How Marcus scaled to $5K MRR using automation
PLUS: How Jimmy hit $1.2k MRR in 45 days and more
Daily Community Recap
2025-10-17
Good morning, Skool builders.
Five creators turned consistent effort into tangible growth this week — from scheduling daily engagement to refining their member onboarding flows.
The common thread? They realized that scaling a thriving community isn’t about big bursts of activity, but about sustained, focused action.
But will simply tracking growth numbers truly reveal the secret to long-term community success—or are we missing something deeper?
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 drove a 18% conversion to paid memberships, generating $1.2k MRR in 60 days – a significant boost for her business.
🔥 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: Hiring a $4/hour VA saved Marcus 15 hours/week, allowing him to focus on high-value member interactions and ultimately hitting $5K MRR.
💎 Carlos reached 2k members in 90 days with a focused niche
The Win: Carlos Batista built a thriving community focused on sustainable living and reached 2,000 members in 90 days.
Behind the Win:
- Weekly content series on zero-waste tips generated 40% engagement.
- Dedicated Facebook group fostered a supportive community .
- Free webinar delivered valuable knowledge and drove 10% conversion.
Your Takeaway: A focused niche attracts passionate members. Don't spread yourself too thin – concentrate on a specific audience.
Key Takeaway: A focused niche attracts passionate members.
Why it matters: Carlos’s weekly content series boosted engagement by 40%, attracting 2,000 members in 90 days – a strong foundation for a niche community.
🔥 Jimmy hit $1.2k MRR in 45 days with a premium tier
The Win: Jimmy Lai launched a premium tier and hit $1,200 monthly recurring revenue in 60 days.
Behind the Win:
- Exclusive content in the premium tier delivered 70% engagement.
- Limited-time offers drove 20% conversion.
- Monthly live coaching calls built strong relationships .
Your Takeaway: Offer exclusive value to drive premium conversions. Don’t just sell – provide something they can't get elsewhere.
Key Takeaway: Exclusive value drives premium conversions.
Why it matters: Jimmy’s premium tier achieved a 70% engagement rate, resulting in $1,200 MRR in 60 days, proving exclusive content drives premium conversions.
🚀 Jonathan reached 500 members in 60 days with consistent content
The Win: Jonathan Twombly built a community focused on personal finance and reached 500 members in 60 days with consistent content.
Behind the Win:
- Daily tips on budgeting and saving generated 60% engagement.
- Weekly challenges boosted motivation and participation .
- Free resource library provided valuable tools and resources .
Your Takeaway: Consistency builds momentum. Stick to a regular posting schedule and provide valuable resources.
Key Takeaway: Consistency builds momentum. Stick to a regular posting schedule.
Why it matters: Jonathan’s daily budgeting tips generated 60% engagement, attracting 500 members in 60 days – establishing a consistent and valuable community base.