The $20 Filet Business Model | How Memberships Create Recurring Revenue

The $20 Filet Business Model | How Memberships Create Recurring Revenue

The $20 Filet Business Model | How Memberships Create Recurring RevenueMichelle Terpstra
Published on: 26/08/2026

Michelle shows how a $20 filet at the American Legion reveals a smarter business model built on memberships, recurring revenue, and customer loyalty, proving that the real profit is often in the system, not the sale.

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Part 3: How to Turn One-Time Buyers into Recurring Revenue

Part 3: How to Turn One-Time Buyers into Recurring Revenue

Part 3: How to Turn One-Time Buyers into Recurring RevenueMichelle Terpstra
Published on: 30/07/2026

This episode breaks down how elite businesses turn one-time buyers into predictable recurring revenue. Michelle shares the frameworks, offer ladders, and retention strategies that create loyalty, increase lifetime value, and build lasting profit.

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Can a Small Business Really Make Money While It Sleeps? | Building Recurring Revenue the Rascal Way

Can a Small Business Really Make Money While It Sleeps? | Building Recurring Revenue the Rascal Way

Can a Small Business Really Make Money While It Sleeps? | Building Recurring Revenue the Rascal WayMichelle Terpstra
Published on: 19/03/2026

Discover how local businesses are transforming everyday customer habits into predictable, recurring revenue with Michelle Terpstra's “Rascal Framework”: productize, price, promise. This episode reveals how to turn what your customers already love into a steady income stream without reinventing your operation. Learn from real-world examples like Palace Coffee's community, focused mug club and Drybar’s habit-forming memberships. You'll gain insights into aligning offers with customer behaviors, creating emotional connections, and automating billing, all without heavy discounts or complex tech. Perfect for entrepreneurs seeking stability and growth, this episode provides practical frameworks to lock in loyal customers and stabilize income, ensuring your business thrives through any season.

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