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Communities That Convert Podcast

130 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

At the seed of every good online program, there’s a community. Kami Huyse believes empowering that community is critical to lasting success. In this podcast Kami, along with Madalyn Sklar, will focus on the root of the matter — building online communities. Through this process, they'll share information, helpful tips and advice, and takeaways to help build your own community. Learn how to monetize, provide value, inspire others to take action, and make this a great experience for everyone. Kami and Madalyn will show you how to build a network on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Discover how to build a tribe of raving fans and hear ideas, advice and case studies you can use right now on growing your own community.

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Episodes

Four Smart Social Secrets to Grow Your Community

April 08, 2020 17:21 - 1 day - 41.1 MB

Learn four counter-intuitive social media secrets that will help you to build an online community that will support your brand through good times and bad.

A Preview of the TwitterSmarter Masterclass

April 01, 2020 22:16 - 1 day - 23 MB

Twitter is one of the best platforms to connect with influencers, experts and media contacts. We go into depth about Madalyn's #TwitterSmarter course.

How to Create an Online Course for Your Community

March 04, 2020 23:54 - 19 hours - 18.9 MB

Courses are a great way to share your knowledge and insight and now is the time to join in. The online education industry is booming and there's always room for great content.

How to Deal With Online Trolls

February 26, 2020 20:30 - 1 day - 40.5 MB

What can you do if you have troublemakers and trolls in your online community? We invited expert Andrea Weckerle to give us tips to handle trolls.

How to Get Things Done Faster

February 19, 2020 23:50 - 1 day - 26.1 MB

It’s hard to keep up and there's never enough time, but never fear, we have a plan to get you out of Stuckville and get everything done faster.

Review of StreamYard for Video Live Streaming

February 06, 2020 23:52 - 1 day - 35 MB

StreamYard is a powerful video tool that makes live streaming to social media platforms fun -- and you don’t need to know anything about technology or streaming to get started.

Remove These 6 Stumbling Blocks to Your Success

January 29, 2020 23:53 - 1 day - 26.9 MB

If you looking to stop self-sabotage and start doing big things in the world, then here are six stumbling blocks to your success and how to remove them.

How to Connect with Your Tribe with Next Level Engagement

January 24, 2020 18:35 - 1 day - 40.5 MB

People want true connections in social media these days. We will help you create next-level engagement with your tribe with these four supercharged methods.

The 2+2 Engagement Formula to Grow Your Social Influence Fast

January 16, 2020 23:37 - 1 day - 35.8 MB

We created an engagement formula to help you connect with more people to grow your social media influence fast -- and it is as easy as 2 plus 2.

Six Ways to Create a Welcoming Online Community

January 09, 2020 21:49 - 20 hours - 19.7 MB

When you join a new community, you want to feel like a welcomed part of the tribe. We share six methods you can use to create a welcoming environment for your online community.

Showcase Your Members to Grow Your Community

December 19, 2019 23:37 - 1 day - 31.4 MB

One way to grow your community is to shine the spotlight on them. The concept is a triple win: You win, individual customers win and your community wins.

Four Pros Share Insider Tips to Build Your Online Tribe in 2020

December 12, 2019 21:34 - 19 hours - 18.6 MB

Learn how to build an engaged and profitable tribe from four experts we interviewed who shared their secrets with us for growing your online community.

How to Choose the One Word to Guide You to Success in 2020

December 05, 2019 23:15 - 23 hours - 22.3 MB

We break down the simplicity of choosing one word to guide you to success over the course of a year and better achieve all of your goals.

7 Hot Trends for Social Media Communities in 2020

November 28, 2019 01:48 - 1 day - 31.9 MB

Wondering what is going to be hot for online communities next year? In this episode, we're talking about the top 7 trends for social media communities that we think will take off in 2020 and how you can take advantage of them.

Case Study: Tips for Launching and Running a Membership Site with Warwick Brown

November 21, 2019 22:47 - 1 day - 31.9 MB

We reached out to Warwick Brown, who recently launched a brand new membership site. He gives us the low down on what it takes to start and run your own paid community.

9 Essential Questions to Build Your 2020 Social Media Strategy

November 14, 2019 00:22 - 1 day - 30.3 MB

This is the time of the year to start planning and preparing for a brand new year. We want to support you in your planning to build your social media strategy for the upcoming year.

How to Find Out What Your Customer Really Wants and Will Pay For

November 06, 2019 23:32 - 21 hours - 20.2 MB

Everyone tells you that you need to focus on one customer and talk directly to them with your marketing. But who is your customer, and how do you learn all the information you need to know to connect with them?

When You Should and Shouldn’t Move Fast on Social Media Trends

October 30, 2019 20:46 - 1 day - 25.6 MB

In social media, slow and steady will often win the race, but when new features pop up in your social media platform of choice, it is often the first adopters that rise to the front. Strategically jumping on new social media trends and features can...

Taming the Tech for Your Live Stream Videos

October 23, 2019 23:32 - 21 hours - 21 MB

Are you uncertain about how to use the technology to have a smooth live stream on social media? We give you practical tips and tools to tame the tech.

5 Benefits of Live Streaming Video to Grow Your Online Community

October 17, 2019 04:22 - 1 day - 29.9 MB

Live streaming video will grow your business. Learn the 5 reasons it will benefit you and how you can take advantage of some of the unexpected results. Podcast show notes available at https://communitiesthatconvert.com/episode108

The Perfect Script for Your Live Stream Videos

October 10, 2019 03:47 - 22 hours - 21.8 MB

You might wonder what to talk about on your live stream videos. We have you covered with our perfect script so that you never worry about what to say again.

How to Get Over Your Fear of Live Streaming

October 04, 2019 02:54 - 1 day - 32.4 MB

We are uncovering the three main fears that keep people from live streaming and using video and how to overcome them and get camera-ready.

Answer These Three Questions to Uplevel Your Website with Todd Giannattasio

September 25, 2019 19:58 - 1 day - 31 MB

In this episode, we are diving deep on how to make your website your best salesperson by answering these three questions.

How to Make Your Website Your Most Valuable Marketing Asset

September 12, 2019 19:15 - 1 day - 23.3 MB

Some people say that websites are dead, but we disagree. A website that is a brochure is dead, but one that solves a customer's problem will make it your most valuable asset.

How to Build a Branded Community with Social Media Examiner’s Jen Cole

September 04, 2019 21:27 - 1 day - 23.7 MB

Jen Cole shares the secrets that a big educational and media brand like Social Media Examiner builds an online community and why you can do the same.

Overcoming Your Fear of What People Might Think

August 28, 2019 22:56 - 1 day - 23.5 MB

Worrying about what other people think of us is a real problem for entrepreneurs putting themselves out there. Here’s why pleasing your peers might leave you broke.

How to Create a Profitable Online Business with Communities with Bella Vasta

August 21, 2019 19:37 - 1 day - 30.8 MB

Bella Vasta is a veteran community builder who built a successful business while supporting her online community and she shares how you can build your own.

100 Ways to Build Your Online Community

August 14, 2019 16:57 - 1 day - 41.2 MB

We answer questions about how to build an online community from our listeners, including Sabrina Cadini, Sandy Mentzel, Todd Giannattasio, and Kyle Hetrick.

How to Stay on the Cutting Edge of Social Media

August 07, 2019 18:21 - 1 day - 33.3 MB

Do you ever feel like you can’t keep up with all of the changes in social media? In this episode, we talk about how to stay on top of changes in social media and how they apply to your brand.

Secrets to Building a Powerhouse Facebook Group with Ali Kelly

July 24, 2019 22:15 - 1 day - 34.8 MB

Learn how to build a powerhouse Facebook community from Social Media Examiner's Ali McGee Kelly.

How to Start a Volunteer Program for Your Online Community

July 17, 2019 22:12 - 16 hours - 15.6 MB

We have outlined a plan for you to start a volunteer program for your online community to increase participation and create more loyalty.

The Power of Volunteering to Build Your Personal Brand

July 12, 2019 02:58 - 1 day - 24.4 MB

Kyle Hetrick, who volunteers in our Communities that Convert Facebook group, is with us today speaking about volunteerism and why it's so important.

How to Up-Level Your Email Communication

June 26, 2019 22:52 - 1 day - 29.9 MB

Do you know you need to uplevel your email game but aren’t exactly sure how? We dive into 5 email strategies that will change the game.

The Best Tools to Send Email to Your Community

June 19, 2019 21:59 - 23 hours - 32.8 MB

Do you wonder which are the best tools to use to send your email to your community? This episode covers the good and the bad of our favorite email tools.

Which Social Media Platforms Should You Focus On for Business?

June 12, 2019 22:58 - 19 hours - 27 MB

If you are overwhelmed and wonder which social media platforms you should focus on to get results for your business, this is the episode for you.

How to Get Unstuck and Start a New Project

June 05, 2019 23:04 - 1 day - 37.4 MB

Have you ever felt stuck when you were starting a new project? We share 5 things that have helped us take action and launch high impact projects.

How to Build Mentorship Into Your Facebook Group

May 30, 2019 03:43 - 1 day - 36.1 MB

The way to get better results for your students or online community is to build mentorship into your Facebook group from the beginning.

3 Ways to Monetize Your Community and Measure the Results – Ep 90

May 22, 2019 20:22 - 20 hours - 29.3 MB

As you build an online audience, you will be looking for ways to serve them better and to get them from point A to point B with specific results. In this episode, we are talking about a few ways you can structure that support. Podcast show notes...

How to Build Connections with Your Online Community – Ep 89

May 15, 2019 18:10 - 1 day - 40.6 MB

When you build a community, it can sometimes be pretty quiet at first. People aren’t really sure where to start connecting and need easy ways to hook into the community. In this episode, we will share ten tried and true ways to turn your ghost town...

Where to Build Your Own Online Community – Ep 88

May 08, 2019 23:23 - 19 hours - 28.3 MB

There are so many places that you can build your own online community. In this episode, we are going to share the ones that are on social platforms, ones that provide hosting and ones that you can host yourself on your own website. We will give you...

Five Power Questions to Learn What Your Customer Really Wants – Ep 87

May 01, 2019 20:38 - 1 day - 34.2 MB

While there are no dumb questions, there are certainly better questions.  We will share with you five of our favorite questions that help you get to the bottom of the needs of your customer. Podcast show notes available here: 

3 Step Process to Create the Perfect Offer for Your Community – Ep 86

April 26, 2019 20:42 - 1 day - 42 MB

As community managers, we sometimes overcomplicate things when we set out to create programs, services, and content for our audience. So we created a three-step process to make it simpler. Step 1: Develop a product or service idea Step 2: Create a...

How to Find Your Online Audience on Social Media – Ep 85

April 10, 2019 23:26 - 1 day - 41.8 MB

In last week’s episode #84, 5 Steps to Define Your Ideal Customer, we worked on defining our perfect customer. The next step is to find your customer or audience online in social media. We walk through the four ways that you can find your customers...

5 Steps to Define Your Ideal Customer – Ep 84

April 03, 2019 22:57 - 23 hours - 32.7 MB

In this episode we are going to take a deep dive in how you can choose your perfect customer for your community. Customers can be defined as anyone with whom you might want to transact business, trade services, or even from who you want to enlist...

Why Community Building Is the Best Way to Build Your Business – Ep 83

March 28, 2019 03:00 - 18 hours - 26.4 MB

Community building on social media takes some strategy and work, but it is the best way to build your business. This is the first in a series to show you how to do it, step-by-step. We are big fans of using a community to scale your businesses. Over...

Quick Start Guide to Create Content for Your Community – Ep 82

March 22, 2019 05:58 - 19 hours - 27.9 MB

In this episode, we give you our quick-start mapping exercise to create content for your community that will wow your community and keep them interested. It can be challenging to consistently create content and not run out of things to say. Even if...

How to Survive Changing Social Media Trends in 2019 – Ep 81

March 13, 2019 23:05 - 1 day - 52.4 MB

The key to surviving the quickly changing environment in social media is to pivot quickly. So how do you overcome and survive those changes? We give you 10 ideas to consider. 10 Strategies and Tactics to Master Social Media   Build a...

Best Live Streaming Apps for Facebook, YouTube, Periscope, and Instagram – Ep 80

March 08, 2019 02:49 - 1 day - 51.8 MB

Live streaming is hot. In this episode, we cover the best live streaming tools we have found streaming to Facebook, YouTube, Periscope, Instagram, Twitch and RTMP. Having the right tools to deliver your live stream content is key to building your...

How to Leverage Social Media to Build Your Online Community – Ep 79

February 28, 2019 22:31 - 1 day - 43.2 MB

Communities can be pretty lonely if no one joins them. Read our tips about how to leverage social media to build an online community that supports your business goals. You need a promotion plan for your content and products and services. Social...

Three Steps to Build Your Influence and Credibility – Ep 78

February 21, 2019 06:03 - 1 day - 37.9 MB

We share the three simple steps that you will need to take to build your influence and credibility and we go over how to get started. If you want to be an influencer, you can get there by being a good listener and helping as many people as possible....

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1 Episode
Sunny Lenarduzzi
1 Episode
Tim Fargo
1 Episode
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