Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Powerful Women Rising, a practical, relationship-driven podcast for female entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses without following someone else's rulebook.
Hosted by Business Relationship Strategist Melissa Snow, each episode focuses on what it really takes to create sustainable business growth - strategic networking, visibility built on trust, thoughtful marketing and making smarter decisions as your business evolves.
You'll hear candid conversations with experienced entrepreneurs and experts, along with real-world insights to help you cut through the one-size-fits-all advice, avoid wasting time and money, and build momentum in a way that feels aligned and effective.
If you're ready to stop chasing shiny objects and want to grow your business with integrity, clarity, and intention, this podcast is for you.
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
How to Grow Your Business With an Online Community w/ Deb Schell
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In today's digital age, where social media and online interactions play a significant role in people's lives, fostering a community around your brand can be a game-changer. It can also be a huge time suck.
So how do you know if an online community is right for you?
In this episode, Deb Schell, a Community Strategist, shares her answer to this very question. She also shares her best strategies for starting or growing an online community and then leveraging it to expand your business.
Building a community takes time and effort, but the long-term benefits can be well worth it!
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Episode Highlights:
(04:56) What is an online community, and what can people expect from it?
(07:36) Knowing your purpose when starting a community is important!
(18:40) The ideal candidate to admit into your community and the qualities or characteristics they should possess to contribute positively to the community's culture.
(29:56) Some valuable tips for growing your membership or increasing engagement within the community.
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To connect with Deb Schell!
Get Deb's Free Community Builder Workbook: https://find-calm-here.ck.page/784eadceef.
Websites: https://findcalmhere.com/ | https://deb-schell.medium.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindCalmHere
Connect with Your Host!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist and the founder of Powerful Women Rising - a business growth ecosystem for female entreprenuers who want to create real momentum through real relationships.
Inside the PWR Connect Network and the PWR Business Growth Mastermind, Melissa helps women in business get build relationships, increase visibility and get more referrals without pressure, perfection or performative networking.
She's on a mission to change the way women grow their businesses - proving that you can be authentic, values-driven and profitable at the same time.
Melissa lives in Colorado with two dogs (Peyton and Ally), three cats (Giorgio, Karma and Betty) and any number of foster kittens. She hates winter, seafood and feet. She loves iced coffee, Taylor Swift, and buying books she'll never read.
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