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My wish list is a bit different than the one going viral. 🤷‍♀️You can have all the heart and hustle in the world, but if...
10/09/2025

My wish list is a bit different than the one going viral. 🤷‍♀️

You can have all the heart and hustle in the world, but if your membership community doesn’t have these things in place... it’s not giving retention.

Here’s what’s on my community owner wish list (and what I build into every membership I touch):

💰 Automated, thorough onboarding — because clarity and confidence start on day one.
💰 Inclusive community guidelines — safety and belonging aren’t optional.
💰 Predictable programming (quality > quantity) — consistent rhythm = higher retention.
💰 Automated check-ins — simple touchpoints that make members feel seen.
💰 Easy-to-navigate help resources — because confusion kills engagement.
💰 Proactive moderation & modeling — lead the behavior you want to see.
💰 Clean, branded layout + navigation — your design is part of the learning experience.
💰 Retention practices baked in from the start — not patched together later.

These are the foundations of a community that keeps people *around,* not just there for a short time.

10/06/2025

If you really want to save 💸, you’ve gotta look at THIS.

Onboarding.

First impressions are everything, and if a member is confused on where to go or what they even have access to, they’re donezo.

So when this client said multiple people had left citing “confusion” as a reason, I instantly knew what to focus on for our Power Hour Audit.

During the hour, I:
👉 Analyzed her current welcome email sequence
👉 Went through her onboarding course
👉 Created a new, clear purpose between her welcome emails + onboarding course
👉 Developed automation-based emails that work with her plan that help propel members forward
👉 Recommended what to add, get rid of, and tweak to retain members
👉 Wrote 4 pages of in-depth notes to deliver
👉 Filmed a walkthrough video to showcase the most important findings

All for $249. With this client’s membership being $700 annually, I am confident I just saved her a minimum of thousands. 💪

💬 Want me to deep dive YOUR membership for an hour? Let’s chat. Only ✌️ more spots open for October!



09/25/2025

Stop prioritizing the sale but not the experience. 🫢

Here’s the truth: most creators spend all their energy on the offer but forget the most important part… how the heck you’re going to sell them on what they already bought. 🤔

A strong onboarding experience should:

💡 Start with a single welcome email that has one job–to help them log onto the platform

đź’ˇ Make them feel confident navigating your community or course

đź’ˇ Set them up for success and know where to go for help (and how to troubleshoot themselves first)

đź’ˇ Include both quick wins and personal check-ins, one at a time

When you skip this step, you’re not just leaving people confused… you’re losing retention, engagement, and referrals. 🚫

Think of onboarding as your member’s first impression—and the secret to long-term success.

👉 Founders: does your onboarding process pass the test, or is it time for a refresh?

Hi, I’m Ashley. 👋 I’m the only person I know (literally) that focuses on setting up online business owners for success with learning-based offers like group programs, online courses, & membership communities.

Follow along to set yourself up for success. 🫶


Think you need to spend weeks improving your community? Hold my coffee.Picture it. You give a community membership strat...
09/17/2025

Think you need to spend weeks improving your community? Hold my coffee.

Picture it. You give a community membership strategist (ahem, me) an admin log-in.

Here’s my game plan if I had to hyperfocus:

💡 Audit your onboarding process: New members shouldn’t feel like they wandered into someone else’s party. I’d see where people get stuck and streamline the path forward.

💡 Polish your layout: If members can’t find what they need in 30 seconds, they bounce. Clean navigation = happy members who actually stick around.

💡 Deep dive your retention: The members who stay vs. those who ghost? There’s always a pattern. I’d find it and fix the leak.

💡 Content audit: Where are your members actually hanging out vs. where you think they are? I’d align your content with their real behavior.

The result? A community that works for your members instead of against them.

One focused day beats months of random tweaks.

⚡️ Ready to stop guessing and start strategically improving your space? DM me to book a Circle VIP day for the beta price of just $997. 📩

09/15/2025

You built an amazing community, so why does it feel like constant damage control? 🚨

Automate these messages to engage & retain members:

💡 Welcome + onboarding directions: New members join excited, then get lost in the first 48 hours because they don’t know where to start

💡 General beginning of membership check-in: Week 2-3 is when most people decide if they’re staying or going—catch them before they mentally check out

đź’ˇ Event reminders: People forget. Even your most engaged members need those gentle nudges to show up
đź’ˇ Milestone celebrations: Recognizing progress keeps people motivated and feeling seen in your space

💡 Renewal reminders: Stop losing members to expired cards and forgotten payments—automate the awkward money conversations

💡 Engagement nudges: That quiet member isn’t necessarily unhappy—sometimes they just need permission to participate

💡 Inactivity check-ins: Reach them before they ghost. A simple “miss you” message can bring people back
Stop playing community whack-a-mole. Set it, forget it, and watch your retention rates climb.

There are plenty I didn’t even mention. Any you would add? Or do you have a question about one I mentioned? ⬇️



❌ If your community membership feels “off,” you might be missing these essentials💡 Help Hub – A go-to space with FAQs, c...
08/28/2025

❌ If your community membership feels “off,” you might be missing these essentials

💡 Help Hub – A go-to space with FAQs, community tour, who’s who, and guides so members never feel lost.

💡 Community Guidelines – Set clear expectations to create safety, trust, and engagement for everyone.

💡 Onboarding Touchpoints – Thoughtful, intentional messages during a member’s first month that drive retention.

👉 These aren’t glamorous, but they are what keep your community thriving, not just surviving.

💬 Want me to help you draft these for your membership? DM me and let’s make your community stronger from the inside out.

08/22/2025

Passive income = no work? Cute.

There’s no such thing as fully passive income.

Yes, courses and communities can absolutely give you flexibility, scalability, and freedom. BUT:

👉 They still need setup, updates, and care.
👉 Your students or members still need to be supported.
👉 Retention doesn’t happen on autopilot.

Think of it like gardening—you can set things up so your business grows while you’re not constantly “on,” but if you never water, prune, or tend to it… things die out.

So don’t let the myth of “zero work” stop you. Instead, build learning-based offers that work with you, not without you.

And good thing you found me, because I’ll show you how to do it right here. Stick around for more. 🫶



08/19/2025

The Skool hype is real—but is it right for YOU? 🤔

Everyone’s jumping on Skool lately, and I get why. It’s simple, affordable ($9/month!), and has that social media feel your mobile audience craves.

But here’s what they’re not telling you:

đź’ˇ Perfect for: Community-first creators who want simplicity over customization

đź’ˇ Skip it if: You need advanced automations, heavy branding, or complex member journeys

💡 Reality check: Simple can be limiting when you’re ready to scale

Circle and Mighty Networks still win for advanced features, but Skool nails the “easy button” approach.

Stop choosing platforms because they’re trendy.

Choose what fits your actual needs and growth plans.

What platform should I review next? Do you use Skool? Let’s hear it! 👇

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