NOTE: Originally streamed February 17th, 2025.

In this episode of Talk About Your Community, Todd Nilson chats with Nikki Thibodeau, Regional Vice President, Digital Engagement & Community at Calix and also the founder of The Community Community, a community for Senior Community Professionals.They discuss a joy for bringing people together via community and what it is like trailblazing the role of Chief Community Officer. Budgeting and reporting are also explored when it comes to working with upper leadership.Show Notes0:00 Intro3:15 Getting Into Community5:14 Creating Belonging and Inclusivity9:50 Trailblazing New Roles19:48 Awareness of Community to Leadership25:48 Budgeting and Reporting33:46 Readiness for a CCO38:52 A Community Department?ABOUT NIKKI THIBODEAUPassionate about people, business and what drives you - Nikki focuses on creating success through Community.Nikki has been a Community Manager, led a global team of Community Managers, moved into Community Operations and was Shopify's first Senior Community Strategist to help scale their efforts across a 10,000+ person organization and for their over 2million merchants.Now, she is the Regional Vice President, Digital Engagement & Community at Calix and also the founder of The Community Community, a community for Senior Community Professionals.https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki2987/ https://communitynikki.com/ABOUT THE CCO SERIESTodd Nilson, founder of Clocktower Advisors, has taken an interest in the Chief Community Officer role. This series interviews a number of different CCOs to explore the path to gaining this title, the skill set and knowledge needed, and the future outlook of this role.The Chief Community Officer series is produced by Clocktower Advisors, a global consultancy specialized at helping organizations like yours to build thriving, sustainable communities online. Clocktower Advisors Privacy Policy: https://lnkd.in/dS64AhxU Connect with Todd Nilson on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/gi9gh6NN Follow Clocktower Advisors on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/gu9CXE_s Schedule a call: https://lnkd.in/gmYK3rwf

NOTE: Originally streamed February 7th, 2025.

Join us for the next Talk About Your Community livestream, where we explore the transformative potential of community-driven sales development with Adrian Sasine, Co-founder and CEO of Nolodex. Adrian, a visionary in community-centric strategies, will discuss how Nolodex’s unique approach monetizes connections and empowers communities to thrive.Discover the "how" behind Nolodex’s innovative platform, which enables users to manage referrals, build partnerships, and create sustainable revenue streams. We’ll dive into strategies for leveraging your network for business growth and learn practical tips to foster collaboration and engagement within your community.If you’re curious about monetizing your community or seeking actionable insights on community-led business models, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Key Topics Include:- The Nolodex way: Turning connections into currency.- Community-led sales strategies for sustainable growth.- Real-world success stories and practical takeaways.ABOUT ADRIAN SASINEAdrian Sasine is the Co-founder and CEO of Nolodex, leading a transformative shift in the future of work by placing community at the core of sales development. With a background in marketing, entrepreneurial experience running and exiting small businesses, and leadership roles at a Fortune 500 company, Adrian has consistently leveraged community and relationship-building throughout his career.https://www.linkedin.com/in/asasine/ABOUT THE SHOWTalk About Your Community is a biweekly live stream for leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and community builders. Todd Nilson interviews experts from a variety of fields who have input on how communities are both built and sustained online and off. Tune in to talk about community building and digital strategy.Talk About Your Community is produced by Clocktower Advisors, a global consultancy specialized at helping organizations like yours to build thriving, sustainable communities online.Clocktower Advisors Privacy Policy: https://lnkd.in/dS64AhxUConnect with Todd Nilson on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gi9gh6NNFollow Clocktower Advisors on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gu9CXE_sSchedule a call:https://lnkd.in/gmYK3rwf

NOTE: Originally streamed January 24th, 2025.

People buy from people. Why do so many data-driven marketers forget this?It’s time for data-driven marketers to focus on human-to-human (H2H) approaches that lead with authenticity, empathy, and trust. Derek Weeks, bestselling author of Unfair Mindshare and CMO at Katalon, will join Todd Nilson to explore the core principles of H2H marketing. Together, they will cover: - How empathetic outreach, shared experiences, and community-building can create deeper, more meaningful relationships with your audience. - Potential hurdles, such as organizational resistance or digital fatigue. - Practical strategies, including using video-based conversations and blending data with a human voice Get your questions answered live! Join us on Friday, January 24th at 10am Central.ABOUT DEREK WEEKSDerek Weeks is the CMO at Katalon, a B2B company building the new generation of software testing solutions. As a four-time CMO and VP of Marketing with over thirty years of experience, Derek has shaped marketing at Fortune 100 technology powerhouses and scaled growth for innovative venture-backed start-ups. Honored as one of the top CMOs in the Washington, D.C. metro area by DCA Live and snagging the coveted Marketing Department of the Year award from the Business Intelligence Group, Derek strives every day to make a positive impact in the community of marketers worldwide.Derek is the pen behind Unfair Mindshare: A CMO’s guide to community-led marketing in a product-led world, and a co-author of the insightful Feedback Loops: Voices of All Day DevOps trilogy.https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekeweeks/ABOUT THE SHOW Talk About Your Community is a biweekly live stream for leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and community builders. Todd Nilson interviews experts from a variety of fields who have input on how communities are both built and sustained online and off. Tune in to talk about community building and digital strategy. Talk About Your Community is produced by Clocktower Advisors, a global consultancy specialized at helping organizations like yours to build thriving, sustainable communities online. Clocktower Advisors Privacy Policy: https://lnkd.in/dS64AhxU Connect with Todd Nilson on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/gi9gh6NN Follow Clocktower Advisors on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/gu9CXE_s Schedule a call: https://lnkd.in/gmYK3rwf ‎