What do you do when you’ve only got 8 customers—but they include AT&T, Dell, General Mills, and Best Buy?
In this episode, Dustin Joost shares the bold move his team made early on: hosting a customer conference with just 8 clients. But this wasn’t just an event—it became the foundation of their community-led growth strategy and helped shape an entire category.
We dive into:
How to turn early customers into strategic allies
Why building a community is like managing a sales territory
The surprising ROI of creating real dialogue with your users
If you're a founder, marketer, or builder looking to grow through connection—not just conversion—this episode is a must-listen.
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