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Shana Lynn explores the secrets of client retention, highlighting the power of onboarding, progress recognition, and genuine community. She shares actionable retention systems and the crucial role of alignment between marketing and delivery, offering coaches practical strategies for growth.

Shana Lynn is a retention strategist, community experience expert, and creator of the Retention Accelerator Framework.

In this episode, Melinda and Shana talk about:

Why clients leave—even when the content is solid
How to build retention through momentum, not just community
Shana’s red-yellow-green check-in system for spotting disengagement
What to include in onboarding to set up long-term success
The myth of “content is king” and what actually keeps clients
How to create visible progress that motivates clients to stick with it
The difference between satisfaction and real client transformation
Using data and feedback to fine-tune the experience beyond conversion
Why coaches must take ownership of client energy after the sale
Simple, scalable systems to elevate retention without overwhelm

“People come for the content—but they don’t stay for it. If they’re not making progress, they will leave.” — Shana Lynn

Guest Bio:

Shana Lynn is the trusted advisor for top-tier subscription companies looking to amp up their customer retention. She leverages her unique blend of time-tested community-building principles with modern, data-backed tactics. Her systems-based approach simplifies retention while making room for those personalized, standout moments that customers love. Shana’s company, Community Cultivated, equips and empowers community and retention leaders for online businesses. With over 10 years of notable experience, Shana is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and guest expert. Soak up her latest insights on her podcast, Community Creators with Shana Lynn.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Coaches Console
Melinda’s books: The Confident Coach and The Professional Coach
Shana Lynn’s Podcast: Community Creators Podcast
Shana Lynn’s Website: ShanaLynn.com
Shana Lynn’s Instagram: @shanaspeaks
Shana Lynn’s LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/shanabresnahan
Shana Lynn’s FB: Facebook.com/shanaspeaks
Shana Lynn’s Course: ShanaLynn.com/cultivate

Credits:

Host: Melinda Cohan
Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

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Music credits:

Track Title: Clouds
Artist Name: Acreage
Writer Name: Marshall Usinger
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coastline Dream
Artist Name: Wild Sky
Writer Name: Adam Simons
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist Name: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Stars & Trees
Artist Name: Outside The Sky
Writer Name: Dustin Ransom
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

Episode transcript: Why Clients Leave—And How to Make Them Stay (Shana Lynn).

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