School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast Community Building 101 with Bri Leever
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Jun 9, 2025 Bri Leever, a community building strategist at Ember Consulting and host of 'Dear Bri,' shares her wealth of knowledge on nurturing thriving podcast communities. She discusses the surprising dynamics of free versus paid communities and emphasizes that focusing on audience needs is essential. Listeners learn that solo podcasters can succeed without large teams, the importance of communication skills, and the nuances of membership engagement. Bri also explores various community models, offering invaluable insights for aspiring podcasters.
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Marc Maron's Minimal Team Success
- Marc Maron recorded his podcast in his garage for 16 years with a team of just two people.
- Despite minimal resources, his show featured remarkable guests, including a sitting president, Barack Obama.
Types of Communities
- Communities can be broadly classified into education-centric transformational and connection-centric networking types.
- Free and paid communities often serve different purposes and cater to distinct audience needs.
Call Members Before Launch
- Call at least 10 potential community members for meaningful conversations to understand their challenges.
- Approach these calls with curiosity and empathy; people appreciate being heard and often share valuable insights.