Creating a Community: Why Buying Becomes a Byproduct | enVisioning Success [Ep. 75]

In this episode, Laura DiBenedetto and Julia Becker Collins discuss the importance of building genuine communities around brands. They emphasize that community should be about people and relationships, not just sales. The conversation covers strategies for creating value, engaging with community members, empowering brand advocates, listening to feedback, and celebrating successes. They highlight that marketing is a long-term commitment and that genuine connections lead to lasting business relationships.

 

Takeaways

1- Building a community is about genuine relationships, not just sales.

2 - Engagement should be regular and authentic, treating community members as friends.

3 - Empower advocates within your community to spread your brand message.

4 - Creating a sense of belonging is essential for community building.

5 - Be authentic and human in your interactions with the community.

 

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Chapters

00:00 Building Genuine Communities

03:01 Creating Value and Engagement

06:02 Empowering Brand Advocates

08:53 Listening and Adapting to Feedback

12:08 Celebrating Community Successes

14:53 Long-Term Marketing Strategies