Communities That Convert Podcast
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAt 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 MBLearn 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 MBTwitter 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 MBCourses 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 MBWhat 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 MBIt’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 MBStreamYard 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 MBIf 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 MBPeople 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 MBWe 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 MBWhen 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 MBOne 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 MBLearn 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 MBWe 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 MBWondering 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 MBWe 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 MBThis 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 MBEveryone 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 MBIn 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 MBAre 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 MBLive 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 MBYou 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 MBWe 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 MBIn 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 MBSome 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 MBJen 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 MBWorrying 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 MBBella 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 MBWe 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 MBDo 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 MBLearn 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 MBWe 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 MBKyle 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 MBDo 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 MBDo 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 MBIf 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 MBHave 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 MBThe 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 MBAs 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 MBWhen 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 MBThere 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 MBWhile 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 MBAs 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBCommunity 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 MBIn 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 MBThe 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 MBLive 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 MBCommunities 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 MBWe 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....