Building an audience, or building a community?
In the wellness and coaching industries, there’s a huge difference between having an audience and building a community.
If you're looking for real loyalty, ease in sales, and clients who keep coming back, cultivating a community is where the magic happens.
An audience might be big and look impressive from the outside.
There’s a certain prestige in seeing those high follower counts or subscriber numbers.
But, an audience often shows up, listens, and maybe buys once in a while.
They’re watching and learning, but they’re typically at arm’s length.
When their ready to to invest again, they might go with someone else who makes a better sales argument, simply because they don’t feel a strong connection to you.
A community, on the other hand, may look smaller on paper, but it’s so much more engaged.
In a community, your people don’t just follow you.
They show up for connection, for value, and to grow with you and each other.
Each person is invested.
They’re there for YOU, not just the service or product.
And that loyalty?
Priceless.
## Here’s how this impacts your business:
-> Built-in Loyalty:
When people feel like they’re part of a community, they see themselves as part of something unique and shared. They’re committed to you, and that sense of belonging builds loyalty that keeps them coming back.
- > Easier, Organic Sales:
Community members already understand and appreciate your value and expertise, so there’s no “hard sell.” It’s more about showing them the next step on their journey.
- > Repeat Clients and Referrals:
People in a community don’t just leave after one service; they look for ways to grow with you.
They’ll even refer others because they feel a personal connection that goes beyond the first purchase.
So while an audience might be big, a smaller community can bring way more value.
Genuine relationships, trust, and a platform growth that goes deep, not just wide.
P.S. Let me know what you think.
Which approach matches the impact YOU want to make?
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Building an audience, or building a community?
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