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The $500K Membership

Our membership, The Lab, earned $496,000 in 2025 and has generated $1.6 million since launching in 2022. Get the complete behind-the-scenes case study of how we built it, free.

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What’s inside

Seven chapters, nothing held back

Everything we’ve learned building one of the most successful memberships in the creator economy, from the first decision to the renewal.

  1. Chapter 1

    Why we built around a membership

    The diversification myth, and the signature product approach.

  2. Chapter 2

    How we designed The Lab

    Purpose, vetting members, and the benefits stack.

  3. Chapter 3

    How we attract members

    Trust over tactics, and creating genuine urgency.

  4. Chapter 4

    How we price The Lab

    Premium pricing as a filter, and why annual only.

  5. Chapter 5

    How we keep our members

    Designing for the first win, and catching members before they leave.

  6. Chapter 6

    Memberships in the age of AI

    Information is solved. Connection isn’t.

  7. Chapter 7

    Build your own membership

    How to put it all to work in your business.

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From Jay ClouseFounder of Creator Science. Everything we share comes from running our own creator business first. Get it free →