Initiatives 101 with Nathan Leblanc (ep #6) on the Taking Initiative Podcast with host David Waller
- David Waller
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
Learn more about Initiatives from The Community Corp's (TCC) Project Manager and Initiatives Director Nathan LeBlanc on with your host, David Waller on the Taking Initiative Podcast!
How can you take an idea, and get help to make that idea a reality?
Summary
In this episode of the Taking Initiative podcast, host David Waller speaks with Nathan LeBlanc, a Core Team Member-Partner of TCC, about the concept of Initiatives within the Community. They discuss the importance of Community-driven projects, the characteristics of successful Initiatives, and real-life examples of how to structure and engage Members in Initiatives like a ski club.
Nathan emphasizes the role of Members as Promoters in driving Initiatives and shares insights on common mistakes to avoid when launching an Initiative. The conversation concludes with actionable first steps for listeners who have ideas they want to bring to life within the TCC framework.
Takeaways
Initiatives are Community-driven projects that help bring ideas to life.
Successful Initiatives require a clear goal and a Promoter.
Community engagement is crucial for the success of Initiatives.
Members can get their money back in 60 months through TCC initiatives.
Real-life examples illustrate how Initiatives can be structured and funded.
Promoters play a key role in driving participation in Initiatives.
Avoid getting bogged down in the details to maintain passion for your idea.
First steps include submitting an Initiative idea by consulting with an ABM leader.
Scaling Initiatives can lead to additional revenue streams.
The process of launching an initiative is important for its success.
Want to launch your own Initiative?
Get with your local Capitol Building Partner / ABM leader
If you're not already a TCC member, be sure to head over to www.thecommunitycorp.com and sign up for membership!
If you'd like to get in touch with Nathan LeBlanc, you can email him at nathan@thecommunitycorp.com
If you'd have any questions, or would like to be a guest on our next episode, you can email wallersandco@gmail.com to get in touch with David Waller
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Stay tuned for the Taking Initiative Podcast: Member Roadmap for Creating Initiatives course. Coming Soon
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to TCC and Nathan LeBlanc
02:39 Understanding Initiatives in TCC
06:07 The Community Aspect of TCC
09:16 Successful Initiatives: Key Components
12:04 Real-Life Examples of Initiatives
15:14 Structuring a Ski Club Initiative
20:10 Engagement Strategies for Initiatives
26:10 Promoting Initiatives Effectively
34:24 Building an Ecosystem for Ski Enthusiasts
36:53 Common Mistakes in Launching Initiatives
45:44 First Steps for New Initiatives
50:49 The Importance of Community and Collaboration
53:49 Future Aspirations and Goals
01:00:58 Thank You for Watching.mp4
Very Cool!
Loved this episode! Gave great (and much needed) insight onto how Initiatives work within our Community.