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Pricing that Sends the Wrong Signal
Your membership price is doing more than setting the value.
Sep 15, 2026 | by Michael Gillespie
Optimizing for the Aftermath
Sep 8, 2026 | by Michael Gillespie
When membership outgrows its position.
Sep 1, 2026 | by Michael Gillespie
Thought of the week
“When members stop wondering what’s next, the membership has already started to lose them.”
The Solo Advantage
You don't need to operate your membership like a large team if you don't have one.
Aug 25, 2026 | by Michael Gillespie
The 500-Member Test
Aug 18, 2026 | by Michael Gillespie
Does Your Team Agree on What Membership Should Be?
Aug 11, 2026 | by Michael Gillespie
What to Build Next
The clearest, most actionable signals are often on display inside most memberships. Are you looking for them?
Aug 4, 2026 | by Michael Gillespie
Is Membership Simplifying Your Business?
Jul 28, 2026 | by Michael Gillespie
Are your members bored?
Jul 21, 2026 | by Michael Gillespie