b'In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Co-founder of Boast.AI & Traction, Lloyed Lobo.\\n\\n\\n\\nLloyed\'s story is a compelling one. Growing up in the slums of Mumbai, he experienced firsthand the power of community. He saw how people came together for safety during the Gulf War and how this sense of community was a lifeline in times of crisis.\\n\\nHis experiences with the community continued as he joined HubSpot\'s inbound marketing community and worked for startups. He learned the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals and how this can fuel personal and professional growth.\\n\\nLloyed\'s belief in the power of community didn\'t stop at personal experiences. He and his friend started their company, Boast, and had to build a community to grow their business. This community eventually rose to 120,000 subscribers and played a crucial role in their success, attracting customers, partners, and investors.\\n\\nHowever, despite achieving financial success, Lloyed found himself feeling depressed. He realized that it was because he had lost his community. This realization led him to write a book about the power of community and its role in building iconic brands. He distilled his learnings into 13 rules for community-led growth, hoping to inspire others to embrace the power of community.\\n\\nLloyed emphasized the significance of community and its impact on individuals\' well-being. He mentioned that loneliness is America\'s number one killer and shared his experience of feeling depressed when he lacked a sense of community.\\n\\nLloyed introduced the concept of "blue zones," five places where people live long and functional lives. He highlighted that belonging, social connection, and community are essential for a fulfilling life.\\n