The Community Flywheel

Episode 19: Why Every Community Manager Needs an AI Sidekick

by Michelle Pugta | May 11, 2026 | The Community Flywheel

Hello and welcome back, friend! Before you roll your eyes and think I’m about to tell you a robot is coming for your job, let me stop you right there. This episode is not about replacement. It’s about leverage. Think of AI as the tireless, ridiculously efficient...

Episode 18: Turn Online Buzz Into Offline Bonds

by Michelle Pugta | May 6, 2026 | Blog, The Community Flywheel

Hello and welcome back, friend! If you’ve ever poured months into building a lively online community only to watch an in-person event fall flat, today’s episode is going to feel like a warm hug and a swift kick in the pants at the same time. Because here’s the truth...

Episode 17: Monetize Your Community Without Selling Out

by Austin Cooper | May 6, 2026 | Blog, The Community Flywheel

Hello and welcome back, friend. Let’s talk about the topic that makes even the most confident community leaders wake up in a cold sweat at 3 a.m.: money. You’ve poured your heart into building something genuine. Members trust you. They show up. They share vulnerably....

Episode 16: Scale Your Community Without Losing Its Soul

by Austin Cooper | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog, The Community Flywheel

Hello and welcome back, friend. You know that slightly bittersweet feeling when something you love gets popular? The little indie band you discovered in a basement suddenly fills arenas. The tiny café where the barista knew your name becomes a sleek chain with a...