252: How to Build a Thriving Online Community with Guest Paul Gowder

Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, Kendra Corman talks with Paul Gowder, the founder of PowWows.com, the leading online community celebrating Native American arts and culture for over 25 years.  Paul shares his insights on how he built one of the largest and most engaged online communities while maintaining a full-time job.  Whether you’re looking to build a community from scratch or scale an existing one, Paul’s advice on community building, email marketing, and audience engagement is invaluable. Key Topics Discussed:Defining Community Beyond Social MediaStrategies for Building an Online CommunityOvercoming Challenges in Community GrowthThe Power of Email Marketing in Community BuildingHow to Create Value-Driven Email SequencesThe Importance of Knowing and Evolving with Your Audience Resources Mentioned:PowWows.com: The leading online community for Native American culture and events.Paul Gowder’s Courses and Coaching: Learn more about Paul’s coaching opportunities and courses. Connect with Paul Gowder:Website: PowWows.comLinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/paul-gowder-5a67473b/  Subscribe to Imperfect Marketing on your favorite podcast platform, and connect with Kendra Corman on LinkedIn for more marketing insights.  Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage? Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I"ve got all your AI curiosities covered. It"s the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here