If you’ve been wondering why fewer people see your Facebook posts these days, you’re not imagining it. Between algorithm changes, disappearing videos, and a growing list of “off-limits” topics, keeping your community connected there feels harder than ever.
But what if you had your own online “kitchen table”—a private home for your Young Living community, where people can gather, explore, and learn freely?
That’s exactly what this week’s GetGrowing Weekly Work Session is all about. We’re walking through how to build a private customer community using GetOiling’s Member Area—your built-in space for education, connection, and growth.
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Why Facebook groups aren’t working anymore
For years, Facebook felt like the heartbeat of our community. You could start a group, post an update, and within minutes see familiar names commenting and sharing. But that’s changed. Algorithms now decide who sees what—and most of the time, that’s not your members.
Even when your group is active, your content has a short shelf life. Important posts get buried within hours, live videos vanish after thirty days, and educational threads become impossible to find later. It’s frustrating, especially when you’ve poured your time into creating resources to help your customers thrive.
And let’s be honest: Facebook wasn’t designed for how Young Living Brand Partners do business. You’re not just running a social club—you’re mentoring, educating, and serving people who care about wellness. That requires structure, consistency, and a place where information lasts. Facebook groups just can’t offer that anymore.
A smarter home for your community
GetOiling’s Member Area gives you that home. It’s your private, password-protected space where you can post lessons, share videos, and host discussions—all in one organized hub that belongs to you.
Think of it like your virtual kitchen table: a space where your people can sit down, explore, and talk openly about wellness topics that inspire them. It’s still intimate and personal, but now it’s reliable, searchable, and completely under your control.
When you move your customer or team education into GetOiling, you’re not starting over—you’re upgrading to something that works. Your posts don’t disappear, your videos don’t expire, and your conversations don’t depend on whether someone logged into Facebook that day.
And because GetOiling was built by Brand Partners, for Brand Partners, every feature you see exists because someone like you asked for it. From customizable websites and email campaigns to event tools and this Member Area, it’s all designed around how you actually connect, teach, and grow.
Why Brand Partners need spaces they own
Ownership matters. When your business depends on social platforms, you’re at their mercy. One change to their rules—or their reach—and you can lose contact with hundreds of people overnight.
With GetOiling, you own your content, your contacts, and your reach. If someone wants to find that video you shared on essential oils for focus, or the post about daily routines, it’s waiting right where they expect it. They don’t have to scroll endlessly or hope an algorithm decides it’s worth showing them.
That consistency builds trust. When your customers know where to find you and what to expect, they keep coming back. And that’s what retention is really about—showing up reliably in a space that feels safe and familiar.
How to set up your Member Area
Creating your online “kitchen table” inside GetOiling is simple. In your dashboard, open the Member Area section and create a new space. From there, you can add classes, discussion rooms, or pages to organize your content.
Use the AI Class Builder to help outline your lessons—it’s designed to give you a running start with structure and ideas. Upload videos, add PDFs or images, and start organizing your education in a way that makes sense for your customers.
For smaller circles, start with just one or two classes—maybe one for Young Living onboarding and another for ongoing product education. Include things like how to order, why Loyalty Rewards matter, and your favorite resources. Then, add a discussion room where customers can share wins and ask questions. You can always expand later as your community grows.
If you already lead a large team, the transition can happen in phases. Begin by uploading your existing Facebook resources—graphics, videos, guides—and invite a few leaders to help organize them. Host your next team call from inside GetOiling, and post the replay only in your Member Area. As people realize that’s where the information lives, they’ll naturally start spending more time there.
Once your space is set up, connect it to your existing email lists or automations inside GetOiling. When someone joins your Member Area, they can automatically receive a welcome message, class recommendations, or reminders about new uploads. That means your community doesn’t just wait for you to post—they’re guided to explore what’s next. Over time, this builds a rhythm that keeps people checking back in, long after their first visit.
Facebook vs. GetOiling: what’s the real difference?
- Ownership: Facebook owns your group. Your GetOiling account belongs to you.
- Visibility: Algorithms decide who sees your posts on Facebook. With GetOiling, everyone you invite can access everything you share.
- Longevity: Facebook deletes live videos after 30 days. GetOiling stores your content for as long as you want.
- Organization: Facebook buries your posts in a feed. GetOiling lets you create classes, lessons, and pages—so your education stays neat and easy to find.
- Focus: Facebook distracts. GetOiling centers your people on learning, growing, and using the products you love.
- Reach: Need to get an important announcement out? GetOiling offers email, text, and app notifications (yes, we have an app!)
Simply put, one platform borrows your audience; the other helps you build it.
What happens when you bring your people home
Once you move your community into GetOiling, something shifts. You stop chasing visibility—and start creating real engagement. Customers can browse topics that interest them, rewatch videos, and dive deeper into the wellness areas they care about most.
It’s the digital version of those late-night talks around the kitchen table—the kind where someone leans in and says, “Tell me more about that.”
That curiosity drives connection. And connection drives retention. When people have a place to return to for guidance and inspiration, they stay engaged not just with you, but with Young Living as a lifestyle.
Why your customers need a place to explore
Most customers don’t reach out every time they have a question—they browse, watch, and learn quietly before they ever comment or order. That’s why a private online home matters. In a Facebook feed, their attention jumps to the next post. Inside your Member Area, they can follow their curiosity. They click from one class to another, revisit tips, and discover products in the context of real education—not hype or noise.
That experience builds confidence. When people can self-educate in a space you’ve created for them, they feel supported instead of sold to. And that’s how you turn a one-time order into a loyal, long-term customer.
Built by Brand Partners, for Brand Partners
Everything inside GetOiling was shaped by the voices of Brand Partners who needed better tools to share what they love. When someone asked for a safer place to teach their customers, Member Areas were born. When others needed simpler ways to book calls or send emails, those tools were added too.
That’s the difference between GetOiling and generic platforms. It’s not just software—it’s a system designed around what we actually do as Brand Partners. Every tool supports the same goal: helping you reach, serve, and grow without losing control of your message or your people.
So whether you’re helping a new customer get started or leading a global team, GetOiling grows with you. It’s the one system built entirely for our world—and for the mission we share.
Watch the full training replay
If you missed this week’s live call, you can catch the full replay below. You’ll see how to create your virtual kitchen table inside GetOiling, organize your classes, and invite your people to join you there.
Ready to make your message last?
You don’t have to keep shouting into the void. Build a space that belongs to you—a home for your customers, your team, and the conversations that matter most.
Our teams grow on connection—real, human connection. The tools have changed, but that need hasn’t. When you own your platform, you don’t have to chase visibility or permission to share what’s true. You simply invite your people back to the table and keep the conversation going.
Want to give it a try? Start your $1 trial here and explore how easy it is to create your private community inside GetOiling.
Want to join us live next week? Save your seat for the next Weekly Work Session and get the replay delivered to your inbox every Thursday.
We’ll see you at the (virtual) kitchen table.
