243. Community: The Last Great Marketing Strategy w/ Mark Shaefer

<b>When it comes to building communities, many marketers are stricken with questions and fear — What if you lose control of the community? What happens when you no longer control the narrative? What will become of the unknown?On this episode, we’re joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwschaefer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Mark Schaefer</a>, <a href="https://businessesgrow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marketing Strategist, Author, Professor and Keynote Speaker</a>. In his recent book, Belonging to the Brand, Mark breaks past these unfounded fears to explain why community is the last great marketing strategy. Hear our conversation with Mark Schaefer, Marketing Strategist, Author, Professor and Keynote Speaker:</b><ul><li>Why community is the last great marketing strategy</li><li>Why so many people struggle with building communities</li><li>How to establish resonance and connection with an audience</li><li>Why purpose matters in an organization</li><li>Where to build a meaningful community</li></ul><b><br />More information about Melissa Gratias and today’s topics:</b><ul><li>LinkedIn Profile: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwschaefer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwschaefer/</a></li><li>Company Website: <a href="https://businessesgrow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BusinessesGrow.com</a></li><li>Other Relevant Links: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Belonging-Brand-Community-Marketing-Strategy-ebook/dp/B0BQCRN6JQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belonging to the Brand (New Book)</a></li></ul><b><br />Subscribe, listen, and rate/review the Customer Experience Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-customer-experience-podcast/id1453581989" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6dv6SvwyqOI02pjzJ8srQq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/64ed18db-4