How Marcus scaled to $5K MRR using automation
PLUS: How Sarah hit 100 members in 30 days and more
Daily Community Recap
2025-10-24
You stare at the dashboard—the red numbers pulsing, a silent scream of missed goals.
Five creators ditched burnout mode and built real momentum this week—leveraging LinkedIn traffic, automating engagement, and refining onboarding.
But will turning growth into ritual spark genuine connection—or just faster churn?
In today’s Skool Winners Recap:
- Sarah Martinez hit 100 members in 30 days with daily live Q&As.
- Marcus Chen scaled to $5K MRR using automation.
- Jonathan Twombly climbed 638 spots in 7 days with a ranking spreadsheet.
- Kerry Souter hit $514 in 9 weeks with a focus on community connections.
- Dmitrijs Bals grew from 12 to 101 members in 60 days with consistent gratitude.
🚀 Sarah hit 100 members in 30 days with daily Q&A
The Win: Sarah Martinez grew her Skool community to 100 members in just 30 days using a simple daily Q&A strategy.
Behind the Win:
- Daily 20-minute Q&A sessions built trust and kept members engaged - Free value-packed tier converted at 18% to paid memberships
- 3 posts per week maintained momentum without burning out
Your Takeaway: Don't wait for the perfect course. Start with daily Q&A sessions to build trust, then let member questions guide your content creation.
Key Takeaway: Daily Q&A sessions build trust faster than polished courses
Why it matters: Sarah’s daily Q&A built trust, resulting in a 18% conversion to paid memberships, generating $3,600 in recurring revenue each month.
🔥 Marcus scaled to $5K MRR using automation
The Win: Marcus Chen automated his community engagement and hit $5K monthly recurring revenue in 60 days.
Behind the Win:
- Hired a $4/hour VA to respond to 50% of posts - Custom chatbot handled common questions with 85% accuracy
- Weekly live sessions maintained personal connection despite automation
Your Takeaway: Smart automation frees time for high-value member interactions.
Key Takeaway: Automation doesn't kill authenticity. Use VAs and bots for routine tasks.
Why it matters: Automating responses with a $4/hour VA saved Marcus 15 hours per week, allowing him to focus on higher-value member interactions and $5K MRR.
💎 Carlos reached 75 Skool members in 60 days with consistent value
The Win: Carlos Batista reached 75 Skool members in 60 days by consistently providing valuable content and engaging with his audience.
Behind the Win:
- Daily 15-minute content posts built a consistent presence - Free tier with actionable templates converted at 10% to paid memberships
- Weekly community challenge boosted participation and engagement
Your Takeaway: Consistency is key. Don't aim for perfection; show up daily with valuable content.
Key Takeaway: Consistency builds trust – show up daily with valuable content.
Why it matters: Carlos’s daily content posts and weekly challenges boosted engagement, achieving a 20% engagement rate and attracting 75 members within 60 days.
✨ Ivy grew her free community to 500 members in 90 days
The Win: Coach Ivy grew her free Skool community to 500 members in 90 days through targeted outreach and valuable free content.
Behind the Win:
- Personal outreach to 100 friends/family - Free webinar on lead generation - Weekly live Q&A sessions fostered community and trust
Your Takeaway: Don’t wait for organic growth. Leverage your network and offer compelling free value.
Key Takeaway: Leverage your network – offer compelling free value to drive growth.
Why it matters: Ivy’s targeted outreach to her network and free webinar on lead generation attracted 500 members in 90 days, creating a strong foundation for growth.
🔥 Felix reached 100 Skool members in 45 days with a referral program
The Win: Felix Urbanek reached 100 Skool members in 45 days using a simple referral program and consistent value-driven content.
Behind the Win:
- Referral program offering 20% discount - Daily content focused on solving member problems - Weekly community spotlight highlighted member success stories
Your Takeaway: Incentivize referrals and celebrate member success to fuel growth.
Key Takeaway: Incentivize referrals and celebrate member success to fuel growth.
Why it matters: Felix’s referral program offering a 20% discount drove 15% conversion, resulting in 100 new members within 45 days, significantly accelerating community growth.