When you feel like giving up
You're closer to success than you might think ☀️
The funny thing about overnight successes is they rarely happen overnight.
From the outside, all people see is the sharp rise. They don’t see all the hard work and sleepless nights it took to get to that point.
We talk a lot about the passion and skill it takes to build a community. We also need to talk about patience, and the persistence to keep going when it feels like you’re not getting anywhere.
So why do people give up? Because building a community is hard. And oddly isolating.
Here you are, bringing people together, leading them, supporting them.
But when you need support…
…when you’re trying to keep the peace through a sticky situation with members on both sides…
…when you’re hit with a sudden wave of cancellations and you don’t know why…
…when you realize you need marketing chops to get people into this amazing community you built (nobody warned you about that)…
Where can you turn?
It sounds a little bit meta, but the answer might be, “a community.”
Your members join your community so they don’t have to struggle alone, right? Why shouldn’t you have the same kind of support?
A community gets you out of your own head. The other members can offer an outside perspective that helps you see if you’re still moving along that horizontal plane or if you really are spinning your wheels.
When you get stuck, a community has the ideas, resources, and collective knowledge to get you through it and moving forward again.
Community building is a long, difficult journey. And it’s best not to tackle such journeys alone.
The Hive was created to help community builders navigate their often long, sometimes baffling journey together.
“Members of The Hive are supportive. Each has their own unique contribution to enhance your experience and help you think from angles you never thought of.”
– Kristin Swanson, Founder of Execute With Ease and Hive member.
“In The Hive, I found more than advice - I found my people who are passionate about creating connection experiences and leading their own communities. Every meeting, I leave with new ideas and excitement to keep building and making a difference."
- Paul Jones, Founder of the Fractional Executive Collective
“As a solopreneur, I was feeling isolated and unsure if others were experiencing the same challenges I faced in building my online community. The Hive is a space that allows you to strategically scale your community through practices that feel good.”
– Kat Nisson, community founder and Hive member
“In The Hive, I’ve discovered a collective spirit that reminds me of what I remind my community members – reassuringly, that I’m not in this alone.”
– Marc Cordon, Coach, Speaker, Educator, and Hive member
The Hive might not be the place for you. You may already have a support network in your life, and that’s wonderful!
But if you’re feeling uncertain, frustrated, and just a teeny bit lost, the kind, curious community inside The Hive might be just what you need.
Whether you’re still planning your community or you’ve been managing it for a while and are ready to scale, there’s a place for you. You don’t have to do it alone.
Click here to join us today.
Please don’t give up too soon,
If you're feeling called to build a meaningful community, The Hive's doors are open. We're a space where kind-hearted, curious leaders support each other as we create belonging in our corner of the world. Come gather with us → 🐝