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It's Tempting to Search for the Right People to Start Your CommunityAfter months of hard work and planning, the soft launch of your community is around the corner. But there’s a difference between bringing ordinary people in and bringing the right people in. After all you, your team, your

Joining a new community is a lot like a first date: first impressions matter. The dating example hits home because it highlights the tension that exists on both sides of the onboarding experience. This tension is critical for the spark that is required to create a sustainable relationship where both

Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) is a vibrant online community of athletes that's almost 15 years old. But it wasn't always that way. The year is 2007. We are about to launching our new community venture to the world and am full of anxiety.   Literally hours away from telling my

Community design isn't just for the professionals.  Regardless of the size or age of your community, good design sets the tone for member engagement, raises the energy level and establishes a flow that is complimentary to their individual journey. Don't Sleep HereDesign is a critical aspect of curating the spaces

Ever have someone just tell you something really nice, seemingly out of the blue? I know it’s been a while since we just wandered about the world for interactions like that to happen, but it’s important to remember that feeling. That glow. That bounce in your step. Why?

Friends - This weekly update is specific to Circle (www.circle.so), my community application of choice. That said, the steps below can be replicated almost anywhere. If you need more help specifically with that, reach out to me via the About page – I'm happy to connect with you. Many

Anyone else find serious truth in stock images? This one hits close to home!The year is 2007.After months of planning, I just hit send on an email that told all of my one-on-one clients that I was firing them. Full of confidence and optimism, I was ready to

The rage is all about data these days, but it's critical we don't forget that your emerging community is full of people. Yes, you can get data on your first 50 customers. But you can talk to them too. And when you are building a community there is nothing more

People aren't looking for the next flashy thing, they are looking for the next best thing. And if you want to be it, then you need to be prepared.

Creating videos is now a large part of every creator's experience. There are two important considerations when working with video that every creator should consider: delivery and content redundancy.

Early Morning Brainstorm for the Next Two Months! 🎉Hey Everyone - I received a ton of great feedback from many of you who enjoyed the inside look at my community from Circle's Show & Tell Episode 002. Feel free to check it out, and/or use my link to connect