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...

Author

Shana Lynn Bresnahan

Category

Business

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redcircle.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Why Tracking Retention and Churn Isn’t Enough - Leading vs. Lagging Metrics 22.07.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Most membership owners track churn and retention rates , but by the time those numbers start changing, it’s already too late. Retention and churn are lagging metrics and they tell you what has already happened, but they don’t tell you why members are leaving or what you ca...

The #1 Red Flag to Watch for as Your Business Scales 15.07.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Check out the full episode: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/preparing-your-business-for-scale-with-alex-charfen Scaling a business is an exciting goal, but it comes with challenges. In a recent conversation with Alex Charfen shared the biggest red flag entrepreneurs shou...

Why Your Community Manager Feels Like More Work (And How to Fix It) 08.07.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members If you feel like your community manager is creating more work for you instead of solving problems , you’re not alone. Many membership owners hire a community manager expecting them to drive engagement and improve retention —but instead, they end up micromanaging every deci...

How Showing Up Authentically Impacts Business Success 01.07.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 132 - Unlock your Full Potential in Life and Business with Tracy Harris: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/unlock-your-full-potential-in-life-and-business-with-tracy-harris Authenticity online is often discussed, but what does it really mean for your business?  In this...

How to Adjust Pricing for Your Membership Without Losing Members 24.06.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Thinking about raising your membership price but worried about losing members? Or wondering if your price is too high and hurting conversions? Pricing adjustments can feel risky—but they don’t have to be. The truth is, pricing isn’t permanent. You can test, analyze, and op...

Create Intentional Connection with the REACH Framework 17.06.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 96 - How this One Question can be Rocket Fuel for your Business with Blake Fly: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/how-this-one-question-can-be-rocket-fuel-for-your-business-with-blake-fly If traditional networking feels overwhelming or just isn’t your thing, you won’t w...

The Stoplight Strategy - How to Identify and Retain At Risk Members 10.06.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Most membership owners focus on who cancels , but the real opportunity is tracking who is at risk before they cancel. By the time a member officially cancels, it’s already too late. The Stoplight Strategy helps you categorize members based on their engagement levels so you...

Million Dollar Personal Branding Strategies 03.06.2025

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 Building a strong personal brand is essential for business success,...

The Membership Growth Ceiling- Why Your Membership Has Stalled (And What to Do About It) 27.05.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Is your membership growing, or are you just replacing lost members every month? Many membership owners feel stuck at the same member count and revenue, no matter how much effort they put into marketing and content. If you’ve ever had a big launch, only to see your numbers...

How to Create a Success Path in Your Membership with Stu McLaren 20.05.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Episode 07 - The Secret to Member Progress with Stu McLaren, Membership Expert: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/the-secret-to-member-progress-with-stu-mclaren In a previous episode, Stu McLaren and Shana shared why having a success path is essential for any membership. N...

Why You Need a Success Path in Your Membership with Stu McLaren [Highlight] 13.05.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Episode 07 - The Secret to Member Progress with Stu McLaren, Membership Expert: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/the-secret-to-member-progress-with-stu-mclaren If you're thinking about starting a membership or have recently launched one, this episode is a must-listen....

How to Keep from Losing Yourself in Work and Family with Dayna Abraham [Highlight] 06.05.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 72 - The Balancing Act: Parenting and Entrepreneurship with Dayna Abraham: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/the-balancing-act-parenting-and-entrepreneurship-with-dayna-abraham As a full-time business owner, mom of five, and grandmother to one, Shana knows how easy it i...

The Simple Secret to Stopping Churn That Most Membership Owners Miss 29.04.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Are you constantly wondering why members cancel or why engagement drops off in your membership? Most membership owners try to fix these issues without actually asking their members what they need. The secret to reducing churn and increasing retention isn’t just creating mo...

Pacing Launches and Scaling Memberships with Ali Kay [Highlight] 22.04.2025

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 A big launch can be thrilling, especially when it leads to massive success—just ask Shana’s client,...

How Systems Create Space for WOW Moments in Your Membership 15.04.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks and struggling to find time for those special "wow" moments that truly delight your members? You're not alone. These memorable experiences don't just magically appear; they're the result of well-defined systems. ...

Why Neglecting What Really Matters is so Dangerous [Highlight] 08.04.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Ep 150 - Wisdom from a Decade of Being Mom, Entrepreneur and Community Strategist with Amy Wine: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/wisdom-from-a-decade-of-being-mom-entrepreneur-and-community-strategist In this special highlight episode, Shana joins her friend Amy Wine on...

The Psychology of Retention: Why Progress Matters in Your Membership 01.04.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members https://www.streamlinedstorysystem.com/ - Unlock the hidden customer success stories in your business so you can get more customers and keep them longer. Watch on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@communitycultivated Are your members leaving your program despite loving yo...

Why Growth Requires Slowing Down and Cutting Back with AJ Vaden [Highlight] 25.03.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Watch on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@communitycultivated Ep 129 - Create a Valuable Personal Brand with AJ Vaden: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/create-a-valuable-personal-brand-with-aj-vaden Are you finding it challenging to scale your business? Shana invites yo...

The Most Important Number Every Membership Owner Should Know 18.03.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members https://www.memberltv.com/ - Free LTV (Lifetime Value) and Retention/Churn Calculator  Watch on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@communitycultivated Have you ever poured money into marketing, only to wonder if it’s worth it? Or noticed your membership growing while your...

How to Run Paid Ads on Pinterest with Meagan Williamson [Highlight] 11.03.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Watch on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@communitycultivated Full episode: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/pinterest-marketing-secrets-to-build-your-list-and-grow-your-membership-with-meagan-williamson Summary: Are you frustrated with the performance of your Meta ads?...

Why Gamification Fails and What Membership Owners Should Do Instead 04.03.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Watch on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@communitycultivated https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/gamification-the-missing-piece-of-your-business - Ep 65: Gamification: The Missing Piece of Your Business https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/the-key-to-unlocking-member-progres...

Be Impossible to Misunderstand with Steve D. Sims [Highlight] 25.02.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members Watch on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@communitycultivated Full episode: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/how-to-leverage-culture-mystery-to-get-more-sales-with-steve-d-sims Summary: Being authentic is a key to building a strong personal brand.  Shana recently interv...

Why Industry Benchmarks Don’t Matter for Your Membership 18.02.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members https://www.memberltv.com/ - Free Retention & LTV Calculator Watch on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@communitycultivated Have you ever wondered if your membership metrics are on par with industry benchmarks? Whether it’s retention rates, community engagement, or co...

How to Create Connection Among Event Attendees with Phil Mershon [Highlight] 11.02.2025

Full episode: https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast/designing-unforgettable-live-event-experiences-with-phil-mershon Summary: Feeling connected and known is a crucial element to any successful event, whether it's online or in person.  To help you create an unforgettable experience for your attendees, we've pulled out a highlight from Shana's recent interview with Phil Mershon, an expert in...

How to Scale Intimacy & Personalization in a Membership 04.02.2025

https://www.retainguide.com/ - Get Instant Access to The Membership Retention Roadmap: 5 Systems You Need to Keep More Members https://connectionideas.com/ - Get 77+ Ways to Create More Connection in Your Community Watch on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@communitycultivated Scaling intimacy and personalization in your membership might seem impossible, but it doesn’t have to be.  In this episod...

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