340 - Switching From Working with Clients to Running a Membership Full-Time

Are you running your membership on the side while managing an existing client focused or service based business? Maybe you’re a web designer who still builds websites…Or a music teacher dealing with private students… And to put it quite simply, you’re feeling stuck… You want to make the transition from working with clients to running your membership full-time… But you’re not sure how to do it… Or even if it's the time is right to make the switch! We’ve been there… And completely understand that it’s a HUGE decision to make… So we’ve decided to help you out… In this episode we share some tips on how to switch from working with clients to running your membership full-time…Essential Learning Points:Why you should treat your membership as a client. How to decide when to start making the switch to working on your membership full-time.Three different approaches to choose from for making the switch. Our tried and tested process for making the transition as smoothly as possible.  Important Links & Mentions:New Year, New brand: Say Hello to The Membership GeeksHow Much Time Does it Take to Run A Membership Site?7 Things You Need to Validate Before Starting a MembershipHow Much Does it Cost to Start and Run a Membership Website?  Key Quotes:“Far too often when working on our own projects and trying to fit them in around the main activities in your business, those projects slip down the priority list and only get attention when the important stuff is done - so your first step to readying yourself for transitioning from side-gig to full time focus is changing your mindset and habits on this front.”“It’s important to know that this whole process is not going to happen overnight. You’re not going to be servicing clients today and then from tomorrow you’re only working on your membership.”“The timing of making the switch is really going to come down to your attitude towards risk, your confidence, and the particular situation you’re currently in with your business and in life.”