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Tech Savvy: 9 Tools I Swear By for Thriving Communities

April 25, 2024

In this week’s episode of the Community Lab Podcast, we dive into the nine indispensable tools I rely on for building engaging and profitable communities.

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In this week’s episode of the Community Lab Podcast, we dive into the nine indispensable tools I rely on for building engaging and profitable communities. From the comprehensive community platform Circle to the versatile design tool Canva, and the organized project management of ClickUp, I share my insights on each tool’s unique benefits and how they integrate to support community growth.

The episode also explores the strengths of other key tools such as Flodesk for email marketing, Descript for audio and video editing, and Zapier for seamless software integration. This episode is a deep dive into the technology stack that powers effective community building, combining practical tips with actionable advice for listeners eager to enhance their community engagement and growth strategies.

Community Building Toolkit

  1. Circle
  2. Canva
  3. Flodesk
  4. Showit
  5. Haute Stock and Elevae
  6. ClickUp
  7. Descipt
  8. MemberSpace
  9. Zapier

In This Episode We Chat About:

  • 01:52 Unveiling My Top 9 Community Building Tools
  • 02:13 Circle: The Ultimate Community Platform
  • 03:57 Canva: Design Made Easy
  • 05:45 Flodesk: Simplifying Email Marketing
  • 08:18 ShowIt: Website Design and Landing Pages
  • 11:44 Styled Stock Libraries: Elevating Visuals
  • 12:49 ClickUp: Organizing Your Community Effectively
  • 14:25 Descript: Revolutionizing Audio and Video Editing
  • 16:26 MemberSpace: Managing Memberships with Ease
  • 18:28 Zapier: The Integration Powerhouse
  • 19:54 Recap and Closing Thoughts

Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/G4w2iE99yPz


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I'm Rach, your go-to gal for all things community building!

Hi there! I’m Rachel Starr, at the helm of Rachel Rose Coaching and The Community Lab Podcast, where we transform your passions into profits with a strategic yet playful approach to community building and virtual event planning, leveraging platforms like Circle. Think Leslie Knope's energy meets a tech-savvy guru's precision—that's me. 

With over two decades of experience, I've become a marketing maestro, creating innovative strategies and captivating online experiences that blend creativity with meticulous focus. As a recovering corporate and wedding event planner, I've mastered the virtual event planning space. My superpower is developing, hosting, and managing virtual events. My journey, from sales prodigy to event management leader, showcases versatility, dedication, and an ever-evolving skill set. My secret weapons? A relentless appetite for learning, patience, an eagle eye for detail, and a knack for crafting strategic masterpieces.

Beyond the boardroom, I'm a ski enthusiast, mom to two incredible teenagers, and a lover of the great outdoors. I have a soft spot for crafting the perfect spicy margarita and rely on coffee to spark my creativity.

Life for me is about embracing the thrills of the slopes and the marketplace with equal zest. Armed with caffeine, a touch of spice, and a heart full of passion, I'm on a quest to make every moment count. Here's to living life fully caffeinated and chasing the next big thing in community development and beyond. Cheers to the journey and the many trails yet to be explored!

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