One of the things I am most proud of about my business is the community I’ve built. Very magical things have happened inside this community, and it has become a safe place for all sorts of gifts to be developed. I know how important having a supportive engaged group is to my members from my own experience, so I want to share this interview with Sandra de Freitas for those of you who are also building your own communities.

Sandra is a community expert who helps entrepreneurs grow, engage and monetize their Facebook groups. She has her hands in over 300 Facebook groups, she’s been part of six and seven figure launches, and has been an online entrepreneur for 16 years. She is someone I personally worked with when I was building my membership program!

In this conversation, we shared some of the most essential foundations on creating a community that will engage, tips on growing your group, and how to monetize it. I hope you find value in this conversation and feel empowered to create your very own community.

In this episode, you will learn about:

  • Things to consider before starting a Facebook Group
  • How to choose the right name for your group
  • How to organically grow your group
  • Mistakes that are harming your group

01:26 – a recent experience that got me thinking

07:34 – a quick tool for you

15:55 – interview with Sandra begins

28:54 – benefits of Facebook groups & how to stand out

33:49 – things to consider with your Facebook group

39:37 – naming a group

48:26 – mistakes

56:08 – monetizing your group

We’re getting ready to do the SASS experience again, if you’d like to join the waitlist go to joinsass.com

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Eps 25: The Mindful Millionaire – An Interview with Leisa Peterson

https://www.marilynalauria.com/eps-025-interview-with-leisa-peterson-and-a-reading/

Eps 34: Stop Accepting Breadcrumbs in Your Relationship with Tracy Crossley

https://www.marilynalauria.com/eps-034-stop-accepting-breadcrumbs-in-your-relationship/

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