Episode 12: The Secret to Member Retention: Rituals That Build Belonging

Ever find yourself wondering why your community is so quiet? Or, how can you get your members to engage more? If you've asked these questions, you're in the right place.    Today, we're diving into the number one strategy to 10x your engagement and breathe new life into your community. It's all about rituals—simple, repeatable actions that spark organic interaction and build a sense of belonging.  Whether you're running a fitness group, an educational platform, or even a photography club, these engagement rituals can work for you. Let's get into it and show you how to create real results with rituals!   What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  

•  Why engagement is the biggest challenge in communities today
• What rituals are (and why they’re backed by psychology)
• Case Study: How Funk revived a sleepy community with rituals
• Understanding rituals as identity anchors
• How rituals trigger social bonding and dopamine feedback loops
• How to make boring tasks feel meaningful
• Real examples from Over 40 Alpha (meal prep, burpees, check-ins)
• How to plan rituals for member success and retention
• Birthday burpees: a fun way to build belonging
• How rituals turn members into content creators
• Rituals in fashion, music, finance, mindset, and more
• How rituals shape transformation and identity
• Creating momentum: rituals as your membership’s heartbeat
• Turning passive members into active participants
• Your next step: design your own ritual (and Funk tells you how)

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