How a Strong Culture Led to a 97% Retention Rate

Episode SummaryCaitlin Mitchell from EB Academics shares how she created a strong culture and clear identity that has led to a 97% retention rate for her membership program. She is breaking down her strategy into 3 keys for creating a sticky member experience. And the final tip at the end of the episode you won't want to miss!!Key Takeaways- Caitlin’s favorite community that isn’t her own (02:42)- What’s unique about EB Academics (05:31)- The typical culture for teachers in the online space (09:24)- Living your culture with your team (16:34)- Retention and membership rates for EB Academics (17:52)- Achieving 97-98% retention rates (23:22)- Key tactics to create a strong culture in your community (25:44)- How to hire a Community Manager (32:27)- Customer service is your brand. It’s how you show up (36:00) Additional Resources: - Caitlin’s Website: https://ebacademics.com/- Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast: https://ebacademics.com/category/podcast- Teaching Middle School ELA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWezgZ_BNFaF-IURmTTN_dA ----- Discover your retention rate and the lifetime value of your member using this simple calculator. Access it here: www.memberltv.com- Join the waitlist for my course (coming 2022): https://www.shanalynn.com/course- Get in touch: https://www.shanalynn.com/connect - Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shanaspeaksCommunity Creators is a podcast for online entrepreneurs looking to learn more about creating thriving communities and empowering their community teams.Be sure to follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode!