How To Build a Membership That Members Don't Want to Leave
(and find out how I grew mine to $35,000/month)
A 9-Part Video Series where I will share with you what it takes to create a membership people actually stay in.
HI, I'M LISA
I have generated over $30 million in seven years teaching entrepreneurs and business owners how to make money online.
My membership has been the mainstay of my business since 2017.
Back then it was called The GSD Society (Get Sh*t Done), because at the time, my biggest strength was accountability.
I was really good at helping people take action and, more importantly, follow through.
So instead of overcomplicating things, I built a membership around that.
I didn’t overthink it, wait until everything was perfect or spend months planning it.
I just launched it.
And what’s interesting is that nearly 10 years later, I’m still using the same core process.
Of course, things have evolved.
We’ve refined the experience.
We’ve improved the delivery.
But the foundation is still exactly the same.
Now my membership is called Get Personal and I help entrepreneurs grow personal brands as well as business strategy.
Memberships can look like the perfect business model from the outside.
Recurring income. Loyal customers. Community. Stability.
But behind the scenes, many memberships quietly struggle with:
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low engagement
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members joining then disappearing
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inconsistent income
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content overwhelm
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pressure to constantly create more
The truth? People don’t stay because of endless content. They stay because the membership feels valuable, relevant, supportive and easy to stay connected to.
For the first time ever, I am going to share my experience and behind the scenes of how my membership is set up.
I’ve recorded this 9-part video series, sharing what actually makes memberships work long-term.
From pricing and positioning to member retention, community building, launch strategies and creating an experience people genuinely love being part of.
Inside the training
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How to Create Membership Content That Keeps Members Paying Month After Month
Understand the psychology behind retention and why most memberships focus too heavily on attracting members instead of keeping them.
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How to Set Your Membership Price Before You Have a Single Member.
You’ll learn how to clearly communicate the benefits and transformations your members can expect, ensuring your pricing reflects the quality of your offerings and resonates with your target audience. This approach will set the stage for creating a membership that truly meets the needs of your clients.
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How to Choose The Right Membership Platform
Selecting the right technology for a membership platform is often a point of hesitation for creators, but it does not need to be overly complicated.
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How to Run an Engaged Membership Without It Taking Over Your Life
If you want an engaged membership without it overwhelming your life, the focus must shift from content consumption to community building. Members join to solve problems, but they stay because of how they feel and the connections they form.
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The Simple Growth Formula for New Membership Owners
Focusing on keeping existing members is essential to reduce the pressure of constantly finding new sign-ups. The more members you retain the more revenue increases.
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Turn Your Membership Numbers into a Clear Action Plan for Growth
To build a sustainable and growing membership, it is essential to track metrics to create a clear action plan. Tracking allows you to move beyond basic analysis and make informed decisions that help your membership last for the long term.
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How to Scale Your Membership Past 100 Members
Outline of 3 campaigns and strategies that work to add new members and keep you with a steady flow of new members.
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How to Use a Challenge to Gain New Members
This is what has made me the million dollar sales week in my business. It is a highly effective method that I still use today.
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How to Keep Your First Members Paying for Longer Without Working Harder
A successful membership program should provide consistent recurring revenue. By keeping members engaged, a business can maintain a loyal community while providing a space where clients remain active even between high-end one-to-one service offerings.
Plus Two Bonuses!
The Membership Checklist
Work through this checklist to help you before opening or re-launching your membership. Includes strategies and template for email win-back campaign.
How I Grew My Membership to $35,000/Month
The full story of my membership, warts and all. Lots of learnings from running a membership for nearly a decade.
This Training Is Perfect For You If…
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You want to start a membership but have so many questions stopping you taking action
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You already run a membership but struggle with engagement or retention
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You want more recurring income in your business
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You are tired of constantly launching
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You want to build stronger community and client loyalty
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You want a simpler, more sustainable business model
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
This isn’t theory-heavy business training
Get practical insights straight from me on why my membership keeps people coming back and paying month after month.
I share the strategies and approaches that create real value ensuring that members feel connected and engaged with me AND the other members.
I focus on...
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sustainable business growth
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real-world business strategy
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customer psychology
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retention over hype
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building memberships that feel valuable and human
Sharing my nearly 10 years of hosting my membership with growing numbers each year.
What You'll Walk Away With
✔ Greater clarity on your membership model
✔ Ideas to improve engagement and retention
✔ Stronger positioning and messaging
✔ Simpler systems to save time
✔ More confidence in pricing and selling
✔ A more sustainable recurring revenue strategy
Build a Membership People Stay For
Memberships become powerful when people feel connected, supported, and clear on the value they’re receiving.
If you want to build recurring income without creating constant pressure and burnout, this series will help you create a membership designed for long-term growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the trainings live?
No, this is a pre-recorded 9-part video training series that you can work through in your own time.
How long are the videos?
Each video is designed to be practical and easy to implement, with focused teaching rather than overwhelm and they are no longer than 10 minutes each.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes, whether you are creating your first membership or improving an existing one, the training is designed to help you build stronger foundations.
Will this help if I already have members?
Absolutely. Many of the trainings focus specifically on engagement, retention and improving member experience.
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