One of the most complicated challenges that new community builders have is getting members to come back. There's no single change you can make that will work unless you have the four key components in place. Level One: Your community has to be focused on 1️⃣ a current
As an experienced community builder for over 20 years, I can tell you that there is no one-size-fits-all platform for building a community. I've used more than 25 different platforms and still haven't found the perfect one. There are as many platform options
Starting and launching a thriving online community is sooo much more than just expertise. Forget about traditional qualifications like transcripts or diplomas hanging on the wall. Or badges on your LinkedIn profile. Nobody cares about your "flair." Social media success depends on what you do, how you do
In this issue, we're exploring a fundamental aspect of community building and member engagement: the power of challenges. Drawing insights from recent discussions, let's delve into how challenges offer value and serve as crucial tools for learning and growth in our communities.
I'm super excited to ship this end-of-year resource to you. As my subscribers, you've been the source of many an inspiration. I appreciate your support over the course of the last year as I transitioned through official unemployment back to gainful over-employment with
blueprint
My goal here is to challenge people who are creators working from audience to community – and thinking about monetization – to figure out their path to get to a place where they are creating that next level value.
Building a thriving online community is no small feat. The challenge lies in attracting individuals to your platform and ensuring that they stay engaged and derive lasting value from their participation. In a world where screens dominate our interactions, the notion of community-building often exists in two dimensions, making
inversion
Inversion is about working smarter, not harder. It's a strategy that fits perfectly in the remote work environment, where self-discipline and time management are crucial.
community builders
Starting a new community can be overwhelming. Like a new student on the first day of school, it's easy to tense up and overcompensate. That's a huge mistake.
The journey from a budding idea to a scalable enterprise is filled with challenges and uncertainties. Whether you are aiming to launch a community, a course, or a productized service, you face a huge task. The path from where you are now to where you want to be doesn'
It's easy to get lost on the path to being successful. When everyone else works in one direction, it's hard to go against the stream. But that's precisely why you should.
Time Management
The path to success can seem like a maze of open doors. The paradox is that to achieve a breakthrough, you often need to shut many doors and focus on just one.