What does it take to make $300,000 - $49 at a time? In this episode, we're taking you behind the scenes of a membership that's been 2 years in the making. I’ll share the nitty-gritty details, successes, and challenges of running the Not Your Average membership for over two years.  From revenue to member retention strategies, this episode provides a candid look at the inner workings of a successful membership program.  Tune in for an in-depth exploration of the lessons learned and valuable insights gained from running a thriving membership site. Timestamped Key Moments: 01:59 Behind the scenes of Not Your Average Membership. What it consists of, and how long it to generate over $304,000 in sales. 05:01 Why you MUST monitor churn rate to retain memberships, and grow. 07:59 How we reduced churn rate  to 7.5% by focusing on content consumption and audience preference for Facebook groups over external networks. 11:25 Upgrading to a Facebook group decreased churn. integration of wins sharing boosted engagement. 15:14 While we saw increase in top line membership growth, revenue increases - we overlooked customer experience, and that cost us money. 17:53 What we did when our Instagram account blocked during major promotion, then our FB account was blocked, and fail safes we put in place after. 20:35 Struggling with Facebook ads direct to offers, focusing on building an engaged listener. 23:36 A recap on the importance of customer retention, keeping customers happy, and understanding their needs.  Links Mentioned: Zach on InstagramNot Your Average Membership (Use Code: PODCAST to save $19 on your first month)The Facebook & IG Ads Bootcamp