Episode 254

Stop Hustling for Group Members—Build a System That Brings Them to You

You're hustling.

Posting in other people's groups. Commenting on every thread. Inviting everyone you can find.

And sure, you get a few people into your Facebook group.

But now you're exhausted.

And you still have to spend all that energy keeping them engaged.

There's a better way.

In this episode, I'm breaking down how to build a SYSTEM that consistently drives traffic to your community—without the hustle, without the spam, without burning out.

Here's what you'll learn:

→ Why "hustle culture" group growth doesn't work (and what to do instead)

→ The automated funnel strategy: Lead magnet → Bonus invitation to your group → Email list. You're growing your community AND your email list at the same time.

→ The gap I had for YEARS: I never invited my podcast guests to my group. Don't ask me why. But once I started? Game changer.

→ A podcast strategy you've never considered: Feature people who are your IDEAL CLIENT and invite them all to your group (brilliant, right?)

→ Why tracking your group growth is non-negotiable: If you're not watching the numbers weekly, your group won't grow. When you track it, it stays top of mind—and you'll course-correct when it dips.

→ The difference between a burst of energy vs. a system: Getting 100 people in one week because you hustled is NOT the same as consistently adding 10-20 people every week through automation.

Bottom line:

Your business will be successful when you have SYSTEMS in place that consistently grow your audience.

Not hustle. Not burnout. Systems.

Stop begging people to join your group. Build a process that brings them to you.

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You'll walk away with: → Your four "ones" (target audience, problem, product ladder, platform) → A custom business plan → Clear next steps to start taking action NOW

Book it now, schedule it for January if you want. Link in the show notes.

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About your host

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Lindsay Sutherland

Lindsay Sutherland is a business consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners build companies that run with freedom, purpose, and profit. With over 20 years of leadership and sales experience in the automotive industry, Lindsay understands the challenges of growing a business that feels more like a burden than a blessing. After leaving corporate life, she co-founded Biz in a Box Solutions, a CRM and automation company that empowers small service-based businesses to streamline their operations and reclaim their time.

Her signature consulting program, The Clockwork Method, guides overwhelmed business owners through the process of systemizing, scaling, and stepping back into the true role of visionary leader. Lindsay’s approach blends practical business systems with faith-led alignment, helping entrepreneurs not only make more money but also create a business that supports their life — not the other way around.

As the host of The Freedom Entrepreneur Podcast, Lindsay shares strategies, stories, and mindset shifts that challenge conventional thinking and inspire business owners to grow without burning out. She also co-owned Off Grid Unlimited Installations, an electrical and renewable energy company in Idaho, where she lives with her husband and four children on their family farm.

Passionate about redefining success beyond hustle culture, Lindsay helps leaders build businesses rooted in clarity, sustainability, and freedom. Whether she’s speaking on stage, consulting with executives, or mentoring faith-led entrepreneurs, her mission is the same: to help people transform their business into a vehicle for purpose, profit, and lasting impact.