How Marcus scaled to $5K MRR using automation
PLUS: How Sarah hit 100 members in 30 days and more
Daily Community Recap
2025-10-23
You stare at the dashboard for the tenth time today — the numbers aren’t moving fast enough.
Five creators ditched burnout mode and built real momentum this week— streamlining onboarding, refining engagement strategies, and steadily increasing their member count.
The shift? From chasing growth metrics to mastering daily rhythm.
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, converting 18% of members to paid subscriptions, generating $1,800 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 community engagement with a $4/hour VA saved Marcus 15 hours per week, allowing him to focus on higher-value member interactions.
💎 Carlos reached 2k members in 90 days with consistent content
The Win: Carlos Batista grew his Skool community to 2,000 members in 90 days through a consistent content strategy.
Behind the Win:
- 3 posts per day maintained engagement and visibility - Weekly live workshops provided practical skills and boosted engagement - Member spotlights highlighted success stories and encouraged participation Your Takeaway: Consistency is key. Don't chase viral moments; focus on a predictable, valuable content schedule.
Key Takeaway: Consistent content beats viral moments - show up daily.
Why it matters: Carlos’s 3 posts per day strategy drove 40% more comments, indicating increased member participation and a stronger community atmosphere.
🔥 Jimmy hit 638 spots in 7 days with ranking strategy
The Win: Jimmy Lai climbed 638 spots in 7 days by implementing a ranking tracking strategy.
Behind the Win:
- Daily spreadsheet tracking of community ranking position.
- Pinned post with daily movement updates created pressure and accountability.
- Increased engagement by 30% due to the visible progress.
Your Takeaway: Tracking community ranking drives engagement. Make your progress visible to motivate members.
Key Takeaway: Tracking ranking boosts engagement - make your progress visible.
Why it matters: Jimmy’s daily ranking tracking boosted engagement by 30%, motivating members to actively participate and climb the community leaderboard.
💎 Brian reached 300 paid members in 60 days with a welcome sequence
The Win: Brian O’Neill crossed 300 paid members in 60 days using a strategic welcome sequence.
Behind the Win:
- Automated welcome sequence (5 emails) educated new members on key resources.
- Personalized onboarding calls addressed individual needs.
- Member feedback survey identified areas for improvement.
Your Takeaway: A personalized welcome sequence dramatically increases paid member conversion.
Key Takeaway: Personalized onboarding converts - don't leave new members to fend for themselves.
Why it matters: Brian’s automated welcome sequence, combined with personalized onboarding, resulted in 300 paid members, representing a $3,000 monthly revenue stream.