Join Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of boasts.ai and author of "From Grassroots to Greatness," as we uncover the essence of community over cutting-edge technology and we see how a company can triumph by focusing on its dedicated followers.
We dissect the layers of audience, community, and movement, while examining how AI can strengthen, not sever, human ties.
Gain insights on startup evolution and the CAMPER framework. Lloyed's personal tale emphasizes achievements beyond material gains.
GUEST BIO:
Lloyed Lobo, a Gulf War refugee, co-founded Boast.Al, achieving eight-figure revenue through a Community-Led Growth model. He also launched Traction, aiding over 100k innovators. His book, ‘From Grassroots To Greatness,’ provides strategies on brand building and topped Amazon's startup charts. Featured in Fox Business and Techcrunch, he's a sought-after speaker at events like SaaStr.
TOPICS EXPLORED:
- The enduring role of community in company longevity and impact.
- Harley Davidson's example of community-centric approach as a lifeline in the face of bankruptcy.
- The evolution of companies alongside technological shifts: from internet to AI.
- How community elevates a product beyond mere commodity status.
- The progression of iconic brands: Audience ➔ Community ➔ Movement ➔ Cult/Religion.
- Leveraging AI to enhance, not replace, human community-building.
- Human-to-human engagement's superior influence compared to brand-to-human interactions.
- Lloyed Lobo's personal experiences: Gulf War, summers in Mumbai slums, and the significance of community.
- The challenges and triumphs of nurturing the startup ecosystem: from modest meetups to impactful media engagements.
- The CAMPER Framework's essence in fostering happy, engaged communities.
RESOURCES:
On Amazon.com Kindle: From Grassroots to Greatness by Lloyed Lobo
On Amazon.co.uk Kindle: From Grassroots to Greatness by Lloyed Lobo
Lloyed's Webiste: https://www.lloyedlobo.com/
For the Book: https://fromgrassrootstogreatness.com/
Boast.AI: https://boast.ai/
Traction: "is a global community of more than 100k entrepreneurs and innovators. We bring leaders behind the fastest-growing companies to share business advice via webinars, podcasts, meetups, retreats, and conferences".
🌐 Website: http://www.tractionconf.io
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TractionConf
🎙️Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3grEwKb
🎙️Apple: https://apple.co/3J7k8Kz
🎙️Google: https://bit.ly/3rww8PE
CONNECT WITH LLOYED LOBO:
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyedlobo/
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