84. The Secret to Creating Community Online & Building a Thriving Membership with Amanda Wilson-Ciocci
Release Date: 02/04/2025
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102. 10 Deep Couples Questions That Will Strengthen Your Relationship (We Answered Them All!)
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Have you ever stoped to think that you're were just one decision away from completely different life or business? Inspired by the powerful read One Decision Away by Amanda Wilson-Ciocci and serveral other Candian, female entreprenurs and co-authors, I’m sharing my 'one decision' moments. We’re talking about the big moments—the ones that feel risky, get questioned by others (hi, parents 👋), but deep downfeel right. From launching my first blog to quitting my 9–5 and growing Brittany Miller Socials, every pivotal move started with trusting one decision. And now? We’ve...
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info_outlineIf you're feeling stuck trying to grow an engaged audience, you’re not alone! Creating community online isn’t just about gaining followers—it’s about building relationships, trust, and loyalty. In this episode of Go Get Great, we're diving into what it really takes to build an online community that not only connects but also converts into a thriving membership with the founder of The Monarch & Co., Amanda.
We'll start by breaking down what community actually means in the online space and why it’s essential for long-term business growth. Then, we’ll walk through the key steps to create a space where people want to show up, engage, and invest—whether that’s in your free community or a paid membership.
💡 Wondering how much time it takes to run a community? Amanda shares her expereience!
💡 Not sure when to monetize? Find out the best time to launch a paid membership.
💡 Struggling with membership engagement & retention? We’ll cover proven strategies to keep your members coming back.
Plus, Amanda share her biggest lessons learned from running Monarch Mementum—so you can avoid common mistakes and fast-track your community and memebership success!
If you're ready to grow an engaged audience and turn it into a profitable membership, this episode is for you.
Go Get Great Episode 84 References
Join the Monarch Momentum Community https://www.themonarchandco.com/a/2147532567/zqJhaBfY
Learn more about Monarch Business Academy https://www.themonarchandco.com/a/2147496635/zqJhaBfY
Tune into Ep. 30 - Launch Like A Pro with Amanda https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/post/ggg30
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00:00 Intro
2:00 Defining community online
6:00 Steps for creating community online
10:00 How much time does it take to run an online community
13:00 The best time to monetize and create a membership community
16:00 Growing your community
20:00 Membership engagement & retention strategies
23:20 Front facing vs paid content in your community
26:00 Gold nuggets & lessons learned
29:20 Wrap up