Episode 27: Founder Brand – Asset or Hidden Liability?

by Jessica Ruela | Jun 29, 2026 | Blog, Guide To Marketing

Hello and welcome back, my friend! If you’ve ever wondered whether putting yourself front and center in your company’s marketing is brilliant or slightly terrifying, today’s episode is for you. We’re tackling one of the most common questions I get from busy founders:...

Episode 26: Build Hyper-Local Communities That Drive Real Sales

by Michelle Pugta | Jun 29, 2026 | Blog, The Community Flywheel

Hello and welcome back to Successful Community Building for Sales and Influence! Today we’re getting extremely specific, and I’m genuinely excited about this one. We’re talking about hyper-local communities — the smartest, most underused strategy for turning online...

Episode 26: Your Launch Insurance Policy

by Jessica Ruela | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog, Guide To Marketing

Hello and welcome back, my friend. Let me paint a vivid picture for you: You’ve poured weeks (maybe months) into creating something you’re genuinely proud of. The cart opens. And then… nothing. Just the soul-crushing sound of crickets while your heart sinks into your...

Episode 25: How Ethical Data Builds Unbreakable Community Trust

by Michelle Pugta | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog, The Community Flywheel

Hello and welcome back, my friend! Today we’re tackling a topic that makes most community builders shift uncomfortably in their seats: the ethics of member data. We’re diving deep into Privacy, Transparency, and Ownership—and yes, I’m going to make it interesting,...

Episode 24: Turn New Members Into Raving Fans in 7 Days

by Michelle Pugta | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog, The Community Flywheel

Hello and welcome back, my friend! Let’s be brutally honest for a second: most communities treat onboarding like an afterthought. They fire off one generic welcome email that looks like it was written by a tired robot, then wonder why 60% of their new members go...

Episode 25: Ditch the Megaphone, Build a Magnetic Community

by Jessica Ruela | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog, Guide To Marketing

Hello and welcome back, my friend! Today we’re diving into one of the most important shifts you can make as a busy business owner: moving from broadcasting to community building. Let me paint a vivid picture. Is your social media currently acting like a megaphone —...