In this episode, I discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations when aiming for growth in membership businesses.

Learn why ambitious membership owners need to ground big goals in practical reality and logistics, and how to avoid banking on "moonshot" opportunities.

I also share valuable insights on the philosophy of marginal gains and the impact of achieving ambitious goals on a business trajectory.

In this episode:

- How can membership businesses ensure their growth goals are grounded in practical reality and logistics?

- What are the potential pitfalls of focusing solely on ambitious, game-changing opportunities for growth?

- How does a measured, steady approach to growing memberships contribute to sustained success?

- What are the key considerations in setting realistic expectations for growth in online memberships?

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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 reasons behind this concept and how it can be detrimental to the growth and success of a membership business.

In this episode:

- Why would a membership businesses prevent canceled members from rejoining?

- What are the main drawbacks of preventing canceled members from rejoining your membership?

- How do cancellations fit into the member lifecycle and why do most membership owners view them the wrong way?

- What is the importance of member lifetime value and how does it relate to the handling of canceled members?

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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 business without compromising the quality and value of the member experience.

In this episode:

- How can membership owners become less hands-on in the day-to-day operations as their business grows?

- What are the key steps in growing a reliable team and delegating key tasks to empower the team?

- In what ways can processes be streamlined and automated to make operations more efficient?

- How can membership owners create self-serve resources for their members to foster a culture of self-sufficiency within the community?

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