How do you build authentic connections and grow your business without relying on the vanity metrics of likes, follows, and fleeting attention? In this episode of Conversational Currency, Shadeed Eleazer sits down with Charlene Tessier, founder of the Strength in Numbers Summit, to explore the power of community, integrity-driven marketing, and relationship-based business growth. Charlene shares how she transitioned from chasing surface-level engagement to building a system of meaningful, measurable connections that fuel long-term success. This conversation unpacks how entrepreneurs, consultants, and authors can shift from feeling invisible in a crowded digital space to positioning themselves as trusted authorities through intentional networking and partnerships. Listeners will walk away with a practical blueprint for building communities that not only support business growth but also create sustainable impact. Conversational Currency is the fastest-growing platform where thought leaders discover how to leverage authority, reputation, and relationships in a digital economy powered by AI.
Episode Summary:
In this conversation, Shadeed Eleazer and Charlene Tessier dive into the principles behind building real authority and sustainable business growth through community and authentic connections. Charlene shares lessons from creating the Strength in Numbers Summit and offers strategies for shifting away from vanity metrics toward meaningful relationships.
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