How to Launch a Thriving Community w/ Devin Ray Butler (LST #121)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #121 with Devin Ray Butler

Originally from Michigan, Devin Ray Butler moved to Arizona without a network. In just a few years, he launched the state’s fastest growing entrepreneurial community, Arizona Entrepreneurs, which has since expanded to other states. Devin is also the founder of Community Launch, an all-in-one platform designed to entrepreneurs manage and grow their communities. In this episode, he sits down with Ben Albert to share his insights on how to launch a meaningful community.

In this episode, Devin shares his journey in growing Arizona Entrepreneurs into what it is today. He also offers practical tips for beginners and seasoned community builders alike.

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[01:22] How Devin Butler took over Arizona

[04:27] What makes Arizona attractive?

[05:50] The start of Arizona Entrepreneurs

[12:18] Evolution of Arizona Entrepreneurs

[18:52] How to create a community

[20:27] Community launch

[24:13] Revolutionizing GrowGetters ONLY

[28:12] Basics of community building

[31:56] The concept of pre-selling

[33:59] Hosting events

[37:23] Integration assignment:

1.Attend in-person events and immerse yourself in a community

2.Identify your niche and the people you want to serve

3.Start an online school, fill it with your ideal clients, and define what content will be free versus paid.

[41:37] Grab a free ticket

[42:29] Connect with Devin Ray Butler

Website: https://arizonaentrepreneurs.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinraybutler/ 

Community Launch: https://www.instagram.com/communitylaunch/  

Arizona Entrepreneurs: https://www.instagram.com/arizonaentrepreneurs/ 

Key Takeaways: 

• People want accountability and support. They want to have access to the creator and the person they’re learning from, live on calls.~ Devin Butler [19:05]

• “I believe the best way to scale any kind of info product offer is by giving away a portion of it for free."~ Devin Butler [22:34]

• Look at what’s working, what people are making money from online, and figure out how you can do it better by adding your unique twist.~ Devin Butler [29:26]

• Sometimes, especially in the info space, creating something that’s never been done before can be great, but it can also be risky because the market might not want it.~ Devin Butler [29:42]

• When it comes to launching a product or service, I’m a big advocate of just putting it out there and seeing what kind of feedback you get, rather than spending 35 hours developing a course no one has validated yet.~ Devin Butler [31:09]

• "If you presell something, it lights a fire under you, you figure it out and build the thing."~