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Learn how to build a successful online community
Practical resources to help you launch, grow and manage your online community.
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The Community Manual
I've consolidated over a decade of community building experience into The Community Manual; a comprehensive free guide.
Learn how to find opportunities for thriving communities, choose the best platforms, grow your community and nurture your members.
Featuring case-studies from over 30 impressive solopreneneurs and billion dollar brands. Get an insider look into how hyper engaged communities are really created.
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TOM'S STORY
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At 12 years old, Tom was a shy, skinny kid from the UK. He taught himself HTML and started building websites with his best friend.
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At 16, he was building online communities purely for the fun of it, whilst managing a freelance career around school.
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At 21, he almost certainly drank too much, but alongside the college-lifestyle launched a successful blog and was a Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.
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At 33, Tom is the proud CEO of Design Cuts, a community of 800,000 creatives. His podcasts have attracted millions of downloads and he loves helping others.
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Dan Murray-Serter
CEO Heights, Co-Founder: Foundrs, Host: Secret Leaders Podcast
Tom is a master of his craft. Lots of people refer to me as ‘the community guy’, but I just learn from Tom who is on another level. Follow him and find out for yourself.
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Tom is a co-host of the Biz Buds podcast, where business principles are broken down into actionable, practical steps.
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