The Simple Strategy Behind Growing a Membership to over 350 Members with Matt Hall

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Matt Hall to unpack how he grew his membership from a stagnant 30–50 members to nearly 350 in just six months—despite a tougher online market. What really stood out to me is that this wasn’t about hacks or shortcuts. It came down to raising his standards, focusing on delivering genuine value (not content that’s secretly a sales pitch), and simplifying everything. Instead of trying to do more, he chose to do less—but better. He also made a bold decision to pause his one-to-one work for three months so he could fully focus on building a stronger offer and a more intentional launch strategy.We also dive into how he built momentum leading up to that growth. From consistent in-person networking and investing in paid speaking opportunities to running ads into a live three-day challenge, Matt focused on building trust and visibility in a very human way. I love how honest he is about the numbers too—around 3,000 subscribers, 900 challenge signups, and about a 12% conversion rate during a five-day cart. It’s such a great reminder that success comes from understanding your metrics, staying consistent through the ups and downs, and being willing to rinse and repeat what works. And ultimately, building recurring revenue through membership has completely changed the stability of his business.3 Key Takeaways:Do Less, But Do It BetterOne of the biggest lessons for me here is that growth didn’t come from adding more—it came from simplifying. Matt focused on improving the quality of his offer and delivery, which made everything more effective and easier to scale.Real Value Builds Real Trust (and Sales)It’s not about dressing up a sales pitch as “value.” When you genuinely help your audience and raise your standards, people notice—and that trust translates into conversions.Consistency + Courage = GrowthFrom pausing one-to-one work to investing in visibility and sticking to his launch plan, Matt showed that growth requires both consistency and bold decisions. It’s about committing to the long game and repeating what works, even when it feels uncomfortable.LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODEConnect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube