7: How I Built a 5,000 Active Community in 6 Months (Biggest in Europe)| Mirko Minenza

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From Zero to LinkedIn Hero

Renata Ravilova

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6 days ago

Tired of LinkedIn "gurus" who've never actually generated a lead? This podcast delivers real strategies from people who've actually done it. Hosted by Renata Ravilova, LinkedIn ghostwriter who's helped founders build serious influence. Each episode features proven frameworks from LinkedIn experts and successful entrepreneurs sharing their actual systems—not just theory.

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7: How I Built a 5,000 Active Community in 6 Months (Biggest in Europe)| Mirko Minenza

From Zero to LinkedIn Hero

43 minutes

1 month ago

7: How I Built a 5,000 Active Community in 6 Months (Biggest in Europe)| Mirko Minenza

5,000 active community members in 6 months with zero budget. How did Mirko build Europe's largest gaming community?

In this episode, Mirko Minezda shares the exact strategy that generated a thriving 5,000-person community, 41K LinkedIn followers, and real business opportunities - all without paid ads or cold outreach.

🎯 YOU'LL LEARN:- The complete 6-month strategy to 5,000 active members- Why active community > passive followers- The free + accessible + value formula- How to scale without a team- His #1 advice for community builders

🎤 GUEST: Mirko Minenza, Founder @ Play Hire

Mirko Minenda founded Play Hire, a free learning platform for gaming professionals. In 6 months, he built 41K LinkedIn followers and 5,000-person community through pure organic growth and authentic value creation.

Ex-recruiter turned community builder and strategic consultant for gaming startups. His philosophy: free + accessible + continuous value = sustainable growth.

Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirko-minenza/

🎙️ Hosted by Renata Ravilova

Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravilova-renata/

⏰ EPISODE BREAKDOWN:0:49 - How long it took to build 41K followers1:04 - Why Mirko started posting on LinkedIn2:25 - His main reasons for creating content3:05 - Does he manage LinkedIn solo?4:02 - What value do 41K followers bring?4:44 - Inbound vs outreach: which works better?5:50 - How he built a 5,000-person community in 6 months6:47 - Why he decided to build this community8:25 - His exact scaling strategy10:12 - Why keep everything free?11:29 - What business opportunities came from the community?12:16 - How to monetize a free community13:49 - His current revenue model15:44 - How LinkedIn helped him transition to entrepreneurship16:34 - What drove his career change18:24 - Does a large following make you job-proof?19:51 - The real value of social presence21:42 - Biggest mistake content creators make23:01 - How his content strategy evolved24:16 - His content framework now25:15 - What type of content performs best26:32 - What makes his content unique28:02 - How he drives engagement29:30 - What content levels work best31:33 - How he combines different platforms32:55 - His content repurposing strategy34:19 - His biggest LinkedIn mistakes36:26 - How to handle controversial topics39:54 - His #1 advice for beginners---

💡 WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN:

If you're building on LinkedIn (or thinking about it), this episode will save you months of trial and error. Mirko reveals exactly what works and what doesn't - no fluff, no theory, just real results from someone who did it.

Whether you're a content creator, entrepreneur, job seeker, or business owner, there's something here for you. Most importantly, you'll learn that you don't need a massive budget, a fancy agency, or years of experience to build a legitimate presence on LinkedIn.

You just need to show up, provide value, and stay consistent.Part of the LinkedIn Growth Masters series featuring founders using LinkedIn as their primary business engine.