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Mar 2024
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The BS-Free Guide to Building Communitie...

Louis Grenier | Marketing & Branding
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In this episode, Circle co-founder Andy Guttormsen cuts through the fluff to share his hard-earned lessons on building communities that last. No BS, just real talk and proven tactics to help you create a thriving group that stays engaged past the 3-month mark. Andy exposes the hard truths and gives you the tools to foster genuine, long-term commitment. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, this no-nonsense guide is your key to unlocking the staying power your community needs.
  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (03:08) - Reasons why you shouldn't start a community (yet)
  • (10:26) - Andy's perspective on what's a community
  • (11:56) - Tailoring your community to your personality and strengths
  • (21:01) - Tips that will ignite your community
  • (35:23) - The insider's guide to community management
  • (39:10) - The power of hot seats
  • (41:58) - Costly mistakes to avoid when building your community
  • (45:15) - Attracting your ideal founding members
  • (50:43) - Outro


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