Audience Feedback

Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendosa emphasize the importance of community participation and feedback in the "ChooseFI" podcast. Here are some key points from various episodes:

1. Community Feedback:

   • They encourage listeners to leave written reviews on iTunes. Once they hit a certain number of reviews, they'll enable a voicemail feature for direct feedback, adding more community interaction to the show 1.

2. Community and Giveaways:

   • They have giveaways, such as books, to incentivize reviews and feedback. Listeners who leave reviews can enter drawings for these items, creating a "virtuous circle" where community engagement is rewarded 2.

3. Crowdsource Content:

   • By crowd-sourcing questions and feedback, they create content that deeply resonates with listeners. For instance, listener suggestions led to a detailed discussion on scholarship strategies 3.
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       Community Engagement Boost

       00:28:47
       
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       2

       Community Engagement Incentives

       00:59:16
       
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       3

       Scholarship Strategies

       00:21:53
       
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       4

       Audience Engagement Insights

       00:16:07
       
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       5

       Community Growth Insights

       00:02:42
       
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       6

       Finding Hope Again

       00:33:31
       

4. Friday Feedback:

   • Regular episodes are dedicated to listener emails and feedback, which helps add depth and diverse perspectives to the financial discussions 4.

5. Building FI Blocks:

   • They recognize the community's role in helping newcomers while also evolving and diving deeper into complex financial topics over time 5.

6. Case Studies:

   • They offer to analyze listener-submitted financial situations in collaboration with experts, fostering a more engaging and practical learning experience 6.

Brad and his team create a vibrant, participatory environment which enriches the podcast's content and helps build a strong, supportive community.