How Marcus scaled to $5K MRR using automation
PLUS: How Sarah hit 100 members in 30 days and more
Daily Community Recap
2025-10-25
You stare at the dashboard—the number of members hasn’t budged in 48 hours.
Five creators ditched burnout mode and built real momentum this week—implementing streamlined onboarding flows and mastering daily engagement rhythms.
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 sessions built trust, converting 18% of members to paid plans, 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: Marcus’s VA saved 15 hours weekly, allowing him to focus on high-value member interactions and ultimately boosting his $5K MRR growth.
💎 Carlos reached 2k members in 90 days with targeted LinkedIn posts
The Win: Carlos Batista reached 2,000 members in 90 days by focusing on targeted LinkedIn posts.
Behind the Win:
- LinkedIn posts targeting specific job titles generated 60% of new members.
- Shared free templates & checklists in LinkedIn posts drove 30% click-through rate.
- Engaged in relevant LinkedIn groups boosted visibility and attracted 10% of members.
Your Takeaway: LinkedIn isn't just for job searching. Targeted posts and group engagement can dramatically grow your Skool.
Key Takeaway: LinkedIn can be a powerful traffic source – focus on targeted content.
Why it matters: Carlos’s targeted LinkedIn posts – focusing on marketing managers – drove 60% of new members, proving strategic targeting is key.
🔥 Jimmy climbed 638 spots in 7 days with a simple ranking tracker
The Win: Jonathan Twombly climbed 638 spots in 7 days by tracking community ranking and consistently engaging.
Behind the Win:
- Created a simple spreadsheet to track community ranking.
- Pinned a daily post announcing the new ranking position.
- Increased daily engagement by 20% due to the public commitment.
Your Takeaway: Tracking your community ranking can motivate you to consistently engage and drive rapid growth.
Key Takeaway: Simple tracking can boost engagement and drive rapid community growth.
Why it matters: Jonathan’s ranking tracker increased daily engagement by 20%, accelerating his community growth and achieving a 638-spot climb in just 7 days.
💎 Brian crossed 300 paid members in 60 days with a focus on member retention
The Win: Brian O’Neill crossed 300 paid members in 60 days by prioritizing member retention and addressing challenges.
Behind the Win:
- Acknowledged member churn and shared the challenges openly.
- Offered a free bonus to members who had previously left.
- Reduced member churn by 10% through proactive communication.
Your Takeaway: Don't ignore member churn. Addressing challenges and offering support can improve retention.
Key Takeaway: Transparency and support combat churn and build a stronger community.
Why it matters: Brian’s proactive communication reduced member churn by 10%, demonstrating that addressing challenges directly improves community retention and growth.