Ep. 190- DAVE GERHARDT: Founder Exit 5 [The #1 community for B2B marketers!] How to build a THRIVING online COMMUNITY! 👨‍💻

In this episode, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Dave Gerhardt, founder of exitfive, about how to build thriving online communities and manage the balance between entrepreneurship and personal life. ================================================================= Best Moments: (00:40) A look into Dave’s professional journey, from Drift to Privy, and his current role at exitfive (03:01) Leveraging social media followers for building business influence and community (04:36) How Dave founded and grew exitfive into a successful community of B2B marketers (08:30) Best practices for keeping community members engaged and active (15:19) The key role of subject matter expertise in leading a successful online community (17:24) Pros and cons of charging members for access to online communities (23:24) Why Dave deleted his personal Instagram account and how it impacted his professional focus (27:02) A personal discussion about Dave’s move to Vermont and how he balances work with family life (30:27) How to become a part of the exitfive community ================================================================= Guest Bio: Dave Gerhardt is the founder of exitfive, a community of 4,000 paying B2B marketers. Previously, he served as the Chief Brand Officer at Drift, helping drive the company to a $1 billion valuation, and as CMO at Privy, leading them to a $100 million acquisition. Dave is known for his expertise in B2B marketing and community building, with a substantial following on LinkedIn and a popular podcast.