Business
What does it take to build a 200,000 member Facebook Community in just 4 Months? Today I am talking to a very special guest who has done just that, grown a Facebook community from 0 to 200,000 people in just 4 months! Not only that, the community she has created has helped hundreds of business owners around Australia generate thousands of dollars for their families and brought income into her own business. Today I am speaking to business owner and movement creator Jenn Donovan of the Small Business Made Simple podcast and the hugely viral Facebook group #buyfromabushbusiness which was created as apart of the buy from the bush campaign here in Australia. In this episode, we look at all the ways Jenn has stepped out of her comfort zone and as a result, created incredible opportunities not only for herself but for those in her network as well. Welcome to episode 42 of Business Networking By Design where today we see first-hand what can happen when you have an amazing idea, you step out of your comfort zone and you just take action. I have known Jenn for a whole 6 months but we clicked straight away so this interview was just like chatting with an old friend. Grab a cup of tea, press play, learn a lot and laugh a lot with us today. Topics Covered Today: - Jenn's Background and business superpower - The struggles of small and micro businesses - Innovations that have helped stimulate small businesses - How and why Jenn created the Facebook Community Buy From A Bush Business and it grew to over 200,000 people in just 4 months - How to create a movement behind a Facebook Community - How Jenn converted that free group into one that earns her money for the time she spends moderating it. - The motivation behind Jenn creating her own sold-out networking events even though the thought of networking makes her feel very nervous. - How the networking event had a flow-on effect in her business - Social media versus Networking - Human to human marketing and what it means for business And much more....I know right? We covered a lot! Where To Find Jenn - Jenn's Social Media and Marketing Website - Small Business Made Simple Podcast - Like-Minded Business Owners Facebook Community - Buy From A Bush Business Facebook Community Kellie's Freebies - The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business