As a business owner operating in a world where everything is considered “community,” you may be confused about exactly what yours means. Building a community isn’t the same as building an audience. In fact, I often say that you must build an audience before forming a community. …

As an avid reader and an online community builder, I read as many books as possible about online communities when they come out since this is a relatively new field. When I discovered that the founder of Mighty Networks, Gina Bianchini, was coming out with her first book, I ordered…

On Wednesday at 12 PM Eastern, join community leaders for a LIVE discussion on International Women’s Day to celebrate female leaders, founders, and the rebels who paved the path for future female leaders. Register here. Community Strategists Deb Schell, Jamie Langskov, and Laura Zug will host the conversation celebrating women's accomplishments, challenges, and what they’ve overcome. Did you know that Women-owned US businesses employ 9.4 million workers

Due to the Global Pandemic, the world has had to adjust to living in a bubble and withdrawing from connecting with its neighbors. I don’t know about you, but the events of 2020 shifted my perspective on how I spend my time. Most people I’ve talked with in the past…

For the past 3 years, I’ve worked with community builders worldwide to help them build, launch, and grow an online community. These amazing clients are creatives who’ve transitioned to online community building and reside in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Ireland, and Norway. …

As a business owner entering into my 4th year of business, it has been anything but calm over the past few years. Quitting my corporate job in December of 2019 led to so many shifts including developing a business that fits the lifestyle I want to experience. I quit my…

The CALM Method has helped me over the course of my community-building journey. I’m going to break down the CALM Method of Clarity, Awareness, Learning, and Motion to help you find calm in the community-building process. Finding calm has not been easy over the past two years. I’ve learned that…

In this episode of the Community Strategy Podcast, step into your power with this powerful interview with Dani Scottt, the founder of DTS Marketing Agency, which is a personalized digital marketing business. We discuss how to build a brand as a new business owner, be a female founder, and bring…

Hi 👋🏻 I’m Deb Schell, creator of Find Calm Here LLC and a Community Strategist, Consultant, Podcaster, Community Leader, Business Coach, and have helped over 100 entrepreneurs get clear on how, when, why, and where to launch their paid online community! …