Let's be real—if you're still the one creating all the content, answering all the questions, and trying to keep the energy up, it's no wonder you're exhausted. But here's the thing: your members want to contribute—they just don't know how. And that's where a solid contributor system comes in.
To help us break this down, I'm joined by Candice Grobler, founder of Candid Collab. Candice is a powerhouse when it comes to building systems that let brands grow their communities without selling their souls to non-stop content creation. After realizing she wasn't meant to be anyone's employee (her words, not mine, but honestly, I love the energy), she built a business helping others create sustainable, thriving communities.
Today, we're diving into why you need a contributor system, how it transforms your community, and what steps you can take today to make it happen.
HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1️⃣ Find Your Top Contributors - Learn how to identify the top 10% of engaged members who are already invested in your community and ready to step up.
2️⃣ Match Contribution to Motivation - Discover how to research what drives your potential contributors and create systems that align with their goals.
3️⃣ Start Small, Start Today - Get a simple five-step action plan you can implement immediately to begin building your contributor system without overwhelming yourself.
So, if you're ready to stop doing everything yourself, grab your notebook—this one's for you.
MEET OUR GUEST
Candice Grobler, founded Candid Collab after deciding that her last manager was right to call her “unemployable”. After struggling to fit into an “employee” mould that never felt natural, she's excited to finally have real security knowing that she can provide for herself as a business owner, community mentor and now — speaker!
Now she helps stretched brands build community systems around their products and services — so they can market their businesses without selling their souls. 😉
And as a passion project, she mentors aspiring consultants who want to break free of the “employee” role.
Learn more about Candice by checking out her website and following her on her socials:
So, your marketing is held together with duct tape and prayers? Friend, you need a system!
Subscribe to the Candid Consult to learn how to get scrappy with what you've got and actually start growing your community.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Get started with a 14-Day FREE trial of Circle
- Kick start your community by joining The Strategic Community Co-Op
- Quick Wins for Circle Communities is our new YouTube series delivering actionable tips in bite-sized videos.
- Discover bite-sized, big-hearted community strategies every week on
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Ridiculous History
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.