178 - Web3, NFTs & Community Building are the Future - with Rachel B. Lee

178 - Web3, NFTs & Community Building are the Future - with Rachel B. Lee

Author: Jim Cermak October 3, 2022 Duration: 23:11

We're talking about the Future of Events today. Listen closely to this conversation as we unpack the hottest trends - Web3, NFT's and Community Building - and what they mean for your Trade Shows.

Rachel B. Lee is a fearless brand marketing #ladyboss.   Rachel achieved over a billion impressions in 2017 as the social lead for Microsoft Inspire and won the speaker excellence award in 2018 for her session on modern selling and LinkedIn. She’s now Co-Owner and CMO of Standout Authority, helping C-Level executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and working professionals define their personal brand, create influence through content, and build human connections online.

We Discuss:

  • What is Web3 and what it means for you
  • How you can use NFT's effectively
  • Why community building is so critical right now
  • What are creator coins and why Rachel's company uses them

Rachel's Top Takeaways:

  • Building a community starts with having a strong personal brand and message
  • Web3 has many interesting ways to build community and expand your offerings in new ways

About Standout Authority:

  • We are a digital marketing agency focused on personal branding, content creation and LinkedIn strategy, and provide virtual group coaching and live training through our Web3 community and $SOA Creator Coin. Our business helps c-level execs, entrepreneurs, business owners and working professionals discover their voice, define their personal brand, build influence and grow opportunities through human connections

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Jim Cermak hosts Trade Show University for Virtual & Live Events, a deep and practical resource for anyone whose business depends on connecting with an audience, whether on a convention floor or through a screen. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a working toolkit built from conversations with seasoned experts and Jim's own extensive experience. Each episode functions like a focused seminar, delivering actionable tips and training that exhibitors, marketers, and show planners can apply immediately to see a real difference in their engagement and return on investment. With a library spanning over 220 episodes, the podcast covers the full spectrum of modern event planning-from crafting a compelling virtual booth experience to mastering the logistics and psychology of a live trade show. You'll hear candid discussions on common pitfalls, innovative strategies that are working right now, and breakdowns of what truly moves the needle for businesses. Beyond the audio, the community around this podcast extends into consulting and collaborative training, emphasizing real-world application. For professionals tired of wasting time and budget on events that don't deliver, this series offers a clear path forward, turning every appearance into a measurable success.
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