How I got 100 members in 28 days.
I didnβt grow fast by chasing numbers.
I grew by building a room people felt safe showing up in.
I didnβt sell first. I listened first.
I didnβt posture as an expert. I showed up as a myself.
I posted consistently, invited conversation, and celebrated the people not myself.
I let members lead, share, and shine.
I stayed quiet in public spaces and loud inside my own community.
No spam. No DMs. No gimmicks.
People didnβt join because of marketing.
They joined because someone felt seen and told someone else.
Community grows when it feels real.
Jason Strickland
The Art of Poetry Community