Build Your Community with Deb Schell on More than a Few Words Podcast

Build Your Community with Deb Schell on More than a Few Words Podcast

Deb Schell’s insights and experience in community strategy provide valuable guidance for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to harness the power of communities to grow their businesses and foster meaningful connections.

Deb suggests building your community by identifying ideal members within your existing network and understanding their challenges and needs. The choice of platform is secondary to the community’s concept, structure, and validation. She stresses the importance of creating spaces for members to engage with each other and providing clear guidance and incentives for participation. The conversation also touches on balancing online and in-person interactions and avoiding overwhelming community members with too many options. 

Deb emphasizes that in today’s information age, communities play a vital role in learning and implementing new ideas connecting people with similar challenges or goals. She also highlights the need for business owners to focus on the people, purpose, and problem-solving within their communities rather than fixating on platforms.