119: How To Grow A Thriving Online Community

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Ever wondered how to build a thriving online community around your side hustle?

It’d be both fun and profitable.

In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Gowder who has done just that. While his community at PowWows.com has grown to a social media following of over 1 million people, there is so much more to his story.

Paul’s journey began with a simple intention—to share what he was learning about Powwows. But as more people started asking him questions and connecting with one another, a community naturally emerged.

Paul's income sources include; advertising and sponsorships, video live streaming, product sales, affiliate marketing, and Patreon.

You’ll hear amazing insights and actionable strategies for growing and engaging your online community.

From using contests to boost engagement, to the way he incentivizes people to explore his content deeper, Paul’s tips are invaluable for building a dedicated following.

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Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

Other sites Paul mentioned:

Viral Sweep - for creating and managing contests, sweepstakes, and promotions

TextExpander - text replacement and shortcut app

What You’ll Hear:

03:11 Introduction to PowWows and Community

04:03 Defining Powwows

05:12 Monetization Strategies for PowWows

07:21 The Evolution of PowWows.com

08: 46 Size of Paul’s PowWow Community

09:55 Tips of how to Start Building Community

12:45 Leaning Into Email Subscribers to Connect

14:47 Attracting and Retaining Community Members