How Marcus scaled to $5K MRR using automation
PLUS: How Carlos reached 75 Skool members in 8 and more
Daily Community Recap
2025-10-22
You stare at the dashboard—the red numbers pulsing, a silent scream.
Five creators ditched burnout mode and built real momentum this week—implementing streamlined onboarding flows and doubling their daily engagement rates.
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 23% freemium conversion rate (higher than the 2-5% industry average) demonstrates a strong value proposition for her Skool members.
🔥 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 saving 15 hours/week allows him to focus on high-value member interactions, directly impacting his ability to grow his community.
💎 Carlos reached 75 Skool members in 8 weeks with 23% freemium conversion
The Win: Carlos Batista grew his Skool community to 75 members in 8 weeks with 23% freemium conversion.
Behind the Win:
- Daily Q&A sessions built trust and kept members engaged - Free tier with value converted at 23% to paid - 3-4 posts per week maintained momentum without overwhelming members
Your Takeaway: Don't wait for perfect content. Ruben proved 8 weeks of consistent engagement beats months of planning.
Key Takeaway: Consistent engagement beats months of planning.
Why it matters: Carlos’s 23% freemium conversion rate shows a significant advantage over the industry average, proving a compelling offer for new members.
🔥 Jimmy climbed 638 spots in 7 days, made Skool more fun for himself, and brought his group into it too, in just one move
The Win: Jonathan Twombly climbed 638 spots in 7 days, made Skool more fun for himself, and brought his group into it too, in just one move.
Behind the Win:
- Tracking spreadsheet identified ranking patterns (638 spots)
- Public pinned post created pressure for daily engagement - Group integration boosted member participation Your Takeaway: Don't wait for perfect content. Tracking and public display drives engagement.
Key Takeaway: Tracking and public display drives engagement.
Why it matters: Jonathan’s tracking spreadsheet identified a ranking pattern, resulting in a 638-spot climb, highlighting the power of data-driven engagement strategies.
💎 Brian crossed 300 paid members in 60 days
The Win: Brian O’Neill crossed 300 paid members in 60 days with a focus on community building.
Behind the Win:
- 113 members left during the process - a painful but valuable lesson.
- 70% drop in YouTube views - a temporary setback.
- Emails fell flat - needing a new approach to communication.
Your Takeaway: Rapid growth comes with sacrifices. Be prepared for challenges.
Key Takeaway: Be prepared for the downsides of scaling.
Why it matters: Brian’s 300 paid members demonstrate rapid scaling, even with challenges like 113 members leaving and a 70% drop in YouTube views.