Summary: In this episode, your host Emma King chats with the founder of the industry-recognised Delegate Wranglers Facebook group, Neil Thompson, who shares the origins and evolution of the group. He talks about how he transformed his passion for events into a thriving online community, highlighting the growth from a handful of friends to over 20,000 industry professionals. Neil discusses the importance of authenticity in engaging the community, leading to being approached by Facebook to test and provide feedback on group tools and features. He also explains how he successfully monetized the platform while remaining devoted to the value for the members. The episode contains insights and stories about overcoming imposter syndrome, learning from mistakes, and the importance of building a strong supportive team.
Episode Sponsor: Jason Allan Scott’s Podcast Course
Summary: In this episode, your host Emma King chats with the founder of the industry-recognised Delegate Wranglers Facebook group, Neil Thompson, who shares the origins and evolution of the group. He talks about how he transformed his passion for events into a thriving online community, highlighting the growth from a handful of friends to over 20,000 industry professionals. Neil discusses the importance of authenticity in engaging the community, leading to being approached by Facebook to test and provide feedback on group tools and features. He also explains how he successfully monetized the platform while remaining devoted to the value for the members. The episode contains insights and stories about overcoming imposter syndrome, learning from mistakes, and the importance of building a strong supportive team.
Episode Sponsor: Jason Allan Scott’s Podcast Course