BRI LEEVER INTERVIEW

Different Types of Communities

When Do You Start a Community?

The Biggest Fear

Call The Community Challenge

How to Price a Community?

Getting Ghosted

Thoughts on Facebook?

Favorite Community Tool

When Members Misbehave

Common Mistakes

Proof of Concept?

Check Out Bri's Links

Today we start with the news of Marc Maron retiring his podcast, and a possible shake up at the New Media Show (two shows with 16+ years). So who will fill their space you?Bri Leever is a community building strategist at <a href="https://www.emberconsulting.co/" target="_blank">Ember Consulting</a> and host of the show "<a href="https://www.emberconsulting.co/blog/categories/podcast" target="_blank">Dear Bri</a>." I saw her present at a webinar put on by <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/heartbeat" target="_blank">Hearbeat</a> (my favorite community tool) and immediately joined <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/ember" target="_blank">her community</a> (which lead to me asking her on the show). Full show notes at <a href="https://www.schoolodposcasting.com/987" target="_blank">schoolodposcasting.com/987</a>Mentioned in the Show:<a href="https://www.emberconsulting.co/" target="_blank">Ember Consulting</a><a href="https://supportthisshow.com/ember" target="_blank">Bri's Community of Community Builders</a><a href="https://supportthisshow.com/heartbeat" target="_blank">Heartbeat Community Tool</a><a href="https://supportthisshow.com/circle" target="_blank">Circle Community Tool</a><a href="https://links.podcastingresources.com/mightnetworks" target="_blank">Mighty Networks</a><a href="https://supportthisshow.com/skool" target="_blank">Skool</a> <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/skool" target="_blank">Community Tool</a><a href="https://www.honeycommb.com/" target="_blank">Honeycomb App</a><a href="https://episodes.fm/1761885901" target="_blank">Dear Bi Podcast</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHgJ_3YaZro" target="_blank">Circle vs Skool Video</a><a href="https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com" target="_blank">School of Podcasting Community</a>Takeaways:<ul><li> Marc Maron is hanging up his podcasting hat after 16 years, and that's a big deal. </li><li> Having both free and paid communities can actually mess up your growth, who knew? </li><li> If you want a thriving community, you gotta focus on what people actually want, duh! </li><li> Starting a podcast with a small team is totally doable; you don't need a squad of 20. </li><li> Don't be surprised if your free community outshines your paid one; it happens more than you'd think. </li><li> People love talking about themselves, so just ask them questions and you'll be golden. </li></ul> Mentioned in this episode:You Have A Message That Needs to Be HeardYou have a message that needs to be shared. Discover the art of podcasting at the School of Podcasting. We teach you to shine a light on your stories, inspiring others one episode at a time.
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