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Turn Podcast Listeners Into a Loyal Community
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- Jun 4, 2026
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- 2119
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Summary
You can have thousands of downloads and still feel like you're talking to nobody. The difference between a podcast people consume and one they can't stop talking about isn't production quality or a big marketing budget; it's community. And it's something you can build deliberately, from day one. Jen Cole knows exactly how. A social media strategist with over a decade of experience building loyal fanbases for brands, she co-launched So THIS Happened less than a year ago — and already has listeners texting her when an episode is late, sponsors emerging from her inner circle, and a community called the Sip Squad showing up in the wild to tell her they love the show. In this episode, Jen breaks down the real difference between an audience and a community, why engagement metrics matter more than follower counts, and the one thing she did a full month before her first episode even aired. She also shares how she named her community, why having a co-host might be the smartest growth strategy you're not thinking about, and the two-and-a-half-minute video move that can start building your community this week. Whether you're podcast-curious, a few episodes in, or years into a show that still feels quiet, this one's for you. → Join the NEW Strategy Talks community Jen Cole believes marketing works best when it feels like something — not just something that performs. A social media strategist with over a decade of experience, she's the Social Media Manager for Archer Hotel Collection, co-host of Making a Marketer and So THIS Happened , and the writer behind the Jenfluenced newsletter. Her work lives at the intersection of brand storytelling, community strategy, and AI in marketing — and she has a particular gift for making all three feel accessible. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Jen is…