106 The Power of Communities with Virginie Glaenzer

In this episode, we're talking about the true meaning of "COMMUNITY" and how it can enhance your brand and your relationships with buyers.  We are joined by CEO and fractional entrepreneur, Virginie Glaenzer , who's an an avantgarde marketer and a visionary. She is an expert on establishing communities in our businesses and in society. Virginie also is a contributor on the Pass The Mic podcast and the CMO of Acorn Oak, a platform that redefines the meaning of "community."  [00:01 - 04:51] Opening Segment I welcome our guest: Virginie Glaenzer  The story of why Virginie left her corporate paycheck behind and what she's doing now. How a couple of freelance consulting gigs became the catalyst for Acorn Oak.   [04:52 - 17:00] How Acorn Oak is on the cutting edge of different kind "corporate culture" Virginie explains how the community at Acorn Oak came about organically.  There's a correlation between a jazz band and a well working community   Find out what a motorcycle company and a cosmetic company have in common  [17:01 -31:23] How does a company get started establishing this new kind of community Being on the cutting edge of a "new" kind of community  What are the challenges that communities face today Will companies be willing to accept customer input  [31:24 - 33:027] Closing Segment  Connect with Virginie through the links below  Follow us on social media and leave a review Final words  Virginie Glaenzer LInkedIn: linkedin.com/in/virginieglaenzer Twitter:  @VirginieG Acorn Oak:  acornoak.net  SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs!  Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group!  Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com  Tweetable Quotes: "We didn't wanna create a traditional marketing agency, but really a space where we individually could develop ourselves in the support of other people" - Virginie Glaenzer "So we started gathering those small group around a question and we tackled so many different questions and that really helped us think deeper and expand our own comfort zone without taking too much risk". - Virginie Glaenzer