ways? Where change seems impossible?

Would you like to shake things up with with new perspectives and new business models – and, of course, generate significant income while doing it?

Then you won’t want to miss this episode of the Learning Revolution.

Visit the Web site for BlumerCPAs and you will know immediately that you are not in the world of traditional accounting. Several years ago Jason Blumer started to transform the CPA firm he took over from his father into a thriving niche business with coaching and education as a key component of its strategy. Jason also founded the Thriveal Network, a membership site for forward thinking accountants, and has seen that effort, well, thrive.

I got connected with Jason through Paul Johnson from Pathwright, who I interviewed back in Episode 15. Jason uses the Pathwright platform for the high-end coaching courses he offers in both live online and on-demand versions.

In short, like most of the people I have interviewed on the show, Jason Blumer is a dyed-in-the-wool learning revolutionary who is using education to transform and grow his business. So, listen in for a mega-dose of inspiration. (And, of course, be sure to share the good word about Learning Revolution.)

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01:46 – Intro of Jason Blumer, principal of BlumerCPAs and founder of the Thriveal Network and the Businessology show.

02:39 – Jason gives an overview of the firm he took over from his father. BlumerCPAs has transitioned to a completely virtual, cloud-based model with a very niche focus on the creative industry. That focus has been key to building brand and being in the position to charge premium prices.

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Getting an Edge with Virtual Events – A Conversation with Michael Doyle

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Michael DoyleWhat if you could deliver not just the occasional video, Webinar, or online course to your audience, but a bona fide virtual event?

Turns out you can even if you are a small organization or  a solopreneur. And – here’s a bonus – it can be highly profitable part of your business model.

In this episode of Learning Revolution, you’ll learn all about what’s going on in the world of virtual events from one of the true experts in the field: Michael Doyle of the Virtual Edge Institute. One of the reasons I wanted to be sure to have Michael on the show is that I feel like he makes virtual events feel doable. They don’t have to be expensive, high production value extravangzas to get the job done. I’m bettin’ you’re gonna feel that way too by the time you are done with this episode – and you may also feel ready to start planning an event of your own.

So, kick back, set the volume just right, and listen in. (And, of course, be sure to tell the world you are listening to Learning Revolution.)

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00:35 – Shout out to the folks at the Community Learning Network.

01:48 – Introduction of Michael Doyle, Executive Director of the Virtual Edge Institute.

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Social Leading, Social Learning with SocialFish’s Maddie Grant

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Maddie GrantInterested in launching a dynamic social learning experience for your audience?

Want to make the leap from social media not just as a tool for communication, but as a platform for leadership?

Then you will definitely want to tune into this episode of Learning Revolution with Maddie Grant. In it we discuss the new Private Community Management Certificate Program launched by Maddie’s firm SocialFish and dig into social as an approach to both learning and leading.

We also talk about how Maddie made the leap from being an association employee with a blog on the side to being a successful social media entrepreneur, teacher, and leader.

Get those earphones in a comfortable position, turn up the volume, and listen in!

(And don’t forget to share this episode with your tweeps.)

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01:58 – Introduction of Maddie Grant, Chief Social Strategist of SocialFish and co-author, along with Jamie Notter, of Humanize: How People-Centric Organizations Succeed in a Social World.

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Entering the Shift Age with David Houle

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David Houle photoWant to know what the future holds?

A driving force of the Learning Revolution is the fact that change is happening with greater speed, scale, and scope than ever before. As a result, those with clear insights into where the world is headed next are bound to have an edge. Fortunately, the guest for this episode of Learning Revolution is someone who can help listeners get a bead on the future.

David Houle is a futurist,  thinker, speaker, and author of the new bestseller Entering the Shift Age. In addition, he is an old friend and colleague, co-author of one of my previous books (Shift Ed), and the person I look to for insights into “what’s next.”

But wait! There’s more – David is also the son of Cy Houle, one of the true luminaries in the adult lifelong learning field. In the interview, we talk about David’s father, about how David pursues his craft, and of course, about his vision of the future as we enter the Shift Age. You won’t want to miss this one, folks.

Listen in, and don’t forget to share this episode with your tweeps.

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01:58 – Introduction of David Houle, futurist, thinker, speaker, and author of Entering the Shift Age.

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