Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama
Bri Leever, Community Consultant, Strategist, and Founder at Ember.Welcome to Dear Bri, an advice column for community conundrums, fiascos, and drama! In each episode, host and community strategist Bri Leever invites a guest community expert to respond to an anonymous letter from a real-life community creator in distress. From online community-building mishaps to community engagement tactics gone awry, this podcast delivers relatable stories and sound community s... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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“Start with a free community, then upsell people into your paid offer.”
Sounds smart, right? It’s one of the most common community growth strategies out there, and in this episode of Dear Bri, I’m explaining why it usually backfire... more
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If you’ve ever found yourself deep in the rabbit hole of comparing community platforms, you’re certainly not alone. From feature lists to demos to endless reviews, it feels like the right decision is just one more comparison away. B... more
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Here’s what I know after designing and building 79 online communities in the past 6 years alone…
Before you pick a platform, price your offer, or map out your curriculum, there’s one thing you need to do first: have 10 real convers... more
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I know predictable recurring revenue sounds awesome, and a membership community is usually the first idea that comes to mind… But if you’re not familiar with community strategy and design, you can easily spend months (or years!) bui... more
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Apple Podcasts5LetTheMagicIdeasBegins
United States9 months ago - Exceptional podcast and host!
Bri does an amazing job breaking down the nuances of building running communities, clearly framing her questions and conversations from a wide variety and depth of experience. There’s so much to learn from Bri and I really enjoyed being as well!
Apple Podcasts5PiaPiaSilvaUnited Statesa year ago - Great interviews and format
Bri does a great job of bringing experts to the table who have real, tangible strategies and tactics to share. Love the format of the show and the realness of the interviews. Enjoyed the Alli Ball one a lot!
Apple Podcasts5CarriemelissaUnited States2 years ago - Finally!
As a community professional, I often wonder if people truly grasp the profound impact and significance of Community. Too often in the B2B space, Community is viewed as a ‘nice to have’—an optional extra. In truth, Community is foundational to business, just as vital as the individuals who drive its success. It shapes culture, brand identity, and the essence of an organization. Bri and her podcast dive deep into this truth, posing the questions that highlight the value of Community while offering... more
Apple Podcasts4itisjustjaeUnited States2 years ago - Thoughtful and Valuable Tips to Avoid the Pitfalls
I’m so glad I started listening to this before starting my own community! I tend to dive headfirst into these things without thinking it all the way through. Now I know how to avoid the pitfalls and to set things up for success from the start. Thank you, Bri!
Apple Podcasts5wmnflyUnited States2 years ago
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A practical, creator-focused show offering real-world community-building guidance. Episodes center on anonymous letters from community builders, with expert guests weighing in on strategy, platform choices, governance, and engagement tactics. The host steers conversations toward actionable frameworks, concrete mistakes to avoid, and steps to scale sustainable communities while balancing leadership with member-driven value. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on empathy, clear boundaries, and the strategic value of community in business, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and seasoned professionals looking to deepen their practice.
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