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Podcast: The Matthew Byrd Podcast
Episode: Matthew Byrd & Phillip Ellering: 5 Years of R-CON, 2026, Community, Education, RCN Collective
Description: Matthew Byrd and Philip Ellering reflect on five transformative years of R-CON, the flagship conference of RCN. They discuss the remarkable journey from the inaugural event at Boise's Knitting Factory in 2020 to this year's conference at the Morrison Center, which drew attendees from 17 countries. The conversation explores the organic growth of the community, the importance of authentic relationships over networking transactions, and how intentional culture-building has shaped the RCN ecosystem. They share memorable moments from R-CON 2025, including the groundbreaking partnership with Boise State University that brought 165 students into the industry, and discuss what makes presentations truly impactful....