What happens when you throw out the traditional business rulebook and build a community based on authentic connection?
In this episode of Life After Corporate, Meghann Conter shares how she transformed her entrepreneurial journey by creating The Dames, a membership community that's grown to over 400 women entrepreneurs. She reveals why she kept Fridays off from day one, how she ran two businesses simultaneously before fully committing to The Dames, and the power of creating a space where women can genuinely celebrate their wins without judgment. Through her story, Meghann illustrates how prioritizing humor, vulnerability, and genuine support has created a thriving international community where women lift each other up instead of competing. Her approach challenges conventional business wisdom, proving that when you lead with values and trust your intuition, success follows naturally.
Are you ready to reimagine what a business community can look like when you prioritize connection over transaction?
[00:05-12:50] Building Authentic Business Connections
• Traditional networking often creates low-vibrating environments focused on sales
• Leading from the front is about creating entertainment and connection
• Importance of finding power partners instead of direct clients
• Focus on building strong relationships with peers at similar levels
[12:51-33:03] The Power of Community Support
• Community helps members tackle fearful situations
• Importance of having mentors at different business levels
• Challenge of mixing different revenue levels in learning environments
• Need for level-appropriate business education
[33:04 - 44:32] The Power of Community Support
• Community helps members tackle fearful situations
• Importance of having mentors at different business levels
• Challenge of mixing different revenue levels in learning environments
• Need for level-appropriate business education
[44:33 - 56:17] Celebrating Success Together
• Creating safe spaces for sharing wins
• Breaking through societal conditioning around success
• Importance of acknowledging achievements
• Building trust-based referral networks
Connect with Meghann Conter
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghannconter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedamesco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedamesco
Want to check out THE DAMES?
https://www.thedames.co/a/2147547759/oeAQjtj3
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