Club Growth | Live with Cate
Meeting Recap : 02-13-2026 | Session by @Cate Stillman This session moved from the somatic to the strategic, beginning with feeling into the "vibration" of your club—building a structure or "nest" where members can evolve. The core of the conversation shifted to refining the One Simple Funnel: identifying exactly what makes your avatar turn their head (the "song in the parking lot"), what beliefs they must change to join, and how to "own" their experience from the first touchpoint through to renewal. Shutterstock Explore Key Takeaways: - The "Song in the Parking Lot": Your marketing needs to be like hearing a song you love (e.g., Led Zeppelin on a powder day). It’s not just about pain points; it’s about pleasure and resonance. What specific vibe or message makes your "Cousin Sarah" (avatar) stop and turn her ear toward you? - Price Anchoring & Side Benefits: When pricing your club, anchor it against the cost of the alternative solutions your avatar is considering. - Shifting Beliefs: Your prospects are often "problem aware" but not "solution aware." You must identify the specific beliefs they need to drop to buy from you (e.g., "I don't need another certification; I need a business model upgrade" or "I don't need a white coat to be fertile; I need to regulate my nervous system"). - Owning the Experience (The American Airlines Analogy): You must own every step of the member journey. If there is a glitch in the system (like a flight delay), it breaks trust. Make the process consistent so members know exactly what to expect—and exactly how to refer their friends. - Hubs are Two-Way Streets: When looking for new leads (fresh eyes), look for hubs where your avatar already hangs out (Facebook groups, product mailing lists, local magazines). Serve the hub first, and they will serve you back. Next Steps: - Define Your "Music": Write down exactly what your avatar needs to hear to realize you are their scene. Is it a specific word (e.g., "Embodied," "Primal," "Shakti") or a specific feeling? - Map the Belief Bridge: Identify the top 3 beliefs your avatar currently holds that prevent them from joining, and write the counter-belief you need to teach them. - The First 7 Days: Script the specific "First Win" or onboarding ritual (e.g., a morning reset, a self-assessment) that validates their purchase immediately after joining. - Audit Your Funnel: Look for the "glitches." What part of the process feels inconsistent? Focus on fixing that rather than inventing something new.