How to Build a $10K Community With a Small Audience - Jordan Godbey | Marketing Minds #22

The Community Expert Behind Ali Abdaal's Success Reveals All | Want us to scale your business? Apply: https://adoutreach.com/8z5z | Subscribe to the Podcast on Spotify: http://marketingmindspodcast.com/ | Check out Jordan's free email course here: https://growthcommunity.co/blueprintHey everyone! In this episode, I sat down with Jordan Godbey, the community creation expert behind some of the most profitable online communities for creators like Ali Abdaal, Justin Welsh, and David Gerhardt. If you've been thinking about starting your own paid community but don't know where to begin, this conversation is going to change everything for you.Jordan breaks down the biggest mistake people make with communities - thinking the community itself is the offer. Spoiler alert: it's not! The community is actually the vehicle to deliver your transformation, and there are four distinct types of community models you can choose from. We dive deep into each one, from low-ticket peer communities to high-ticket transformational programs, so you can pick the right model for your audience size and goals.What really blew my mind was Jordan's approach to pricing and billing frequency. Instead of the typical monthly subscription model that leads to constant churn, he explains why annual billing and higher ticket prices can actually make your community more successful and profitable. We also get into the nitty-gritty of onboarding new members, reducing churn, and creating that crucial first moment of value that keeps people engaged.For those of you using or considering Circle as your community platform, Jordan shares some advanced automation strategies and workflows that most people never discover. Plus, we discuss how AI is going to impact the community space and why human connection will become even more valuable as AI handles the information side of things.Whether you're a YouTuber with a large following looking to monetize through community, or you're just starting out and want to build a high-value transformational program, this episode gives you the roadmap. Jordan's insights on moving from one-on-one work to scalable community models are particularly valuable for coaches and consultants.#OnlineCommunities #CommunityBuilding #DigitalMarketing #OnlineBusiness #CreatorEconomy #CommunityPlatforms #PaidCommunities #Circle #Entrepreneurship #businessstrategy Aleric Heck helps Entrepreneurs & Business Owners use YouTube and Value-Drive Video to generate Leads & Sales through his Company AdOutreach. Subscribe to this channel & join our website to learn how you can use YouTube Video Ads and Organic Video to scale your business!Copyright 2025 AdOutreachSubject to Terms & Conditions: https://www.adoutreach.com/terms-and-...Results May Vary Disclaimer: http://adoutreach.com/disclaimerPrivacy Policy: http://adoutreach.com/privacy-policyChapters00:00 Optimizing the Podcast for YouTube01:08 Understanding Community Offers and Mistakes03:51 Four Types of Online Communities06:34 Choosing the Right Community Model09:43 Engagement Strategies for Transformational Communities12:33 Building a Brand and Community16:40 Onboarding for Success19:28 Understanding and Reducing Churn22:00 Choosing the Right Platform28:27 Advanced Circle Strategies30:49 The Role of AI in Communities33:39 The Future of Communities36:13 Learning from Mistakes39:41 Iterative Community Building