13 min

What I Have Learnt: Growing a 700 member community Good Business

    • Entrepreneurship

To celebrate our special 51st episode, Chris shares her journey of creating Launchpad, a thriving community for conscious entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, Chris shares 11 key lessons learned from building and nurturing a membership-based business from the ground up. From the importance of continuous evolution and fostering a supportive community culture to embracing feedback and investing in people and systems, Chris provides valuable insights for anyone considering launching or growing a membership business. 
Discover how Launchpad has become a hub for innovation, connection, and impactful support, driving positive change in the lives of its members and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or seasoned business owner, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration for building a thriving community of your own.
 
Time codes
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:06: Having the Right People 
03:10 Identifying your Goals 
05:14 Defining Values and Creating a Strong Culture
06:06 Systems and Processes are Key 
07:18 Setting Boundaries
08:11 Power of Word of Mouth
10:10 Using Feedback to Improve and Serve the Community
10:54 Impact of community
 
 
Featured voices
Chris Edwards, founder of Launchpad and The Honeycombers, and host of the Good Business podcast
 
Good Business goes behind the scenes of the leaders of good businesses, who have people, planet and profit at the core of their mission. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

To celebrate our special 51st episode, Chris shares her journey of creating Launchpad, a thriving community for conscious entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, Chris shares 11 key lessons learned from building and nurturing a membership-based business from the ground up. From the importance of continuous evolution and fostering a supportive community culture to embracing feedback and investing in people and systems, Chris provides valuable insights for anyone considering launching or growing a membership business. 
Discover how Launchpad has become a hub for innovation, connection, and impactful support, driving positive change in the lives of its members and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or seasoned business owner, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration for building a thriving community of your own.
 
Time codes
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:06: Having the Right People 
03:10 Identifying your Goals 
05:14 Defining Values and Creating a Strong Culture
06:06 Systems and Processes are Key 
07:18 Setting Boundaries
08:11 Power of Word of Mouth
10:10 Using Feedback to Improve and Serve the Community
10:54 Impact of community
 
 
Featured voices
Chris Edwards, founder of Launchpad and The Honeycombers, and host of the Good Business podcast
 
Good Business goes behind the scenes of the leaders of good businesses, who have people, planet and profit at the core of their mission. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

13 min