Scaling a Bootstrapped Membership with James Schramko

Episode 72 May 15, 2024 00:42:09
Scaling a Bootstrapped Membership with James Schramko
Subscription Stories: True Tales from the Trenches
Scaling a Bootstrapped Membership with James Schramko

May 15 2024 | 00:42:09

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Show Notes

Many subscription entrepreneurs lament their lack of fancy software and dashboards to allow them to better manage their business. But if you know your ideal member and understand their pain points, and if you're always tinkering and adjusting your offering to better align with the needs of those members, you can build a powerful recurring revenue business.

Even as a solopreneur, this week's guest, James Schramko has developed a unique model to help consultants and experts earn more while working less. And while he has been an early adopter of technology, many of the tools and tactics are flexible enough to be used by large or even very small businesses.

More importantly, James has succeeded in building his subscription-based business by focusing on his members and their desired outcomes. Ultimately, membership is about trust and relationships, and James is an expert in both.

In today's conversation, you'll learn why bundling too much into your subscription can cost you members, how to use technology to support a global community, and why a tiered ascension model sometimes leaves money on the table. 

 

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