In this episode of Your Community Strategist, Rachel dives deep into one of the most effective ways to boost engagement in your community: running a challenge! Learn how to design a challenge that starts strong, keeps your members engaged throughout, and continues the momentum long after it ends.

Timestamps:

• 01:36 Meet Your Host: Rachel Starr
• 03:14 Why Challenges Drive Engagement
• 06:04 Designing Effective Challenges: Setting Goals
• 09:24 Free vs. Paid Challenges: Which to Choose?
• 12:04 Paid Challenges: A Stepping Stone to Success
• 13:18 Choosing Between Free and Paid Challenges
• 14:09 Structuring Your Challenge with Milestones
• 16:05 Keeping Engagement High Throughout the Challenge
• 18:35 Maintaining Momentum After the Challenge
• 20:44 Top Mistakes to Avoid When Running a Challenge
• 21:52 Wrapping Up and Next Steps

Resources & Links:

• Get started with Circle: Your go-to platform for building community
• Join The Strategic Community Co-Op: For more tips, strategies, and a space filled with like-minded creators
• Get The Challenge Blueprint: Ready to take your challenge planning to the next level? The Challenge Blueprint is your all-in-one solution to seamlessly design, launch, and manage your challenge. Whether you're looking to boost audience growth, deepen engagement, or create a profitable experience, this blueprint gives you everything you need for a smooth and successful launch.