Episode 122: Building A Membership Community w/ Hadar Shemesh
Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, exploring their journeys and dive into their expertise that greatly inspire them.This week's guest is Hadar Shemesh. Hadar is a linguistics expert and communication coach who’s worked with companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, GM, WeWork, Wix and many more! She has over a million subscribers on her YouTube channel @hadar.shemesh and she's committed to helping people communicate clearly and confidently in English.In this conversation, Hadar and I discuss the intricacies of managing a membership community, focusing on the challenges of content repetition, the importance of personal development, and strategies for engaging members. We explore the significance of onboarding new members, fostering a supportive environment, and leveraging technology to enhance community interaction. 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Past Experiences02:47 Navigating the Challenges of Repetitive Content05:57 Creating Fresh and Engaging Membership Experiences09:02 Onboarding New Members Effectively12:01 The Interconnection of Language Learning and Personal Development14:58 Building Community and Engagement in Memberships17:55 Understanding Member Behavior and Engagement21:00 Encouraging Participation and Overcoming Fear24:03 Creating a Supportive Environment for Growth26:59 Balancing Content and Engagement Strategies29:59 Leveraging Technology for Community Building32:56 Fostering Connections and Accountability36:03 Innovative Approaches to Member Engagement47:36 The Importance of Vulnerability in Sharing Stories50:08 Creating Comfortable Sharing Environments52:41 Trust and Confidence in Sharing56:26 Measuring Success in Community Engagement58:12 Understanding Different Member Needs01:00:10 The Value of Member Feedback01:02:10 Navigating Content Creation Challenges01:04:12 Shifts in Content Consumption01:06:47 The Balance Between Quantity and Quality01:10:50 Visualizing Future Goals01:12:43 Relearning Important Lessons01:16:21 Finding Balance in Expectations01:18:51 The Journey of Entrepreneurship01:20:45 The Importance of Positive Reinforcement01:22:38 Understanding Different Feedback Needs01:26:45 Creating Urgency in Membership EnrollmentComment, tag, and share with someone who would love this. Enjoy! Also join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Follow me: @SunYiCo Website https://sunyi.coNight Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation/Instagram https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Hadar: @hadar.shemeshInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadar.accentsway/Website: https://hadarshemesh.com/keywordsmembership, community building, personal development, content creation, engagement strategies, onboarding, language learning, storytelling, online courses, coaching, storytelling, community engagement, vulnerability, feedback, content creation, membership retention, positive reinforcement, entrepreneurship, teaching, accountabilitytakeawaysIt's important to keep content fresh to maintain excitement.Creating a supportive community enhances learning experiences.Onboarding processes should cater to new members'...
