In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I discuss whether membership businesses should prevent canceled members from ever rejoining. While not commonplace, it's a practice that does exist! But is it worth considering?I delve into the r

Becoming Less Hands On In Your Membership Business

23 days ago 23m 45s

In this episode, I discuss the challenges faced by membership owners as their business grows and the day-to-day operations become more complex. Join me as I provide practical tips on how to intentionally become less hands-on in a membership bus

Huge Mistakes People Make With the Closed Door Membership Model

Mar 20th, 2024 41m 52s

In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I discuss the common mistakes made with the closed door membership model, and why it may not be the one-size-fits-all solution it's often made out to be.From neglecting existing members to the da

5 Ways Membership Owners Can Stay Ahead of the Competition

Mar 6th, 2024 26m 48s

In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I discuss 5 ways membership owners can stay ahead of the competition and keep their membership business at the forefront of their industry. From soliciting member feedback to tapping into the wea

4 Essential Last Minute Checks Before Launching Your Membership

Feb 21st, 2024 16m 46s

In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I discuss the 4 essential last-minute checks EVERYONE needs to do before launching a new membership website. These checks are crucial to ensure a smooth and successful launch without any unforese

Members Don't Have Time to Use Your Membership - What Can You Do?

Feb 7th, 2024 16m 14s

In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I delve into the challenge of member retention in an increasingly busy world. Listen in to learn practical tips for membership business owners to address the common reason for members leaving due

From the Vault: Breaking Down the 6 Different Types of Membership Launch

Jan 24th, 2024 33m 8s

When people think about launching a membership, they think about the day that they finally open their doors for the very first time and welcome their first crop of new members.It's a big deal!However that grand opening isn't the only opportunit

Make 2024 Your Most Successful Year for your Membership Business

Jan 10th, 2024 18m 28s

The new year is upon us and for most membership owners this is likely to be a time where you are looking ahead to what you want to achieve with your business this year.And I’m willing to bet good money that growing and improving your membership

Dec 27th, 2023 40m 32s

And just like that, another year is almost over!How was your 2023?After missing last year due to the podcast being on hiatus, we're reviving our festive tradition of wrapping the year up by taking a look back at some of the fantastic episodes

3 Ways to Generate Member Sales from your Email List

Dec 13th, 2023 19m 12s

In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I discuss 3 essential strategies for generating member sales from your email list. I delve into the importance of initial follow-up sequences, ongoing nurture emails, and dedicated promotional ca

4 Alternatives to Cancelling that You Should Offer Members

Nov 29th, 2023 15m 32s

In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I discuss alternatives to cancelling a membership that membership owners can offer to their members. I explain the importance of providing options to members who want to cancel and offer suggesti

Do's and Don'ts of Member Retention

Nov 15th, 2023 15m 3s

In this episode of Membership Geeks, I discuss the essential do's and don'ts of member retention. I dive into the importance of making retention a priority, taking care of new member onboarding, and collecting feedback from outgoing members. I

The 3 Pillars of Exponential Membership Growth

Nov 1st, 2023 11m 59s

In this episode of the Membership Geeks podcast, I dive into the 3 pillars of membership growth. If you have an existing membership and have been struggling with knowing where to focus in order to grow and scale your membership, this episode is

7 Ways to Generate FOMO for your Membership

Oct 18th, 2023 19m 1s

In this episode of the Membership Geeks podcast, we explore 7 ways to generate FOMO (fear of missing out) for your membership. FOMO is a powerful tool to attract non-members and create a sense of urgency and excitement about joining. Join host

The Impact of A.I. on Your Membership Business

Oct 4th, 2023 22m 5s

In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I dive into the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for online membership businesses. Get my analysis of the hype surrounding AI as well as practical insights on how member

Using Online Summits to Attract New Members with Krista Miller

Sep 20th, 2023 47m 5s

Online summits can be a fantastic way to promote and grow your memberships; tapping into the attention and urgency created with 'event marketing' and converting a captive audience into paying subscribers.In this episode of the Membership Geeks

Celebrating the 8th Anniversary of Membership Academy

Sep 5th, 2023 1h 28m

Membership Academy just turned 8 years old!Listen in as Callie and I discuss the in's and out's of the past 12 months at Membership Academy and look ahead to what’s in store for the coming months and beyond.In this episode:Dissecting the most s

Advanced Podcasting Strategies for Memberships with Mark Asquith

Aug 23rd, 2023 50m 3s

It may not surprise you - given where you are - that we're HUGE fans of podcasting as a way to promote and grow a membership business.This podcast has been the cornerstone of our marketing strategy since 2015.But a LOT has changed since then as

Which Tools Do We Use for Membership Academy? (2023 Update)

Aug 9th, 2023 28m 57s

We regularly get asked for our recommendations on the top tools for membership website owners.The truth is that there’s no such thing as the “perfect” membership site setup that will work for everyone – it all depends on what it is you want to

Revisiting the Fundamentals of Online Memberships

Aug 2nd, 2023 13m 29s

Join me on Episode 373 of the Membership Geeks Podcast as we dive deep into the fundamentals of the online memberships model! Get the scoop on the differences between courses and memberships, pricing models, and how to explain memberships to po

Why Your Membership Needs a Cart Abandonment Strategy

Jul 19th, 2023 23m 6s

In this comeback episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, we dive into the importance of having a cart abandonment strategy for your membership business, exploring practical tips and proven strategies to prevent potential customers from leaving

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Guess Who's Back...

Jul 12th, 2023 2m 17s

Did you miss me?That's right, your favourite source of membership tips and advice is back in town after a bit of a hiatus, and we've got a whole bunch of fantastic new episodes lined up for you in the coming weeks and months!Time to really leve

Celebrating the 7th Anniversary of Membership Academy

Sep 6th, 2022 1h 25m

Wow… 7 years of Membership Academy!It’s been an exciting year as we began 2022 with a rebrand. Since then, we’ve gone from strength to strength as we’ve focused on growing our membership.Listen in as Callie and I discuss the highs and lows of M

370 - Behind the Membership: ProcessDriven

Aug 30th, 2022 42m 6s

In this episode going Behind The Membership, ClickUp consultant, Layla Pomper, chats to Callie to discuss how she went from accidentally creating a waitlist of buyers to running a membership with over 600 members.Layla reveals how she made the

From The Vault: 8 Simple Ways to Add a Personal Touch to your Membership

Aug 23rd, 2022 36m 25s

How can you create a personal touch in your membership when you have hundreds or thousands of members to serve?...The bigger your membership grows, the more difficult it is to create a personal connection with individual members…But, if you wan