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Join me and Jordan Schanda King where we discuss her best practices for growing her audience using other people's Facebook Groups. Jordan is a serial entrepreneur, business mentor, and brand new mom. Since starting her first business in 2013, she has published a book; trademarked a brand; successfully sold a business, and been featured on various podcasts, TV interviews, and in Forbes. Now, as the co-founder of FEMastermind, she uses this experience to help female entrepreneurs turn their BIG vision into a clear action plan they can implement and avoid shiny object syndrome so they can feel focused, get consistently visible, and hit their income goals! Jordan and her business partner are a dynamic coaching duo passionate about helping women launch their own group programs and fill them with dream clients. Here is the interview where Jordan dive's into the scholarship process she used for promoting her business: https://www.annafrandsen.com/podcast/success-as-a-multi-passionate-entrepreneur-with-jordan-schanda-king Download her free Group Program Starter Pack here: https://femastermind.com/group-program-starter-pack-gift/                

Whether you are in Clubhouse now or are waiting for an invitation this episode is for you.  I hopefully clear up some confusion on how this thing works for your business.  You can find me on Clubhouse and On Instagram at @anna_b_gray as well as find my Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourcommunitycafe

I am sharing strategies on how to use and maximize your Facebook Group to its greatest potential in 2021.  How to be aligned and enjoy your group as well as the ease of monetizing it.  Come Join the Free Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourcommunitycafe as well as get access to my Mastering the Art of Groups Course at https://ourcommunitycafe.vipmembervault.com/products                

Jackie MacDougall, Writer + Producer + Podcaster + Speaker + Mentor discusses how she uses her Facebook Group to build her Podcast content but most importantly build connection and provide support. She specializes in helping Women who are 40+ find their voices in life and in business. Jackie help experts, authors and entrepreneurs find their voice and build a following through podcasting.  Her mission: To educate, entertain and empower others through on air and online content. Always armed with a creative solution to problems small and large, she takes pride in flipping issues upside down and finding solutions quickly and simply. She's a connector and humorist who grabs life by the horns while tickling its underbelly.  You can find Jackie's group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/FORTYTHRIVE.  As well as her Podcast FORTYTHRIVE at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forty-thrive/id1446636831

Are you curious what the New Facebook Group Updates are?  Facebook is putting in Millions of Dollars in Group resources and functionality but how does that affect you.  Most importantly how can you take advantage of this unlike anyone else.  Let's call it our own little secret!  Come Join in on the discussion at https://facebook.com/groups/ourcommunitycafe.com

Marie Fiebach from https://feedyourfamilytonight.com/ shares with me how she uses her group in an unconventional way. She has a weekly Cooking show on Television and has grown her group through her viewers.  Listen in and gain some tips for your own unconventional group. You can find her group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/FeedYourFamilyTonight/ on IG at @marie_fiebach and her free meal plant at https://feedyourfamilytonight.com/plan and come join us in the Facebook Group Success Free Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourcommunitycafe/    

I'm excited to share with you the one thing your Facebook group may be missing and what most "trainers" miss telling you when it comes to creating engagement + balance + and longevity.  You can find my Mastering the Art of Groups program at https://ourcommunitycafe.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/35 and the Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourcommunitycafe/                

Deborah Watts, of Leadership for Mavericks, a FREE group for Mavericks and purpose-driven leaders, shares how she went from a Group Leader who was frustrated with why her content was only resonating but not converting.  She dug into Mastering the Art of Facebook Groups https://ourcommunitycafe.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/35  in a weekend and absolutely transformed her group into one that is always engaging but now converting.  She is making waves in her group using the strategies in Mastering the Art of Groups as well as Conversation Starters https://ourcommunitycafe.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/40.  We discuss her best practices + what is working for her and why. You can find Deborah and her weekly workshop in her AMAZING GROUP at https://www.honeybee-you.com/weekly-workshop/                  

I am talking to Rachel Richards about how she uses her Facebook Group for readers of her book. Her group is very selective but very engaging and a group people would die to have. She has allowed group to drive even more sales to her next book. She shares all of her strategies and what I love is that she does things a little different with her group because they are all readers of her books. Rachel Richards has made a name for herself at the age of 27.  Rachel quit her job and retired, now living off over $10,000 per month in passive income. She is on a mission to empower female millennials to take control of their financial future.   Rachel Richards is the bestselling author Money Honey: A Simple 7-Step Guide for Getting Your Financial $hit Together you can purchase here https://amzn.to/300xV0u and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement: The Secret to Freedom, Flexibility, and Financial Independence (& how to get started!) you can purchase here https://amzn.to/2ANBJd3 Are you ready to lower your bills, save some extra money, invest for your future, and have cash on hand to do the things you love? Follow Rachel on social media! Facebook: Money Honey Rachel Instagram: @moneyhoneyrachel Download Rachel's passive income starter kit at www.moneyhoneyrachel.com/bonus Then follow this simple, step-by-step online course so you can turn your feelings of despair into feelings of empowerment.  https://course.moneyhoneyrachel.com/get-your-financial-hit-together

  Listen how Sharell shares her experience with 2 failed Facebook Groups and how she decided she was going to try a new strategy but was nervous about pulling the trigger.   Sharell Weeams helps service-based entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants build a 7-figure business, 6 figures at a time™ using organic marketing & social selling strategies online. By combining the right strategies with processes and accountability, I help you hit your income goals without compromising the freedom and flexibility you crave. https://sharellweeams.com/confidentcloserscollective   You can be a part of our own Facebook Group by going to https://ourcommunitycafe.com/workshop to join in on our weekly workshop inside the group!                  

Joanna Novelo is a woman after my own heart.  She strategizes Facebook Groups as much as I do.  We discuss what people are doing wrong in their groups and easy actionable things you can apply to your group TODAY!  I could have talked to her for hours and will for sure have her as a guest again on this podcast. You can Find Joanna at https://experienceandmagic.com/  

Join me as I welcome my guest Mike Kelly, CTO and founder of Membervault and one of the most down to earth fun guys, with a great gif sense of humor!!! In this Episode Mike shares the history of Membervault. He shares how the idea of building such a platform began. Why the platform as it is today is a true testament of listening to the needs of a community and continually making it better. He and his wife Erin Kelly have built this very highly respected and continually growing platform completely organically and with no Facebook Ad spend. 8,100+ Happy MemberVault Users strong! They are continually building the platform around their community. Membervault is a platform that helps businesses increase sales by using gamification, engagement tracking and a binge & buy marketplace. They have disrupted relationship marketing and made it a REVOLUTION. You can check out the Membervault Collaborative Facebook Group HERE 

Sarah takes the guess work out of utilizing Instagram with your Facebook Group. Talking about how to utilize Instagram Stories with your Facebook Group. Content Strategy for Instagram and Instagram Stories. How to stop overthinking your strategy and start implementing it. Sarah's interview with me, Anna Gray on Facebook Groups: https://www.sarahlynnco.com/blog/facebook-groups-with-anna-gray About Sarah Wallace: Sarah helps personal brand businesses and sales professionals step out from behind stuffy content and motivational quote memes to build an influential + intentional personal brand and grow it using simple social media and PR strategies. She is also the host of The Social Scholars Podcast, Elon Musk super fan, avid CycleBar rider, and always loves a good personal development book recommendation. You can find Sarah at the Social Scholars Podcast: https://www.sarahlynnco.com/blog Sarah's Social Scholars Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialscholars/  

This is a solo episode with clear strategies you can use to create a Red Carpet Experience for your Facebook Group Members.  One that will keep your members coming back for more and referring their friends. Join my Free Facebook Group at https://ourcommunitycafe.com/workshop

We've been taught about our Ideal Client Avatar, what they read, what they watch, who they are.  But I break it down a step further and I am talking more about Facebook Group Psychology and the way people act in your group.  You'd be surprised the ICA and IGM may not be the same person. Join the community at https://ourcommunitycafe.com/workshop

Speaking today with Facebook Group Owner Michelle Vroom of Michelle Vroom Communications. Michelle Vroom is a Marketing Strategist with more than 10 years of experience with nonprofits, agencies, and big corporations. Now she helps small business owners market themselves. She understands the challenges of limited resources and time, and shares her proven methods for visibility and relationship building to get clients and grow your business. Get Michelle's Free Guide: 5 Steps to Get Clients Like a Boss https://vroomcommunications.lpages.co/5-step-guide-to-getting-clients-like-a-boss/ Join Michelle's group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketlikeabossgroup/

Today I am interviewing Stacy Juba Author, Editor, Instructor helping writers to make editing simple.  I talk to Stacy about how she uses her Facebook Group for Authors.  She has a very engaging group and is an amazing leader who connects with other authors. She shares her secrets on how she creates an engaging community.  Listen in on her strategies. If you are an author who needs help, join Stacy's group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortcutsforwriters/ and access her 5 Day Line Editing Class at   https://pages.convertkit.com/69d3807d2b/c3d2df38d8

We forget that Relationship Building is just as important as engagement in our group.  If we build relationships our business becomes that much easier.  Join me as I share Why Relationship Building in Facebook Groups is so important and how to use it to your advantage. Join me in my own Facebook Group at https://annabgray.com/workshop Join me for a Free Algorithm Proof Your Group Workshop at https://ourcommunitycafe.com/algorithm-proof-your-group                

Welcome to the Mastering the Art of Groups Podcast.  I am your host Anna Gray. I look forward to bringing