by Membership Geeks
Join Mike Morrison - founder of the Membership Geeks - for advice, tips and insight on planning, running and growing a successful membership website plus interviews with existing membership owners and industry experts.
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April 22, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I dive deep into the contentious topic of whether you should enforce a minimum term for your online membership. </p><p>Many membership site owners grapple with locking members into commitments, but is this approach truly beneficial for your business and your members? </p><p>I explore the potential pitfalls of enforcing minimum terms, including the financial, ethical, and legal implications, and discuss alternative strategies that focus on providing genuine value rather than forced commitment.</p><h2>In this episode:</h2><ul><li>Why do some membership owners consider enforcing a minimum term, and what are the typical justifications given?</li><li>What are the potential challenges and risks associated with enforcing a minimum term for memberships?</li><li>How might minimum term commitments negatively impact the member experience and perception of your membership business?</li><li>What are some alternative strategies to improve retention without resorting to locking members into long-term commitments?</li></ul><br/><h2>Thank You For Listening</h2><p>We really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast. </p><p>We would be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to <a href="https://the-membership-guys.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leave an honest review and rating for the show</a>. They're <strong>extremely</strong> helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and we read each and every one personally!</p><p>Finally, don't forget to <a href="https://the-membership-guys.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> to make sure that you never miss an episode.</p>
April 15, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I dive into the challenges of people pleasing as a membership site owner. </p><p>Balancing responsiveness to your community with maintaining the integrity of your membership can be difficult, especially when faced with loud and demanding voices. </p><p>I explore why it's impossible to make everyone happy and how trying to do so can undermine your goals. Learn how to make informed decisions that benefit the whole community and back your expertise with confidence.</p><h2>In this episode:</h2><ul><li>How can you navigate the challenge of not being able to please everyone in your membership?</li><li>Why is it dangerous to accommodate every request, demand, or complaint from members?</li><li>How should you handle pricing pressures from members who claim your membership is too expensive?</li><li>What is the importance of trusting your expertise and making decisions for the benefit of the entire community, rather than catering to individual requests?</li></ul><br/><h2>Thank You For Listening</h2><p>We really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast. </p><p>We would be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to <a href="https://the-membership-guys.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leave an honest review and rating for the show</a>. They're <strong>extremely</strong> helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and we read each and every one personally!</p><p>Finally, don't forget to <a href="https://the-membership-guys.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> to make sure that you never miss an episode.</p>
April 8, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I tackle a common question: Does a membership site need its own mobile app? </p><p>We dive deep into the reasons why a mobile app might not be necessary for most memberships and explore the cost implications, usage patterns, and potential alternatives. I also discuss scenarios where having an app might actually make sense and share some insights from my extensive experience with membership sites.</p><h2>In this episode:</h2><ul><li>Is it necessary for my membership site to have a dedicated mobile app?</li><li>What are the costs and challenges associated with developing a mobile app for my membership site?</li><li>How do most people use mobile apps, and does it justify the investment for my membership?</li><li>Are there specific situations where having a mobile app for a membership is truly beneficial?</li></ul><br/><h2>Thank You For Listening</h2><p>We really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast. </p><p>We would be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to <a href="https://the-membership-guys.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leave an honest review and rating for the show</a>. They're <strong>extremely</strong> helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and we read each and every one personally!</p><p>Finally, don't forget to <a href="https://the-membership-guys.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a> to make sure that you never miss an episode.</p>
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