Shows
Beyond the Call SheetJohn Spinks - PhotographerWe sat down in London to discuss John Spinks journey as a photographer.John Spinks is a London-based British photographer known for his long-term documentary projects that explore the emotional and psychological dimensions of the British landscape. Often focusing on overlooked rural and post-industrial environments, his work delves into themes of memory, exile, and belonging, with a strong engagement in politics, history, and collective experience. His acclaimed projects The New Village and Harrowdown Hill exemplify his meticulous approach to place and narrative. After working as an independent editorial and commercial photographer, Spinks pursued an MA and MFA at Plymouth...
2025-11-1619 min
Leading HumanFinding Enoughness with David SpinksIn this episode of Leading Human, we sit down with David Spinks, a renowned community builder, coach, and storyteller, to explore his journey of cultivating resilience, belonging, and inner alignment. From founding CMX to dealing with burnout and anxiety, David shares his personal experiences and insights on finding enoughness and leading with heart and clarity. Tune in to hear about his transition from a high-achievement culture, dealing with personal crises, and the importance of authenticity and alignment in leadership. Learn how to navigate challenges, balance ambition, and tap into clean fuel to create meaningful impact in your life and...
2025-10-0134 min
Darkness RadioBeyond Mothman: Chasing Cryptids in Point Pleasant & More w/Dave SpinksDarkness Radio presents Beyond Mothman: Chasing Cryptids in Point Pleasant & More with Paranormal Investigator/Author, Dave Spinks!
In the early 2000s, Dave Spinks set out on a quest to uncover the truth behind one of America’s most infamous legends—the Mothman of Point Pleasant. What began as a deep dive into the chilling sightings of the 1960s quickly turned into something far more unsettling. With each visit to the area, he peeled back layers of mystery, revealing an eerie web of supernatural occurrences that stretched far beyond the Mothman itself.
For two decades the deeper this...
2025-07-101h 53Darkness RadioBeyond Mothman: Chasing Cryptids in Point Pleasant & More w/Dave SpinksDarkness Radio presents Beyond Mothman: Chasing Cryptids in Point Pleasant & More with Paranormal Investigator/Author, Dave Spinks!
In the early 2000s, Dave Spinks set out on a quest to uncover the truth behind one of America’s most infamous legends—the Mothman of Point Pleasant. What began as a deep dive into the chilling sightings of the 1960s quickly turned into something far more unsettling. With each visit to the area, he peeled back layers of mystery, revealing an eerie web of supernatural occurrences that stretched far beyond the Mothman itself.
For two decades the deeper this...
2025-07-101h 53
Scrum.org Community PodcastWhen Transparency Hurts - Navigating Transparency in Toxic EnvironmentsTransparency is a core pillar of Scrum—but what happens when the environment punishes openness? In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Professional Scrum Trainer David Spinks joins host Dave West to explore the complexities of transparency in unhealthy organizational cultures. David shares why pushing for full transparency too quickly can backfire, and offers a pragmatic, context-driven approach to building trust and psychological safety over time.Listeners will walk away with strategies for adapting transparency to different environments, balancing openness with privacy, and becoming an effective change agent—especially in teams that aren’t quite ready...
2025-07-0329 min
The Marketing MillennialsHow to Build a Thriving Community with David SpinksWhat are the key qualities of a successful community, and how can businesses effectively build and nurture them?
In this episode, Daniel interviews David Spinks, a community-building expert, to explore the world of community management. They discuss the importance of organic growth, the qualities to look for in a community manager, and the competitive advantage a strong community can provide for a brand.
How can in-person experiences complement online interactions? David shares his thoughts on the significance of online and offline engagement and explains the different types of communities th...
2025-06-2035 min
Inspired MoneyThe Power of Networking: Building Meaningful Connections for Personal and Professional GrowthWhy This Episode Is a Must-Listen Networking is often hailed as one of the most important skills for advancing your career, growing a business, or uncovering new opportunities—yet few of us ever get a playbook on how to do it well. This episode of Inspired Money brings together world-class experts to share actionable insights and personal stories that bust common networking myths, reveal powerful techniques for building authentic relationships (even if you're an introvert!), and demonstrate how community can be your greatest professional asset. Whether you're looking to build your dream network, form lasting pa...
2025-06-121h 38
My INNERteacher Podcastep22: David Spinks on Building Community and Finding BelongingIn this episode, David shares his journey as a community builder, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced while forging a new path in a field that was largely uncharted. He reflects on his early experiences with community, the transition from education to monetization, and the personal struggles that led to burnout. David also delves into the process of writing his book, exploring the themes of connection, belonging, and the importance of community in our lives. In this conversation, David shares his journey of personal and professional transformation, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's work with personal values and...
2025-05-101h 01
Between The SheetsEp. #501: March 19-25, 1992 with Mikey BlantonKris and David are joined by Black Label Pro's Mikey Blanton (@blpmikey) to discuss the week that was March 19-25, 1992. Topics of discussion include:Kerry Von Erich getting arrested in Dallas and what that means for his job in the WWF.A mysterious voice from prison is coming to get the Big Bossman.Mean Gene boards Ric Flair's "yacht" to discuss the scandalous photos of him and Miss Elizabeth.Leon Spinks wins gold in FMW.Super World Sports is on death's door right as The Undertaker makes his debut there.John Arezzi's radio show is in danger after...
2025-03-243h 49
Magpie Podcast NetworkThe M25 Show Episode #440: The Third Annual Birdie Awards Alberto, Steve and Elissa host the 2025 Birdie Awards, featuring special appearances from winners So Unusual, It's Britney BEEP, Miss Natalie Harlow, Serenity Jenny and David Spinks, John Hansen, David Dugan and Scott Gerling. In honor of this year's ceremony, Alberto goes to Disney World, and Eddie goes missing. Want to see this episode? Watch it on YouTube by following this link: https://youtube.com/TheM25Show Visit www.TheM25Show.com and hit the Show Us Love link Contact us by email at magpiepodcastnetwork@gmail.com or send us a text message at (562) 739...
2025-03-132h 05
Happy MBAFinding your second windYou’ve exited your business or you’ve left your job. What next?You’ve gone from being busy and feeling like you had direction to now floating around aimlessly.This is what our guest David Spinks calls the Abyss. In his Substack post, he shared his experience of stepping down from the company that he co-founded and trying to work out what’s next.In this conversation with David, you’ll hear about his experience of the abyss, what he felt, what he did, and where he's at now. He shares how he navigate...
2025-02-2557 min
Bountifull PodcastCommunity, Belonging, and Being Enough with David Spinks🌟 “Belonging isn’t something you achieve; it’s something you discover within yourself and nurture in the communities around you.” 🌟This week on the Bountifull Podcast, I sit down with David Spinks, community builder, coach, and author of The Business of Belonging, to explore the intricate interplay of community, belonging, and self-discovery. From his journey of building CMX, a global community of over 20,000 professionals, to stepping back and rediscovering his own “enoughness,” David shares his wisdom on why true belonging starts from within.If you’ve ever struggled with chasing external validation, wondered how to create meaningful co...
2025-01-221h 13
Slow Down To Speed Up#016: The Hidden Cost of Playing Nice in Business [David Spinks]When is the last time you felt completely stuck growing your business, knowing what you "should" do but feeling unable to do it? In this coaching session, successful founder David Spinks opens up about his struggle with traditional marketing after his startup exit. What starts as a conversation about business development quickly reveals deeper truths about money, authenticity, and the fears that hold us back.David sold his company CMX and stepped into coaching, only to find himself hitting an internal ceiling around $300K - exactly what his family needs to thrive. Through our exploration, we discover...
2024-12-0949 min
BCSN PodZoneEp 586, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ David, Brandon, and Tariq
#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports
"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 586 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as David Rhodes, Brandon King and Tariq Wilson discuss news and sports in Division 1 HBCU Independents plus preview this weekend's upcoming football matchups.
TOPICS:
DR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORT
HOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 2024 HBCU Major Division Football Poll Rankings – Week 12
The Jackson State Tigers Continue as No. 1 in Poll in Week 12
DR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORT
HOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 2024 HBCU Mid-Major Division Football Poll Rankings – Week 11
The Miles...
2024-11-2157 min
Dr. Cavil's 'INSIDE THE HBCU SPORTS LAB'Ep 586, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ David, Tariq and Brandon#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 586 with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as David Rhodes, Brandon King and Tariq Wilson discuss news and sports in Division 1 HBCU Independents plus preview this weekend's upcoming football matchups.TOPICS:DR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORTHOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 2024 HBCU Major Division Football Poll Rankings – Week 12The Jackson State Tigers Continue as No. 1 in Poll in Week 12DR. CAVIL’S INSIDE THE HBCU HUDDLE REPORTHOUSTON– Dr. Cavil’s 202...
2024-11-2157 min
Portfolio Career PodcastOvercoming Setbacks, Brand Expansion, and Community EmergenceThis episode was recorded live at the Community Builders and Creators mini-conference in New York in March. You will hear from Terry Rice talking about overcoming setbacks. You will learn how Tawny Lara has expanded her brand over the years as the Sober Sexpert and the author of a book called Dry Humping. You will also learn about David Spinks talk about community emergence and how communities may emerge more than they are built. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!Connect with David on InstagramSubscribe to the Portfolio Career Substack
2024-04-1143 min
Portfolio Career Podcast with David NebinskiOvercoming Setbacks, Brand Expansion, and Community EmergenceThis episode was recorded live at the Community Builders and Creators mini-conference in New York in March. You will hear from Terry Rice talking about overcoming setbacks. You will learn how Tawny Lara has expanded her brand over the years as the Sober Sexpert and the author of a book called Dry Humping. You will also learn about David Spinks talk about community emergence and how communities may emerge more than they are built. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!Connect with David on InstagramSubscribe to the Portfolio Career Substack
2024-04-1143 min
Sober Wisdom"It Follows" and it's here.Here Chris and Carter talk about one of their favorite horror films, It Follows. Directed by David Robert Mitchell, we explore the inevitability of death, compare it to Dostoevsky's The Idiot and many of the subtle aspects of the movies plot."I don't think I said anything morally indefensible." - Carter
2024-04-011h 08Sober WisdomFight Club And The Dining Set That Defines Me As A PersonIn this episode, we dive into David Fincher's 1999 cult classic, Fight Club. It's a lively discussion exploring the philosophical themes of the movie. We had a blast recording this one, and it marks the beginning of many more movie episodes to come!
2024-02-271h 21
Loneliness BustersEpisode 9 - David Spinks, Cofounder of CMX and AuthorHot take: Are we relying too much on businesses (such as social media) to give us a sense of belonging? Is it time to shift gears to family and local communities? 💡So thinks, David Spinks, a leading authority in the world of community building. David is the author of the bestselling book - ‘Business of Belonging.’ He is the co-founder of CMX, a leading organization dedicated to helping 20K+ community professionals. Until recently, David Spinks was the VP of Community at Bevy, an enterprise events platform. 🎙️Tune into this episode for David's insights on:...
2024-01-2541 minThe Marketing Millennials224 - How to Build a Thriving Community, with David SpinksWhat are the key qualities of a successful community, and how can businesses effectively build and nurture them? In this episode, Daniel interviews David Spinks, a community-building expert, to explore the world of community management. They discuss the importance of organic growth, the qualities to look for in a community manager, and the competitive advantage a strong community can provide for a brand. How can in-person experiences complement online interactions? David shares his thoughts on the significance of online and offline engagement and explains the different types of communities that are vital to your brand ga...
2024-01-1134 min
The Social Learning LabSocial Learning ActivitiesWe are back with an all new season of The Social Learning. The Your ID team sits down to cover some solid, actionable social learning activities that can be implemented at any place of work. The wide spectrum of approaches featured in this episode are to foster a culture of continuous learning for any business or organization.
Spoiler alert: intentional spaces for social interaction are the secret sauce to keeping that sense of community alive and kicking.
🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community.
🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.
Th...
2024-01-0854 min
Free Time with Jenny BlakeEngineering Serendipity and Best Practices for Community-Building with David Spinks"For the first time in a decade, I feel free again." That’s how one of my earliest blogging friends, longtime community leader David Spinks, was feeling when I caught up with him in-person in the middle of his yearlong sabbatical, after selling his community-based business.David and I discuss best practices for creating and nurturing communities, for engineering serendipity, what it’s like to build and run a conference (and later sell it), and the freedom that comes with taking a deliberate sabbatical.More About David: David Spinks is the author of The Business of Be...
2023-11-2157 min
Product AgilityCulture, Apple Pie & Product Teams (With David Spinks)Send us a textDavid Spinks, a distinguished figure in the world of product development, brings a wealth of expertise to the Product Agility Podcast. As an accomplished author, scrum expert, and visionary in the realm of agile collaboration, David's influence extends far and wide. Co-author of the seminal books Mastering Collaboration Within a Product Team and Adopting Agile Across Borders, his insights have guided organisations towards unprecedented levels of teamwork and innovation.Welcome back to the Product Agility Podcast!Join us as we explore the fascinating topics from David's book and so...
2023-09-2137 min
Product AgilityCollaboration & Contracts Across Borders (With David Spinks)Send us a textDavid Spinks, a distinguished figure in the world of product development, brings a wealth of expertise to the Product Agility Podcast. As an accomplished author, scrum expert, and visionary in the realm of agile collaboration, David's influence extends far and wide. Co-author of the seminal books Mastering Collaboration Within a Product Team and Adopting Agile Across Borders, his insights have guided organisations towards unprecedented levels of teamwork and innovation.Welcome back to the Product Agility Podcast! In this episode, you will...💡 Discover the challenges and opportunities of working with pro...
2023-09-1447 min
Mile 40 PodcastEp 37 - Craving and Cultivating Connection: Featuring David SpinksEpisode Promotional Partner: Rhone
Use Code: Mile40 in-store or online at www.rhone.com for 20% off your purchase. Offer valid for New Customers Only.
David Spinks yearned for connection, he couldn't understand why as a youngster he was bouncing around from one social group to another. At a time when it was still taboo to talk to strangers online, David leaned into what he saw as a future means of interaction. He talks about how his passion for a video game online eventually led to the launch of a forum that took off and opened a world of op...
2023-07-211h 01
Ollie on WorkThe Pull of Community with David SpinksThis week's guest is David Spinks, founder, writer and all-round 'Community Guy'.He founded CMX, the annual conference and community of over 20k+ community professionals, which was acquired by Bevy in 2019. After serving 3 years as VP of Community, he left the company in 2022 for a sabbatical. He's now working as a community strategy consultant, and runs a job board and talent collective to help companies hire qualified community professionals.He's also the author of The Business of Belonging.Ollie and David had a great chat, digging deep into work and...
2023-06-2847 min
Between The SheetsEp. #407: May 24-30, 1992Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was May 24-30, 1992. Topics of discussion include:WWF moving SummerSlam from the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland to Wembley Stadium in London, England and how that will affect the show.Titan Sports also moving the WBF PPV from the Convention Center in Long Beach, California to the Terrace Theater down the street, which meant a difference of 9,600 available seats and the obvious reasons that happened.Mainstream magazines doing stories on steroids in Titan Sports and how the pro wrestling magazines were arguably doing a better job than...
2023-05-295h 24
The Startup Ideas PodcastSabbaticals in the Age of AI: Finding Opportunity Amidst Job Automation with David SpinksToday Greg is joined by David Spinks, the founder of CMX and author of The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community Your Competitive Advantage. In this episode, Greg and David talk about sabbaticals, bots as community managers, and having a personal board of advisors.►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusiveepisodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.https://latecheckout.substack.comFIND ME ON SOCIAL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInst...
2023-03-1654 min
Voices from the Road2014 - David's story and its worldwide impactWelcome to the Voices from the Road podcast. This time round we offer an extended discussion focussing on just one year – 2014. In the UK, Brenda Holmes is working with Norfolk Police to publish video footage of a road collision from the previous year in which her son David died. The footage was recorded using a camera attached to David’s own helmet and it shows – in disturbing detail – what happened when a car turned right across David’s path on the A47.No one could have anticipated the impact of the video, which was viewed millions of...
2023-02-1021 min
Cheap Heat Productions PodcastDave Spinks -The West Virginia DogmanDave Spinks joins me again to talk about his latest book “The West Virginia Dogman “ and about the phenomenon of Dogman and Bigfoot sightings across the world . About Dave Dave has been investigating and researching the Supernatural since 1986 due to several experiences he had as a young man. Since that time he has conducted several hundred investigations in the U.S. as well as Europe. Dave served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 Years and went on to Work as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Retiring in 2011. During his paranormal investigations Dave has experienced many hair raising and Un-nerving...
2022-11-1038 min
We're Only HumanDavid Spinks: I Don't Have A Lot Of ComplaintsDavid Spinks has been building communities for decades in many areas of his life. He’s a natural at it. You put him at a dinner and he will find those who need to connect and make it happen. At his heart, he loves humanity and strives to make a positive impact on us all each and every day.
At least, that’s how I would describe David.
When I asked David how he would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about why he fell down at an ice skating rink to propose to his wife, what he learned...
2022-07-1354 min
THE FIRE HOUSE PROJECTS PODCAST"Practical Christian Mysticism" w/ David Verly - Reformation & Restolution Session #12Matt catches up with David Verly, live from Russia! David shares about how he has stayed encouraged and is able to walk in the Holy Spirit despite any challenges of recent days. This episode is ripe with real life practicality in the Christian spiritual life, including a mystical activation that Dave leads us in!
One hour sessions recorded just before our evening prayer parties.
These cover various new creation Gospel topics from this reformation and “restolution” that we’re in!
Watch live on YouTube and/or FB live on Matt’s personal page, or listen t...
2022-07-0157 min
A Trip Down Memory Card LaneA Sandbox Adventure: The Indie Journey from Mario Mods to TerrariaIn 2011, Terraria launched on PC and quickly drew comparisons to Minecraft, but over time it carved out its own identity as a 2D sandbox adventure. We revisit Andrew Spinks’ early work on Super Mario Brothers X, how Nintendo shut it down, and how he rebounded by forming Re-Logic. The episode highlights Terraria’s inspirations from Metroid and Castlevania, its mix of mining, building, and combat, and its massive updates from version 1.1 to Journey’s End. Our conversation digs into critic reviews that praised its depth and combat, alongside user reviews that debated whether it was a knockoff or a true i...
2022-05-191h 01
Catching the Next WaveS11.E8. David Nebinski. The Personal Journey of Learning.What do life-long learning and building communities have in common? David Nebinski, the host of the Portfolio Career podcast and a Community Operations Manager for the Chief of Staff Network Community says that communities are places for a social learning experience, which allows for creating a common language and stimulates accountability. We dive into the need for flexing your mind in order to deal with uncertainty and use generosity as a way to expand your worldview.LINKSDavid's Portfolio Career Podcast“Get together” by Bailey Richardson, Kevin Huyn, Kai Elmer Sotto
2022-05-1059 min
Humans of Business (former Community Life)Community Life #1 with David SpinksWelcome to Community Life! Here we talk with the community experts about their lives and today our guest is David Spinks, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and The Founder of the CMX Community! 🤩
From this episode, you'll know how the longboard broke David's heart and how he beat all the skaters, what happened when he slipped on some ice, who was the best person to practice WWF moves, why Batman will kill David, and much more details about David's life!
Follow David on social media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidspinks/
https://www.faceboo...
2022-05-051h 04
The Yaag ProjectDavid Spinks : How to build a community and mistakes to avoidIn this episode, David Spinks, the co-founder of CMX, VP of Community at Bevy, and is the host of the Masters of Community podcast, joins us to discuss how to build a community and mistakes to avoid along your community journey.
David talks about:
--> What led him into community building, and how he had the best speakers for his first community event, even before booking the venue
--> Signs/data to look at before taking the plunge to start a community
--> Common mistakes most companies make when launching a community
--> Roadblocks faced by David in the early...
2021-12-1351 min
Building At The EdgesEp 9 - Building Better Communities - David SpinksToday we're joined by David Spinks. David is a lifelong practitioner of community building. In this episode, we start by talking about consumer empowerment and how the role of community has evolved as consumers have grown in power. Then we dive into the specifics of onboarding people, getting more people into communities, creating a sense of belonging, and what roles and infrastructure are required to be able to deliver on that long term.
2021-11-2544 min
Talking WeirdDave Spinks talks WICKED 46, Bigfoot, Hauntings, UFOsDave Spinks has investigated and researched the supernatural since 1986, inspired by several experiences he had as a young man. Since that time he has conducted several hundred investigations in the U.S. as well as Europe. Dave served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 Years and went on to work as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, retiring in 2011. During his paranormal investigations Dave has undergone many hair raising and unnerving experiences. Having investigated strange phenomena for over 30 years he has built many friendships with some of the most well known investigators in the field today. He ha...
2021-11-231h 01
Leveling Up with Eric SiuDavid Spinks Reveals Key Secrets to Growing Red Hot CommunitiesWhen social media first surfaced, it was generally dismissed as largely inconsequential for businesses. These days, it’s almost impossible to imagine a successful business without a social media presence. With the rise of Web 3 and the ubiquity of social media comes the integral concept of community and the impact and engagement it creates. Here to help us interrogate this rapidly expanding field is David Spinks, VP of Community at Bevy and Cofounder of CMX, two platforms dedicated to helping businesses create and support a thriving community. He is also the author of the new book, The Business of Be...
2021-11-0330 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuDavid Spinks Reveals Key Secrets to Growing Red Hot CommunitiesWhen social media first surfaced, it was generally dismissed as largely inconsequential for businesses. These days, it’s almost impossible to imagine a successful business without a social media presence. With the rise of Web 3 and the ubiquity of social media comes the integral concept of community and the impact and engagement it creates. Here to help us interrogate this rapidly expanding field is David Spinks, VP of Community at Bevy and Cofounder of CMX, two platforms dedicated to helping businesses create and support a thriving community. He is also the author of the new book, The Business of Be...
2021-11-0328 min
Marketing Talks: Companies & CommunitiesTaking virtual community beyond social media to become a competitive advantage with CMX co-founder David SpinksA strong community is a key element of every successful business. However, building one can be a complex and challenging process that requires a thoughtful plan from the start. That's where community expert David Spinks comes in. He literally wrote the book on community building - The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community Your Competitive Advantage. In this interview, he discusses the framework he developed for successful brand community building and operationalizing your community efforts. Learn more about David at his website: https://davidspinks.com/book/
2021-11-0123 min
Conversations With Bacon Archives - Jono BaconDavid Spinks on Building Communities
David Spinks from CMX comes on to talk about how to build amazing communities and his brand new book.
Communities are changing the way we do business. Discover a concrete framework for building powerful, productive communities and integrating them into your business. My new book, ‘People Powered: How communities can supercharge your business, brand, and teams’, is out now, available in Audible, Hardcover, and Kindle formats.
As usual, thank you to the fantastic Marius Quabeck and NerdZoom Media for mixing the show!
Listen
Subscribe
2021-09-1550 min
Joseph Jaffe is Not FamousThe Business of Belonging with David SpinksToday on “Not Famous,” we talk one of my favorite topics: community…but wait, there’s more…how about the business of community?You know – the “not just common sense, but good business sense” kind?!Join us at 9pm EDT tonight and in addition to David, we’ll hear from our entrepreneurship correspondent, Gregarious on Failure, PLUS in our Creator Corner, the amazing ipc (I Paint Creatures!)Have any questions for David or want a shoutout on air? You can potentially ask your question live or get a shoutout using $JAFFE coins which you can purchase v...
2021-09-151h 06
The Growth Leadership Show#12: David Spinks, Community Marketing: The New Growth DriverDavid Spinks is the founder of the largest network of community professionals, CMX. In 2019 David sold CMX to Bevy.com and became their VP of community. His book, The Business of Belonging, is described as an "epic journey into the world of community building."This episode discusses the drive towards using community as a marketing tool to grow businesses, including B2B and SaaS. Later in the episode, David answers questions from our own community.Topics Discussed:- The difference between and audience and a community - Growing communities i...
2021-09-021h 10
The Community ExperienceNavigating the Business of Belonging with David Spinks#003 How do you reconcile community-building with the metric-driven goals of CEOs or shareholders? Even if you're building a community that's not tied to a business, how do you make that community financially sustainable?David Spinks has been at the forefront of the community movement since he was 14, and he's here with a wealth of advice for community-builders everywhere who want to design successful communities holistically.How do you approach community building the right way? What platform should you use? We talk through these questions, common mistakes community-builders make off the bat, effective strategies like identifying "...
2021-08-311h 05
Podcast Where A Guy Reads Articles About How To Build Your Startup15 Key Community-Building Takeaways from The Business of Belonging by David SpinksClick here to support this podcast with a monthly contribution.
Link to Article: 15 Key Community-Building Takeaways from The Business of Belonging by David Spinks
Click here, then click "Message" to send a voice message that I might play on the podcast (requires Anchor account).
Click here to email me your requests & feedback at stevenbeson@gmail.com.
---
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-beson/support
2021-08-2618 min
Beekeeping - Short and SweetEpisode 166: Borage and The TruckHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 166 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.In This Week's Podcast: Borage and my Ford Ranger Truck, these are the two things keeping me awake at night at the moment, listen in to find out why.Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bee...
2021-07-2315 min
Conversations with Tech ExpertsThe Business of Belonging - EP. 27This episode of Conversations with Tech Experts features David Spinks, VP of Community at Bevy and Cofounder of CMX. He joins Experts Exchange CEO Randy Redberg and Director of Bus. Dev. Thomas Bernal to discuss his book "The Business of Belonging" which breaks down the intersection of business and community. Randy and Thomas start the conversation by telling David how impacted they were by his book - then the group goes on to discuss why it's so important for companies to be building communities around their product. They also discuss the impact of community on the individual - and ho...
2021-07-0253 min
Marketing Talks: Companies & CommunitiesTaking virtual community beyond social media with David SpinksA strong community is a key element of every successful business. However, building it is a complex and emotionally challenging process that requires a well-thought-out strategy. In today's episode of the Companies & Communities podcast, David Spinks, the co-founder of CMX and VP of community at Bevy, joins our host Chantelle Marcelle to share some interesting insights from the field and discuss the difference between social media and community.According to David, each company should define a core value and determine its direction prior to building a community. He also talks about the importance of...
2021-06-0923 min
Human HackersThe Business of Belonging (With David Spinks)A Hackers episode with a difference, David Spinks talks to us about community and his recent book "The Business of Belonging". This is a turning point for Human Hackers as we begin to throw out anything that remotely sounds like a "normal" podcast. David had a chat with Ian and Phil originally and then we set about putting together David's best quotes to music. A really interesting and fun process. David Spinks book is available at all worthy book stores for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-hackers/message
2021-06-0912 min
The Staff Room PodcastThe Staff Room Podcast | EP14 "F*ck You Ofsted" With Special Guest David EagleThis week's story has come from a quick-witted supply teacher who just can't help themselves when faced with a distraught student. To help me through the story I'm joined by multi-award-winning comedian and folk singer David Eagle. Having only starting comedy in 2018 David has been crowned New Act Of The Year at Nottingham Comedy Festival 2018 and also at both Bath Comedy Festival and the Leicester Square Theatre in 2019. David is one-third of three-time BBC Radio 2 folk group The Young’uns. They perform at venues and festivals in the UK and all over the world, including Cambridge Folk Festival and Gl...
2021-06-041h 22
New Books in EconomicsDavid Spinks: Founder of CMX, the community of community buildersIn this episode David describes his childhood contact with entrepreneurship, and how he was looking for and found community and acceptance in the video game world. We learn how he discovered and almost invented the profession of “community manager” and created the CMX community of community managers. We also hear about the problems that community managers face in making their communities sustainable, and discuss his book: The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage (Wiley, 2021).We also learn about how CMX became part of Bevy and multiple other ups and downs in David’s life so far...
2021-05-2457 min
Don’t Miss A Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The Business of Belonging by David SpinksPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/98460to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Business of Belonging
Author: David Spinks
Narrator: Christopher Douyard
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
Release date: 05-18-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 58 ratings
Genres: Customer Service
Publisher's Summary:
The world's most successful businesses leaders understand that creating a shared social identity around their products and services is the most efficient path to scaling revenue, differentiating products, promoting customer success and retention, and seizing category ownership. The Business of Belonging is the playbook for doing just that. CMX founder David Spinks offers advice for creating community strategy, aligning...
2021-05-186h 19
Create CommunityShould EVERY Business Have A Community? A Conversation with David SpinksDavid Spinks is the co-founder of CMX, VP of Community at Bevy, host of Masters of Community podcast, and the author of The Business of Belonging.
CMX is the world's largest network for community professionals. Over 25,000 of community professionals come to CMX for training, research, events, and community. In 2019, CMX was acquired by Bevy, an enterprise software platform that powers community-driven events and virtual conferences.
In this episode, David shares his journey of building CMX, how to turn an audience into a community, his thoughts on the future of the community industry, and so much...
2021-05-1846 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David SiegelCommunity Building for BusinessCommunity has the power to change lives. It also has the power to change businesses. In this interview with David Spinks, a seasoned community manager, co-founder of CMX, and author of The Business of Belonging, you’ll hear why more and more companies are investing in community. David shares the seven Ps of community building and how to find community-market fit. By the end of the episode, you’ll know more about how to make community your business’s competitive advantage, no matter your industry. For more details on this and other episodes, visit http://www.meetup.com/bl...
2021-04-2835 min
This Much I Know - The Seedcamp PodcastPrecious on Community: The Business of Community"If you try to grow too quickly, you miss a really critical opportunity to create the foundation of community and figure out a model that works really well and is repeatable. Don't try to do too much too quickly." David Spinks, Co-Founder @ CMX
A decade ago, the term 'community' didn't strike most as a central component of company-building, even though it was. Fast-forward to today, where the internet has transformed communication in our professional and personal realms, and community managers have become key stakeholders in product, marketing, and business development. David Spinks has been at the forefront of this community...
2021-04-1444 min
Brand Community PodcastDeveloping Communities to Drive Business Growth with David Spinks, CMX Hub Founder & VP of Community at BevyTo pre-order David’s book releasing next week, go here: http://bit.ly/biz-of-belongingDavid is a 3x startup founder, an experienced community leader, and has personally advised and trained hundreds of organizations in community strategy over the past decade. David is the Founder of CMX, the world's largest and most passionate network for community professionals. Thousands of community professionals come to CMX for support and education in community strategy. The community industry's largest event, CMX Summit, brings together thousands of attendees each year, and 50+ local CMX Connect chapters gather regularly around the wor...
2021-03-1629 min
Village Global PodcastThe Business of Belonging with David SpinksDavid Spinks (@DavidSpinks), author of The Business of Belonging, joins Erik on this episode to discuss:- The evolution of the different movements in this space, from customer service to customer success to community.- How to make your users feel like they’re a part of the business.- His requests for startups in the space.- How to earn the trust of your users.- How to get a community off the ground.- How to enable your community to engage itself.- What to...
2021-03-1452 min
Portfolio Career PodcastBuild Community To Grow Your Career with David SpinksDavid Spinks is the cofounder of CMX, where over 20,000 community professionals gather to learn and support each other. In 2019, CMX was acquired by Bevy, where Spinks now serves as the VP of Community, helping companies launch and scale event-driven community programs. David's new book, The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage, is available in March 2021. In this episode, you will learn:- how David has created his own career path- how to start and grow a community- David's book writing journey- the im...
2021-03-0434 min
Portfolio Career Podcast with David NebinskiBuild Community To Grow Your Career with David SpinksDavid Spinks is the cofounder of CMX, where over 20,000 community professionals gather to learn and support each other. In 2019, CMX was acquired by Bevy, where Spinks now serves as the VP of Community, helping companies launch and scale event-driven community programs. David's new book, The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage, is available in March 2021. In this episode, you will learn:- how David has created his own career path- how to start and grow a community- David's book writing journey- the im...
2021-03-0434 min
Big Fight Weekend Boxing PodcastFull Ep: Berchelt vs. Valdez Preview and David Payne 2 19 21An underrated championship battle is ready to take place Saturday night in Vegas and we have a full look at it on the latest edition of our show.Host T.J. Rives is back with special guests to get ready for all the action, including the Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez WBC Super Featherweight Showdown.First, T.J. welcomes back David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer," from England to give his insight on the shocking upset loss of British Featherweight Josh Warrington last weekend. And what will be next for Warrington. David also discusses the delay...
2021-02-191h 03Big Fight Weekend Boxing PodcastFull Ep: Berchelt vs. Valdez Preview and David Payne 2 19 21An underrated championship battle is ready to take place Saturday night in Vegas and we have a full look at it on the latest edition of our show.Host T.J. Rives is back with special guests to get ready for all the action, including the Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez WBC Super Featherweight Showdown.First, T.J. welcomes back David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer," from England to give his insight on the shocking upset loss of British Featherweight Josh Warrington last weekend. And what will be next for Warrington. David also discusses the delay...
2021-02-191h 03
Arcane RadioDave Spinks | Paranormal Investigator, 'West Virginia Bigfoot' |Arcane Radio 02.12.2021Join Lon Strickler as he welcomes respected paranormal researcher, investigator and author Dave Spinks to Arcane Radio on February 12th, 2021. Dave Spinks has been researching and investigating the paranormal since 1986 due to several experiences he had as a young man. Since that time he has conducted several hundred investigations in the U.S. as well as Europe. Dave served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 Years and went on to work as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Retiring in 2011. During his paranormal investigations Dave has experienced many hair raising and unnerving things as one might imagine. Having investigated...
2021-02-181h 01
Boxing Now PodcastBoxing Now Podcast - BNP - Episode 11 - Teofimo Lopez, R.I.P. Leon SpinksThat Dude Named Dave and Jorge are back to discuss Teofimo Lopez calling Devin Haney the "email champion" in clearing up the confusion on who is actually the WBC champion.
The fellas also discuss updates on the International Hall of Fame cancelled and RIP to Leon Spinks.
Please click on Like and Subscribe and also follow the website which is under construction but will be available soon: http://www.boxingnowonline.com
2021-02-081h 02
Get TogetherBONUS! Kevin's interview on Masters of Community with David SpinksYou can tune into the original episode on the Masters of Community podcast.Special thanks to David and his team for giving us access to the audio to share directly with our listeners. Check out their podcasts!
2020-10-241h 06
Bits of GoldBOG #47 RECAP // Bits of Gold w/ David SpinksIn this recap episode, I share my "bits of gold" from founder of CMX, David Spinks.My biggest "bits of gold" from the episode:Find your communityThe hardest things in your life can become your greatest assetsThere will never be a point in your life when you are like "okay, I'm good." Your goals will evolve and will always be a moving target.The journey is the destination, the life you love is now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0215 minBits of GoldBOG #46 How to Build Community & Thrive in Life w/ David SpinksIn this episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur, and founder of CMX, the premier network for community professionals, David Spinks. We discuss his entrepreneurial journey, adversity he faced in building his dream life, and the importance of building and fostering community along the way.To view more on CMX: https://cmxhub.com/To view more on David Spinks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidspinks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-3152 min
Where's MY Sage?!! A Taste of the UniverseWhere's My Sage?!! Episode #17 Dave Spinks, Author, Paranormal Investigator, Bigfoot ResearcherJoin Mike and Kristie as they speak with their guest Dave Spinks Dave has been investigating and researching the Supernatural since 1986 due to several experiences he had as a young man. Since that time he has conducted several hundred investigations in the U.S. as well as Europe. Dave served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 Years and went on to Work as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Retiring in 2011. During his paranormal investigations Dave has experienced many hair raising and Un-nerving things as one might imagine. Having investigated strange phenomena for over 30 years he has built many...
2020-07-212h 11
You, Me, and a PoltergeistLittle Facebiter!Belinda and Braydon discuss two intriguing paranormal houses during this weeks episode.Belinda starts the episode off by talking about the Willows Weep house in Indiana in the US. The house has a number of interesting aspects of design that are linked to interesting paranormal superstitions, such as the house being shaped like an inverted cross, the central room's roof being pentagram shaped, and the house being built on a native American burial ground. Of all the mysteries surrounding the house, the attic is the most terrifying, and is said to house the malevolent spirit of a...
2020-07-0900 min
THE FIRE HOUSE PROJECTS PODCASTInterview with Pr. David HewittThe Fire House Chronicles w/ Matt and Katie Spinks
A Revelatory Nuggets Episode
Find David & Maggie and the Wellsprings Community at: http://wellsprings.uk.net/
Originally interviewed for the Kainos Koinonia facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/372596676525770
Big thanks to Jared Gustafson for joining in this co-interview!
Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com
Visit our website at: www.thefirehouseprojects.com
Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread this GOOD...
2020-07-0842 min
Wild & Weird RadioDave Spinks Interview Part 2Have accounts or questions, just want to say hi? Reach outJoin us for part 2 of our conversation with Researcher and Author David Spinks! check out his website here: https://www.davespinksparanormalinvestigator.com/
2020-06-2238 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 335: How To Plan, Organise and Execute A World Class Virtual Event in a COVID World with David Spinks, Founder @ CMX MediaDavid Spinks is the Founder @ CMX, the premier network for community professionals. In 2019, CMX was acquired by Bevy, where David now serves as the VP of Community. Bevy is a customer-to-customer community management platform, building products that brands use to build, grow and manage their community event programs, both virtual and IRL for companies like Slack, Twitch, Salesforce, Atlassian, and Duolingo. Prior to CMX, David founded 2 prior startups centred around different forms of community building and before that was Community Manager in the early days of LeWeb the largest tech/startup conference in Europe. In Today’s Epi...
2020-05-1935 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 335: How To Plan, Organise and Execute A World Class Virtual Event in a COVID World with David Spinks, Founder @ CMX MediaDavid Spinks is the Founder @ CMX, the premier network for community professionals. In 2019, CMX was acquired by Bevy, where David now serves as the VP of Community. Bevy is a customer-to-customer community management platform, building products that brands use to build, grow and manage their community event programs, both virtual and IRL for companies like Slack, Twitch, Salesforce, Atlassian, and Duolingo. Prior to CMX, David founded 2 prior startups centred around different forms of community building and before that was Community Manager in the early days of LeWeb the largest tech/startup conference in Europe. In Today's Episode W...
2020-05-1935 min
5 Live Boxing with Steve BunceGreatest Fights - Tyson v Spinks with David HayeFormer heavyweight world champion David Haye joins Mike Costello and Steve Bunce to rewatch the night in 1988 when a 21-year-old Mike Tyson was at his most fearsome in the ring, destroying Michael Spinks in 91 seconds. They delve into the circumstances surrounding the fight including Donald Trump's involvement in putting it on, and debate Tyson's legacy among the greatest of all time.
2020-05-1458 min
Inside Tri ShowNicky Spinks: You can do more than you thinkIt was such an honour to interview British fell runner Nicky Spinks for this episode.Nicky is a 53-year old wife, British farmer and she loves a good curry. Sounds pretty normal, doesn’t it? So let’s try that sentence again. Nicky is a 53-year old record breaking British ultra-distance runner who is the overall record holder for the Double Bob Graham round, became the first person EVER to complete doubles of the Paddy Buckley and Charlie Ramsey round too… That was AFTER being diagnosed with Breast cancer at the age of 39.You'll hear:...
2020-04-011h 25
EXPOsed Conferences™ PodcastEpisode 13. Rise: Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Stay Positive.**This episode has a bit of static throughout, I apologize for any disruption it might cause.On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I wanted to take this time to acknowledge the current climate that we are in and share with you some resources that can help you and your organizations during this difficult and challenging time.We are all in this together. We are all navigating this the best we can. I recently shared a post on instagram re: creating a Plan B for our events and the actions we take toward...
2020-03-1720 min
Between The SheetsEp. #228: Nov. 24-Dec. 3, 1991 with Ian RiccaboniKris & David are joined by Ring of Honor's Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) to discuss the week that was November 24-December 3, 1991, and yes we explain why this covers more than 7 days. We lead off with an insane WWF section featuring both Survivor Series & This Tuesday in Texas, plus all the TV surrounding those shows in what was probably the longest section in the history of the show. We talk about the Randy Savage/Jake Roberts feud, including the snake bite angle, The Undertaker's brief first stint as WWF Champion, and tons more. We also talk about All Japan's insane TV ratings...
2019-12-026h 31
Between The SheetsEp. #228: Nov. 24-Dec. 3, 1991 with Ian RiccaboniKris & David are joined by Ring of Honor's Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) to discuss the week that was November 24-December 3, 1991, and yes we explain why this covers more than 7 days. We lead off with an insane WWF section featuring both Survivor Series & This Tuesday in Texas, plus all the TV surrounding those shows in what was probably the longest section in the history of the show. We talk about the Randy Savage/Jake Roberts feud, including the snake bite angle, The Undertaker's brief first stint as WWF Champion, and tons more. We also talk about All Japan's insane TV ratings...
2019-12-026h 31Beekeeping - Short and SweetQueen Rearing Selection Criteria S2:E19Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 65 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. I’m gearing up to start my queen rearing program at the end of this month and so I thought I’d go over my selection criteria and maybe this year we’ll get some fantastic new queens.The books I refer to are available here:Queen Bee: Biology, Rearing and Breeding by David WoodwardThe Principles of Bee Improvement by Jo Widdicombe( These are affiliate links which cost you no more than you would normally pay for the book...
2019-06-0715 min
Indie Hackers#092 – The Business of Bringing People Together with Derek Andersen and David Spinks of BevyDerek Andersen (@DerekjAndersen) and David Spinks (@DavidSpinks) have a lot in common. Each of them felt alone in what they were striving for, brought together like-minded people, and ended up growing communities and building businesses around them. After a string of startup failures and hardships, Derek turned a small support group of entrepreneurs into the global community for founders that is Startup Grind. David turned a small group of community builders into CMX, the premier community for community builders world-wide. In this episode, we talk about why every founder should care about community, and how bringing together like-minded people...
2019-05-031h 06
The Community Builder ShowHow the Internet Changed the Gaming Community and Why Repeat Interactions Matter with CMX FounderHost Travis King of the Community Builder Podcast talks with David Spinks, Founder of CMX Media, about how the internet changed the gaming community, repeat interactions, supporting other organizations, and more.
Episode Highlights:
CMX provides education and membership for community professionals in all sorts of professions.
David’s parents were both immigrants so they worked hard to build their new communities around themselves.
He has always loved bringing together different groups of people.
When he struggled with finding community and belonging in real life, he found community online.
You don’t get to choose to belong, other people deci...
2019-04-1700 min
The Community Builder ShowHow the Internet Changed the Gaming Community and Why Repeat Interactions Matter with CMX FounderHost Travis King of the Community Builder Podcast talks with David Spinks, Founder of CMX Media, about how the internet changed the gaming community, repeat interactions, supporting other organizations, and more. Episode Highlights: CMX provides education and membership for community professionals in all sorts of professions.David’s parents were both immigrants so they worked hard to build their new communities around themselves.He has always loved bringing together different groups of people.When he struggled with finding community and belonging in real life, he found community online.You don’t get to choose to bel...
2019-04-1739 min
Unsolicited AdviceEp. 23 Be Nastier w/ Sarah Spinks Britney and David are joined by Sarah Spinks to talk about the growing scene in Vista, and an important update for the listeners. They also answer questions from a person who pees in the sink, a person with a loud roommate, a man who started dating his ex-wifes sister, and a person who is trying to let go of their love of Micheal Jackson. Enjoy!
2019-03-291h 09Beekeeping - Short and SweetMonthly Beekeeping Q&A March 2019 S2:E9This week sees the return of my regular monthly Questions and Answers podcast and we have some cracking questions as always.Web addresses and links mentioned in todays podcast:My Support page; www.patreon.com/norfolkhoneyMy Website; www.norfolk-honey.co.ukDavid at Buzzed Bees; www.gofundme.com/Rescued-Bees-Drowned-In-MudslideNear Native Bees - Bibba www.bibba.comApipasta Syrup and Fondant - www.happyvalleyhoney.co.ukSupport the show
2019-03-2919 min
Bad Boy RunningEp 154 - Nicky Spinks on Double Bob Graham and fell runningSend us a textThere aren't many runners who have the pedigree in long distance racing as Nicky Spinks. Farmer by day, Nicky is an outstanding fell runner and has completed doubles of the UK's most difficult rounds, including double Bob Graham (England), double Paddy Buckley Round (Wales) and the double Ramsey Round (Scotland). And that's not even mentioning the slew of races including UTMB, Dragon's Back, Grand Raid Pyrenees and Grand Race Reunion. In short, she's an ultrarunning badass... and she's speaking with BBR. In this episode also discover what...
2019-02-282h 08Bad Boy RunningEp 154 - Nicky Spinks on Double Bob Graham and fell runningSend us a textThere aren't many runners who have the pedigree in long distance racing as Nicky Spinks. Farmer by day, Nicky is an outstanding fell runner and has completed doubles of the UK's most difficult rounds, including double Bob Graham (England), double Paddy Buckley Round (Wales) and the double Ramsey Round (Scotland). And that's not even mentioning the slew of races including UTMB, Dragon's Back, Grand Raid Pyrenees and Grand Race Reunion. In short, she's an ultrarunning badass... and she's speaking with BBR. In this episode also discover what...
2019-02-282h 08
Psychos with Ryan WilliamsHow to Build a Thriving Community 117 | David SpinksDavid Spinks delivers a master class on how to build amazing, loyal, and collaborative communities. I get a lot of questions from listeners asking "do I build a community first, and then a product," or "do I build a product and then find a community." David votes for community first, and we dive deep into that. Listen to all our archives with authors like Seth Godin, Dan Ariely, Brad Feld, YouTubers like Franchesca Ramsey or Freddie Wong: http://www.influencereconomy.com The 4 steps in community engagement are: 1. Identity The member's identity aligns with the identity of t...
2018-05-0237 min