Just hit 100+ paying members!! Here are the things I wish I did sooner.

Jun 8 in Other

I reached my first 100 members in my community after about 28 days of consistent posting on TikTok and somewhat regular uploads on YouTube. Here are a few things I learned that I wish I had known earlier.

First and foremost, I want to thank this community for the encouragement you all provide. Seeing everyone else take action really motivates you to follow suit.

### Create an Onboarding Video

Creating a simple yet detailed onboarding video made a significant difference in community engagement. I used Loom to make a straightforward video that helps new members get started on the platform and understand the value they receive from our community. While I offer many giveaways and extra support, I initially failed to clearly communicate how members could access these benefits. Making this clear from the start is crucial.

### Giveaways

To foster collaboration and interaction, I host a monthly giveaway. The top contributor for the past 30 days wins either a 90-minute session with me or a $50 gift voucher to Amazon or another store. This incentive keeps the community engaged and motivated.

### Record Your Live Sessions and Save Them

Given our global audience, some members miss live sessions. I now record all sessions with Fathom and upload them in a category called 'Past Q&As'. Fathom automatically transcribes and summarizes the meetings, which I include below the video for a quick read before watching the full session.

### Asking for Feedback

We’ve had minimal subscription cancellations (only five so far). When someone cancels, we reach out for feedback on how we can improve the community and provide more value. Some provide great insights, while others were just looking for quick information.

### Invite Other Experts

To enhance retention, I’ve started inviting other experts in AI, SEO, and Automations to join one of our weekly sessions each month. It’s surprising how many are willing to participate when they know there’s a paying community eager to learn.

I hope these tips are helpful for anyone starting out. I would love to hear your recommendations or insights on how you add value to your community. Thanks, everyone!

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