83 episodes

What makes a community flourish? How do we build vibrant, supportive online communities? Can brands and organizations facilitate authentic connection through community?
If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions, you’re in the right place. The Community Experience was designed to explore all things community and to help community facilitators design online communities that thrive, whether yours is a niche community based on fandom, or tied to a personal brand or business. Each week, join host Jillian Benbow to learn practical strategies and insights from people on the cutting edge of community building, as well as a peek behind the curtain into the inner workings of our own branded online community, SPI Pro.
We believe that community-driven content and commerce is changing the landscape of work and life. Through unbridled curiosity, we believe we can help the world increase the impact potential of online communities. Join us for the ride and embrace the experience! New episodes drop every Tuesday, wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Community Experience SPI Media

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 26 Ratings

What makes a community flourish? How do we build vibrant, supportive online communities? Can brands and organizations facilitate authentic connection through community?
If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions, you’re in the right place. The Community Experience was designed to explore all things community and to help community facilitators design online communities that thrive, whether yours is a niche community based on fandom, or tied to a personal brand or business. Each week, join host Jillian Benbow to learn practical strategies and insights from people on the cutting edge of community building, as well as a peek behind the curtain into the inner workings of our own branded online community, SPI Pro.
We believe that community-driven content and commerce is changing the landscape of work and life. Through unbridled curiosity, we believe we can help the world increase the impact potential of online communities. Join us for the ride and embrace the experience! New episodes drop every Tuesday, wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Warren Carlyle’s Thriving OctoNation and the 7 C’s

    Warren Carlyle’s Thriving OctoNation and the 7 C’s

    Warren Carlyle shares a seven-step plan for building highly profitable communities around any topic, with no expertise required.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Slow, Intentional Community-Building with Lisa Barroca of Cultivate

    Slow, Intentional Community-Building with Lisa Barroca of Cultivate

    Lisa Barroca shares her best-performing tactics for growing a thriving community business at your own pace.

    • 57 min
    Noele Flowers and the Evolution of Community

    Noele Flowers and the Evolution of Community

    Noele Flowers shares the essentials of creating and running a thriving community that impacts your business.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Foundations of Trust With Author Ingrid Christensen

    Foundations of Trust With Author Ingrid Christensen

    Ingrid Christensen shares her community-focused techniques for building trust and communicating effectively online.

    • 45 min
    Failure to Launch, Pushing past Blocks with Mindy Peters

    Failure to Launch, Pushing past Blocks with Mindy Peters

    SPI's Mindy Peters shares her experience creating her first community-powered course as a busy solopreneur.

    • 50 min
    HR for Communities with Sara Jane Hess, SPHR

    HR for Communities with Sara Jane Hess, SPHR

    SPI's Sara Jane Hess joins us to share her HR expertise and the best strategies for hiring and managing a community team.

    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

cplysy ,

Fantastic Podcast for Community Builders

This is a great podcast for anyone who designs, creates, facilitates, or supports online communities. Jillian is a knowledgeable, funny, and down to earth host. We’ll worth a listen.

GoodGood Investing ,

You will love this pod!

From how to foster business growth, to key ways to increase client retention and elevate your community, this podcast is a hub of fantastic content and inspiration! As we grow, we depend on this wealth of advice

Super social monkey ,

Brilliant and Actionable!

So many great guests who share strategic and actionable advice! A MUST listen for anyone involved in building community online.

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