Episode 13

Tech Savvy: 9 Tools I Swear By for Thriving Communities

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In this week's episode of the Community Lab Podcast, we dive into the nine indispensable tools I rely on for building engaging and profitable communities. From the comprehensive community platform Circle to the versatile design tool Canva, and the organized project management of ClickUp, I share my insights on each tool's unique benefits and how they integrate to support community growth.

The episode also explores the strengths of other key tools such as Flodesk for email marketing, Descript for audio and video editing, and Zapier for seamless software integration. This episode is a deep dive into the technology stack that powers effective community building, combining practical tips with actionable advice for listeners eager to enhance their community engagement and growth strategies.

Community Building Toolkit

  1. Circle
  2. Canva
  3. Flodesk
  4. Showit
  5. Haute Stock and Elevae
  6. ClickUp
  7. Descipt
  8. MemberSpace
  9. Zapier
  • 01:52 Unveiling My Top 9 Community Building Tools
  • 02:13 Circle: The Ultimate Community Platform
  • 03:57 Canva: Design Made Easy
  • 05:45 Flodesk: Simplifying Email Marketing
  • 08:18 ShowIt: Website Design and Landing Pages
  • 11:44 Styled Stock Libraries: Elevating Visuals
  • 12:49 ClickUp: Organizing Your Community Effectively
  • 14:25 Descript: Revolutionizing Audio and Video Editing
  • 16:26 MemberSpace: Managing Memberships with Ease
  • 18:28 Zapier: The Integration Powerhouse
  • 19:54 Recap and Closing Thoughts

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Rachel Starr

Hi friends! I'm Rachel Starr – founder of coCreator Society and community strategist with 20+ years of helping creators build thriving businesses and communities.

I'm basically Leslie Knope with tech skills, turning complex community challenges into strategic solutions. From my podcast "Your Community Strategist" to building The Co-Op community, I'm all about helping creators connect, collaborate, and grow without the overwhelm.

When I'm not building platforms that actually work for people, you'll find me on the ski slopes, caffeinating heavily, or wrangling two awesome teenagers. I believe the best business happens when great people find each other – which is exactly why coCreator Society exists.

Here's to new adventures, epic collaborations, and really good coffee!