46: Membership Sites for Creatives 101

Are you a creative entrepreneur looking to build a supportive community while generating recurring revenue? In this episode, I explore the world of membership sites and how they can help you unlock the power of both. I discuss the types of memberships available, the importance of starting simple, and the platforms and tools available for creating and managing membership sites. Listen in as I share my experience growing my alumni membership Flourish, and how it’s evolved over the years, plus my tips for creatives looking to start a membership.

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Discussed in this episode:

• How I got started with my own membership site, and the impact Stu McLaren's course, The Membership Experience, has impacted my success. 
• Three common subscription-based models:
•  Community-based memberships: These are usually centered around a common theme, fostering a supportive network of like-minded individuals.
• Hybrid memberships: These memberships offer both content and community, like my alumni membership, Flourish.
• Product-based subscriptions: These are businesses that regularly deliver physical products to subscribers, such as subscription boxes.
• As you consider memberships in your own business, evaluate your own subscriptions, brainstorm ideas, and research existing sites to explore the potential of membership sites for their own creative business.

Resources & Links

• Kajabi: An all-in-one platform I use for my membership, courses, and this very site!
• Check out all some of my favorite resources HERE!
• Coley Kuyper's Membership, the Haven

• Stu McLaren's Course
• Episode 45 with Stu McLaren
• Episode 37: How to Ask Your Audience What They Want

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Insightful

As always, Bonnie Christine has encouraging, insightful, and interesting things to say. Grateful for her commitment to share her knowledge and courage with others.

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