In this episode, Carol Tice shares her unfiltered journey from being a seasoned business journalist and ghostwriter to building and selling a thriving online community for freelance writers. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders will appreciate Dave’s deep-dive on how Carol Tice scaled Freelance Writers Den to thousands of members and secured a successful exit, all while staying true to her values.

You’ll hear real-world strategies for growing membership businesses, monetizing expertise, and overcoming challenges like tech overwhelm and learning sales as a non-marketer. Discover how Carol Tice used paid communities and authentic marketing tactics to create reliable income and impact at scale—without “hard selling.” Learn about the role of exclusivity, waitlists, and agile business pivots in boosting retention and profitability.

Packed with actionable tips on productizing skills, building sellable businesses, and supporting your family as an entrepreneur, this episode unveils mistakes to avoid in launching membership sites, and how to design for sustainable growth (and a potential exit). Carol Tice’s story speaks directly to founders hungry for practical, proven strategies beyond buzzwords—get inspired by what worked, what didn’t, and what’s possible for your own entrepreneurial venture.

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Connect with Carol:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/business-book-ghostwriter-community-entrepreneur-carol-tice/

Websites:

pages.communitygrowth.school/cga-case-optin-page (Company)

skool.com/community-growth-academy (Company)

caroltice.com (Portfolio)

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