Shana Lynn Bresnahan

Community Creators with Shana Lynn

Business EN ↓ 230 episodes

Entrepreneurs and online business owners can no longer grow with great marketing alone. If you want to scale your course, membership, or coaching program, I’ll 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/shanaspeaksI’ve 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 insig...

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Shana Lynn Bresnahan

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Preparing Your Community for Change 07.07.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Change inside a membership or coaching program is inevitable but how you handle it determines whether your community embraces it or pushes back.  We dive into why change often creates friction and how to proactively lead your members through transitions in a way that build...

How To Think About Additional Expansion Offers 30.06.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 80: Behind-the-scenes with 8-figure Membership Owner, Corinne Crabtree of No BS Women https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/behind-the-scenes-with-8-figure-membership-owner-corinne-crabtree-of-no-bs What if more revenue didn’t mean more customers but better serving the ones...

The Hidden Kiss of Death for Your Membership 23.06.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Are failed payments quietly draining your membership revenue without you even realizing it?  In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked issues that can seriously impact your business and how your pricing strategy might be playing a bigger role than you think....

7-Figure Direct Message Selling Strategy 16.06.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 93: Millionaire Sales Secrets and the Power of Personal Branding with Lauren Tickner https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/millionaire-sales-secrets-and-the-power-of-personal-branding-with-lauren-tickner What if your next client is already watching your content but you’re j...

The Life Cycle of an Online Community 09.06.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Community building can feel isolating, especially when things get messy. But what if those challenges are actually a sign that your community is growing exactly as it should? In this episode, we break down the Community Development Life Cycle - a powerful framework that ex...

The Mindset Shift Needed to Maximize Collaborations 02.06.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 87: How to Leverage Collabs to Skyrocket Your Revenue with Jordan Gill: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/how-to-leverage-collabs-to-skyrocket-your-revenue-with-jordan-gill Everyone talks about collaboration as a powerful way to grow your business but what if the real t...

Stop Undercharging: The Psychology of Pricing Your Membership 26.05.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Pricing your membership can feel overwhelming especially when it doesn’t directly help people make money. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a powerful mindset shift around pricing. If your membership focuses on personal growth, clarity, community, or transformation (not...

A Simple Reengagement Campaign to Increase Retention Fast 19.05.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Retention is the hidden driver behind sustainable growth in any online program or membership. While most business owners focus on acquiring new customers, the real profit lies in keeping the ones you already have engaged. Shana shares how a simple, strategic reactivation c...

The Squeakiest Wheel Shouldn’t Get the Grease 12.05.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 09 - The Biggest Energy Suck in Your Online Business: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/the-biggest-mistake-community-managers-make We break down a hidden drain in online businesses: spending too much time trying to fix unhappy customers. While it feels responsible to f...

#1 Reason You’re Not Getting Referrals and 3 Ways to Start 05.05.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Struggling 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, a...

The Key Onboarding Step You’re Missing 28.04.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members There’s one critical onboarding step that most online program owners overlook and it has nothing to do with your new members. If you run an online course, membership, group coaching program, or sell through a launch model, you already know onboarding matters. It impacts re...

Revenue Impact of Personal Branding 21.04.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 129: Create a Valuable Personal Brand with AJ Vaden: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/create-a-valuable-personal-brand-with-aj-vaden In this episode, we dive deep into why personal branding is far more than a vanity metric - it’s a measurable business growth strategy. ...

How to Audit Your Program Onboarding 14.04.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members If you've heard previous episodes about the Retention Accelerator framework, you already know that retention starts long before someone considers canceling. It starts on day one. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the most important place to apply your retention s...

How to Train Your Team to Pivot Fast 07.04.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 111: Foster a Fans First Team Culture with Emily Cole of The Savannah Bananas: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/foster-a-fans-first-team-culture-with-emily-cole-of-the-savannah-bananas One of the most impressive things about the Savannah Bananas is how quickly they exe...

The #1 Way to Increase Retention Fast 31.03.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Retention is one of the most important metrics in any online business especially if you run a course, membership, or group program. It directly impacts revenue, profitability, and long-term sustainability. But if you’ve been searching for a magic formula to instantly incre...

How Your Marketing is Sabotaging Your Retention Efforts 24.03.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members If you’re a membership owner doing all the “right” things for retention - systems in place, onboarding mapped out, training completed - but your churn is still high, this episode is for you. In this highlight conversation with Melinda Cohen, they unpack the one thing that...

The Best Community Platform for Your Membership 17.03.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Choosing the right community platform can feel overwhelming with so many options available. In this episode, Shana breaks down a practical and strategic approach to help you confidently choose the community platform that aligns with your purpose, your audience, and your lo...

How to Design a Live Event Experience 10.03.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 138 - Designing Unforgettable Live Event Experiences with Phil Mershon https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/designing-unforgettable-live-event-experiences-with-phil-mershon Shana talks a lot about member journeys when it comes to memberships and for good reason. In fact, h...

Should I Include Everything in My Membership? 02.03.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members On a recent Q&A, Shana answered a question she gets all the time - and one that comes up often for many business owners with memberships: If you have lots of programs, should everything be included in your membership? It’s tempting to want to give members everything ....

Why You’re Not Moving Forward 24.02.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 60 - How to Have Raving Fans and Lead a Meaningful Community with Lauren Golden https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/how-to-have-raving-fans-and-lead-a-meaningful-community-with-lauren-golden Have you ever felt a calling to start something meaningful—but didn’t know where...

The Cancellation Process Fix That Boosts Retention and Reputation 17.02.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members When it comes to memberships, most business owners focus heavily on the sales and onboarding experience—but the cancellation process often gets ignored. In this episode, we talk about why hiding your cancellation button actually hurts your business, your brand, and your lo...

The Launch Strategy that 3x’ed Her Membership 10.02.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 135 - More than 40% Conversion and 3X Members in 1 Launch with Ali Kay https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/more-than-40-conversion-and-3x-members-in-1-launch-with-ali-kay What does it really take to triple a membership in a single launch—without relying on hype or burning...

The 7-Figure Lie: What Every Business Owner Must Know 03.02.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members What does it really mean to be a seven-figure business owner? In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most common (and most misunderstood) titles in the online business space. You hear it everywhere - on Instagram, podcasts, sales pages but very fe...

The Keys to a Great Framework 27.01.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 69 - How to Develop a Winning Framework with Mel Abraham: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/how-to-develop-a-winning-framework-with-mel-abraham If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to turn your ideas into a clear and compelling framework or you’re ready to refine the on...

The Membership Growth Ceiling & Retention’s Revenue Impact 20.01.2026

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members When membership growth feels stuck, the instinct is almost always the same: get more leads, spend more on ads, create more content. But what if the real issue isn’t acquisition at all? In this episode, Shana breaks down her favorite diagnostic tool - the Growth Ceiling Cal...

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