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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 strategy for navigating the chaos of digital communities—all with empathy, expertise, and a touch of drama. The mission? Helping community managers and community creators feel a little less crazy and a lot less alone while building thriving brand communities. You're in the right place if you are... 🐣 Community Curious: Creators or brands exploring the benefits of a community-powered business. Learn the fundamentals of community strategy for online businesses, and discover how to build an online community from scratch. 🐥 Community Hatchlings: Newcomers to community building seeking guidance and support. Get tips on how to grow a paid community, avoid common mistakes in community building, and build trust through smart community roles and responsibilities. 🦅 Senior Community Folks: Seasoned pros facing complex dilemmas. Explore topics like managing community drama, setting boundaries in digital communities, and advanced community retention strategies. Dear Bri combines relatable storytelling with expert community strategy, making it a unique and valuable resource for community managers and creators. Episodes provide the most up-to-date community management practices, common mistakes to avoid in community building, the best community engagement tactics I've seen, tips on setting boundaries and building trust in online communities, and of course, a touch of community drama to keep things interesting and fun! Community creators listening to Dear Bri will feel a little less alone in the important work of community building and a whole lot less crazy as each episode normalizes and provides strategic insights for some of the toughest online community scenarios. Whether you're curious about building a community, just starting out, or a seasoned professional looking for advanced advice, Dear Bri has something for you. Episodes drop weekly on Tuesday. Hit the follow button so you don't miss out! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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How to Grow Your Community Without Hustling Harder
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Great Community Engagement Starts With Asking a Different Question
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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How much should I charge for my membership community? I don’t want to blow it!
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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My freemium community isn’t working… Did I do something wrong?
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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What’s the BEST community platform to build my membership in 2026?
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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How do I know a community is right for my business?
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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What community model is right for my business?
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Community Platform Showdown: Skool vs Circle vs Mighty vs Heartbeat
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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How can community repair our polarized politics? With Rebecca Davis, Director & Producer of Join or Die
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Part 2: What common mistakes should I avoid when setting up my community platform? (Solo Series)
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Part 1: What’s the best all-in-one platform for building a paid community? (Solo Series)
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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How do I handle negative feedback in my community? With Lindsay Rothfeld, Head of Community at Kira Learning
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Can my community handle anonymous posts without spiraling into chaos? With Amanda Northcutt, CEO of Level Up Creators
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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How do I stop being the main source of value in my community without letting it fall apart? With Pia Silva, founder of No BS Agency Mastery
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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How do I stop comparing myself to others? With Charmaine Jennings, Founder & CEO of Strategic Charm
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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How do I turn my beta test into a vibrant, scalable, and sustainable community? With Jac White, Founder of Honeybees Group
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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When and how should I hire someone to help me with my community? With Kristen Pavle, Relational Designer
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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How can I foster peer-to-peer connection & learning in my community without always relying on my guidance? With Diana Davis, Business Coach
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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How can I effectively couple an online community with an in-person retreat? With Eric Plantenberg, Founder of the Abundant Living Retreat
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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How do you know when to keep pushing or when to let go of your community? With Salome Schillack, CEO & Founder of The Launch Lounge
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May 27, 2025 |
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What’s step one for someone totally new to creating their own community space? With Marjorie Anderson, Director of Community for Exos
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May 20, 2025 |
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Where is community building today and where is it headed? With Zach Hawtof, CEO at Tightknit
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May 13, 2025 |
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How do I find the first members for my niche community? With Murtaza Bambot, Founder & CEO at Heartbeat
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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What do I do if a community member is trauma dumping? With Mallory Contois, Head of Community at Mercury
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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How do I deal with potential conflict between members in my online community? with Carrie Melissa Jones, CEO of the CMJ Group
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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How do I bring more diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into my community? with Community Consultant Jae Washington
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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If I build it, how do I make sure they come to my online community? with Alli Ball, founder & CEO of Food Biz Wiz
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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How do I deal with a toxic community member? with Andrea Middleton, Community Empowerment Leader at Reddit
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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How do I serve my community AND still meet big business goals? with Jelani Memory, VP & Publisher at DK
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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What can a community manager do when members become too critical? With Community Director Ami Defesche
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Where is the best place to build my online community? With Community Strategy Consultant, Noele Flowers
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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How do I set boundaries & avoid burnout as a community manager? With Taylor Harrington, Head of Community at Groove
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Can You Shift from a Cohort-Based Model to a Subscription Without Losing Community Engagement? With Marie Schacht, CEO of Akimbo
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Did I just blow my one shot at launching a paid community? With Evan Hamilton, Director of Community at HubSpot
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Introducing: Dear Bri, an advice column for community strategy, fiascos, and drama!
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Aug 08, 2024 |