Episode 309: How To Build a Community of Experts and Influencers with Tony Arce

Tony Arce and his Team at The Face of Community & Business provide a media platform for leaders in business to connect, teach, and grow together. Tony starts by sharing how he discovered his passion for media and creating human-to-human connections not only in his personal life but in business. He explains how this passion sparked the idea of creating The Face of Community & Business (TFOCB); a media platform that allows for the creation of professional communities across different businesses. Tony discusses the importance of building a brand and influence to set your business up for success. Throughout the episode, Tony shares great insights on being a connector and creating business communities. If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Guests: Tony Arce, The Face of Community & Business Link: TFOCB's Instagram Link: Never Split the Difference (Book Recommendation) Link: LaQuan Henley (Network Referral) ----------------- Guest Questions 02:31 Housing Tip Limit your vacancy by pricing your units appropriately to end this leasing season! 04:35 Intro to our guest, Tony Arce! 11:32 The Creation of TFOCB. 19:38 Common mistakes when building a business and a brand! 25:07 Creating a platform for content creators and influencers. 33:05 The Importance of Events for Building a Community. 45:53 What's next for Tony? 50:21 What is your competitive advantage? 50:48 One piece of advice for new investors. 51:36 What do you do for fun? 52:18 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  53:06 Local Network Recommendation?  53:49 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2024.