133. How To Build An Effective Community For Your Startup w/ Arfah Farooq | Muslamic Makers

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Episode 133: In LAB #28, Amardeep Parmar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmar) from The BAE HQ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bae-hq), welcomes Arfah Farooq, Community Building and Diversity & Inclusion Expert | Co-Founder of Muslamic Makers.

The podcast episode delves into the complexities and strategies of community building for startups, highlighting the importance of trust, engagement, and personalised approaches to cultivating genuine connections and networks. 

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Show Notes: 

00:00: Intro

01:14: Highlights the difference between a community and an audience through project examples.

02:17: Reflects on personal networking experiences facilitated by community building.

03:40: Addresses common errors and introduces the "five C's" of community building.

04:16: Criticizes opportunistic community-building during the NFT hype.

05:32: Details the transition of community initiatives from unpaid to paid formats.

07:09: Discusses the importance of selective inclusion for effective community building.

08:10: Continues discussion on community exclusivity and its impact.

10:14: Elaborates on targeted approaches to building specific community types.

11:49: Discusses the importance of starting a community with a selfish motive.

13:19: Contrasts challenges and strategies between free and paid communities.

16:59: Shares insights on the grassroots beginnings and organic growth of communities.

19:03: Advises on the skills necessary for community building and personal alignment.

21:42: Focuses on procedural aspects of community management and team building.

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