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Unlocking Your Community's Value

Discover how to measure the true value of your community with the ROI Calculator from The Community Roundtable. This easy-to-use tool helps you break down key metrics and demonstrate the impact your community has on your business.

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Don’t Launch a Community Without These Two Things

Building a community starts with the right foundation. Two steps you can’t skip? Setting up a landing page and building an email list. These simple yet powerful actions create buzz, grow your audience, and give future members a peek at what’s coming.

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Community Isn’t Just About Bringing People Together

Building a community is about more than just gathering people together—it’s about creating meaningful connections, fostering mutual support, and empowering collective growth. From building deep relationships to celebrating achievements, these 7 essential elements will help you create a community where members feel valued, inspired, and connected.

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Community Building Tip #1: Keep It Super Simple

When my 5-year-old summed up my work as "You bring people together," it hit me—simplicity is everything. As adults, we often overcomplicate our messaging, making it harder for others to understand or connect with what we do. This reminder to "Keep It Super Simple" (K.I.S.S.) can transform how you communicate your work, from social media captions to elevator pitches.

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Community Is Not a Buzzword

Starting over at ages 10 and 23 taught me the power of community in a way I’ll never forget. Those experiences, paired with over a decade of professional work in sales, customer success, and community building, have shaped my passion and purpose.

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