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65. Building a community around your content (with Charles Commins)
Manage episode 333099485 series 2860147
Podcasting is a great way to connect with people, but it's also a bit of a one-sided conversation. How do we cultivate a community vibe?
This week, 15 Minute Freelancer's very own editor Charles Commins gets on the other side of the mic to join me for a chat about community-building. We focus on podcasts but the lessons apply to any kind of content you create, e.g. newsletters, blogs and YouTube channels.
We cover:
- how to build a thriving podcast community (or any content-based community)
- ways to foster connections with and between listeners
- how to set the tone for friendly banter and support (and handle bad behaviour)
- pros and cons of Patreon, Slack, Meetup and Discord
- the monetization question
Mentioned in this episode:
MIC’s Podcast Club - https://www.meetup.com/micpod/
It’s all Cobblers to Me - https://cobblerstome.com/
Say hi to Charles:
Charles' website: vibrantsoundmedia.com
Twitter: @charlescommins
LinkedIn: Charles Commins
Instagram: @charlescommins
Say hi to Louise:
Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.
LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com
Leave me a voice note on memo.fm/15/
Support the podcast! If you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. Donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are very much appreciated.
93 episodes
Manage episode 333099485 series 2860147
Podcasting is a great way to connect with people, but it's also a bit of a one-sided conversation. How do we cultivate a community vibe?
This week, 15 Minute Freelancer's very own editor Charles Commins gets on the other side of the mic to join me for a chat about community-building. We focus on podcasts but the lessons apply to any kind of content you create, e.g. newsletters, blogs and YouTube channels.
We cover:
- how to build a thriving podcast community (or any content-based community)
- ways to foster connections with and between listeners
- how to set the tone for friendly banter and support (and handle bad behaviour)
- pros and cons of Patreon, Slack, Meetup and Discord
- the monetization question
Mentioned in this episode:
MIC’s Podcast Club - https://www.meetup.com/micpod/
It’s all Cobblers to Me - https://cobblerstome.com/
Say hi to Charles:
Charles' website: vibrantsoundmedia.com
Twitter: @charlescommins
LinkedIn: Charles Commins
Instagram: @charlescommins
Say hi to Louise:
Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.
LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com
Leave me a voice note on memo.fm/15/
Support the podcast! If you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. Donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are very much appreciated.
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