Creating Community with Your Audience with Jen Kline

Hey friends!

Step #7 on our podcasting roadmap is building a community intentionally around your podcast. What’s the best way to build your community? There’s nothing quite like a shared experience to bring people together.

But what kind of experience and how do you even go about making it happen?

Our guest today is Jen Kline and she believes that a virtual conference is the ultimate community builder. Jen will share with us when to host an online event for your audience, how to market it, and some super insider tips to overcoming the challenges virtual events bring. I’m so impressed by Jen’s commitment to helping others build substantive communities and I can’t wait to introduce her to you.

After listening to this conversation, you’ll be ready to start your own online conference, too.

Join her free online conference to learn how here!

Quotes from the episode:

Building a community is how you draw people in and really serve them. You create something that's bigger than you. They can serve each other, and it's really powerful. - Eric Nevins

Virtual events are one of the best ways to grow your podcast and your business. You can reach people all over the world and bring the message of hope that God has placed in you to those who may not have access otherwise. - Jen Kline

A virtual conference is like a value bomb for your audience and everybody else's audiences. It's about serving and giving before asking for more. Don't you want to be known as a giver and a server? - Eric Nevins

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn the importance of joining virtual conferences for your podcast

• Collaborate with podcasters and creators for endless opportunities

• Ensure the accessibility and inclusivity of virtual events for a wider audience

• Embrace the importance of community and shared experiences for meaningful connections.

• Discover effective timing and marketing strategies for virtual events

• Start planning your own virtual event
• Create a landing page or registration form for your event

Timestamped summary of this episode:

00:00:05 - The Power of Virtual Events
Virtual events are a great way to grow your podcast or email list and create a sense of community among your audience.

00:01:33 - Discovering the Power of Virtual Events
Jen Klein shares her experience of hosting her first virtual conference and how it led to building relationships and a sense of community.

00:04:39 - The Relevance of Virtual Conferences
Virtual conferences are still relevant, especially for those who can't attend in-person conferences due to various reasons. They provide a platform to reach a global audience and share messages of hope and transformation.

00:07:05 - Connecting with Your Ideal Audience
Virtual events allow podcasters to connect with their ideal audience by collaborating with like-minded thinkers and offering valuable content that resonates with their audience's needs and interests.

00:09:05 - Collaboration and Serving Your Audience
Collaboration is key in online business, and virtual conferences provide an opportunity to collaborate with others in the industry to serve a larger audience. Serving your audience first and providing value can lead to growth and success.

00:15:48 - The Value of Virtual Events
Virtual events provide a valuable space for shared experiences and community-building. They can serve as a platform to connect with your audience and provide them with transformative content and opportunities. While in-person events have their own advantages, virtual events have their own unique benefits.

00:17:19 - Choosing the Right Time fo