Podcast Episodes

I've Been Lying To You - There Actually Is a Secret Formula for Membership Success

Episode 442

In this episode, I come clean about a big lie I’ve been telling for years: that there’s no secret formula to membership business success.

I reveal that, while there’s no easy button or magic tactic, …

Published on 3 hours ago

Inside Look: Pivoting the Membership Academy

Episode 441

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes as I share how we’ve pivoted and refined Membership Academy in response to major industry shifts and the evolution of our member community.

I talk about w…

Published on 1 week ago

Kay Tasks I Delegate to My Community Manager

Episode 440

In this episode, I dive into the essential topic of delegating key tasks to a membership community manager.

I walk you through the specific responsibilities that have made the biggest impact for us, a…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Gamifying The Membership Experience with Kimba Cooper-Martin

Episode 439

In this episode, I dive into the exciting world where gaming and memberships collide.

Joined by gamification expert Kimba Cooper-Martin, we explore what gamification really means for online membershi…

Published on 3 weeks ago

The Next Decade of Memberships: Where The Industry Is Headed

Episode 438

In this special anniversary episode, I take a deep dive into what the future might hold for the membership industry over the next decade.

Drawing from my experience and industry insights, I explore ho…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Membership Academy

Episode 437

In this special 10th anniversary episode, I take you behind the scenes for a candid look back at the past year in Membership Academy.

I reflect on our biggest wins, tough decisions, reasons for change…

Published on 1 month ago

Making Our Membership Roadmap Free: Have I Totally Lost the Plot?

Episode 436

In this episode, I dive into the huge decision we've just made to give away our signature Membership Roadmap course completely free to everyone.

I explain the reasoning and motivation behind this bold…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Ten Years of Membership Insights: Lessons Learned from a Decade in the Academy

Episode 435

In this special episode, I celebrate 10 years of running Membership Academy by sharing the biggest insights and lessons I’ve learned along the way.

I pull back the curtain on both the triumphs and tou…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Brutal Truth: 5 Hardest Things I've Had To Do As a Membership Owner

Episode 434

In this special episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I open up about the toughest moments and biggest challenges I’ve faced over a decade of running a membership business. As we kick off a month …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Building a Hybrid Membership Model: Lessons from Freelancer Magazine

Episode 433

In this episode, I dive into the fascinating story of Freelancer Magazine’s innovative hybrid membership model with founder and editor Sophie Cross.

We explore how an independently published print mag…

Published on 2 months ago