What you'll learn:

1. How to leverage competitive markets as opportunities rather than obstacles when building new ventures or products
2. Why community-driven business models require fundamentally different strategies and metrics compared to traditional SaaS approaches
3. How to evaluate business opportunities using the "hell yeah or no" framework for better decision-making and focus
4. Why reducing churn in communities affects both revenue sustainability and member experience more than traditional businesses
5. How to analyse search traffic and competition data to create frameworks for choosing which projects to pursue
6. Why physical business elements can strengthen community connections and create more sustainable local networks
7. How coaching can transform founder decision-making processes and accelerate entrepreneurial growth trajectories
8. Why constraining community access strategically can increase demand while maintaining engagement and exclusivity

Some takeaways:

1. Build in competitive markets rather than avoiding them.
2. Treat community businesses differently than SaaS models.
3. Use search traffic analysis for project selection frameworks.
4. Leverage cross-cultural adaptability as a business advantage.
5. Implement strategic access constraints to increase community demand.
6. Balance multiple entrepreneurial projects through focused prioritisation.
7. Invest in coaching for accelerated founder development.
8. Create physical touchpoints to strengthen digital communities.
9. Prepare for AI-driven career transformation by focusing on uniquely human skills.

Links:

Where to find Charlie

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlierward/

Where to find Milly

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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