Grow Your Community

Grow Your Community

You want to start an online community but you're not sure if anyone should show up? You're not sure if and what to charge? This podcast interviews people who have started and served large communities. They share what works, and what didn't. Go behind the scenes of community building.

Recent Episodes

Volley Updates For Retainers and Picking of Your Brain and More
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Nov. 22, 2022

Volley Updates For Retainers and Picking of Your Brain and More

More New Features in Volley Volley had added more features. You can offer one-time or recurring charges and your visitor installs volley and their time starts to countdown. It's pretty cool. For me, I have people who want to "pick my brain" or if they would like to retain you and have you in their pocket it does that as well. They still have a free version if you'd like to take it for a spin. You can also now charge for your memberships. This again is either one-time or recurring. They take 5% w
Circle, Volley add More Features and Heartbeat
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Nov. 2, 2022

Circle, Volley add More Features and Heartbeat

We've spoken about Circle , and Volley in the past and today I wanted to share some updates along with a new tool that looks impressive. CIRCLE.SO NEWS I was in a community that uses Circle and they were using Circle's built-in video meeting tool. It was nice, simple and the biggest bonus is when you are done with the meeting it saves to your community (no more waiting for zoom to process). The link to the replay is already made. Circle also added courses. So if you had teachable or podia or Thi
Claim Your Early Adopter Bonus on Volley App
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Sept. 12, 2022

Claim Your Early Adopter Bonus on Volley App

I interviewed Josh Little when the Volley App first got on my radar. They have really shown how to build an app and a community. They are interacting with their users, finding out what they need, and then giving it to them. In one release there were close to 30 items that were added/updated. As a coach, I absolutely love the app. Here is the Announcement From Volley From Josh Little: ( Watch Video ) Hey, I'm gonna tip our hand and share some exciting news as well as an opportunity. Later this mo
Volley a Super Powerful, Super Easy, Community and Coaching Tool
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May 4, 2022

Volley a Super Powerful, Super Easy, Community and Coaching Tool

I love apps tools that are really powerful and come with a small learning curve. I also love it when it works on EVERYTHING and that is what Volley does. It works on PC, Mac. Andoid, or iPhone and it has revolutionized how I'm handling questions with my community. Josh Little Interview Josh is an experienced CEO launching multiple successful startups in the past. Today we get insights into: Time Shifted Screen Sharing and Dave's School Analogy When Did Volley Become an Idea? Moving Your Communit
The Simple Formula for Creating Engaging Communities
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Oct. 2, 2021

The Simple Formula for Creating Engaging Communities

The three questions you must ask when creating a community
Resource Update
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Sept. 25, 2021

Resource Update

We are coming back from the covid inspired hiatus and in the process of being away, I've found some more community-related resources at www.growyourcommunityshow.com/resources Italy sues Facebook Next episode, the three questions to ask when you are creating a community. Subscribe/Follow the show at growyourcommunityshow.com

About the Host

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Dave Jackson

Podcast Consultant

Dave Jackson began podcasting in 2005 and launched the School of Podcasting (schoolofpodcasting.com). His School of Podcasting show has over 2.7 million downloads. He has helped hundreds of people plan, launch, and grow their podcasts. He is the author of the book Profit from your podcast and is a featured speaker at events. In 2016 Dave joined Libsyn (the largest podcast hosting company) as part of their tech support team.  In 2018 he was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame.