#136: Rules for Growing a Community

Digital Marketing for Coaches & Consultants

Growing a community, whether for a podcast or on social media platforms, comes with significant challenges. In this insightful episode, Dr. Terri Levine discusses essential rules for cultivating a thriving community. She emphasizes the paramount importance of authenticity in community growth. Rather than resorting to traditional sales pitches and promotions, she advocates for genuine interaction and connection.

The journey of growing a community begins with a strategic approach to finding the right audience. Dr. Terri Levine advises identifying 5-10 social media groups that have your target audience. Next, she highlights the importance of actively and genuinely interacting with members of your community. By focusing on building relationships rather than pushing promotions, you can establish trust and foster a supportive community environment

Dr. Terri Levine also emphasizes the significance of creating and sharing highly engaging content tailored to the interests and needs of the community. Moreover, she underscores the power of engaging content in attracting and retaining community members.

Tune in to uncover more valuable insights on growing your community.

Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/q5dUQ6nTbLw

Key Highlights From The Episode:

[00:55] Today’s focus; Basic rules for growing a community

[01:03] Why authenticity is crucial when growing your community

[02:30] Facebook: Heartreprenuers with terri levine

[02:58] #1 Find 5-10 social media groups which have your target audience

[03:43] #2 Start interacting with members of the community

[04:42] #3 Attract more members to your community by posting highly engaging content

[05:11] Types of content ideas

[05:20] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mentorterrilevine

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentorterrilevine/

[07:25] Building relationships in everything you do

[10:11] #4 Retain people as members of your community

[11:41] Clients case studies

[12:50] A recap of the episode

Golden Nuggets:

• When growing your community, focus on being authentic and avoid sales tactics and promotions. [01:03]

• When searching for social media groups with your target audience, prioritize those with high engagement. [02:58]

• Using questions as content ideas significantly enhances engagement. [05:13]

• The content you post should be relevant to the interests and needs of the people you serve. [06:08]

• Treat everything you do as building relationships. [07:25]

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