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[00:00:23] Introduction to Podcasting and Community Building
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[00:00:23] Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Welcome back to learn to podcast, the show that will teach you everything that you need to know to create, grow, and monetize a successful podcast. I'm your host, Scott Wyden Kivowitz. In this episode we're going to talk about building a podcast community. This means connecting with other podcasters and listeners and creating a supportive and engaging environment for your show.

[00:00:42] Importance of Building a Podcast Community
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[00:00:42] Scott Wyden Kivowitz: There are a few reasons why building a podcast community is important. First, it can help you grow your show. When you have a strong community of listeners, they're more likely to share your podcast with their friends and followers. Second, building a podcast community can help you to learn and grow yourself. By [00:01:00] connecting with your listeners and other podcasters, you can definitely learn from your experience from the way they experience your show and get feedback on your show. Finally. Building a podcast community can be a lot of fun. It's a great way to connect with people who share your passion for whatever your niche is.

[00:01:18] Strategies to Build a Podcast Community
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[00:01:18] Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Here are a few things that you can do to build a podcast community.

[00:01:22] Leveraging Social Media for Podcast Community Building
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[00:01:22] Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Be active on social media. Use social media connect with other podcasters, your listeners, and so on. Share your podcast episodes participate in discussions and answer questions.

[00:01:33] Attending Events to Expand Your Podcast Community
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[00:01:33] Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Attend events in your niche, attend podcasting events. There are so many conferences and meetups held throughout the year, all around the world in a variety of genres. Attending these events is a great way to meet others that share your passion and listeners as well. All in person.

[00:01:51] Collaborating with Other Podcasters
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[00:01:51] Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Collaborate with other podcasters, do guest interviews, co-host episodes, participate in joint promotions. Collaborating with other podcasts is a great way [00:02:00] to cross promote your podcast and reach new audiences.

[00:02:03] Creating a Dedicated Space for Your Podcast Community
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[00:02:03] Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Create a forum or sub Reddit or LinkedIn group or Facebook group, a dedicated space for your podcast community. For them to come together. For them to discuss your show. For them to discuss each episode. As well as other potential topics. But they building a community for your podcast.

[00:02:22] Conclusion: The Impact of a Strong Podcast Community
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[00:02:22] Scott Wyden Kivowitz: You can create a supportive and engaging environment for your show. This can help you to grow your podcast. To learn and grow and have a lot of fun. I encourage you to connect with other podcasters, to connect with your listeners and build a strong podcast community.