The #1 Mistake Creators Make When Charging for Content
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What if you never had to stress about charging for your content again? In this episode of People Magic, Gina Bianchini unpacks how creators can confidently go from free to paid—without alienating their audience. Learn why it’s not about your content, but about helping people through life’s key transitions. Discover Gina’s 9-pillar framework for building a thriving, paid community that delivers real results.
TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Introduction(00:15) Why charging doesn’t mean cutting off your free audience(01:30) The shift: Don’t charge for free content—offer something new(03:00) The real reason people pay (and what they’re paying for)(04:15) Engagement is higher when people invest(05:30) How to frame your offer around a life transition(06:20) Monthly themes, weekly calendars, and daily engagement(07:00) Pricing with the 3 Rs: Results, Replacement, Respect(09:00) Critical traps to avoid when going from free to paid(11:00) Your role isn’t to be the center—it’s to host the party(12:00) Start with 30 people at $48/mo and grow from there(13:30) Why People Magic Profit is free—and how that fits into the model
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Retention Is Broken and Here’s the Real Reason People Are Leaving
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Stuck at 200 members and can’t figure out why? In this episode of People Magic, Mighty Networks CEO Gina Bianchini reveals why churn happens—and the surprising fix. You’ll learn how to use transitions to drive long-term retention, re-engage “stuck” members, and build offers that naturally evolve as your community grows. Whether you're managing a thriving membership or just hitting your first plateau, this is your retention masterclass.
TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Introduction(00:15) Why retention is really about transitions(01:00) Diagnosing the churn problem(02:10) Mapping your members’ value journey(03:15) Creating next-level offers(05:00) How transitions boost both retention and growth(06:30) What to offer members who feel stuck(07:30) Refresh programs that re-engage members(08:15) Why more content isn’t the answer(08:45) The “elder game” and peer-led growth
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Build a Membership Without Giving More of You
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Gina Bianchini reveals the one factor that predicts community success with 93% accuracy—and it isn’t churning out more content or access. She coaches a creator through building a member-led community around a shared transition, using culture, rituals, and relationships to scale revenue without burnout. If you want a sustainable, energizing path to a $1M community, this episode breaks down the mindset shift, the structure, and the actions to make it work.
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) The 93% predictor of community success
(01:00) A creator’s dilemma: revenue vs. giving more of you
(02:00) When not to launch + common pitfalls
(03:00) Audience vs. community: connect members to each other
(04:00) Design around a shared transition + actionable steps
(05:00) The burnout trap of making it about you
(06:00) Culture: themes, calendar, daily prompts
(07:00) Data: relationships drive outcomes, not exclusives
(08:00) Scaling value and premium brand deals
(09:00) Sustainable benefits beyond revenue
(10:00) Avoid unlimited coaching; enable peer help
(11:00) Content vs. networks: enterprise value
(12:00) Why the Nine Pillars work
(13:00) Closing + free course
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From Consulting Chaos to Community Cashflow
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In this episode of People Magic, Gina Bianchini shows consultants how to break the feast-or-famine cycle by translating your expertise into a high-value membership. Learn why just 30 motivated members can spark a self-sustaining community, how to discover the pivotal transition your audience craves, and the “3 Rs” of pricing that ensure respect and recurring revenue. Plus, get a step-by-step weekend plan for designing your community’s monthly themes, weekly rituals, and daily actions to drive transformation.
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Introduction & Why 30 Members Matter
(01:00) The Two Flavors of Feast-or-Famine
(02:15) The Consultant’s Challenge
(04:00) Weekend Blueprint: Translate Expertise into Membership
(05:30) Nail the Transition & Paint the “Best Year Ever”
(07:00) Community Design Plan: Themes, Calendar, Actions
(08:45) Pricing Your Membership: Replacement, Results, Respect
(10:00) Launch Plan & Big Purpose Statement
(11:30) Benefits: Revenue Diversification & Sustainable Growth
(13:00) Party Metaphor & Nine Pillars Preview
(14:00) Subscribe & Get the Free Course
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Why Freemium Communities Fail (& The 3 R’s to Charge What You’re Worth)
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Introduction: Why community trumps content
(00:01) Why freemium communities fail
(00:02) How mini launches boost engagement
(00:04) The 3 R’s of pricing: Results, Replacement, Respect
(00:05) Coaching vs cohorts, challenges & courses
(00:06) True power of applying ideas in community
(00:07) Mindset shift: From creator to host
(00:09) Building frameworks and member clusters
(00:12) Sharing stories over giving advice
(00:13) Scalable, premium community model
(00:15) Why People Magic Profit is free
(00:16) Outro & next steps
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Website: https://purpose.co/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini
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Resources: https://www.mightynetworks.com/resources
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Acerca de People Magic: How to Build a $1M Community
What if it was easy to create a $1M digital business you could be proud of?
The path lies in creating people magic.
Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, has helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs, brands, and creators grow incredible businesses that put people first and generate millions in profit.
Now she’s bringing the secrets of the most successful communities directly to you.
In this series, Gina will show you how to build a community so valuable you can charge for it and so well-designed it essentially runs itself. She’ll answer your most pressing questions surrounding community building like: what has changed in the past six months that makes building a community so profitable TODAY? What is the #1 mistake new community builders make? How do you find members?
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