431 - He built 600,000 followers in an offbeat niche: Tom interviews Warren Carlyle

<p>As the co-founder of the Community Leaders Association, Warren Carlyle, a community building strategist who works with purpose driven brands and influencers to build highly engaged online communities. And he's going to really go into depth on the differences in what you may think that is. Now, he's also the founder and CEO of Octonation. It's the largest Octopus fan club, a non-profit organization that inspires conservation of the ocean by teaching the world about octopuses.</p> <p><strong>Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 431</strong></p> <p><strong>How To Automate Your Business</strong> - <a href= "https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.IMTCVA.org" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><img class="alignnone" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/123691/imtc_logo.png" alt= "entrepreneurship distance learning school, home based business, lifestyle business" width="402" height="136" /></a></p> <p><strong>Internet Marketing Training Center</strong> - <a href= "https://imtcva.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://imtcva.org/</a></p> <p><strong>Higher Education Webinar</strong> – <a href= "https://screwthecommute.com/webinars" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://screwthecommute.com/webinars</a></p> <p><strong>See Tom's Stuff</strong> – <a href= "https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates</a></p> <p>04:01 Tom's introduction to Warren Carlyle</p> <p>06:41 Genesis of Octonation</p> <p>12:47 Community leader is different than an influencer</p> <p>17:09 You don't have to be a model to be successful</p> <p>20:34 Making Octonation into a non-profit</p> <p>28:50 Starting an association for community leaders</p> <p>39:23 Sponsor message</p> <p>42:28 A typical day for Warren</p> <h2>Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast</h2> <p><strong>Higher Education Webinar</strong> - <a href= "https://screwthecommute.com/webina