Connected at a Distance: Building Strong Communities in an Online World with Sam Ovens

In this episode, Shana wanted to bring you a portion of a conversation she had with Sam Ovens, the founder of Skool. In this conversation, he talks about how he's building Skool as a community first platform and what he thinks the future of community looks like inside of the online space.Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)What are the problems with community? (09:47)The Progress Wheel™ (14:02)Challenging part when you have a community on Facebook (18:14)Best way to overcome the fear (26:07)Best way to move forward (33:17)Episode wrap-up (35:12)Additional Resources:Sam’s website: https://www.samovens.comSam’s business: https://www.skool.comSam’s Youtube Channel: @samovenstvLearn how to work with Shana: www.shanalynn.com Learn more about Shana’s Community Training Program: www.communitycultivated.comConnect with Shana: https://www.instagram.com/shanaspeaksCommunity Creators is a podcast for online entrepreneurs looking to learn more about creating thriving communities and empowering their community teams.Be sure to follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode!

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Entrepreneurs and online business owners can no longer grow with great marketing alone. If you want to scale your course, membership, or coaching program, I’ll teach you how to maximize your profit and multiply your impact by creating a thriving online community. Be sure to connect with me on IG: http://instagram.com/shanaspeaks I’ve spent over a decade working with top brands and entrepreneurs to cultivate thriving online communities and empowered community teams that increase their reach, retention, and revenue. This podcast is a space for community creators like you and me to share our insights, best practices, and what’s working now in the community space. You’ll discover proven strategies, actionable tactics, and innovative ideas that you and your team can use to reduce refunds and increase retention. You won’t want to miss an episode! Subscribe now and let’s get started! Show notes & more: https://ShanaLynn.com