Creator Science How to build a great community (my appearance on The Learning Culture Podcast)
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Nov 29, 2022 Andrew Barry, host of The Learning Culture Podcast, dives into the world of community building, sharing his rich experience in fostering connections. He emphasizes the importance of peer-to-peer engagement over one-sided interactions and the need to clarify rules for members. Listeners will learn how to enhance individual connections, manage diverse member dynamics, and recognize when a community may be reaching its limit. Barry provides practical strategies to create thriving spaces where members can grow personally and collectively.
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Startup Weekend to Mastermind
- Jay Klaus's community-building journey began with Startup Weekend in 2012, evolving from participant to facilitator.
- This led to a facilitated mastermind and a Slack community, which caught the attention of Pat Flynn's team.
Define Shared Purpose First
- Define a clear shared purpose for your community before launching it, focusing on the job to be done for members.
- Avoid assuming an audience and platform alone create community; define the 'why'.
Peer-to-Peer is Key
- True communities are peer-to-peer, not top-down resource dumps.
- The shared purpose should be rooted in members' individual needs.