Community

Community with Kristina Bartold is a podcast for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and content creators eager to grow their businesses, expand their networks, and master community building; both online (through social media and podcasting) and in person (via live events and networking). If you’re looking to increase your sales on social media, grow your podcast audience, or build stronger connections, this show is for you.

Every week, Kristina Bartold shares expert insights on community building, social media growth, organic social media strategies, and podcast management. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Kristina provides actionable advice to help you stay ahead of the game and grow your business and community in today’s digital landscape.

Community with Kristina Bartold answers key questions like:

How do I launch and grow a podcast that attracts my ideal audience and builds trust?
How can I create podcast episodes that people will actually download?
What are the best strategies for growing my podcast on social media?
Which social media trends should I pay attention to?
How can I build a more engaged audience on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook?
How do I grow my following organically without relying on paid ads?
How can I leverage my online presence to land sponsorships and collaborations?
How can I maximize my investment in live events to grow my business?

With Kristina’s personal experience scaling a 7-figure marketing agency, The Social Snippet, and running 200-person events with High Vibe Women, you’ll get a mix of tactical solo episodes and authentic interviews with industry leaders. Tune in to learn the best strategies for growing your business, podcast, and digital community.

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‘Should I Sell to My Friends?’ How To Monetize Your Community with Integrity

May 19, 2025 • Kristina Bartold • Episode 257

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One of the trickiest things to balance when growing a small business is mixing business and friendship, and today on the Community podcast we are answering a question we get often, ‘should I be selling to my friends?’

Kristina is sharing from her experience scaling a 7-figure business about the pros, cons, and her lessons learned from selling to and working with friends in business.

In this episode you’ll hear about the value of easier collaboration, mutual support, and why contracts keep friends.

You’ll leave with practical tips to help you:

Confidently collaborate with friends and still maintain strong boundaries.
Avoid common pitfalls when selling to people in your network.
Know when your community isn't your ideal client (and what to do instead!)
Lead with value and play the long game in building trust and authority.

Ready to build a business rooted in deep and empowering relationships, tune in and start seeing your network in a whole new light!

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