The first few members are crucial. They set the tone, provide initial feedback, and prove your concept. But how do you get them without feeling like you're begging your aunt?
Forget "spray and pray." Think targeted, valuable invites. Your goal isn't just to get people in, but to get the right people in, those who are desperate for your specific solution. This is about linking your service to their internal triggers.
Don't just invite; solve a problem for them before they even join.
Identify one ideal person (not family!) who desperately needs your community's solution. Who are they, and what's the single biggest problem your community will solve for them that makes them a perfect fit?
Describe them and their problem in the comments 👇