I wanted to share a quick reflection from my own community-building journey. When I started, I honestly underestimated how much intentional effort it takes — showing up every day, engaging with people individually, creating posts that spark discussion, keeping the space clean from spam, and trying to set a tone that feels welcoming but also purposeful. It’s definitely more work than I imagined. t here’s the surprising part: I’m enjoying every bit of it. I probably wouldn’t enjoy it nearly as much if it came easy — the effort itself is part of what makes it rewarding. Every new member, every small exchange, every “aha” moment someone shares — it all feels meaningful. Watching people connect with each other and not just with me has been the most rewarding part. I’m still figuring things out, still improving, still learning what works and what doesn’t. But the process itself is energizing.

It’s 2025. I need more. Between work, projects, fitness, relationships, eating, thinking about eating, attempting to meditate, and pretending I’m staying “balanced”… The math just doesn’t math. 😅 So I’m proposing an upgrade: ➡️ Day 2.0 — now with 30 hours! (Still not enough, but at least we’d be honest about it.)

Everyone, please welcome @Jessica Guillory ! Jessica, this post is a great place to introduce yourself - tell us what you do and what your Community’s about (shameless promotion allowed 💙) By the way, don’t forget to check out the pinned comment “How it Works” where you’ll find a link to book our call :)

I talk about Community activities and Management methods. But building a Community is more than that. Building a Community is understanding People. It’s seeing that different People join the Community for different reasons. The diversity they bring makes the Community lively. So we should welcome it. Also, people have personal Goals. Some are business-related; others are self-related. People want help with their Goals... Even when those Goals aren’t related to the Community’s common Goal. As Managers we should ask ourselves - how can we help our Community members best? I used to work with startup founders who relocated to my country. I handled selection and Community building after they arrived. I also helped with Company Registration, finding Apartments, and Business Development. I helped where I could, even if it wasn’t part of my role. Over time, I noticed that people who I could help became more active and our relationships grew stronger. Meanwhile, those I couldn’t help stayed more distant. That showed me a lot about what people want from their Communities. So I believe we should help people in our Community - It makes the Community Strong and builds personal relationships. I really liked how @Harvey Raybould did it in his community. He runs a community about finances, but he asked if people want help with any aspects of their lives. If you haven't already, check out his community

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