Million Dollar Community: Exit Five
🆕 Deep dive
“Because nobody goes to school for B2B marketing.” That’s Exit Five’s tag line. By filling that education gap, Exit Five has become the leading community for B2B marketers.
Founded by industry veteran Dave Gerhardt, it’s a bootstrapped, profitable business on track to hit $3 million in revenue with a membership of over 5,700.
This deep dive tracks Exit Five’s story from humble solo side project to becoming the go-to destination for marketers seeking connection and growth.
Here’s what to expect:
✔️ Origin Story: How Exit Five got started
✔️ The Offer: The value it offers its members
✔️ Revenue: How Exit Five makes money
✔️ Growth: The tactics used to grow its membership
✔️ Tools: The tool stack it uses to power its community and business
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