Building Communities and Embracing AI with Devyn Bellamy from HubSpot

In this episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Devyn Bellamy from HubSpot. Devyn is a remarkable individual who has made significant contributions to the HubSpot community, including founding Black at Inbound, a community within HubSpot that has now evolved into The Spot. Devin's deep involvement in the partnership program at HubSpot and his genuine awesomeness made this episode particularly exciting.

We kicked off the episode with a light-hearted discussion about Devyn's deep baritone voice and a humorous anecdote about searching for a "voice deepener" on Amazon. Devyn shared his personal journey of weight loss and his focus on health, which was truly inspiring.

Devyn then delved into his role at HubSpot as a Senior Marketing Manager for Partner Go-to-Market Enablement. He explained his journey from working in broadcast to becoming a HubSpot subject matter expert and how his familiarity with both the tool and the partner ecosystem has been instrumental in his career. Devyn also produces content for HubSpot, including the "Good Morning Ecosystem" podcast and the "Hub Heroes" podcast.

We discussed the importance of HubSpot Academy and how it provides an embarrassment of riches in terms of resources for learning about marketing, website development, and the inbound philosophy. Devyn emphasized that understanding the "why" behind the tool has been key to his success.

One of the highlights of the episode was Devyn's recent TED Talk on "AI Creativity for All," which focused on how AI can help creatives with disabilities. Devyn shared his personal experiences with ADHD and dysgraphia and how AI tools have helped him overcome these challenges.

We also touched on Devyn's favorite AI tools, including ChatSpot, which he uses extensively for various tasks. Devyn highlighted the importance of prompt engineering and leveraging AI tools effectively.

In the latter part of the episode, we explored Devyn's love for Deadpool and his excitement for the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine movie. We also discussed the pitfalls of buying email lists and the importance of building genuine connections.

Devyn shared his insights on building communities, drawing from his experience with Black and Inbound and the Maynard Ferguson fan page. He emphasized the importance of finding something people are excited about and creating a space for them to connect and share their passions.

Overall, this episode was a deep dive into Devyn Bellamy's journey, his contributions to the HubSpot community, and his expertise in marketing and AI. Devyn's enthusiasm and genuine passion for helping others shone through, making this a truly engaging and informative episode.

Timestamps:

00:00:30 - Devin Bellamy's Background and Role at HubSpot
00:01:04 - Fun Fact: Deep Voice Contest
00:01:56 - Devin's Weight Loss Journey
00:02:32 - Trigby's Vocal Cord Surgery
00:02:55 - Devin's Current Role at HubSpot
00:03:16 - Black and Inbound Community
00:03:48 - Devin's Career Path to HubSpot
00:05:56 - HubSpot Academy Overview
00:06:56 - Platform Agnostic Content in HubSpot Academy
00:07:33 - Devin's TED Talk on AI and Creativity
00:09:25 - Tools for AI Creativity
00:09:49 - Dysgraphia Explanation
00:10:47 - Typing vs. Writing with Dysgraphia
00:11:25 - ADHD and Executive Function
00:12:07 - Devin's Love for Charts
00:12:18 - How to Get a TED Talk
00:13:44 - Favorite AI Tools
00:15:43 - ChatSpot and Its Benefits
00:16:00 - ChatSpot's Connectivity
00:16:10 - AI in Marketing and Prompt Engineering
00:18:48 - Expertise in Using AI Tools
00:19:30 - Importance of Defining Parameters in AI
00:20:18 - Sponsor Message: BusyWeb
00:22:03 - Excitement for Deadpool and Wolverine
00:23:02 - Van Wilder and Bert Kreischer
00:23:24 - Should You Buy an Email List?
00:25:19 - Building Communities: Black and Inbound
00:27:10 - Overcoming Social Anxiety at Inbound
00:28:02 - Networking and Job Opportunities
00:28:14 - Building the Maynard Ferguson Community
00:30:14 - Transition to Partner Community at HubSpot
00:31:50 - Warm and Personal Communications
00:33:34 - Enthusiasm in Community Building
00:34:24 - Geeking Out and Building Community
00:36:01 - Fantasy Sports as a Community
00:37:05 - Children's YouTube Videos and Community
00:37:55 - Personal Story: Comic Con Experience
00:39:13 - Everyone Deserves a Place
00:39:54 - Professional Wrestling Community
00:41:05 - Vulnerability in Expressing Love for Interests
00:41:16 - Finding or Creating Your Place
00:41:36 - Personal Story: Driving Wrestlers
00:43:05 - Filming a Wrestling Promo
00:45:54 - Importance of Community in Professional Life

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