Volume

Episode: Growing a Group Program to 100+ Members with Nicole Eldridge Episode Summary: In this episode of The Volume Podcast, host Vix welcomes Nicole Eldridge, local ads expert and founder of Hometown Advantage. Nicole shares her journey from elementary school teacher to Facebook ads strategist, and how she grew her group program to over 100 members in just a year. The conversation dives deep int...

Volume Podcast – Episode with Kinsey Soderberg of Authentic AI Episode Summary: In this episode, host Vix welcomes Kinsey Soderberg, founder of Authentic AI, to discuss building an authentic brand in the age of AI, launching the AI Systems Lab, and the journey of creating community-driven offers for women entrepreneurs. Kinsey shares her initial skepticism about AI, how she embraced it, and her mi...

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we dive into the energy of autumn and how it’s the perfect time for a content reset. As routines shift and the online business world gears up for its busiest season, it’s time to refresh your strategy and make your content work harder for you. What We Cover: Why autumn is the ideal season for a content reset How to identify which content formats are wo...

Harnessing Virality: Strategies for Exponential Growth In this episode of the Create Your Community podcast, we dive into the concept of virality and how to go viral strategically. Host Vix shares insights into what virality means across different levels, from micro to mainstream, and why it's essential for business growth. The episode outlines evergreen strategies such as leveraging social standi...

Welcome back to the Create Your Community podcast with Vic Meldrew! In this candid solo episode, Vix shares major updates on business, life, and what’s next for the podcast and community. In this episode: Why the podcast and newsletter are getting a new name and what that means for the brand. Behind the scenes of the latest Sales Spice launch: goals, results, and lessons learned. The power of rins...

In this free class, Vix Meldrew breaks down the seven types of social media posts that have been quietly killing your engagement and reach—and reveals exactly what to do instead. Learn why old strategies no longer work, how the Instagram algorithm has changed, and the new content types that attract and convert strangers into loyal community members. Vix shares her personal journey of losing and re...

Tune in for a unique chat between Vix Meldrew and Eduek Brooks Sales Spice member on all things communities, memberships and courses ! Connect with Vix: Join VOLUME: https://vixmeldrew.com/volume Instagram: @vixmeldrew Threads: @vixmeldrew Website: https://vixmeldrew.com/

Tune in for a unique chat between Vix Meldrew and Sage Rountree on building a membership subscription! Connect with Vix: Join VOLUME: https://vixmeldrew.com/volume Instagram: @vixmeldrew Threads: @vixmeldrew Website: https://vixmeldrew.com/

Unveiling the Sales Spice Mastermind Framework In this episode of the 'Create Your Community Podcast,' the host delves into the core framework of the Sales Spice Mastermind. Sharing the transition from a client-centric approach to a more structured curriculum, the discussion highlights the evolution of the program due to changing industry dynamics. The framework's components, including scalable of...

Unleashing Your Spice Girl Personal Brand Archetype In this episode of the Create Your Community podcast, Vix discusses the importance of having a fun and engaging personal brand during a launch. Drawing inspiration from the Spice Girls, she introduces five personal brand archetypes - Sporty, Scary, Baby, Ginger, and Posh - each with their strengths and potential pitfalls. Vix shares insights into...

Connect with Vix: Join VOLUME: https://vixmeldrew.com/volume Instagram: @vixmeldrew Threads: @vixmeldrew Website: https://vixmeldrew.com/

6 Key Reasons Your Last Launch Flopped and How to Fix Them In this episode of the Create Your Community Podcast, the discussion centers on six main reasons why recent launches may have flopped. The host shares insights from their experiences with their Sales Spice Mastermind, highlighting critical aspects like having a 'viral offer,' effective content and lead generation strategies, and fine-tunin...

Shifting from One-to-One to Community Marketing: A Guide for Coaches and Entrepreneurs In this episode of the 'Create Your Community' podcast, hosted by Vix Meldrew, the focus is on transitioning your marketing strategy from offering personalized one-to-one services or coaching to a one-to-many scale approach. Vix delves into the concept of community marketing, emphasizing the importance of buildi...

Unveiling 8 Key Areas to Enhance Your Content's Reach and Engagement In this episode of the Create Your Community Podcast, the host shares insights from conducting 32 growth content audits for online creators, coaches, and service providers. Highlighting eight common areas of opportunity, listeners are guided on creating shareable content, developing a signature content style, leveraging visual ho...

The 3 Hottest Membership Trends for 2025: Recurring Revenue, AI, and Community Clubs In episode 67 of the Create Your Community Podcast, the host delves into the resurgence of memberships in the business world, emphasizing their importance for steady recurring revenue in an unpredictable economy. The episode highlights three key membership trends for 2025: AI subscriptions, community clubs, and wh...

Journey to 1000 Members: Lessons from My First 200 In this episode of the Create Your Community podcast, Vix Meldrew shares insights and learnings from the recent launch of her membership program, which welcomed 64 new members, bringing the total to nearly 200 sales since its initial launch in February. Vix discusses what has worked well, such as an effective evergreen funnel and successful strate...

From Boom to Bust and Back Again: Vix Meldrew’s Instagram Journey In episode 65 of the 'Create Your Community' podcast, Vix Meldrew shares her personal story of navigating the ups and downs of social media, particularly Instagram. She discusses her initial success as a lifestyle and dating content creator, the shift to a business-oriented mindset after leaving teaching in 2018, and the challenges...

This is a replay of the1000 Community Members in 100 Days Masterclass from May 21st 2025. Enjoy! x Connect with Vix: Join VOLUME: https://vixmeldrew.com/volume Instagram: @vixmeldrew Threads: @vixmeldrew Website: https://vixmeldrew.com/

Connect with Vix: Join VOLUME: https://vixmeldrew.com/volume Instagram: @vixmeldrew Threads: @vixmeldrew Website: https://vixmeldrew.com/

Scaling Up: The Road to 1000 Members for Volume Membership In this episode of the Create Your Community podcast, the host discusses the pre-launch phase of their Volume Membership, a lead generation platform for coaches and creators. They share the challenges they faced with their previous program, Rave Results, and the insights gained from client feedback that led to the creation of Volume. The e...

Creating for the Algorithm: How Shifting Your Mindset Can Boost Your Growth In this episode of the Create Your Community podcast, host Vic Meldrew discusses the importance of performing for the algorithm, especially in the context of the content creation shifts seen during and after the pandemic. Vic highlights how the changes in content strategies from 2020 to 2024 have impacted audience growth,...

Rebranding Vanity Metrics: Why They Matter for Your Business Growth In this episode of Create Your Community podcast, host Vix Meldrew discusses the importance of 'vanity metrics' and why they should be rebranded as 'volume metrics.' She addresses the widespread advice to ignore these metrics and instead focus on serving existing communities. Vix asserts that this approach correlates with declinin...

Balancing Growth and Presence: Effective Content Strategies for Entrepreneurs In this episode of the Create Your Community podcast, Vix Meldrew shares insights on creating effective content for growth. Recording from a hot day with her dog Rubes on her lap, Vix recounts her recent experience at DL Sharon's Emancipation Weekend conference in Washington, DC. She highlights that many content creators...

Scaling Group Programs: Maddie Pong's Journey from Cohorts to Evergreen Success In this episode of the Create Your Community podcast, host Vix Meldrew speaks with Maddie Pong, a brand photographer and community leader, about her journey in scaling group programs. Maddie discusses her transition from running a 16-week cohort-based program to an evergreen model, while overcoming challenges and optim...

The Future of Online Education: Navigating Shifts and Embracing AI in 2025 In this inaugural episode of the rebranded 'Create Your Community' podcast, host Vix Meldrew discusses significant shifts in the online education industry over the past five years, influenced heavily by the pandemic and the rise of AI. She examines trends from the boom in cohort-based programs during the pandemic to the inc...