Episode 2 · Community Building
Why Retreat Leaders Should Stop Building an Audience and Start Building a Community
Audiences buy tickets. Communities come back, bring friends, and build your retreat with you. In this episode, Nick and Colet break down the difference—and how to start shifting from follower count to real connection.
Summary
Audiences buy tickets. Communities come back, bring friends, and build your retreat with you. In this episode, Nick and Colet break down the difference—and how to start shifting from follower count to real connection.
Show notes
Show notes\n\n- The difference between an audience and a community.\n- Why community is the cheapest audience you will ever build.\n- Three moves that turn listeners into participants.\n- The long game: trust, repetition, and belonging.\n\n## Listen & follow\n\n- Spotify
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