Candice Grobler,
Candid Collab
Language
English
Response Time
24 - 48 hours
About
I’m Cands—the Community Marketer. I help brands turn their followers into an actual community—the kind that boosts your brand, keeps everyone contributing, and doesn’t rely on just your bestie liking your posts. 😅
With Candid Collab, it’s not just me. I’ve got a team of pros covering strategy, engagement, events, product launches, learning design, and more. We bring the plan, you bring the ideas—and together, we’ll make some magic happen.
So, got a killer idea but no clue where to start? Or maybe you’re feeling like you’re just shooting in the dark? You don’t have to go it alone. We’ll back you up with a team that fits your needs and budget, creating a custom plan to make your community cohesive, fun, and built to grow your brand.
Whether it’s onboarding, strategy, or cutting through that dreaded learning curve, we’ll help you make sense of community building—or just be your partner-in-crime for your next big thing. We Candid it! 😉
Services offered
Service packages
Get clear on what’s working—and what’s holding your community back.
Perfect for those who already have a community but want a roadmap to improve engagement, retention, and overall member experience. I’ll dive deep into your community’s setup, member behaviors, content strategy, and technical integrations, providing a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations tailored to your goals.
Included in this package is:
- A full audit of Circle data (from spaces to tag groups).
- Analytic-backed insights on your community's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
- Recommended actions for your team to take to get closer to reaching your business goals.
1:1 consulting session to discuss the Audit Report.
Who I work with
We work with ambitious solopreneurs, small business owners, and brands who know they need more than just followers—they need a thriving, engaged community that actively supports their business. If you're struggling to make your community a consistent growth engine, or if your members aren’t as engaged as you'd hoped, you’re in the right place.
We’re a great fit if:
- You’re feeling overwhelmed by all the “shoulds” in community building and need a clear, effective strategy to get results without burning out.
- You’ve launched a community but can’t seem to get past surface-level engagement, and you’re eager for expert guidance to help members connect, contribute, and keep coming back.
- You’re ready to invest in a solid foundation that transforms passive members into active participants who champion your brand and boost your bottom line.
- You know that community growth takes time and want a long-term partner to help you evolve, scale, and build in a way that’s sustainable and aligned with your vision.
- You’re tired of feeling like you’re guessing at what will engage your members and want a data-driven approach that provides structure, accountability, and measurable progress.
If you’re serious about building a community that doesn’t just exist but adds value—for both your members and your brand—and you’re ready to invest in that vision, let’s talk about making it happen together.
Team and Experience
I (Candice) have a BA Honours in Applied Language and Linguistics from Rhodes University. I have almost a decade of experience building communities at global startups in the tech/education industry.
Candid Consultants have expertise in paid advertising, SEO, digital brand, design, UX/UI, copywriting, product development, education creation and more!
Meet the whole team here: https://candid.circle.so/c/expert-directory/
Case Studies
Sketchnote School
Ashton Rodenhiser from Sketchnote School is my most recent client and she is represented as a Platinum Community in the latest Circle Benchmark Report. See our Case Study explaining our work together here.
Testimonials
Ashton Rodenhiser
In the many years of running my business, hiring Candice getting her talent and wisdom to help improve and rebuild Sketchnote School - the most supporting learning community on the internet (in my humble opinion 🤣) was one the best decisions I ever made. I consider myself to get lucky to work with her before she totally blows up and takes of the internet with her community building prowess. She is incredibly thoughtful in every decision, and is kind and challenging in the best way. I know that the success of Sketchnote School is a direct result of working with Candice. I'm blessed to have met her and worked with her so much in the last few months. If you are looking for community-building help, branding and thoughtful business building you need to reach out to her. You won't be disappointed.
Margaret Thomas
The discovery calls were the best part - both at the beginning and at the end. They really helped me solidify and understand what I wanted to achieve and how to get there.
I really enjoyed working with you and look forward to interacting in the community. I often need to push myself sometimes and not let fear get in the way so the additional support is welcome. Thank you!
Zane Dickens
As someone stepping into a new marketing role, Candid Collab has been a game-changer for me. The mentoring sessions have been invaluable—not just as a sounding board, but for helping me avoid wasting time on common mistakes.
I’ve developed newsletter strategies, launched outsourcing projects, and gained so much insight through the community’s shared expertise.
Candice, the founder, has been a constant source of guidance and support, making it feel like I’m not navigating this role alone. As a sole creative in my company, being part of Candid Collab has connected me to a broader network of experts and sparked so many ideas that I can’t wait to put into action.