Hey Reader,
I heard something recently that made me shift my mindset on content creation, audience building, and how we engage with our EDUpreneur Community.

For the life of me, I cannot remember where I heard this or who said it.
(I think I want to give credit to the brilliant Tom Ross.)

Anyway, what they said was:
​"Start more conversations. You do not need to teach every day."

I read that and it just sort of hit me.

Typically, we start creating and building because we have something of value to share. A product, a service, a new idea, etc. So we tend to do a lot of teaching. We want to share things, so we share thoughts, experiences, ideas.

It's all teaching.

But here's the thing: A strong community grows and strengthens because of the connections between community members.

Don't get me wrong, the people in your community (followers, subscribers, listeners, customers, etc) can definitely find connection during the process of learning from you. And they will.

But if you want that connection to really grow, create synergy, and truly provide lifelong value to your community, you need to start more conversations.

More conversations with you, yes. But also, more conversations between those in your community.

One of my favorite things is when two members of our community connect and start sharing, collaborating, and building a genuine friendship.

Outside of providing the space for it, I might not even be involved in the conversation, but this creates energy and engagement within the community. And that is good for those two members, and for other members who follow along.

It's also good for me and my business. The goal of our community is to create connections, provide value, and let's be honest, keep people paying for their membership.

Starting conversations checks all 3 boxes:

• A connection forms
• Value is created through that connection
• People are more likely to stick around for more

​[Side note: You can join that community with a 30-day free trial here.]​

So whether you're creating content for social media, growing and email list, or launching a membership, remember:

You don't need to teach every day. Just start more conversations.

I hope this helps.

~ Jeff I appreciate you. Jeff Gargas COO / Co-Founder, Teach Better Team ​​​​​ P.S. When you're ready, here's how I can help: 🤝 Need accountability and 1-on-1 coaching? Let's connect and see if there's a fit. Click here to book a free 30-minute call.​ 💚 Looking for support, collaboration, and exclusive resources? Join the EDUpreneur Community. Click here to join today.​

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