The Membership Growth Ceiling- Why Your Membership Has Stalled (And What to Do About It)
https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More MembersIs your membership growing, or are you just replacing lost members every month?Many membership owners feel stuck at the same member count and revenue, no matter how much effort they put into marketing and content. If you’ve ever had a big launch, only to see your numbers drop back down a few months later, you’ve likely hit a membership growth ceiling.But here’s the thing—this isn’t just a theory. It’s a mathematical calculation. Based on your current members, new member acquisition, and churn rate, you can determine exactly where your membership will stall.In this episode, you’ll learn:What the membership growth ceiling is and how to calculate itThe key signs that you’ve already hit your ceilingWhy acquisition alone won’t fix growth issues (and can even make things worse)How retention—not just marketing—determines whether your membership scales or stays stuckThe real revenue impact of reducing churn and how it compounds over timeWant to see the numbers in action? I’ll be sharing my screen and running real calculations to show you exactly how this works, so if you’re listening on the podcast, I highly recommend watching the video version on YouTube for the best experience.Additional Resources:Want expert help mapping out your member journey and setting up feedback loops that actually work? Apply for my high-level membership consulting program, Retain: https://joinretain.comListen on the go? Subscribe to the podcast for more membership retention strategies: Apple, or SpotifyMake sure to subscribe for more strategies on keeping members engaged and growing your recurring revenue!Learn how to work with Shana: https://www.shanalynn.com/Learn more about Shana’s Community Training Program: https://www.shanalynn.com/cultivateConnect with Shana: https://www.instagram.com/shanaspeaksWatch on YouTube :https://www.youtube.com/@communitycultivated