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Community Creators with Shana LynnAuthor: Shana Lynn Bresnahan
Entrepreneurs and online business owners can no longer grow with great marketing alone. If you want to scale your course, membership, or coaching program, Ill teach you how to maximize your profit and multiply your impact by creating a thriving online community. Be sure to connect with me on IG: http://instagram.com/shanaspeaksIve spent over a decade working with top brands and entrepreneurs to cultivate thriving online communities and empowered community teams that increase their reach, retention, and revenue. This podcast is a space for community creators like you and me to share our insights, best practices, and whats working now in the community space.Youll discover proven strategies, actionable tactics, and innovative ideas that you and your team can use to reduce refunds and increase retention. You wont want to miss an episode! Subscribe now and lets get started! Show notes & more: https://ShanaLynn.com Language: en Genres: Business, Courses, Education, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#1 Reason You’re Not Getting Referrals and 3 Ways to Start
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More MembersStruggling to get your existing customers to refer others into your program? Shana breaks down the real reason referrals aren’t happening and it might not be what you expect. She shares why results-driven programs naturally create word-of-mouth growth, plus three simple, actionable steps you can implement today to start generating consistent referrals without complicated systems or incentives.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why referrals are the most valuable source of new customersThe #1 reason people don’t refer others (and how to fix it)The difference between having “good content” vs. delivering real resultsWhy teaching something well is a different skill than knowing itHow to identify if your program is actually helping people succeedReferrals can be a powerful growth driver for your business. Focus on getting real results, ask happy customers to share, and make it easy for them to do so.Start small. Ask one person, keep it simple, and watch your community grow.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













