Getting Your Hands Dirty: The Value of an In-Person Community and "Peopling"

Rooted In Revenue

Are you a service business looking to grow your presence in your local community? In this episode of Rooted in Revenue, hosts Lany Sullivan and Susan Finch explore the power of in-person community building for both personal and business growth.

Lany shares her experience with the Art in the Garden event, showcasing how community involvement can open doors to unexpected opportunities and relationships. The duo emphasizes the importance of showing up consistently, being vulnerable, and participating in events and groups aligned with your interests.

This episode will inspire you to focus on "peopling" - connecting with others in your community face-to-face. Lany and Susan offer practical advice on joining local organizations like the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, and the benefits of serving on nonprofit boards.

Discover how building a strong foundation of community relationships can support your personal and professional growth. Learn why showing up authentically and helping others can lead to a thriving, connected business community.

Key points from this episode:

• Lany emphasized the importance of showing up in person, building community, and participating as a human with other humans rather than just communicating online.
• Lany got involved in a community event called Art in the Garden to promote her property for weddings and events. She connected with many people in her community through this event.
• Lany and Susan discussed how participating in community activities and helping others allows unexpected conversations and connections. It breaks down walls between people.
• Lany built her community roots by joining the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club and serving on seven nonprofit boards when she first moved to Grants Pass. This laid the foundation for strong community relationships.
• Susan encouraged people to find groups and activities aligned with their interests, whether hiking, antiquing, gardening, etc. Showing up consistently builds community.
• Lany advised that when getting involved in community groups, be yourself, show up, and be willing to be vulnerable. Most groups are welcoming to new people.
• Susan challenged listeners to be present, do some "peopling," and focus on in-person connecting rather than just online networking.